Principal Engineer Assistant PROMOTIONAL

Modified: July 24, 2019 10:25am

COUNTY OF ERIE - DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
invites applications for the position of:

Principal Engineer Assistant PROMOTIONAL

#73-797010 - Promotional (for current employees only)

Salary: SALARIES VARY
Opening Date: July 24, 2019
Closing Date: August 21, 2019
Application fee: $20.00

**********************Application Fee Waiver**********************

Employees of Erie County CSEA collective bargaining unit shall have all fees associated with County provided promotional civil service examinations waived. (NOTE: Application Fee Waiver does NOT apply to employees of Town or Village governments.)

Residence Requirements:

THIS EXAMINATION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE ERIE COUNTY TOWNS AND VILLAGES. Successful candidates will be eligible for appointment *ONLY* in the municipality in which they were employed at the time of the written test. (NOTE: Application Fee Waiver does NOT apply.)   At present there are three vacancies and one anticipated vacancy at the Town of Amherst

THIS EXAMINATION IS ALSO OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING.  The eligible list resulting from this examination *may* be used to fill future vacancies.

The eligible list resulting from this examination will not supersede currently existing promotional eligible lists for this title, if any. The duration of all promotional eligible lists is four years from date of establishment unless otherwise indicated.

Examples of Duties:

Principal Engineer Assistant assists civil/sanitary engineers by compiling data, making surveys and inspections, preparing drawings, reviewing engineering submittals, assisting in evaluations, and assisting in designs; 

Prepares drawings, maps, tracings, specifications and other graphic presentations of projects and programs;

Participates in and/or compiles data for survey parties and engineers;

Makes engineering computations, both manually and through the use of a computer;

Searches records for data on properties, easements, rights of way and the like;

Assists in construction project layouts;

Makes inspections of projects and programs, reviewing findings with an engineer;

Makes routine tests and compiles data;

Represents the engineer on construction projects;

Carries out tests of materials to ensure conformance to specifications;

May be required to perform routine computer operation and programming;

Prepares drawings and maps utilizing a computer.

Performs other engineering tasks associated with the review, evaluation, design, and/or construction of projects. 

Qualifications:

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE FOR TAKING THE TEST: Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class and must be serving and have served continuously on a permanent or contingent permanent basis in the competitive class for 12 months immediately preceding the date of the written test in the position of Senior Engineer Assistant; or 24 months immediately preceding the date of the written test in the position of Engineer Assistant.; in addition the following:

A.) Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours of study at a regionally accredited or New York State registered four (4) year college or university, which includes 16 semester credit hours in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, Sanitary, or related Engineering Technology or Construction Management; or:

B.) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of practical experience in civil, environmental, mechanical, sanitary or related engineering field or construction experience primarily concerned with subsurface utilities; or:

C.) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B). 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

If assigned to the Highway Division of the Department of Public Works, must possess a NICET Level II certificate in Highway Construction, Design, Maintenance, or Survey, issued by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies at the time of permanent appointment. 

Notes:

1. * Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

2. Your degree and/or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. A grade of "D" or better is necessary for a course to be credited as successfully completed. If your degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to this Department for a list of acceptable companies providing this service; you must pay the required evaluation fee.

Notice to Candidates:
Transcripts will now be accepted by the Department of Personnel ONLY at time of application.
All subsequent transcripts must be submitted at time of interview.

Examination date:

September 28, 2019

Applications Must Be Postmarked or Hand Delivered By:

August 21, 2019

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.

Subjects of Examination:

Subjects of Examination: A test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas.

Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry
These questions test for the ability to read, analyze, and solve technician-level written problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebraic equations, geometric concepts and figures, and basic trigonometric functions.

Basic surveying and computerized drafting techniques
These questions test for elementary knowledge of the principles, terminology, computations, and proper practices involved in performing surveys of various construction projects and land areas, and the concepts, terminology, and proper procedures to use when creating technical drawings utilizing computerized drafting software.

Methods and materials used in the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges and other structures and facilities
These questions test for knowledge of the proper procedures, materials, and equipment used in the construction, reconstruction, and repair of various types of public works projects, including such typical construction work as roadways, bridges, excavations, embankments, drainage structures, retaining walls, and similar facilities.

Understanding and interpreting engineering plans and descriptive specifications
These questions test for the ability to read and analyze technical drawings and written technical presentations, and to perform related computations. Some technical knowledge of construction and estimating terminology and methods will be required.

Principles and practices of civil engineering and technology
These questions test for knowledge of technological and engineering concepts and their practical applications related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of public works projects, including roadways, bridges, buildings, water and sewage systems, and similar types of infrastructure.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES:  It is recommended that candidates use a quiet, hand held, solar or battery powered calculator.  Devices with typewriter keyboards, "Spell Checkers", “Personal Digital Assistants", "Address Books", "Language Translators", "Dictionaries", or any similar devices are prohibited.  You may not bring books or other reference materials.

INFORMATION FOR PROMOTION CANDIDATES

 Unless otherwise indicated, the eligible list resulting from this examination will have a duration of four years and will not supersede existing promotional lists, if any.

RATINGS REQUIRED:  Test is rated on a scale of 100 with a passing mark at 70.  Test instructions may further divide the tests into parts and set minimum standards for each part.

Points will be added to scores of candidates who achieve a passing mark as follows: Seniority:  For each year of service in the classified service:

Less than 1 year……………………..................…0 points

1 year up to 6 years…………….…........................1 point

Over 6 years up to 11 years.....………......….........2 points

Over 11 years up to 16 years….…........….........…3 points

Over 16 years up to 21 years………..................…4 points

Over 21 years………………………..................…5 points

VETERANS:  Disabled and non-disabled veterans as defined in Section 85, New York State Civil Service Law, will have 5 and 2.5 points, respectively added to their earned scores if successful in the examination.  You must claim these credits when you file application but you have an option to waive them any time prior to appointment.  If you have already used these credits for a permanent position in NYS, you may not claim them again.

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A $20.00 filing fee is required for this exam. The required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment. As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.