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0931 Manager III

PBT-0931-100705

Supplemental Questionnaire

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

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. 

There are two sections to the Supplemental Questionnaire.  Section 1 (Questions A to E) is designed to assess your qualifications to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  Section 2 (Questions #1 to #4) 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 60% of your final score on the eligible list score report.  

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


A.

Please indicate the highest level of education you possess:

Note: All education must also be indicated in the Education section of the application in order to be considered.

Master's Degree or higher
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree (60 semester/90 quarter units)
One (1) year but less than two (2) years (30 - 59 semester units or 45 - 89 quarter units)
Less than one (1) year of college/university coursework (less than 30 semester units or 45 quarter units)
I do not possess any formal college/university education.
B.

Please select the degree program of study for your Baccalaureate degree (or years of college or university education):

Note: All education must also be indicated in the Education section of the application in order to be considered.

Natural Resources Management
Environmental Sciences
Biology
Watershed Management
Forestry
A closely related field to one of the above
A field not closely related to one of the above
C.

Please select the degree program of study for your Master's degree:

Note: All education must also be indicated in the Education section of the application in order to be considered.

Natural Resources Management
Environmental Sciences
Biology
Watershed Management
Forestry
Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
A field not closely related to one of the above
I do not possess a Master's degree
D.

How many years of verifiable professional experience do you possess in natural resources and/or land management?

Note: All experience must also be indicated in the Employment Record of the application in order to be considered. 

Less than five (5) years
More than five (5) years but less than six (6) years
More than six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
More than seven (7) years but less than eight (8) years
More than eight (8) years but less than nine (9) years
Nine (9) or more years
E.

Of the years of professional experience in natural resources and/or land management you listed in question D above, how many years were supervising professional staff? 

(NOTE: one (1) year is equivalent to working 2,000 hours)

More than five (5) years of supervisory experience
At least four (4) years but less than five (5) years of supervisory experience
At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years of supervisory experience
At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of supervisory experience
At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of supervisory experience
Less than one (1) year of supervisory experience
I do not possess any supervisory experience

 

Section 2



 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE EXAMINATION

0931 MANAGER III (PBT-0931-100705)

SF PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING EXAM INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS IT CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR SCORE AND RANK ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST

In addition to completing the online application, applicants are required to complete all sections of the following Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) as part of the online application process. The SQ must be submitted with your application by the final filing date. The SQ does not substitute for the online application. 

The purpose of this questionnaire 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 60% of the total weight of your final score on the eligible list.

A passing score must be achieved on the SQ in order to continue in the selection process. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list 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:

  • Allow ample time to submit your application and Supplemental Questionnaire responses before the filing
  • Review the questions first, prepare and save your responses in a word processing document, and then paste them into the online Supplemental
  • Be as concise as possible in your responses.
  • Ensure that your responses are sufficiently detailed enough to showcase your knowledge, skills, and
  • Provide your best or highest examples of If a question does not relate to you, provide the most closely related answer possible.
  • Provide all information requested even if it appears 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 on your application and are subject to verification.

Once you click on the submit button, your application and supplemental questionnaire are subject for review. Responses cannot be changed or edited after submission. Please keep a copy of the Supplemental Questionnaire for your own records.


1.

The Peninsula Watershed, Rights of Way and San Francisco Lands Resources Manager oversees the Peninsula Watershed, Rights of Way and San Francisco Lands Management section of the Water Enterprise’s Natural Resources and Lands Management Division. Please describe your experience with watershed management, land management, and natural resources planning.

*Please limit your response to 500 words or less

2.

A primary responsibility of the Peninsula Watershed, Rights of Way and San Francisco Lands Resources Manager is to assess and strengthen your workgroup’s capabilities and ensure that staff have the training and guidance they need in order to achieve the group’s goals.  Please describe your experience assessing your staff’s capabilities and making assignments in a manner that achieves the most productive results and fosters collaboration among staff. Please include in your response:

  • What steps did you take to determine the individual strengths? 
  • What, if any, adjustments did you make?
  • What was the ultimate outcome? 

* Please limit your response to 500 words or less

3.

Provide a specific example of when you had to develop and/or implement a long-term project. In your response please provide the following information:

    • What was the specific project or program?
    • What was your role and responsibilities?
    • What project management method(s) did you follow or apply?
    • What was the outcome?
    • What did you learn from the experience?

 * Please limit your responses to 500 words or less

4.

This position manages lands in many different jurisdictions and interacts with many different public agencies, private landowners, and community groups. Please describe your experience working with multiple groups who have competing agendas. Please include in your response:

  • What methods did you use to handle differing opinions and competing agendas?
  • What steps did you take, and what factors did you consider, to gain engagement from stakeholders to secure their support and cooperation?
  • How did you establish and maintain effective working relationships?
  • What was your approach to problem solving and/or conflict resolution?

* Please limit your response to 500 words or less 

 

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 0931 Manager III 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.