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ASSISTANT TOWN PARK MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR OC 1,2,3,4,5

ASSISTANT TOWN PARKS DIRECTOR OC 4,5,6,7

BEACH MANAGER OC 5,6,8

PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR OC 2,3,4,5,9

PARK SUPERVISOR OC & PR 1,2,4,5

PARK SUPERVISOR III OC & PR 4,6,7,10

TOWN PARKS DIRECTOR OC 6,7,10,11,12

1. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING TURF, TREES AND SHRUBS-These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in grounds maintenance and may include such areas as turf grass planting, fertilizing, and maintenance; tree and shrub selection, planting, transplanting, trimming and maintenance; snow and ice control; and safe operating practices involved when performing grounds maintenance activities.

2. MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT-These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the overall maintenance, construction, and upkeep of the typical structures, buildings, and equipment found in park facilities; and may include such areas as proper maintenance and repair of buildings, roadways, trails, flood control and drainage structures, minor mechanical and electrical systems maintenance, and safe operating practices.

3. TOOLS AND THEIR USES-These questions test for knowledge of the various types of tools used in parks and grounds maintenance and repair work, including the proper use of these tools. 

4. INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF RECREATION AREAS-These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the installation, upkeep, maintenance and repair of park and recreation facilities, including such areas as picnic facilities, playgrounds, athletic and playing fields, trails and walkways, sanitary facilities, and lawn care and grounds maintenance.

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. 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.

7. OPERATION OF PARK FACILITIES-These questions test for knowledge of the practices and procedures involved in operating park facilities and may include such typical areas as job safety, grounds and equipment maintenance, prioritizing work schedules, inspection and repair of park playgrounds, picnic areas, swimming facilities, public restrooms, hiking trails, and other park facilities, water and wastewater line repair, proper use of hand and power tools, revenue collection, customer and employee relations, and proper handling of emergency situations.

8. BEACH MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE-These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the management and maintenance of beaches and beachfront areas, including typical facilities provided, maintenance of beachfront area buildings, walkways, grasses, plants, and beaches; and effective management of beachfront areas.

9. WORK PLANNING AND SCHEDULING-These questions test for knowledge of the principles for developing and implementing work plans and for the ability to arrange work assignments in a manner that will achieve work goals while staying within scheduling criteria. This may include setting up vacation or work schedules, taking into consideration such factors as seniority, work skills, duty hours and shift coverage.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. PARK BUSINESS MANAGEMENT-These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, organizing and controlling the activities of a park business in support of park facilities. Typical activities may include such areas as revenue management, budgeting, purchasing, payroll, and related internal controls. The questions cover such topics as expenditures, supplies and equipment, inventory, cash receipts, purchases, and worker compensation.

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 ALLOWED