This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Supervising Parks and Grounds Worker. Part I will not be scored nor used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided for the applicant to review prior to completing the questionnaire and may also be used when determining assignment. Part II will be scored based on your checked responses. 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 determinations.
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.
If selected for interview, you may be required to display and respond to questions to validate your responses to this exam.
I have read and understand the above instructions.
Part I: Minimum Qualifications
This section will not be scored but may assist the applicant with determining how he/she meets the minimum qualifications for this position.
1.
Do you possess at least three years of increasingly responsible experience in groundskeeping or park maintenance?
Yes
No
2.
Do you have the possess college course work or training units in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, park management, or a related field? Experience in addition to the three years in groundskeeping or park maintenance may be substituted for the education/training requirement.
Yes
No
Applicants who reported a "no" response to any of the above are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications for this classification prior to proceeding.
Part II: Relevant Knowledge and Experience – Scored Examination
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.
For the items in this section, please indicate your level of training and experience and then provide a brief description of your related experience in the space provided.
Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated nor considered as responses to the items in this supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.
1.
Do you have experience performing parks and grounds maintenance duties?
No Experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
More than 6 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
2.
Do you have experience in a paid capacity independently performing landscaping and/or gardening duties?
No Experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
More than 6 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
3.
Do you have experience in a paid capacity independently performing duties in the mechanical trades such as plumbing, painting, masonry, carpentry, and/or electrical duties?
No Experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
More than 6 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
4.
Do you have experience in a paid capacity overseeing the work of others performing landscaping and/or gardening maintenance duties?
No Experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
More than 6 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
5.
Do you have experience monitoring and inspecting the work of vendors/contractors related to parks and grounds activities?
No Experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
More than 6 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
6.
Do you have experience developing schedules and adhering to timelines related to assigned projects?
No Experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
More than 6 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
7.
Do you have experience evaluating parks and grounds operations and activities of assigned areas of responsibility?
No Experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
More than 6 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
8.
Do you have experience functioning in a lead or supervisory capacity including prioritizing and assigning work?
No Experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
More than 6 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
9.
Do you have experience evaluating the performance of assigned staff?
No Experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
More than 6 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
10.
Do you have experience investigating complaints and resolving the issue or recommending corrective actions to resolve the problem?
No Experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 4 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
More than 6 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
11.
Do you have experience developing and/or monitoring a safety program for an assigned unit?
No Experience
Less than two years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 6 years of experience
More than 6 years of experience
If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe.
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