STAFF SERVICES ANALYST - II

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

(2018-14710-01)

The following supplemental questionnaire is the examination for this recruitment and will be used to determine your examination score.  Note: The supplemental questionnaire and the application are administered as two separate documents.  The supplemental questionnaire is the only item used to determine your examination score which will determine your ranking and placement on the eligible list. 

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

SECTION I – BEST QUALIFIED SCREENING

This application screening process MAY be conducted to select a reasonable number of the best-qualified applicants who will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. The best qualified screening will be based upon your answers to the items in this section.

NOTE: Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to this supplemental questionnaire.

Do you have professional experience in performing contract administration related to food services in a commercial and/or institutional food services agency, or public agency?

If yes, please describe your experience, including the following:

• Employer(s);
• Dates of employment (MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY); and
• Specific duties performed.

If no, please state “No Experience”.

SECTION II - TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (SCORED)

Based on your responses to this supplemental questionnaire, your job-related experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.  For the following questions, select the one response that best corresponds with your job-related training and/or experience.

NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in the supplemental questionnaire.

Make recommendations on a broad spectrum of administrative and program-related topics.

Develop and maintain cost analyses and program evaluations.

Prepare complex analytical and statistical reports.

Assist in the analysis and interpretation of federal and state statutes and regulations.

Develop required responses and/or proposals for various state departments and various statewide associations applicable to an assigned work unit or department.

Recommend and assist in the implementation of policies and procedures related to contract coordination, contract development, and other administrative functions.

Establish schedules and methods for contract coordination and development in addition to other administrative functions.

Participate in the administration, monitoring, and evaluation of contracts.

Participate in negotiating contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations.

Monitor fiscal and legal liabilities of various contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations.

Answer questions and provide information to the public.

Research complaints and recommend corrective action(s).

Prepare correspondence and reports related to contract administration.

Respond to questionnaires and surveys related to contract administration with outside vendors.

Establish and maintain contract administration files and records.

Represent the department/division/organization at meetings.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and the public using principles of good customer service.

SECTION III – ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (NON-SCORED)

The following questions will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring department for informational purposes to review and may be used for interview selection purposes only. The answers provided will have no impact on an applicant's final score or ranking. An answer of "No experience" to any question will not prevent you from participating in this recruitment.

Describe your experience managing contract service problems that involved multiple external and internal parties, who had conflicting priorities.

Describe your experience with analyzing program activities and developing reports and presentations for executive-level management staff.

Thank you for completing the examination portion of the application process. We encourage applicants to review their answers for accuracy prior to submitting.

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A notice of your status will be sent to you after the posted final filing date.