EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST OC & PR 1,2,3,4,5
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER OC 1,2,4,6,7
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROJECTS COORDINATOR OC 3,4,5,8,9
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN OC 1,4,5,6
PRINCIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST PR 2,3,4,7,8,10
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL
ANALYST/PLANNER/TECHNICIAN PR 2,3,7,10
1. COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
OF DATA
- These questions test for knowledge of the methods and techniques used to
gather, evaluate, organize, and interpret various types of technical data, and
the fundamental concepts and computations involved in basic statistical
analysis.
2. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS, INCLUDING
IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION AND MITIGATION OF THE EFFECTS OF CHANGES TO THE
ENVIRONMENT
- These questions test for knowledge of concepts, principles, and procedures
used in environmental impact analysis, including such areas as basics of the
State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); identification and
characteristics of impacted ecosystems and affected historic and cultural
resources; sources and effects of pollutants and human activities on various
environments; and techniques and procedures used in impact investigation,
identification, control, remediation, and mitigation including the analysis,
review, and documentation process.
3. APPLICATION OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS,
RULES, AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS - These
questions test for knowledge and understanding of federal and New York State
environmental laws, rules, and regulations, including such areas as the
objectives and procedures involved in these laws, rules, and regulations;
environmental impact and permitting programs and procedures; terminology used
in implementation of environmental protection programs; and the proper roles
and regulatory activities of various New York State and federal environmental
agencies.
4. 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.
5. PUBLIC CONTACT PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES - These
questions test for knowledge of techniques used to interact with other people,
to gather and present information, and to provide assistance, advice, and
effective customer service in a courteous and professional manner. Questions
will cover such topics as understanding and responding to people with diverse
needs, perspectives, personalities, and levels of familiarity with agency
operations, as well as acting in a way that both serves the public and reflects
well on your agency.
6. INTERPRETATION OF TECHNICAL MATERIAL,
INCLUDING MAPS, PLANS, CHARTS, AND GRAPHS - These questions test for the
ability to read and analyze various types of technical material, such as maps,
charts, tables, and plans, and to perform related simple computations based on
the material presented.
7. NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNING INCLUDING
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS AND LAND SUITABILITY AND CAPABILITY ANALYSIS - These
questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the
natural resources planning, environmental impact analysis, and land suitability
determination processes; and may include such areas as information gathering;
terminology used; responsibilities of various levels of government; developing
comprehensive plans and the responsibilities of land planners; soil and water
conservation practices; agricultural land and forest management practices;
proper uses of undeveloped land areas; and the environmental impacts of various
types of land development and land use projects.
8. PROGRAM PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION - These
questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in
effective program planning and implementation, and may include such areas as
steps involved in program development, management techniques, proper planning,
scheduling, coordination, and program evaluation.
9. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND COLLECTION
SYSTEMS
- These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved
in analyzing, managing, and controlling stormwater
runoff and may include such areas as calculating stormwater
flow and runoff; proper construction of stormwater
collection systems including materials, methods and procedures used; and
appropriate preventive maintenance practices for stormwater
collection and management systems.
10. 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.
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 ALLOWED