EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
ASSISTANT WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR OC
& PR 1,2,3,4,5
ASSISTANT WATER DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT (TYPE 1B
TREATMENT
FACILITY) OC 1,5,6,7,8
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (SEWER
DISTRICT) OC 1,2,3,4,5
OPERATIONS CREW CHIEF (WASTEWATER TREATMENT) OC &
PR 1,2,3,4,9
SENIOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR 1B OC 1,7,8,9,10
SENIOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR (TYPE
IIB) PR 1,7,8,9,10
1.
OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF PUMPS, VALVES, AND RELATED MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
- These questions test for knowledge of the principles and procedures involved
in the operation, maintenance, and repair of pumps, valves, and related
mechanical and electrical equipment, including motors and electric circuitry;
and for the ability to identify various types of pumps, valves, and related
equipment and understand their functions.
2.
PHYSICS,
CHEMISTRY, AND BACTERIOLOGY RELATED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL,
INCLUDING LABORATORY AND FIELD TESTS FOR PLANT OPERATIONS - These questions
test for knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater treatment,
disposal, and testing, including such areas as the principles of physics,
chemistry, and bacteriology involved; terminology associated with wastewater
treatment and testing; operating principles of the equipment and procedures
used in wastewater treatment; measurements and measuring devices used; sampling
and testing wastewater and interpreting the results; and identification and
characteristics of chemicals and bacteria involved in wastewater plant
operations and testing. Some questions may involve basic arithmetic
calculations.
3.
PRACTICES
AND EQUIPMENT USED IN THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A TYPE A WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT
- These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices associated
with the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants employing the
activated sludge process or its modifications (Type A plants), including such
areas as objectives of plant processes, techniques, and equipment; terminology
associated with Type A wastewater treatment plants; conditions and situations
encountered in Type A wastewater treatment plants; plant safety and monitoring;
and equipment and materials used in Type A wastewater treatment plants. Some questions
may involve basic arithmetic calculations.
4.
PUMPING OPERATIONS
AND RELATED ARITHMETIC COMPUTATIONS - These questions test for knowledge of
pumping operations, including such areas as terminology and basic principles
associated with pumps and pumping operations; instruments and equipment used in
pumping operations, including various types of pumps and their components;
troubleshooting pumping problems and developing solutions; pump inspection and
maintenance; and the ability to perform
basic arithmetic
calculations associated with pumping operations.
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 his/her 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.
METHODS,
MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND FIRE HYDRANTS - These questions test for
knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in the construction and
maintenance of water distribution systems and fire hydrants, including such
areas as the purposes and uses of the various components of a water
distribution system; terminology associated with water distribution systems;
materials and devices used in water distribution system construction and
repair; principles and practices involved in the installation, operation, and
maintenance of water distribution systems; and the installation, operation, and
maintenance of fire hydrants.
7.
PHYSICS,
CHEMISTRY, AND BACTERIOLOGY AS RELATED TO WATER TREATMENT AND PURIFICATION,
INCLUDING LABORATORY AND FIELD TESTS - These questions test for knowledge of the
principles and practices of water treatment, purification, sampling, and
testing, including such areas as the principles of physics, chemistry, and
bacteriology involved; terminology associated with water treatment and testing;
objectives and principles of various water treatment and testing procedures;
measurement, sampling, and preservation of water samples; interpreting test
results; and the effects of variables on water treatment processes.
8.
PRACTICES
AND EQUIPMENT USED IN THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A TYPE B WATER TREATMENT
PLANT
- These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices associated
with the operation and maintenance of Type B water treatment plants, including
such areas as objectives and purposes of plant processes and equipment;
terminology associated with Type B water treatment plants; conditions and
situations encountered in Type B water treatment plants, including safety
concerns; water disinfection and dosing; and equipment and materials used in
Type B water treatment plants. Some questions may involve basic
arithmetic calculations.
9.
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.
10. TOOLS, MECHANICAL APTITUDE, AND
READING OF SCALES, METERS, AND GAUGES - These questions test for
knowledge of the tools used in water and wastewater treatment plants; the
ability to identify various types of tools and their uses; knowledge of general
mechanical principles and the operation of various types of mechanical devices
such as gears, pulleys, levers, valves, and similar types of mechanical
equipment; and the ability to read and interpret information displayed on
various types of scales, meters, and gauges.
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
8/7/21