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Supplemental Questionnaire

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1053 Senior IS Business Analyst

PBT-1053-101490

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire

All applicants are required to complete the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) as part of the online application process. Responses cannot be changed or edited after submission. Insufficient or non-responsive answers to the MQSQ may result in ineligibility, disqualification, or lower scores.

Responses to items on the MQSQ must be supported by the information provided on the application in order to receive appropriate credit. Please provide a response to each question below to the best of your ability. Please provide all information requested even if the information may appear redundant. Do not write, "See application" or “See resume.”

All experience and education referenced in this questionnaire MUST also appear in the work history and/or education sections of your application. The information provided must be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification.

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.


INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire is to assess whether the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the classification. The minimum qualifications have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this classification. The information provided must be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification. The responses on the Supplemental Questionnaire are mandatory for participation in this recruitment process.


 

By checking the following box, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above listed information regarding the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire instructions.

1.

Please indicate the selection that best matches your highest educational attainment (DO NOT COUNT UNITS THAT ARE IN PROGRESS)

High School Diploma / G.E.D.
Less than 1 year of of college (1-29 semester units / 1-44 quarter credits)
1 year or more of college (30-59 semester units / 45-89 quarter credits)
2 years or more of college (60-89 semester units / 90-134 quarter credits)
3 years or more of college (90-119 semester units / 135+ quarter credits)
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree or other graduate degree (for example, J.D.)
Ph.D
None of the above
2.

Please indicate how many semester units / quarter credits you possess from an accredited college or university in computer science or a closely related field (DO NOT COUNT UNITS THAT ARE IN PROGRESS)

Completed 1-9 semester units / 1 - 14 quarter credits in computer science or a closely related field
Compleded 10-19 semester units / 15 -29 quarter credits in computer science or a closely related field
Completed 20 or more semester units / 30 or more quarter credits in computer science or a closely related field
None of the above
3.

Please indicate how many years of experience you possess performing system analysis, business process design, development and implementation of business application solutions or IT project management in the information systems field.

I have less than 1 year (less than 2,000 hours) of experience as described
I have 1 year (minimum 2,000 hours) to 1 year 11 months of experience as described
I have 2 years (minimum 4,000 hours) to 2 years 11 months of experience as described
I have 3 years (minimum 6,000 hours) to 3 years 11 months of experience as described
I have 4 years (minimum 8,000 hours) to 4 years 11 months of experience as described
I have 5 years (minimum 10,000 hours) or more of experience as described
I do not have any experience as described
4.

Please indicate how many years of recent and verifiable experience performing applications analysis, design, and development, installation and maintenance of complex systems, and project management of applications development professionals do you have? 

 

I have less than 1 year (less than 2,000 hours) of experience as described
I have 1 year (minimum 2,000 hours) to 1 year 11 months of experience as described
I have 2 years (minimum 4,000 hours) to 2 years 11 months of experience as described
I have 3 years (minimum 6,000 hours) or more of experience as described
I do not have any experience as described
5.

Please indicate how many years of recent and verifiable experience performing business process design in information systems do you have?

 

I have less than 1 year (less than 2,000 hours) of experience as described
I have 1 year (minimum 2,000 hours) to 1 year 11 months of experience as described
I have 2 years (minimum 4,000 hours) to 2 years 11 months of experience as described
I have 3 years (minimum 6,000 hours) or more of experience as described
I do not have any experience as described

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

PBT-1053-101490

Senior IS Business Analyst

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR EXAMINATION SCORE AND RANK ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST/Score report: 

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 1053 IS Business Analyst (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 the examination process to determine candidates' score and rank on the Eligible List/Score Report. This Supplemental Questionnaire will account for 100% of the total weight of candidates’ final scores. 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.

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.


 

By checking the following box, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above listed information regarding the supplemental questionnaire instructions.

1.

Describe a time when you worked on multiple projects simultaneously. Describe how you managed the demands and prioritized each project.

 

1.a.

List the employer(s), your position(s), and date(s) where you gained the experience indicated in the previous question. If you do not have experience, type "none."

2.

Describe a time when a user reported a major issue in the application that you supported.  In your response please include:

  • How did you handle the situation? 
  • How you confirmed that the issue was a bug and the steps you took to resolve the issue? 
  • What was the end result?
2.a.

List the employer(s), your position(s), and date(s) where you gained the experience indicated in the previous question. If you do not have experience, type "none."

3.

Give an example of an IT project that you were a part of that failed or did not meet project goals.

  • What was your role?
  • Why did the project fail?
  • In hindsight, what changes could you have made to mitigate risks to the project?
3.a.

List the employer(s), your position(s), and date(s) where you gained the experience indicated in the previous question. If you do not have experience, type "none."

 

CERTIFICATION: By checking this box, I certify that my responses are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand and agree that any information provided is subject to verification. I also understand that falsification of this record may result in my disqualification or dismissal from employment with the City and County of San Francisco.