EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
ASSISTANT PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER
OC 1,2,3,4
ASSISTANT PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER
TRAINEE OC 1,2,5,6
ASSOCIATE PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER OC
& PR 1,2,4,7,8,9
PRINCIPAL PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER OC
& PR 1,2,7,8,9,10
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEER OC &
PR 1,2,4,7,8,9
1. UNDERSTANDING
AND INTERPRETING TECHNICAL WRITTEN MATERIAL AND ENGINEERING PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS - These questions test for the ability to read and
analyze written technical material and specifications and various types of
technical drawings, and to perform related simple computations. All the
information needed to answer the questions will be provided in the written
material and/or drawings.
2. 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.
3. BASIC
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SANITARY ENGINEERING
-These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in
the field of public health sanitary engineering, and may include such areas as
the sources and health effects of environmental contaminants; environmental
sampling and testing; appropriate water, wastewater, and industrial waste
treatment procedures; measuring flow rates, and general hydraulic principles.
4. 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.
5. ARITHMETIC
REASONING - These questions test for the ability to solve basic
arithmetic problems presented in sentence or short paragraph form. The problems
may require the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division,
determining percentages, and basic algebraic and geometric calculations.
6. EVALUATING
CONCLUSIONS IN LIGHT OF KNOWN FACTS - These questions will consist of a
set of facts and a conclusion. You must decide if the conclusion is proved by
the facts, disproved by the facts or if the facts are not sufficient to prove
or disprove the conclusion. The questions will not be specific to a particular
field.
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. PROGRAM
PLANNING AND EVALUATION - These questions test for knowledge of the
principles and practices involved in effective program planning and management
and may include such areas as designing programs to achieve certain goals,
staffing program activities, coordinating and guiding the progress of program
activities, and evaluating the effectiveness of such programs.
9. PUBLIC
HEALTH AND SANITARY ENGINEERING INCLUDING WATER SOURCES; WATER TREATMENT AND
DISTRIBUTION; POLLUTION CONTROL AND SUBDIVISION CONTROL - These questions test for knowledge of
the principles and practices involved in the areas of public health sanitary
engineering involving water supply, treatment, and distribution processes;
identification and control of potential sources of water and wastewater
pollution; and the application of environmental and sanitary principles to
housing subdivision review and control.
10. 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.
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