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Supplemental Questionnaire

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QUALIFYING QUESTIONNAIRE SECTION

The purpose of this Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) is to obtain specific information regarding your education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the recruitment, as stated on the announcement and will be used as a tool to screen applications for minimum qualification requirements. This 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 provided 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 SQ may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco


 

The purpose of this Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) is to obtain specific information regarding your education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the recruitment, as stated on the announcement and will be used as a tool to screen applications for minimum qualification requirements. 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 provided 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 SQ may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

A.

Select the years of accredited college/university education you possess:

Six (6) or more years of college/university education - 180 semester/270 quarter units or more
Five (5) but less than six (6) years of college/university education - less than 180 semester/270 quarter units
Four (4) but less than five (5) years of college/university education - less than 150 semester/225 quarter units
Three (3) but less than four (4) years of college/university education - less than 120 semester/180 quarter units
Two (2) but less than three (3) years of college/university education - less than 90 semester/135 quarter units
One (1) but less than two (2) years of college/university education - less than 60 semester/90 quarter units
Less than one (1) year of college/university education - less than 30 semester/45 quarter units
I do not possess any college/university education
B.

Select the type of degree(s) you possess:

Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Law Degree
Ph.D. or other doctoral degree
Not Applicable
C.

Select your graduate degree major course of study (if applicable):

Architecture
City/regional/urban planning
Civil engineering
Earth sciences
Environmental studies
Geography, economics
Landscape architecture
Law
Public administration
Urban studies
Other
Does not apply
D.

Select the years of experience you possess performing environmental review functions:

Four (4) or more years of experience
Three (3) but less than four (4) years of experience
Two (2) but less than three (3) years of experience
One (1) but less than two (2) years of experience
Less than one (1) year of experience
I do not possess experience performing environmental review functions
E.

Select the years of experience you possess in a city/regional/urban planning environment preparing documents for entities such as California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):

Four (4) or more years of experience
Three (3) but less than four (4) years of experience
Two (2) but less than three (3) years of experience
One (1) but less than two (2) years of experience
Less than one (1) year of experience
I do not possess experience in a city/regional/urban planning environment preparing documents for entities
 

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that I am the author of the above minimum qualification information and that all information is true and based on my background, skills and experience. I understand that any false, incomplete, or incorrect statements may result in my disqualification or dismissal from employment with the City and County of San Francisco. I understand and agree that any information provided is subject to verification.


 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE EXAM SECTION
 
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WILL BE RATED TO GENERATE CANDIDATES' SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE EXAM SCORE.

 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR EXAMINATION SCORE AND RANK ON THE ELIGIBILE 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 recruitment (please refer to the job announcement for a more detailed description of these knowledge, skills and abilities). 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, or employment applications will be considered (i.e. Writing “see resume” or “N/A” is not a sufficient response). 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 to the SQ 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. If there is a question regarding experience that you do not have, try to include examples of similar experience that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the specific function.

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 and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. We have also provided the following link for tips on how to best prepare a SQ 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

By checking the box, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agreed to the supplemental questionnaire instructions listed above.

1.

Please describe your experience with successfully negotiating environmental and/or regulatory permits and in communicating with local, state, and federal agencies regarding permitting and regulatory compliance. In your response, describe the principals and techniques of successful permitting practices you have used.

2.

Please describe your knowledge of and experience with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis and documentation.  In your response, describe the processes and techniques you have employed to analyze complex plans or projects and disclose potential impacts to decision-makers and the public. 

3.

Please describe your specific experience in effectively communicating information on complex environmental and regulatory planning and compliance issues to diverse groups of people, such as laborers, consultants, managers and other decision makers, and the general public. Describe your methods and techniques for effective two-way communication on complex issues.

4.

Please describe your professional experience working with multidisciplinary teams and staff members with varying interests and needs to complete a project. Please include your methods of establishing working relationships and motivating people to complete projects, implement programs and/or achieve common goals when those team members are not directly accountable to you.

5.

Describe one of the most complex planning or compliance issues you have encountered in your professional career and how you addressed the challenges associated with that situation. If there was public controversy, legal challenge, or internal obstacle in dealing with this issue, please include that information in your answer.  In your response, describe your problem-solving ability and how you navigate challenging or stressful situations and deal with complexity.

 

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that I am the author of the above supplemental questionnaire responses and that all information is true and based on my background, skills and experience. I understand that any false, incomplete, or incorrect statements may result in my disqualification or dismissal from employment with the City and County of San Francisco. I understand and agree that any information provided is subject to verification.