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

Employees of Erie County CSEA collective bargaining unit shall have all fees associated with County provided promotional civil service examinations waived. 

Residence Requirements:

THIS EXAMINATION IS OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING, DIVISION OF SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT.  At present there is one anticipated vacancy.  

THIS EXAMINATION IS ALSO 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.)

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:

A Senior Engineer Assistant performs difficult, pre-professional engineering tasks in the field or office; 

Assists in preparation of engineering estimates;

Participates in surveys of physical features and stake-outs by assembling and operating equipment, taking measurements, placing stakes, holding level rod, taking sightings, and making and checking computations;

Conducts final survey parties or other field surveys;

Plots survey results manually or through the use of a computer;

Prepares tracings and drawings, utilizing a computer or conventional drafting techniques;

Operates a laboratory to test materials and gathers field samples;

Files or maintains drawings, engineering records and specifications;

Contacts vendors on engineering data and specifications;

Inspection of construction projects, takes measurements, calculates and records quantities; enters, checks and/or maintains data for monthly estimate payments;

Makes observations and records pertinent field data;

May be required to perform routine computer operation and programming;

Collects and organizes data related to sewer permits, house connections and related data;

Performs other engineering tasks associated with the review, evaluation, design, and 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 Engineer Assistant. 

Notes:

None. 

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.

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 None 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.