The purpose of the Supplemental Questionnaire is to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the 2488 Supervising Chemist position as well as to determine your knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position. Please refer to the examination announcement for a more detailed description of these knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Questions #1 through #3 will be used to assess possession of the required education and experience for the Supervising Chemist. Questions #4 through #7 will be assessed and scored by an expert review panel. Your application or additional attached documents (e.g. resumes, cover letters, letters of reference/recommendation, etc.) will NOT be considered during the scoring process.
The Supplemental Questionnaire will account for 100% of the total weight of the applicant’s final score. Insufficient or non-responsive answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire may result in ineligibility, disqualification, or lower scores.
If you experience technical difficulties, make note of any error messages and contact the analyst before the filing deadline. Responses should be consistent with the information on your employment application and are subject to verification.
1a.
Do you possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry or closely related laboratory science?
Yes
No
1b.
If yes please indicate your major of study for this degree. (If no, Indicate N/A)
2a.
Do you have Eight years (8) of verifiable laboratory experience in analytical chemistry of which must include two (2) years experience in a water quality, wastewater laboratory, or commercial environmental laboratory?
Yes
No
2b.
If yes, provide the name of the employer(s), where you have gained the experience. Please also provide your supervisor’s name, phone number, and email of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. If no, please write N/A.
3.
Do you possess a valid Grad IV California Water Environment Agency (CWEA) Laboratory certificate?
Yes
No
4a.
Describe a time when you applied a method and had an incident that happened outside of EPA requirements and what did you do to resolve the incident?
4b.
Please provide the name of the employer(s), where you have gained the experience. Please also provide your supervisor’s name, phone number, and email of the employer(s) where you gained that experience.
5a.
Describe your experience working in an environmental testing and/or utilities laboratory, including your responsibilities, the methods performed, the instruments operated, and the types of samples analyzed. Please include a summary of your technical knowledge of environmental regulations as it pertains to monitoring (analytical testing) requirements.
5b.
Please provide the name of the employer(s), where you have gained the experience. Please also provide your supervisor’s name, phone number, and email of the employer(s) where you gained that experience.
6a.
Describe your experience using instrumentation software in detail from the start to final report. Describe your experience in using automated instruments to upload results into LIMS. Please include your experience in configuring instrument software and/or LIMS.
6b.
Please provide the name of the employer(s), where you have gained the experience. Please also provide your supervisor’s name, phone number, and email of the employer(s) where you gained that experience.
7a.
Describe a time when you had to respond to an emergency on a project. How did you delegate response actions? How did you prioritize your tasks and resolve the situation in a timely manner?
7b.
Please also provide your supervisor’s name, phone number, and email of the employer(s) where you gained that experience.
I understand applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying experience, training, and driver license at any point in the application, examination and/or departmental selection process. Applicants unable to provide verification when requested will be removed from the recruitment process.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
I have read and understood the Class 2488 Supervising Chemist (CBT-2488-901876) job announcement.
By checking this box I am confirming that my application and any attachments that I will include with it will be complete and accurate and include details on all experience, education, training and other information that qualifies me for this recruitment, and that any new information that I supply in any of the above areas at a later time may not be used for scoring or considered to determine whether I meet the minimum qualifications.
I understand that checking this box will serve as my electronic signature. I hereby certify that I am the sole author of this supplemental application and that all the information is true, based on my background and experience, and is consistent with the information on my employment application. I understand that any false or incorrect statements may result in my disqualification or dismissal from employment with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the City and County of San Francisco. I also understand and agree that the information provided is subject to verification.
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