EXPANDED SCOPE

FOR

ASSISTANT COUNTY ARCHITECT PR 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

ASSISTANT FACILITIES SPACE MANAGER OC 1, 3, 7, 8

FACILITIES SPACE MANAGER OC 1, 3, 6, 7, 8

1. PREPARING WRITTEN MATERIAL - These questions test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. For some questions, you will be given information in two or three sentences followed by four restatements of the information. You must then choose the best version. For other questions, you will be given paragraphs with their sentences out of order. You must then

choose, from four suggestions, the best order for the sentences.

1. PRINCIPLES OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND METHODS OF CONSERVING ENERGY IN BUILDINGS - These questions test for knowledge of the techniques and standards involved in the professional architecture field and the proper construction and renovation procedures to use to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and related facilities.

2. BUILDING DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION PRINCIPLES, PRACTICES AND MATERIALS INCLUDING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ASPECTS - These questions test for knowledge of the design concepts, proper construction procedures, typical materials and codes used in the layout, planning, construction and rehabilitation of building structures, including the various types of mechanical, sanitary, lighting and electrical systems installed in buildings.

3. PROGRAM PLANNING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING - These questions test for knowledge of the concepts, terminology, proper procedures, and computations used in the development, scheduling and oversight of various types of planning programs and contractual agreements for construction and renovation

projects, including scheduling techniques such as the critical path method.

4. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES - These questions test for knowledge of the concepts, proper procedures, terminology and computations involved in building construction projects, and for the ability to prepare and implement contract documents and specifications; to prepare and review quantity and cost estimates; and to plan, coordinate and oversee construction projects to completion.

5. SUPERVISION - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline.

6. ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS, INCLUDING PLANS, ELEVATIONS, SECTIONS, DETAILS AND ESTIMATES - These questions test for the ability to read, analyze, and perform computations based on technical drawings of various types of buildings and related facilities. Knowledge of basic estimating techniques and how building construction materials are utilized on specified projects is required.

7. FACILITIES SPACE PLANNING, ANALYSIS AND RELATED CODES - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in space planning and analysis for buildings and related facilities, to perform computations based on information given in written physical descriptions of various facilities, and to identify applicable provisions of the Building and Fire Codes of New York State and the National Fire Protection Association Code (NFPA 101).

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. However, candidates may find information in the publication 'General Guide to Written Tests' helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available on line at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm.

USE OF CALCULATORS IS RECOMMENDED