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 OC & PR 2,3,4,7,8,10
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST OC & PR 2,3,4,5,7,10
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