EXAMINATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
EXAM #DEC-07-31 (OC)

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED CONTINUOUSLY


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STARTING SALARY/RANGE:  $32,305 Camden Central Schools (ten month position)   (2006) 
                                                                      Other Civil Divisions May Vary   

VACANCIES:  The eligible list, established as a result of this examination, will be used to fill existing vacancies and any other appropriate vacancies which may occur in this title under the jurisdiction of the Oneida County Commissioner of Personnel.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXAMINATION: NONE

When preference in certification is given to residents of a municipality pursuant to subdivision 4-a of Section 23 of the Civil Service Law, an eligible must have been a resident of such municipality for at least one month prior to the date of certification in order to be included in a certification as a resident of such municipality and must be a resident of such municipality at the time of appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  *Possession of a New York State temporary permit to practice OR current valid New York State license as an Occupational Therapist.  

*A temporary appointment may be made up to the duration of the temporary permit or receipt of the Occupational Therapist license.

NOTE:   1.  Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the date of the examination.

          2.   Further verification may be requested from candidates to verify their academic qualifications.

                       3.   Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

                       4.   Candidates must submit a copy of permit or license with application.

DUTIES: This is a professional position involving responsibility for evaluating, planning and providing occupational therapy treatment to patients, residents, or students in accordance with written prescription or referral from a physician who provides medical direction. Does related work as required.

SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION:  The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience.  You are, therefore, asked to submit with your application a detailed summary of all pertinent training and experience, so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position.

In your summary of training, include all college course work, formal in-service training, and seminars you have attended.  You must specify either the number of credits received or the number of contact hours and dates of documentation indicating eligibility for licensure.  Specify the date that your license was first issued.

In your SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE, include a comprehensive description of each relevant position you have held and the duties of the position.  Where applicable, indicate the percentage of time spent in performing specific duties.  You must specify the dates of your employment, the number of hours worked per week, your title, and the main duties for each.  Be specific. Vagueness and ambiguity will not be resolved in your favor. 

ELIGIBLE LISTS:  Candidates who meet the qualifications, and pass this examination, will have their names placed on the Eligible List, in the order of final scores, regardless of the date on which they filed or took the test.  The names of qualified candidates will remain on the Eligible List for one year.  Appeal of ratings will not be allowed, as the opportunity for re-test exists.

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITY:  It is the responsibility of candidates to provide all necessary documentation and to complete all relevant parts of the application.  To receive credit for experience—either qualifying or against a rating scale—they must show basic information such as employer name and address, name and title of supervisor, hours worked per week, dates of employment to include month and year started and ended, etc.  A copy of a verifiable transcript for required education and a copy of the required license or professional certificate must be submitted.  All information must be submitted on and with your application.  Candidates who submit incomplete applications and documentation may be disqualified.

TERMINATION OF THE PROGRAM:  Oneida County Department of Personnel reserves the right to terminate this special recruitment program at any time, and re-establish a program of periodic testing for this title.