0942 - Manager VII, Water Supply Treatment Division Manager
PBT-0942-098824
Minimum Qualifications Questionnaire
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 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
Based on your education, indicate the selection that best matches your HIGHEST educational attainment:
Completion of Doctoral Degree or Ph.D.
Completion of Master's Degree from an accredited college, university or business school
Completion of Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college, university or business school
Attended some college and possess 90+ semester units / 135+ quarter units of coursework from an accredited college, university or business school
Attended some college and possess 60-89 semester units / 90-134 quarter units of coursework from an accredited college, university or business school
Attended some college and possess 30-59 semester units / 45-89 quarter units of coursework from an accredited college, university or business school
Attended some college and possess 15-29 semester units / 22-44 quarter units of coursework from an accredited college, university or business school
Attended some college and possess 1-14 semester units / 1-21 quarter units of coursework from an accredited college, university or business school
High School Diploma / G.E.D.
None of the above.
2
How many years of verifiable experience do you possess working at a water or wastewater utility agency in engineering, operations and/or maintenance?
More than five (5) years of professional experience
At least four (4) years but less than five (5) years of professional experience
At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of professional experience
At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of professional experience
At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of professional experience
Less than one (1) year of professional experience
I do not possess professional experience indicated above
3
How many years of verifiable supervisory experience do you possess working at a water or wastewater utility agency?
More than three (3) years verifiable supervisory experience
At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of verifiable supervisory experience
At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of verifiable supervisory experience
Less than one (1) year of verifiable supervisory experience
I do not possess any verifiable supervisory experience
4
Do you possess a current valid driver's license?
Yes
No
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.
SQ
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
0942 - Manager VII, Water Supply Treatment Division Manager
PBT-0942-098824
Supplemental Questionnaire Exam
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) Exam is to describe your training and experience as they relate to the knowledge, skills, and abilities linked to the essential functions of this position (please refer to the job announcement for a more detailed description of these knowledge, skills and abilities).
Questions A through C 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 A through C).
The Supplemental Questionnaire Exam 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 exam 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.
We have provided the following link for tips on how to best prepare a SQ exam response. It is recommended that you copy and paste this link into a new browser to avoid losing your responses to your Supplemental Questionnaire: http://sfwater.org/jobs/sqtips.
A
Describe the largest utility-related organization you ever managed, including the functions and total budget you were responsible for managing. Please describe your management style in that circumstance. (500 word limit)
B
Describe two significant challenges of water utility management within the political structure of the City of San Francisco or comparable government entity that you were responsible for addressing. Please include the circumstances of the challenge, what actions you took and the outcome. (500 word limit)
C
Describe your experience overseeing the preparation of an annual long term Capital Improvement Plan in the Water Utility industry. What were some of the challenges you faced and how did you address them? How did you prioritize within the Capital Planning Process? (500 word limit)
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that I am the author of this Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) Exam 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