EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER OC & PR 1,2,3,4,5,6
ASSISTANT
TOWN ENGINEER OC 2,3,6,7,8,9,10
ASSOCIATE
CIVIL ENGINEER OC & PR 2,3,9,10,11,12,13
CIVIL
ENGINEER OC & PR 2,3,4,6,12,13
JUNIOR
CIVIL ENGINEER OC 1,2,3,4,5,6
JUNIOR
CIVIL ENGINEER TRAINEE OC 1,2,3,4,5
PRINCIPAL
CIVIL ENGINEER OC & PR 2,3,9,10,11,12,13
SENIOR
CIVIL ENGINEER OC & PR 2,3,9,11,12,13
1.
PRINCIPLES AND
KNOWLEDGE RELATED TO COMPUTER-ASSISTED DESIGN AND DRAFTING (CADD) TECHNOLOGY - These
questions test for knowledge of the basic concepts, terminology and proper
procedures to use when creating technical drawings utilizing computerized
design and drafting software.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
SURVEYING
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES, INCLUDING MAP INTERPRETATION - These
questions test for knowledge of the concepts, computations and proper
procedures involved in performing surveys for construction projects and land
areas, including the use of theodolites, total stations, automatic levels and
other contemporary field survey equipment; and for the ability to read, analyze
and perform technical computations based on site plans and topographic and
survey maps.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
PRINCIPLES OF
PROJECT MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING CONTRACTS, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND
CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS - These questions test for knowledge of the
concepts, terminology, proper procedures and computations used in the planning,
scheduling and oversight of contractual agreements for public works projects,
including economic and scheduling techniques such as cost/benefit analysis and
the critical path method.
10. 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.
11. 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 his/her 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.
12. 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.
13. PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
SANITARY SEWERS AND SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS, INCLUDING PUMP STATIONS - These
questions test for knowledge of the engineering concepts, processes, practices
and materials used in design and installation of sewer lines, storm drainage,
sewage treatment plants and pump stations, and may include such areas as flow
rate estimates; elementary hydraulics; and standard mechanical, biological and
chemical applications and principles.
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 "How to Take a Written Test"
helpful in preparing for this test. This publication is available online at: www.cs.ny.gov/testing/localtestguides.cfm.
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