PART I - RELEVANT TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (SCORED)
This section of the supplemental questionnaire is the Civil Service examination for this position. This supplemental questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination. Scores received from this section will determine applicant 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.
I have read and understand the above instructions.
1.
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban, regional, or environmental planning or a related field? (Note: If you have received your degree outside of the United States, you must attach proof of accreditation to your application.)
I possess a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in urban, regional, or environmental planning, or in a related field.
I have the equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with at least 4 years of full time (40 hours per week) related Planning work experience.
I have at least an Associate's degree in a related field in combination with at least 2 years of full time (40 hours per week) related Planning work experience.
I am currently in a related degree program with a scheduled graduation date no later than December 2017.
None of the Above/Other
Based on your selection above: please briefly indicate your degree major; your relevant work experience, or your currently enrolled in degree program with your total number of semester/quarter units earned.
2.
Degree/Field Area(s)
Please check the field(s) you received your degree(s) in and/or have experience as a Planner. Check all that apply.
City Planning
Regional Planning
Urban Planning
Transportation Planning
Environmental Planning
Land Use Planning
Other
Please list other degree or experience as a Planner below. If you did not select "Other" as an option, please state "Not Applicable".
3.
Indicate your level of knowledge reviewing project applications for sign permits, business licenses, lot line adjustments, design review, variances, use permits, parcel maps, and/or tentative subdivision maps, for conformance to zoning, general plan/community plan policies, environmental and other legal requirements.
I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area.
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks under close supervision.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks independently.
I have applied this knowledge in a lead / supervisory capacity.
If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.
4.
Indicate your level of knowledge examining site plans, grading plans and building plans to determine consistency with zoning ordinances, grading ordinances and related codes such as the California Building Code.
I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area.
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks under close supervision.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks independently.
I have applied this knowledge in a lead / supervisory capacity.
If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.
5.
Indicate your level of knowledge with assessing land development projects for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.
I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area.
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks under close supervision.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks independently.
I have applied this knowledge in a lead / supervisory capacity.
If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.
6.
Do you have experience with public speaking including making presentations to boards or hearing bodies using visual aid programs such as PowerPoint?
I have no knowledge or a very limited amount of knowledge in this area.
I have been trained and/or taken course work in this area.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks under close supervision.
I have applied this knowledge to perform tasks independently.
I have applied this knowledge in a lead / supervisory capacity.
If you indicated knowledge in this area, please briefly describe.
7.
Do you have experience utilizing the following tools and software? Check all that apply.
Geographic Information Systems Database (GIS)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
PowerPoint
Permit database management system, such as Accela Automation
Microsoft Project
If you indicated experience with any of the above, please briefly describe. Please note that candidates may be asked to show proficiency with those checked above during the selection process.
PART II - ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE (NON-SCORED)
The following non-scored questions have been selected by the hiring authorities and will only be available for interview and selection determination. Please be thorough yet concise in answering these questions.
1.
Write a brief statement about your experience in long range planning.
2.
Explain your experience facilitating teams or groups to meet common objectives.
3.
Describe your knowledge or experience related to developing or implementing housing policy, programs, and regulations.
4.
Write about an experience when you analyzed information and evaluated the results to choose the best solution to a problem.
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