All applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online application process. Responses cannot be changed or edited after submission. Insufficient or non-responsive answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire may result in ineligibility, disqualification, or lower scores.
Responses to items on the Supplemental Questionnaire 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.
There are two sections to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Section 1 (Question #1 to #5) is designed to assess your qualifications to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Section 2 (Question #6 to #10) is designed to assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas identified as critical for performance in this position. Section 2 will be scored and may account for 100% of your final score on the eligible list score report.
NOTE: Falsifying one''s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application or Supplemental Questionnaire may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
It is suggested that you:
Allow ample time to submit your application and Supplemental Questionnaire responses before the filing deadline
Ensure that your responses are sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your knowledge, skills, and abilities
Make note of any error messages and contact the analyst before the filing deadline, if you experience technical difficulties.
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.
Section 1
1.
Do you currently possess a high school diploma, or equivalent (GED or high school proficiency examination)?
Note: All education must also be indicated in the Education section of the application in order to be considered.
Yes
No
2.
Please select the statement that best matches the amount of experience you possess in general laboring and caretaking work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
One year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week).
Note: All experience must also be indicated in the Employment Record section of the application in order to be considered.
I do not have this experience
Less than one (1) year of experience
At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience
At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience
At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience
Four (4) or more years of experience
3.
Do you currently possess a valid California Class C driver's license?
Note: Your driver's license must also be indicated in the Driver Licenses section of the application in order to be considered.
Yes
No
4.
Do you currently possess a bond and deputization as a deputy sheriff ?
Note: This information must also be indicated in the Professional Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations section of the application in order to be considered.
Yes
No
5.
Please select the statement that best matches the amount of experience you possess working at a watershed and/or large area of land.
One year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week).
Note: All experience must also be indicated in the Employment Record section of the application in order to be considered.
I do not have this experience
Less than one (1) year of experience
At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience
At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience
At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of experience
Four (4) or more years of experience
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE EXAMINATION
7470 Watershed Keeper (CBT-7470-903253)
SF PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING EXAM INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS IT CONTAINSINFORMATION THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR SCORE AND RANK ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST SCORE REPORT
All applicants are required to complete the following Supplemental Questionnaire Examination as part of the selection procedures. The Supplemental Questionnaire Examination must be submitted with your application by the final filing date. This examination does not substitute for the online application.
The purpose of this examination is to assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas identified as critical for performance in this position. The quality of your responses may account for 100% of the total weight of your final score on the eligible list score report.
A passing score must be achieved on the examination in order to continue in the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list score report in rank order according to their final combined score.
Please note: All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the spaces provided in order to be reviewed in the rating process. Panel members involved in the rating process will NOT have access to your application and resume, so it is important that you are thorough and complete. Your written communication skills will also be evaluated based on your responses.
It is suggested that you:
Allowample time to submit your application and Supplemental Questionnaire Examination responses before the filing deadline.
Reviewthe questions first, prepare and save your responses in a word processing document, and then paste them into the online Supplemental Questionnaire Examination.
Provideyourbestorhighestexamplesof your experience. If a question does not relate to you, provide the most closely related answer possible.
Do not write "see application" or "see resume" as a response.
The responses that you provide to this questionnaire must be consistent with the information onyour application and are subject to verification.
Once you click on the submit button, your application and Supplemental Questionnaire Examination are subjectfor review. Responses cannot be changed or edited after submission. Please keep a copy of theSupplemental Questionnaire Examination for your own records.
Section 2
6.
Please describe your knowledge and experience with various threats to open lands or Wildland Urban Interfaces (WUI). Describe protective measures against these threats and how you have implemented these measures in the past.
7.
Please describe land maintenance principles as they relate to large areas of land or properties, such as watersheds, that prevent and avoid negative impacts and degradation. Describe steps you have undertaken which involved applying these land maintenance principles. Describe the outcomes from your efforts.
8.
Please describe your experience in responding and reporting to various emergency situations. Provide an example of a time when you were faced with an emergency situation, include how you approached the incident, what you did to manage the incident, and what follow up was included after the incident.
9.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission works with multiple internal and external groups, and agencies that have interest in system operations and maintenance as they impact the environment, recreation, public access, and project planning. Describe a situation where you represented yourself or your group while working with other agencies or entities. Describe in detail what steps you took in order to represent your group’s interest.
10.
Describe your experience in monitoring and recording stream gauges, weather stations, or other field observations. Include in your response the procedures you have used to monitor, record, and report your data and/or observations.
11.
How did you hear about this position? (Please select up to 3 choices)
African American Employee Network for Bay Area
Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)
Association of Latino Professionals For America
Conservation Job Board
DiversityJobs.com
Indeed.com
LinkedIn.com
Monster.com
National Association of Asian American Professionals (SF Bay Area chapter)
National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)
Nativehire.org
Others
If you choose "Others", please specify below.
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that I am the author of this questionnaire 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 of the selection process for this 7470 Watershed Keeper 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.
Department of Human Resources