Department of Human Resources

0942 Manager VII, City Distribution Division Manager

PBT-0942-108691

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.

There are two sections to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Section 1 is designed to assess your qualifications to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Section 2 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.

SECTION 1

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.

Please select the statement that best matches the highest level of education you have completed. Do not count credits or courses that are currently in progress.  

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

How many years of managerial experience in engineering, operations, and/or maintenance do you possess?

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.

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

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

If you chose "Others", please specify below.

SECTION 2

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE EXAMINATION

0942 Manager VII, City Distribution Division Manager (PBT-0942-108691)

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. 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 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.

It is suggested that you:

• Allow ample time to submit your application and Supplemental Questionnaire Examination responses before the filing deadline. 
• Review the questions first, prepare and save your responses in a word processing document, and then paste them into the online Supplemental Questionnaire Examination.  
• Be as concise as possible in your responses.
• Ensure that your responses are sufficiently detailed enough to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Provide your best or highest examples of 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 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 Examination for your own records.

Describe your experience in preparing and overseeing the preparation of an annual and 10+ year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in the Water or Wastewater Utility industry. Include in your response:

• Your role and responsibilities
• The specific methods or strategies you used to evaluate and prioritize projects and funding
• The major components of the annual plan, CIP, and the total budgets
• The stakeholders or governing bodies you worked with to obtain approval of the annual plan and the CIP and what steps you took to ensure all interested parties were included in the process

Please describe your experience managing operations for a water or wastewater utility or closely related organization. What key strategies or policies did you utilize to ensure timely, cost-effective performance in organization wide operations?

The City Distribution Division Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day operation and maintenance of major water system infrastructure, including preventative maintenance. Describe your experience in preventative maintenance of a major water or wastewater system infrastructure. Include the following in your response:

• Your role and responsibilities
• The specific methods and principles of preventative maintenance you used and why you chose these methods
• The specific criteria you used when developing the preventative maintenance schedule and why you chose these criteria

Describe your experience representing an organization in public meetings with external stakeholders and the general public. Include in your response:

• Your role and responsibilities
• What research, analyses, or strategies you used in preparation
• How you addressed any concerns brought up by the general public during meetings