EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
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