EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
ASSISTANT
CHIEF ENGINEER (PUBLIC WORKS) PR 1,2,3,4,5,6
ASSISTANT
CIVIL ENGINEER OC & PR 1,2,3,7
CIVIL ENGINEER OC & PR 1,2,4,7,8
JUNIOR
CIVIL ENGINEER OC 1,2,3,7
JUNIOR
CIVIL ENGINEER TRAINEE OC 1,2,3
PRINCIPAL
CIVIL ENGINEER OC & PR 1,2,4,5,8
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER OC & PR 1,2,4,5,8
VILLAGE
ENGINEER OC 1,2,5,8,9,10
1. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF CIVIL
ENGINEERING-These
questions test for knowledge of engineering concepts and their practical
applications to the construction, operation and maintenance of public works
projects, including roadways, bridges, buildings, water and sewage systems and
similar types of infrastructure.
2. ENGINEERING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND
ESTIMATES-These
questions test for knowledge of and the ability to read and interpret
construction drawings and technical specifications,
and for the ability to calculate cost and quantity estimates from technical
presentations and/or engineering and construction drawings. Knowledge of
estimating techniques and the proper method of construction for specified
projects will be required.
3. METHODS AND MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION-These questions
test for knowledge of the proper procedures and materials used in the
construction, maintenance and repair of various types of public works projects,
including such typical construction work as excavations, roadways, embankments,
and building and related structural improvements.
4. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAYS,
BRIDGES, DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND OTHER RELATED STRUCTURES-These questions
test for knowledge of the engineering concepts, practices, testing procedures,
materials and computations used in the installation, repair and upkeep of
roadways, overpasses, abutments, retaining walls, embankments, drainage
structures and related appurtenances.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION-These questions
test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in directing the
activities of a large subordinate staff, including subordinate supervisors.
Questions relate to the personal interactions between an upper level supervisor
and their subordinate supervisors in the accomplishment of objectives.
These questions cover such areas as assigning work to and coordinating the
activities of several units, establishing and guiding staff development
programs, evaluating the performance of subordinate supervisors, and
maintaining relationships with other organizational sections.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES-These questions
test for a knowledge of management techniques and practices used in directing
or assisting in directing a program component or an organizational segment.
Questions cover such areas as interpreting policies, making decisions based on
the context of the position in the organization, coordinating programs or
projects, communicating with employees or the public, planning employee
training, and researching and evaluating areas of concern.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF
STREETS, SEWERS, WATERLINES AND OTHER RELATED STRUCTURES-These questions test
for knowledge of the engineering concepts, practices, testing procedures,
materials and computations used in the installation, repair and upkeep of
streets, curbs, sidewalks, abutments, retaining walls, sewage and water
systems, and related appurtenances.
10. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES,
PRACTICES AND MATERIALS-These questions test for knowledge of the engineering
concepts, computations, proper procedures and materials used in the design,
construction and renovation of building facilities and may include such areas
as structural members, walls, roofs, windows, doors, floors, foundations and
electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
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