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Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name
First Name

 

CBT-2481-109057

Water Quality Technician 

 Qualifications Questionnaire (MQSQ)

The qualifying questionnaire (questions A - F) 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.

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Yes No
B.

Please indicate the highest level of education you possess: 

Master's Degree or higher
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree (60 semester/90 quarter units)
One (1) year (30 semester/45 quarter units)
Less than one (1) year of university coursework (30 semester/45 quarter units)
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
I do not possess a high school diploma, G.E.D., or any formal college/university education.
C.

Based on the previous question, please indicate your major area of study from an accredited college or university:

Biology
Chemistry
Microbiology
Engineering
Closely related field. Please specify in the "Education" section of your application.
Non related field. My major area of study does not include any of the above or related field.
I do not possess any formal college/university education.
D.

Have you participated in the 9916 Public Service Aide Training Program?

Yes No
E.

How much laboratory experience do you have in: 

  • Conducting routine analyses such as turbidity, total suspended solids and pH; or
  • Assisting chemists or biologists conducting more advanced analyses such as bioassays
36 months or more of experience
Less than 36 months of experience
Less than 30 months of experience
Less than 24 months of experience
Less than 18 months of experience
Less than 12 months of experience
I do not possess this experience
F.

How much field experience do you have in:

  • Collecting water samples
  • Conducting analyses such as free and toal chlorine, free ammonia and nitrite
  • Completing sample documentation and chain of custody records
36 months or more of experience
Less than 36 months of experience
Less than 30 months of experience
Less than 24 months of experience
Less than 18 months of experience
Less than 12 months of experience
I do not possess this experience

 

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 2481 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 100% of the total weight of the candidates’ final score. Insufficient, non-responsive and/or answer that are plagiarized or falsified 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.

Please describe your experience performing water or wastewater analysis in either a laboratory or field environment. How did you ensure integrity of your work?  What safety procedures did the lab or field work require?  How did you adhere to those protocols? (500 words max)

2.

Please describe in detail your experience using computer software and databases. What programs have you used in relation to data and/or laboratory work? What kind or reports have you pulled/used?  When encountered with a program you were unfamiliar with, how did you approach it? (400 words max)

3.

Please describe in detail a laboratory or field test procedure that you performed in the past that had an issue or issues. What was the underlying theory of the procedure?  Where were the issues and how did you resolve them? How did you know your final results were accurate and precise? (500 words max)

4.

Describe a complex task or project that you worked on independently with minimal or no supervision. Describe how you establish work priorities and how you were able keep within time deadlines.  Were there any issues and how were they resolved? (400 words max)

 

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 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.