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            ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER OC & PR                                                                                                                                                         1,2,3,4,5

            ASSISTANT TOWN ENGINEER OC                                                                                                                                                                   1,2,5,6,7,8,9

            ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER PR                                                                                                                                                                    1,2,6,9,10,11,12

            CHIEF ENGINEER (SANITATION) PR                                                                                                                                                              2,6,9,10,11,12,13

            CIVIL ENGINEER OC & PR                                                                                                                                                                                 1,2,3,5,10,11

            JUNIOR CIVIL ENGINEER OC                                                                                                                                                                           1,2,3,4,5

            JUNIOR CIVIL ENGINEER TRAINEE OC                                                                                                                                                        1,2,3,4

            PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER PR                                                                                                                                                                     1,2,6,9,10,11,12

            SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER PR                                                                                                                                                                            1,2,9,10,11,12

            TOWN ENGINEER OC                                                                                                                                                                                          1,2,3,6,9,10,12

 

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.     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.

 

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.     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.

 

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.  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.

 

11.  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.

 

12.  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.

 

13.  ADMINISTRATION - These questions test for knowledge of the managerial functions involved in directing an organization or an organizational segment. These questions cover such areas as: developing objectives and formulating policies; making decisions based on the context of the administrator's position and authority; forecasting and planning; organizing; developing personnel; coordinating and informing; guiding and leading; testing and evaluating; and budgeting.

 

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