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Supplemental Questionnaire

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3425 Senior Integrated Pest Management Specialist 

PBT-3425-108801

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. 

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.


A.

How many years of verifiable experience do you possess working as a professional gardener, nursery worker, or professional pest control provider?

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 have some but less than 1 year of experience working as a professional gardener, nursery worker or a professional pest control provider.
I have 1 year to 1 year 11 months of experience working as a professional gardener, nursery worker or a professional pest control provider.
I have 2 years to 2 years 11 months of experience working as a professional gardener, nursery worker or a professional pest control provider.
I have 3 years to 3 years 11 months of experience working as a professional gardener, nursery worker or a professional pest control provider.
I have 4 years to 4 years 11 months of experience working as a professional gardener, nursery worker or a professional pest control provider.
I have 5 years to 5 years 11 months of experience working as a professional gardener, nursery worker or a professional pest control provider.
I have 6 years or more of experience working as a professional gardener, nursery worker or a professional pest control provider.
I do not have any experience working as a professional gardener, nursery worker or a professional pest control provider.
B.

Do you possess a California Commercial Applicator Certificate (QAC/QAL) which includes one or more of the following categories: Residential, Industrial and Institutional; Landscape Maintenance; Rights-of-way; Forest; Aquatic; and Wood Preservation?

If answering yes, please include your license number in the "Professional Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations" section of the application.

Yes No
C.

Do you possess a California Agricultural Pest Control Adviser license (PCA) which includes one or more of the following categories: Plant Insects, Mites and other Invertebrates; Vertebrate Pests: Weed Control; and Plant Growth Regulators?

If answering yes, please include your license number in the "Professional Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations" section of the application.

Yes No
D.

Do you possess a valid California class C driver license?

Yes No
E.

How did you hear about this position? (Please select up to 3 choices)

California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA)
Association of Applied Insect Ecologists (AAIE)
Pesticide Applicators Professional Organization (PAPA)
California Invasive Plant Council
Others
F.

If you chose "Others", please specify below.


 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE EXAMINATION

3425 Senior Integrated Pest Management Specialist (PBT-3425-108801)

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 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. 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 score.

Please note: The responses that you provide to this questionnaire must be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If the experience listed on your application does not support the selections that you make on these questions, your score may be affected. Be sure to include all relevant experience in the employment record sections of the application. A resume will not substitute for a completed application.

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


1.

How many years of work experience do you have using mechanical, physical and chemical controls to manage pests?

(Please note, your response must be consistent with the employment record information on your application. If your response is not consistent with your application, you will be required to provide verification documentation as described on the announcement in order to receive credit for this question).

No experience
Some to less than 3 years of experience
3 years to 3 years 11 months of experience
4 years to 4 years 11 months of experience
5 years or more of experience
2.

How many years of work experience do you have using chemical pesticides (including application and dilutions) in the control of invertebrates/vertebrates, pathogens, vegetation management, and aquatic pest control?

(Please note, your response must be consistent with the employment record information on your application. If your response is not consistent with your application, you will be required to provide verification documentation as described on the announcement in order to receive credit for this question).

No experience
Some to less than 3 years of experience
3 years to 3 years 11 months of experience
4 years to 4 years 11 months of experience
5 years or more of experience
3.

How many years of work experience do you have providing expertise or technical direction on the precautions, use (including the safe operation of equipment such as sprayers), handling, and storage of pesticides?

(Please note, your response must be consistent with the employment record information on your application. If your response is not consistent with your application, you will be required to provide verification documentation as described on the announcement in order to receive credit for this question).

No experience
Some to less than 3 years of experience
3 years to 3 years 11 months of experience
4 years to 4 years 11 months of experience
5 years or more of experience
4.

How many years of work experience do you have training staff on safety hazards and maintaining a safe working environment?

(Please note, your response must be consistent with the employment record information on your application. If your response is not consistent with your application, you will be required to provide verification documentation as described on the announcement in order to receive credit for this question).

No experience
Some to less than 3 years of experience
3 years to 3 years 11 months of experience
4 years to 4 years 11 months of experience
5 years or more of experience
5.

How many years of work experience do you have keeping records, such as detailed integrated pest management program records, and reporting chemical use to a regulatory authority?

(Please note, your response must be consistent with the employment record information on your application. If your response is not consistent with your application, you will be required to provide verification documentation as described on the announcement in order to receive credit for this question).

No experience
Some to less than 3 years of experience
3 years to 3 years 11 months of experience
4 years to 4 years 11 months of experience
5 years or more of experience
 

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that I am the author of this Supplemental 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 from 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.