[IPAC-List] Engineer Selection

[Marianne]

We do not suggest using M/C tests for engineers that are already state certified. Ask for verification of certificates and degrees. Too much testing chases engineers away. They also get discouraged by essay T & Es. We suggest checklist T & Es that will determine their specialty and minimum qualifications. We also use a technical interview that many times includes a project they complete prior to the interview. The project can be a writing exercise, if writing ability is a factor. You can also include a troubleshooting type of exercise.  We have them present their project to the interview panel. This saves time because the panel can be used for the interview and the performance portion as long as you have technical SMEs on the panel. You may also want to include job-fit soft-skill questions.

Marianne Tonjes
Executive Director
CODESP

Marianne Tonjes
Executive Director
CODESP
On Mar 11, 2014, at 7:00 AM, "Shekerjian, Rene" <Rene.Shekerjian at cs.state.ny.us> wrote:


> It is not my area, so I don’t have a lot of detail, but New York State and local governmental agencies use written m/c tests that are a mix of technical and general KSAs for a number of engineering exams.

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> Here is a link to the exam announcement for Civil Engineer 3 (Structures)

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> http://www.cs.ny.gov/announarchive/announcements/35-178.cfm

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> You can search our announcement archive using the following link:

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> http://www.cs.ny.gov/announarchive/search/

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> Thanks,

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> René

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> René Shekerjian | Testing Services Division | NYS Department of Civil Service | 518-402-2660

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> From: Coleman, Edward [mailto:Edward.Coleman at mwrd.org] 

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> Our agency employs @300 engineers (civil, electrical, mechanical and structural).  Historically, we have used written and/or structured  oral tests (or a combination thereof) to assess candidates.  We’re interested in any information you can share about your selection process for engineers – entry-level through senior (licensed) professional engineers. 

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