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Supplemental Questionnaire

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PBT-1823-097648 - Sr Admin Analyst

 Qualifications Questionnaire (MQSQ)

The qualifying questionnaire (questions A - D) will be used to determine possession of minimum qualifications.  Your responses below must be consistent with the information you provide in the employment history section of the application form. Candidates must possess the minimum experience/education requirements by the final filing deadline in order to move forward in this process.  You may be asked to provide verification of your qualifying education and experience at any point in the recruitment and selection processes.

You must also completely fill out the Employment History section of the application.  Your education and experience must be described in detail on the official application in order to be considered.  Writing "see resume" will not be accepted and may disqualify you as a candidate.
A.

Select the statement that best matches the highest level of education you have completed.
Master's Degree or higher
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
Less than two (2) years of university coursework (60 semester/90 quarter units)
Less than one (1) year of university coursework (30 semester/45 quarter units)
No formal college/ university education
B.

Please indicate your major(s) of study at college/university.  If not applicable, type N/A.
C.

Select the statement that best matches the number of years of experience  (2080 hours = 1 year) you possess performing professional analytical work in one ore more of following functional areas:
- complex budget analysis, development and administration;
- complex financial/fiscal analysis and reporting;
- development of complex contracting systems and administration of competitive bid processes and complex contractual agreements;
- development and evaluation of complex management/administrative policy;
- complex grant administration and monitoring;
- complex program evaluation and planning;
- complex legislative analysis;
- complex economic analysis;

I do not possess this experience
Less than one (1) year of experience
One (1) year or more, but less than two (2) years of experience
Two (2) years or more, but less than three (3) years of experience
Three (3) years or more, but less than four (4) years of experience
Four (4) years or more, but less than five (5) years of experience
Five (5) years or more, but less than six (6) years of experience
Six (6) years or more
D.

Select the statement that best matches your experience conducting complex and comprehensive analyses to evaluate and plan for existing and proposed programs
I do not possess this experience.
Less than one (1) year.
At least one (1) year,but less than two (2)
At least two (2) years, but less than three (3)
Three (3) years or more

 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE EXAMINATION

Read carefully as it will affect your examination score and rank of 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 1823 position.  Only the information you provide in your SQ answers will be evaluated to determine your score in the selection process for this position. NO attachments or additional documents such as resumes, cover letters, or employment applications will be considered.

The SQ 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. This Supplemental Questionnaire will account for 100% of the total weight of the candidates’ final score. Insufficient or non-responsive answers and/or answer 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 prepare your responses in a word 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 per question, unless otherwise instructed. We have also provided the following link for tips on how to best prepare a SQ response: http://sfwater.org/jobs/sqtips

 

 
1.

Please describe a time in your professional career when you did not have positional authority but had to manage laterally and up. (400 words max)

Include the following in your response:

  • What was your specific role in the situation?
  • What were the key challenges you were presented with?
  • How did you work with others and motivate people towards your stated goals?
  • What did you learn from the experience?
  • If given the opportunity, how would you do things differently?
2.

Please describe a time when you had to manage multiple complex projects in government or similar complex organization concurrently. (350 words max)

Include the following in your response:

  • How did you ensure that the multiple initiatives stayed on track and successfully completed the objectives?
  • How did you prioritize the work?
  • How did you problem-solve?
  • What project management tools or methods did you utilize?
3.

This position requires solving problems daily. Please describe a situation where you had to identify and analyze a problem, then develop solutions that resulted in improved outcomes.  (400 words max)

Include the following in your response:

  • How did you identify the problem(s)?
  • How did you analyze the situation?
  • How did you develop solutions?
  • What were the tangible, concrete outcomes that demonstrated success?
4.

Please describe a situation where you had to adjust your approach to meet your objectives due to a shifting environment.  (400 words max)

Include the following in your response:

  • What was the changing environment and how did you respond?
  • How were you still able to meet your objectives?
  • What approaches did you use to stay adaptable and responsive?
  • What did you learn?
 

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.