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Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name First Name
 

 

Engineer - Junior

Supplemental Questionnaire

 

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

Please note: Resumes, letters, and other attached materials will not be evaluated or taken into consideration as responses to this supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.

By continuing in this 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 instructions.


 

SECTION I: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NOT SCORED)

This section will not be scored or used for determining minimum qualifications but is provided to the applicant for informational purposes prior to completing the questionnaire. Applicants are required to demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualification for this position on their application. 


1.

Do you possess the equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field OR possess an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate? Please make sure to indicate any applicable education and/or certifications on your application.

Yes No
 

If you do not possess the equivalent to a bachelor's degree but are in your final semester, you may still apply. Please list your anticipated graduation date. If you do possess the equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, please enter “N/A.”


 

 SECTION II: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (SCORED)

Based on your responses to the questions 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. 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.

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 each item, please select the option that best corresponds with your relevant training and/or experience:


1.

Participating in the plan check, review, processing, and permitting of plans for private developments affecting roads, drains, and related public works facilities. 

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on how to perform this task but have not done so in a job setting.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
1a.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe. If you do not have any experience, please enter "No experience."

2.

Reviewing engineered plans for acceptable design and code compliance.

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on how to perform this task but have not done so in a job setting.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
2a.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe. If you do not have any experience, please enter "No experience."

3.

Performing technical engineering work relative to land development, surveying, mapping, transportation planning, traffic engineering, utilities, storm control, grading and drainage.

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on how to perform this task but have not done so in a job setting.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
3a.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe. If you do not have any experience, please enter "No experience."

4.

Working in a team setting to accomplish a common technical goal. 

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on how to perform this task but have not done so in a job setting.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
4a.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe. If you do not have any experience, please enter "No experience."

5.

Responding to the public in a variety of settings, including public meetings, in the office or in the field, by telephone or through written correspondence. 

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on how to perform this task but have not done so in a job setting.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
5a.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe. If you do not have any experience, please enter "No experience."

6.

Preparing technical documents and engineering reports.

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on how to perform this task but have not done so in a job setting.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
6a.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe. If you do not have any experience, please enter "No experience."

7.

Experience utilizing the following tools and software. Check all that apply.

Geographic Information Systems Database (GIS)
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Permit database management system, such as Accela Automation
Microsoft Project
Bluebeam Revu
Adobe Acrobat
DigiPLAN
Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD)
I have no experience with any of the above tools or software.
7a.

If you indicated experience with any of the above, please briefly describe. If you do not have any experience, please enter "No experience."

Please note that candidates may be asked to show proficiency with those checked above during the selection process.

8.

Participating in environmental review of proposed land development projects.

I have no knowledge/experience or a very limited amount of knowledge/experience in this area.
I have been trained on how to peform this task but have not done so in a job setting.
I have experience performing this task under close supervision.
I have experience performing this task independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing this task and have trained and/or supervised others performing this task.
8a.

If you indicated experience in this area, please briefly describe. If you do not have any experience, please enter "No experience."


 

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