NEW YORK STATE
Department of Civil Service Announces
Promotion Examination Open To
All Qualified Employees of the Office of the State Comptroller

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: On or before January 21, 2006, you must be a qualified employee of the New York State Office of the State Comptroller and have had permanent competitive or 55 b/55 c service since September 9, 2005, as follows:

For Number 06-613:

as a State Program Examiner 1, State Program Examiner 1 (Fiscal), State Program Examiner 1 (Systems), State Program Examiner Trainee 2, State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (Fiscal), or State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (Systems).

For Number 06-614:

Either: State Program Examiner 1 (Systems) OR State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (Systems).

QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE FOR APPOINTMENT FROM THE ELIGIBLE LIST: After one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service at the full performance level (SG-18), in a qualifying title, successful candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible list.

SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION: The examination consists of meeting the minimum qualifications on or before January 21, 2006, taking any previously held Supervisors Promotion Test Battery, or the September 9, 2006 holding, a performance assessment, and an additional written test to be held January 21, 2006.

NOTE: All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and who participated in the Supervisors Promotion Test Battery or who expect to compete in the Supervisors Promotion Test Battery in September 2006 are eligible regardless of their score on the Battery test. Candidates intending to take the September 2006 Supervisors Promotion Test Battery must apply separately for that test.

Final scores will be computed by combining, as shown below, your score of 70 or higher on the performance assessment, your additional written test score, and your best score on the Supervisors Promotion Test Battery.

If you pass, your seniority credit(s), if any, will be included in the computation of your final score. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any wartime veterans' credits to your final passing score.

Scope of Written Test: The additional written test will be held on January 21, 2006. It will be designed to test for knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in such areas as:

For Examination Numbers 06-613 and 06-614:

1. Performance and compliance auditing – These questions may deal with, but are not necessarily limited to, such matters as current generally accepted governmental auditing standards as promulgated by the General Accounting Office (GAO), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA); financial management practices; quantitative analysis and sampling techniques; establishing and evaluating internal controls; auditing of computerized records; planning and conducting an audit; and preparing the audit report.

In addition to the above, for Examination Number 06-614:

• Computer programming concepts and logical reasoning – These questions test for basic knowledge of computer programming terminology and techniques, including flowchart interpretation, and on various database querying techniques such as sampling, sorting, and matching. The questions also cover the ability to reason logically, including logical implications (e.g., if A and B, then C) and relations (e.g., greater than).
• Principles and practices of computer systems security – These questions test for knowledge of principles and practices of computer systems security, including data security, installation security, and prevention of computer fraud. They cover such subjects as security techniques and procedures; development and implementation of controls in applications systems; identification and resolution of security problems in application, database, communication, and microcomputer-based systems; security reviews; and disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Information systems auditing – These questions test for knowledge of principles of information systems auditing. They cover such subjects as analyzing systems, operations, documentation and controls; reviewing systems development; and evaluating controls over acquisition and implementation of software.

Scope of Performance Assessment: The performance assessment is designed to evaluate your abilities and work performance against the following dimensions:

1. Program and Special Project Involvement
2. Self Development
3. Program and Product Improvements and Innovations
4. Customer Service and Relations

CREDIT FOR SENIORITY: Seniority is credited at the rate of one credit for each five-year period (or fraction thereof) excluding the first year of service.

The NYS Department of Civil Service reserves the right to reject for lateness or to accept applications filed after the advertised filing period. All statements you make on your application are subject to investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATION: To be eligible to compete in this examination, you must be employed in the specified department or agency on a permanent or contingent permanent basis in the competitive class, or in the non-competitive class or labor class if specifically noted on this announcement (or be on an appropriate preferred list), and have the specified time in the specified title or salary grade. You may not compete in a test for a title if you are permanently employed in that title (unless you are still on probation) or in a higher direct line of promotion.

ADMISSION TO EXAMINATION: Notice to appear for the test may be conditional as review of applications may not be made until after the test. If you have not received your notice to appear for the written test three days before the date of the test, call (518) 457 5483 if taking the test in Albany; (518) 457-6556 for New York City Test Center; (518) 457 7022 for all other Test Centers.

NEW YORK STATE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION: Most written tests are held on Saturdays. If you cannot take the test on the announced test date, due to a conflict with a religious observance or practice, check the box under "Religious Accommodation." We will make arrangements for you to take the test on a different date (usually the following day).

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN TESTING: In addition, it is the policy of the Department of Civil Service, in accordance with the New York State Human Rights Law and the Americans with Disabilities Act, to provide qualified persons with disabilities equal employment opportunity and equal opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs, and activities of the Department. It is the policy of the Department to provide such persons reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications as are necessary to enjoy equal opportunity. Persons with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in an examination must note this on their applications. Further information is available from the Special Arrangements Unit of the Department of Civil Service at (518) 457 3416 or TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf) (518) 457-8480.

MULTIPLE EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME DAY: With the exception of written tests announced by New York City, if you have applied to take a written test announced by a local jurisdiction (county, town, city) scheduled to be held on the same test date as this written test, you must call (518) 457-7022 no later than two weeks before the test date to make arrangements for taking all tests at one test site. All tests will be held at the State examination center.

S4/TC2 MJR-exd
Issued: 11/4/05