EXPANDED SCOPE

FOR

AIRPORT LIGHTING SPECIALIST OC 1,2,3,4,5

SENIOR LIGHTING INSPECTOR OC & PR 1,2,3,4,5,6

1. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICITY - These questions test for knowledge of basic electrical principles including such areas as electric circuit wiring, grounding and insulation; relationships between voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits; characteristics of direct current and alternating current circuits; and properties of series and parallel electrical circuits.

2. PRINCIPLES, PRACTICES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL TRADE - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices of the electrical trade, including such areas as tools and equipment used, proper electrical circuit wiring procedures, and appropriate methods of providing safe, efficient, and effective electrical service.

3. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND WIRING DIAGRAMS - These questions test for knowledge of the purposes and proper use of various types of electrical system plans, specifications, and wiring diagrams; and for the ability to read and understand electrical system schematics, wiring diagrams, and written specifications.

4. UNDERSTANDING AND INTERPRETING ELECTRICAL CODES - These questions test for the ability to read and understand various electrical codes and electrical installation requirements. Candidates will be presented with written selections containing various electrical code provisions and requirements and will be asked questions based on these reading selections. All the information needed to answer the questions will be presented in the written selections.

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. OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF STREET LIGHTS AND ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation, maintenance, and repair of street lighting systems; and may include such areas as the characteristics of various types of street lighting systems and street lamps; principles involved in locating and installing street lights; troubleshooting and repairing street light problems; control systems used for street lights and street lighting circuits; maintaining the visibility of street lights; and safe operating procedures.

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