EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
CARTOGRAPHER (PLANNING) PR 1,2,3,4,5
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER OC & PR 3,4,6,7,8,9
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN I OC 1,2,3,4
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN II OC &
PR 1,2,3,4
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN III OC &
PR 1,2,3,4,5
MAPPING PRODUCTS DEVELOPER OC 3,4,5,6,9
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. UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING MAPS,
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, SURVEY DATA, AND OTHER SOURCE MATERIAL USED IN MAP
CONSTRUCTION - These questions test for the ability to read, analyze,
and perform computations based on cartographic drawings, site plans, survey
notes, and mapping-related written presentations, and for knowledge of the
terminology and principles involved in reading and
working with aerial photographs, including scale conversion and focal point
computations.
3. COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND PRESENTATION
OF DATA, INCLUDING BASIC STATISTICS - These questions test for
knowledge of the proper procedures and methods used to gather, evaluate,
organize, and present various types of technical data and information, and the
fundamental concepts, terminology, and computations involved in statistical
analysis for cartographic and land use planning studies.
4. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS),
INCLUDING DATA CONVERSION, PLOTTING, DATABASE CONSTRUCTION, INTERACTIVE
EDITING, AND LABELING - These questions test for knowledge of GIS
design features, global positioning systems, and the concepts, terminology, and
proper procedures to use when creating, producing, and revising various types
of maps and site plans using GIS and computerized mapping software.
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. 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.
8. 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.
9. PRINCIPLES OF DATA BASES FOR PC'S
- These questions test for a basic background in the design and use of data
bases on microcomputers. They cover such topics as data base terminology and
concepts, analyzing a data base project, planning the data base, organizing the
data, designing data entry forms, accessing and manipulating the data,
generating reports, and performing backups.
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