PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The purpose of this Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) is to understand your training and experience as they relate to the minimum qualifications for the recruitment, as stated on the announcement. This Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) must be completed and submitted online with the application at the time of filing. Responses to items on the MQSQ must be supported by the information provided on the application in order to receive appropriate credit. Please be sure to include all relevant education and experience in the work history and education sections of the application. The information and responses selected must be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification.
Responses provided are not scored; however, applicants who do not possess the required Minimum Qualifications and Special Condition as stated on the job announcement will not be allowed to participate in the examination process. NOTE: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application or MQSQ may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
1.
1. Please indicate if you possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields:
Public or Business Administration
Urban Planning
Government
Social Work
Education
Finance
Criminal Justice
Other
I do not possess a baccalaureate degree
2.
If you indicated "Other" or "I do not possess a baccalaureate degree" in the previous question, please select the statement that best matches the amount of administrative/professional work experience you possess in community development, housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, criminal justice, or elections related work (1 year = 2,000 hours)
As a reminder, all qualifying experience must be listed in the application to be considered in the review of Minimum Qualifications. If you do not include the work experience you are about to describe in the “Work History” section of your application, you will not receive credit for this experience. If you are copying an old application, please take the time to update your work history section before submitting your application.
I possess 5 or more years of professional experience as described above
I possess 4 years to 4 years 11 months of professional experience as described above.
I possess 3 years to 3 years 11 months of professional experience as described above
I possess 2 years to 2 years 11 months of professional experience as described above
I possess 1 year to 1 year 11 months of professional experience as described above
I possess 6 months to 11 months of professional experience as described above
I possess less 6 months of professional experience as described above
I do not possess any experience as described above.
3.
Select the statement that best matches the amount of experience you possess in a role dedicated to volunteer programs working with community leaders and residents of undeserved communities within a public parkland environment (6 months = 1,000 hours).
As a reminder, all qualifying experience must be listed in the application to be considered in the review of Minimum Qualifications. If you do not include the work experience you are about to describe in the “Work History” section of your application, you will not receive credit for this experience. If you are copying an old application, please take the time to update your work history section before submitting your application.
I possess 6 months or more of experience as described above
I possess less than 6 months of experience as described above
I do not possess any experience as described above.
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that I am the author of this Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) and that all information is true and based on my education, training, skills, and experience. I understand that any false or incorrect statement may result in my disqualification from the selection process for this position and/or dismissal from employment with the City and County of San Francisco. I also understand and agree that any information provided is subject to verification.
9770 Community Development Assistant (Volunteer Services Unit)
PBT-9770-097604
Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ)
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR EXAMINATION SCORE AND RANK ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST:
The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to describe your training and experience as they relate to the knowledge, skills, and abilities linked to the essential functions of this 9770 Community Development Assistant (Volunteer Services Unit) position (please refer to the job announcement for a more detailed description of these knowledge, skills and abilities).
Questions 4 through 7 will be evaluated and scored. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated to determine your score in the selection process for this position. No attachments or additional documents such as resumes, cover letters, publications or employment applications will be considered (i.e. Writing ‘see resume’ or ’N/A’ is not a sufficient response for questions 4 through 7).
The Supplemental Questionnaire will be presented to an expert review panel for an assessment and will be used as part of the examination process to determine candidates'' score and rank on the eligible list. Insufficient or non-responsive answers and/or answers that are plagiarized or have falsified information may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
The responses that you provide to this questionnaire should be consistent with the information on your application, and are subject to verification.
It is suggested that you review the questions before starting, prepare your thorough narrative-style responses in a word processing document, and then paste them into the questionnaire. Responses should be sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your qualifications for this position. Please limit responses to one page unless otherwise instructed. Again, please be complete, concise, and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information.
NOTE: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application or supplemental questionnaire may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
4.
Please provide an overview of any programs, projects and/or events in which you performed volunteer management related work as part of a team.
Please include the following in your response:
Describe your experience(s).
What was your role and responsibilities?
What steps did you take to ensure you accomplished your goals?
What data, if any, was collected and for what purpose?
What challenges did you encounter and how did you handle them?
NOTE: 500 words max
5.
Tell us about your relevant experience working specifically with high school and/or college students.
Please include the following in your response:
Describe the scope of your work.
What methods and techniques did you use to accomplish your goals?
What challenges did you encounter and how did you handle them?
What did you learn from this experience and what would you do differently, if anything?
NOTE: 500 words max
6.
Tell us about a community engagement program, project or event in which you personally contributed towards its development and improvement.
Please include the following in your response:
Describe the program, project or event.
What aspect(s) of the program, project or event did you develop and improve?
What data, if any, was collected and for what purpose?
What was the result?
NOTE: 500 words max
7.
Tell us about a time when you needed to deal tactfully with a volunteer, youth worker or colleague to address a conflict or issue.
Please include the following in your response:
Briefly describe the conflict or issue.
What steps did you take to address the conflict?
What was the outcome?
NOTE: 500 words max
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that I am the author of this Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) and that all information is true and based on my education, training, skills, and experience. I understand that any false or incorrect statement may result in my disqualification from the selection process for this position and/or dismissal from employment with the City and County of San Francisco. I also understand and agree that any information provided is subject to verification.
Department of Human Resources