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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC SAFETY OC & PR 1,2,3,4,5,6

DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC SAFETY OC & PR 1,3,4,5,6,7

TRAFFIC ENGINEER I OC & PR 1,2,3,4,5

TRAFFIC ENGINEER II OC & PR 1,2,3,4,5

TRAFFIC ENGINEER III OC & PR 1,2,3,4,5,8

TRAFFIC TECHNICIAN I OC 4,9,10,11

TRAFFIC TECHNICIAN II OC & PR 4,9,10,11

TRAFFIC TECHNICIAN III OC & PR 4,8,9,10,11

1. 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.

2. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS-These questions test for the ability to understand, analyze, and perform computations based on various roadway-related technical drawings and written technical material. All the information required to answer the questions will be presented in the written material and/or drawings.

3. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING-These questions test for knowledge of traffic and transportation engineering concepts and their practical applications, including materials, terminology and procedures used, computations related to the design, construction and operation of roadways and related facilities, traffic and transportation studies and data interpretation, and safety issues.

4. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND REGULATIONS AND COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF DATA-These questions test for knowledge of the uses, placement, laws, rules and regulations related to various types of traffic safety and traffic control devices such as pavement markings, work zone markings, signs and traffic signals, and the proper procedures and terminology used to gather, evaluate, organize and utilize various types of technical data related to transportation and traffic studies.

5. HIGHWAY PLANNING, DESIGN, SAFETY AND LAWS-These questions test for knowledge of the concepts, economics, computations and federal and New York State rules and regulations involved in the planning, design, construction and operation of roadway systems, including the safety of workers and the traveling public. 

6. 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 their 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.

7. EDUCATING AND INTERACTING WITH THE PUBLIC-These questions test for knowledge of techniques used to interact effectively with individuals and/or community groups, to educate or inform them about topics of concern, to publicize or clarify agency programs or policies, to negotiate conflicts or resolve complaints, and to represent one's agency or program in a manner in keeping with good public relations practices. Questions may also cover interacting with others in cooperative efforts of public outreach or service.

8. 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.

9. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY-These questions test for knowledge of traffic and transportation technology concepts and their practical applications, including materials, terminology and procedures used, computations related to the construction and operation of roadways and related facilities, traffic and transportation studies and data interpretation, and safety issues.

10. INTERPRETATION OF PLANS, CHARTS, GRAPHS AND TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS-These questions test for the ability to read, analyze and perform simple computations based on technical written material and various types of technical drawings and graphic presentations. All the information needed to answer the questions is presented in the written information and/or drawings, charts and graphs.

11. MATHEMATICS RELATED TO TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY-These questions test for the ability to read, understand, and solve traffic and transportation-related problems by performing mathematical computations, including basic geometry, trigonometry, and algebra. You should bring with you a hand-held battery- or solar-powered calculator for use on this test. You will not be permitted to use the calculator function of your cell phone. 

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