PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR EXAMINATION SCORE AND RANK ON THE ELIGIBILE 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 5602 Utility Specialist recruitment (please refer to the job announcement for a more detailed description of these knowledge, skills and abilities). Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions 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 (i.e. Writing “see resume” or “N/A” is not a sufficient response). 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 or non-responsive answers to the SQ 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. If there is a question regarding experience that you do not have, try to include examples of similar experience that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the specific function.
It is suggested that you review the questions before starting, prepare your thorough narrative-style responses in a word processing 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 unless otherwise instructed. Again, please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. We have also provided the following link for tips on how to best prepare a SQ response. It is recommended that you copy and paste this link into a new browser to avoid losing your responses to your Supplemental Questionnaire: http://sfwater.org/jobs/sqtips
By checking the box, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agreed to the supplemental questionnaire instructions listed above.
A.
Select the years of accredited college/university education you possess:
Less than one (1) year of college/university education
One (1) but less than two (2) years of college/university education
Two (2) but less than three (3) years of college/university education
Three (3) but less than four (4) years of college/university education
Four (4) or more years of college/university education
B1.
Select the type of degree(s) you possess:
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Law Degree
Ph.D. or other doctoral degree
Not Applicable
B2.
If other, please provide the type degree/certification:
C1.
Please select the major of study for your college/university coursework:
Law
Engineering
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources
Computer Science
Business Administration
Mathematics
Statistics
Economics
Other
Not Applicable
C2.
If other, provide the major of study for your college/university coursework:
D1.
Select the type of verifiable professional experience that you possess:
Planning, scheduling, cost estimating and resource projecting for mid to large scale projects
Water supply management and planning
Power operations planning and scheduling; analysis, interpretation and application of utility
contracts and regulations in either water, power (electric and/or natural gas), telecommunications, or a wastewater program
Utility market and environmental analysis and planning
Power supply and transmission rates and contracts
Generation, transmission or distribution planning and design
Long-term utility systems planning
Other
Not Applicable
D2.
Select the year of experience you possess in: planning, scheduling, cost estimating and resource projecting for mid to large scale projects; water supply management and planning; power operations planning and scheduling; analysis, interpretation and application of utility contracts and regulations in either water, power (electric and/or natural gas), telecommunications, or a wastewater program; utility market and environmental analysis and planning; power supply and transmission rates and contracts; generation, transmission or distribution planning and design; or long-term utility systems planning.
Less than one (1) year of experience
One (1) but less than two (2) years of experience
Two (2) but less than three (3) years of experience
Three (3) but less than four (4) years of experience
Four (4) or more years of experience
D3.
Please list where you gained this experience.
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS WILL BE RATED TO GENERATE CANDIDATES' SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE SCORE.
1.
Hetch Hetchy Water and Power conducts many small rehabilitation projects (total project costs are less than $400,00). The class 5602 Renew and Replacement Utility Specialist will manage these projects. Please describe in detail the steps you have taken to organize the planning, environmental review, design, construction management, and close-out processes in similar projects.
2.
Describe your involvement with scoping meetings and /or design review meetings with engineers, facilities maintenance staff, and other project staff. Please describe in detail the steps you have taken to create and maintain documentation of the decision process from conception through construction.
3.
Describe your experience in utilizing your construction project resources. Describe in detail the steps you have taken to allocate resources to projects when you had critical and urgent needs across the project.
4.
Hetch Hetchy Water and Power works with multiple internal and external stakeholder groups and agencies. Describe a situation where you represented your organization’s position in a diverse stakeholder group. Describe how you communicated and interacted with groups' with varying perspectives.
5.
Please describe a previous construction project where your contractor was out of compliance. Describe in detail the actions you took to resolve the situation.
CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that I am the author of this application and that all information is true and based on my background, skills and experience. I understand that any false, incomplete, or incorrect statements may result in my disqualification or dismissal from employment with the City and County of San Francisco. I understand and agree that any information provided is subject to verification.
Department of Human Resources