EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
DRAFTER II PR 1,2,3,4,5,6
MAP DRAFTER I OC & PR 2,3,4,6,7
MAP DRAFTER II PR 1,2,3,4,6
MAP DRAFTER III PR 1,2,3,4,5,6
PLANNING AIDE OC 6,7,8
1. DRAFTING TECHNIQUES, TERMINOLOGY AND
INSTRUMENTS
- These questions test for knowledge of the practices, techniques and symbols
used to create drawings, maps, plans, and graphic presentations using typical
drawing and drafting instruments.
2. DEED DESCRIPTIONS AND LEGAL DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO REAL PROPERTY - These questions test for the ability
to read, analyze, and perform computations based on real property deeds, tax
maps, and survey maps and for knowledge of the basic terminology and legal
requirements presented in real property deeds and documents.
3. COMPUTER-ASSISTED MAPPING, INCLUDING
BASIC GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) APPLICATIONS - These
questions test for knowledge of the basic concepts, terminology, and proper
procedures to use when creating and revising various types of maps and site plans
utilizing GIS and computerized mapping software.
4. 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.
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. UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING CHARTS,
GRAPHS, MAPS AND TABULAR MATERIAL - These questions test for the
ability to read and analyze visual and numerical information presented in maps,
plans, and various types of graphic and tabular material, and to perform
related basic computations. All the information needed to answer the questions
will be provided in the maps, plans, charts, graphs, tables, or related written
material.
7. 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.
8. COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF
DATA - These questions test for the ability to read and analyze visual
and numerical information presented in maps, plans, and various types of
graphic and tabular material, and to perform related basic computations. All
the information needed to answer the questions will be provided in the maps,
plans, charts, graphs, tables, or related written material.
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.
USE OF CALCULATORS
IS RECOMMENDED