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Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name First Name
 

 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST - SENIOR

Supplemental Questionnaire

This supplemental questionnaire is the examination for this recruitment. The supplemental questionnaire is the only item used to determine your examination score.

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 understood the above information.


 

SECTION I: EXAMINATION QUESTIONS (Scored)

Based on your responses to Section I of this supplemental questionnaire, your job-related experience and training will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. Please note that indicating you have no training and/or experience in a specific area will not automatically disqualify you from participating in this recruitment.

INSTRUCTIONS: For the following multiple-choice items, select the one choice that best corresponds with your relevant training and/or experience.


1.

Creating Structured Query Language queries or scripts to retrieve, insert, or update data and generate reports.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
2.

Developing training materials for the use of new or modified applications and systems for users and other information technology staff. 

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
3.

Conducting training pertaining to the use of new or modified applications and systems for users and other information technology staff.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
4.

Assisting with vendor and contract management.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
5.

Providing timely performance evaluations.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
6.

Assigning, monitoring and coaching the work of technical or specialist information technology staff.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
7.

Implementing a new system design or system upgrade.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
8.

Interfacing with users to gather system requirements and identifying problems/gaps with current technology and business processes.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
9.

Creating requirements documentation, including: functional requirements, use cases, process flow diagrams, and data mapping documents.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
10.

Troubleshooting new applications and/or systems to ensure functional operation.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
11.

Analyzing regulatory rules and issues to identify impact on current information technology operations.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
12

Installing, configuring, customizing, and administering a variety of commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS) and in-house vendor developed applications.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
13.

Designing and directing project testing and quality assurance processes.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
14.

Creating test scenario or test case documentation.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
15.

Managing Software Implementations or Data Conversion projects.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
16.

Supporting desk top systems (operating systems and a variety of end user software) including end user support, as well as system imaging.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
17.

Writing and maintaining reports and scripts in Microsoft Power BI (DAX).

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
18.

Creating, maintaining and troubleshooting servers for a variety of purposes.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
19.

Experience creating and maintaining websites/webpages.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.

 

SECTION II: POSITION-SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE (Not Scored)

This section of the supplemental questionnaire will not be scored but may be used to screen applications for specific assignments.

INSTRUCTIONS: For the following multiple-choice items, select the one choice that best corresponds with your relevant training and/or experience. For the following narrative response items, answer the questions as clearly, completely, and concisely as possible. Indicating that you have no experience in these areas will not preclude you from being placed on the eligible list.

PROBATION/JUSTICE SYSTEM EXPERIENCE


1.

Managing and configuring probation case management systems.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
1a.

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

2.

Managing and configuring desktop images, mobile data computers and cellular device management via MDM software.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
2a.

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

3.

As a technical lead for justice system activities including DOJ, DMV, Live Scan, CCTV systems and related processes.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.
I have some experience performing this task but would need additional training.
I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of this task.
3a.

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.

4.

Describe your sxperience and level of expertise with relational database techniques and design, writing SQL queries/scripts, writing and maintaining Microsoft Power BI (DAX) scripts/queries, generating graphical reports or similar reporting tools in order to assist management in evaluating program effectiveness and demonstrating program value to stakeholders and the public. In your response, include the number of years of your relative experience with each.

5.

Describe your experience and level of expertise with conducting requirements gathering sessions, performing gap analysis, and crafting recommendations for technology or business process changes.

6.

Describe your experience and level of expertise with creating requirements documentation, including: Functional Requirements, Use Cases, Process Flow Diagrams, and Data Mapping documents.

7.

Describe your experience and level of expertise with managing and configuring enterprise software systems. Describe the software and your role in the administration/configuration of those systems.


 

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