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Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name
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PBT-0923-096045 - Deputy Communication Director

Minimum Qualifications Questionnaire 

The qualifying questionnaire (questions A - C) 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 professional experience in communications or media relations, working within a diverse community. 

I do not possess this experience.
Less than two (2) years.
At least two (2) years, but less than three (3)
At least three (3) years, but less than four (4).
At least four (4) years, but less than five(5).
More than five (5) years.

 



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 0923 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 60% 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.

Describe your professional experience developing, implementing, and maintaining a communications or marketing program for a large organization that targeted multiple audiences. How did you develop effective messages to target specific audiences? What platforms did you use to disseminate your messages? How did you measure success? (500 words max)

2.

Describe a previous work experience that demonstates your ability to successfully perform in a client-focused environment. How did you personally interact with the client(s) when addressing their needs and problems? What challenges did you face with the client(s) and how did you approach resolving them? (400 words max) 

3.

Give an example of a time you led a team to collaboratively work together to achieve a project goal. What was the project? How did you ensure that your team stayed on work schedule? How did you motivate your team to produce the best results? Was the system you put in place successful? (400 words max)

 

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify 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 of the selection process for this examination 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.