EXPANDED SCOPE
FOR
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
(SEWER DISTRICT) OC 1,2,3,4,5
ASSISTANT WATER DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT (TYPE 1B
TREATMENT FACILITY) OC 1,2,6,7,8
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (SEWER DISTRICT) PR
1,2,3,4,5
SENIOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR (3A) OC
& PR 2,3,4,9,10
WATER DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT (TYPE 1B TREATMENT
FACILITY) OC 1,2,5,6,7,8
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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 and pumping station inspection and maintenance;
and the ability to perform arithmetic calculations associated with pumping and
hydraulic operations.
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 ANF 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 "How to take a written test" 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