EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
ENGINEERING
AIDE OC 1,2,3
PRINCIPAL
ENGINEERING AIDE OC & PR 3,4,5,6,7
SENIOR
ENGINEERING AIDE OC & PR 3,4,5,6
1.
UNDERSTANDING AND
INTERPRETING WRITTEN MATERIAL - These questions test for the ability to
understand and interpret written material. You will be presented with brief
reading passages and will be asked questions about the passages. You should
base your answers to the questions only on what is presented in the passages
and not on what you may happen to know about the topic.
2.
INTERPRETATION OF
CHARTS, GRAPHS AND TABLES - These questions test for the ability to
read and analyze visual and numerical information presented in graphic or
tabular form and to perform related simple computations. All the information
needed to answer the questions will be provided in the charts, graphs, tables,
or related written material.
3.
MATHEMATICS,
INCLUDING ALGEBRA, GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY - These questions
test for the ability to read, analyze, and solve technician-level written
problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebraic
equations, geometric concepts and figures, and basic trigonometric functions.
4.
BASIC SURVEYING
AND COMPUTERIZED DRAFTING TECHNIQUES - These questions test for elementary
knowledge of the principles, terminology, computations, and proper practices
involved in performing surveys of various construction projects and land areas,
and the concepts, terminology, and proper procedures to use when creating
technical drawings utilizing computerized drafting software.
5.
METHODS AND
MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ROADS, BRIDGES AND OTHER
STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES -
These questions test for knowledge of the proper procedures, materials, and
equipment used in the construction, reconstruction, and repair of various types
of public works projects, including such typical construction work as roadways,
bridges, excavations, embankments, drainage structures, retaining walls, and
similar facilities.
6.
UNDERSTANDING AND
INTERPRETING ENGINEERING PLANS AND DESCRIPTIVE SPECIFICATIONS - These questions
test for the ability to read and analyze technical drawings and written
technical presentations, and to perform related computations. Some technical
knowledge of construction and estimating terminology and methods will be
required.
7.
PRINCIPLES AND
PRACTICES OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY - These questions
test for knowledge of technological and engineering concepts and their
practical applications related to the construction, operation, and maintenance
of public works projects, including roadways, bridges, buildings, water and
sewage systems, and similar types of infrastructure.
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 ALLOWED