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ASSISTANT HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR PR 1,2,3,4,5

ENGINEERING INSPECTOR OC 2,3,6,7,8

HIGHWAY GENERAL SUPERVISOR OC 1,2,3,4,5

HIGHWAY PROJECT INSPECTOR OC 2,3,6,7,8

PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT SUPERVISOR OC 1,2,3,4,5

1. HIGHWAYS, DRAINAGE FACILITIES, RELATED STRUCTURES, AND SNOW AND ICE CONTROL - These questions test for knowledge of practices and materials used in the maintenance and repair of highway-related structures and may include such areas as roadway surfaces, shoulders, embankments, drainage materials, guide rails, highway maintenance equipment, and ice and snow removal and control.

2. SAFETY PRACTICES - These questions test for knowledge of and the ability to apply safety principles related to public works construction zones, including traffic control, safe use of equipment, and the overall safety of workers, the traveling public, and the work environment.

3. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS - These questions test for the ability to understand, analyze, and perform computations based on technical drawings and written presentations related to public works projects. All the information needed to answer the questions will be provided in the written material and/or drawings.

4. SCHEDULING WORK AND EQUIPMENT - These questions test for knowledge of work scheduling principles and for the ability to arrange work and equipment 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.

5. 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. 

6. MAINTENANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND CURBS - These questions test for knowledge of the proper methods, materials, and equipment used in the installation, repair, and upkeep of street surfaces, utility access holes, gutters, catch basins, curbing, and sidewalks, including ice and snow removal and control.

7. MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY AND STORM SEWER SYSTEMS - These questions test for knowledge of the proper methods, materials, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of sanitary and storm sewers, catch basins, and related appurtenances; and proper trenching and backfilling procedures.

8. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION PROCEDURES - These questions test for knowledge of the proper concepts, practices, and methods to use when inspecting various types of public works projects, including proper adherence to plans and specifications, dealing with contractors and workers, construction and repair techniques, materials requirements, testing procedures, and inspection record keeping. 

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