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Supplemental Questionnaire

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SECTION I - Training & Experience Questionnaire:

PBT-9775-089558
Community Development Specialist II

MQ Training and Experience Questionnaire 

MQ Instructions: The purpose of these MQ questions is to obtain specific information regarding your education and experience in relation to the position for which you are applying. Your responses below will not be scored. However, it is essential that you provide complete information in identifying and describing your education and experience. Please note: Your responses below must be consistent with the information you provide in the education and employment history section of the application form. You may be asked to provide verification of your qualifying education and experience at any point in the recruitment and selection processes. You must also completely fill out the Application/ Employment History with all relevant experience. Your education and experience must be described in detail on the official application in order to be considered.


Candidates must possess the minimum experience/education requirements by the final filing deadline in order to move forward in the exam process. Please read each answer choice carefully before selecting the answer that best matches your experience level.


MQ1

Are you in possession of a Baccalaureate Degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university? 

Yes No
MQ1A

Please indicate the major, and the accredited College or University where you gained your degree(s). If your degree is in progress, please write "N/A".

MQ2

Please indicate the amount of verifiable administrative/professional experience you have in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice. 

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

I have none of this experience.
I have some, but less than 1 year of work experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.
I have at least 1 year but less than 2 years of work experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.
I have at least 2 years but less than 3 years of work experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.
I have at least 3 years but less than 4 years of work experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.
I have 4 or more years of work experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.

 

SECTION II - Supplemental Questionnaire:

Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ)

PBT-9775-089558
Community Development Specialist II


SQ INSTRUCTIONS:

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR EXAMINATION SCORE AND RANK ON THE ELIGIBLE 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 9775 Community Development Specialist II position (please refer to the job announcement for a more detailed description of these knowledge, skills and abilities).  Candidates meeting the Minimum Qualifications will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored.

Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated to determine your score in this selection component of the examination.  NO attachments or additional documents such as resumes, cover letters, or employment applications will be considered (i.e. Providing an external weblink, writing ‘see resume', 'see application', 'details upon request', or ’N/A’ is NOT a sufficient response).  Please do not paste your resume as a response. Insufficient or non-responsive answers and/or answers that are plagiarized or have falsified information may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.  The SQ may 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.  Panel members involved in the rating process will not have access to your application and resume, so it is important that your answers are comprehensive.  Assume your raters do not know what you do.  Please provide your best or highest examples of work.  Use good grammar and avoid using jargon.

The supplemental questionnaire is the sole component of the exam process and will account for 100% of the total weight of the final score.

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.  Please read each question carefully, as there may be follow-up questions.

Responses should be sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your qualifications for this position.  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.

Again, please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information.


SQ1

The Senior Community Development Specialist II position works with diverse neighborhoods throughout the city to build capacity among stakeholders to shape their neighborhoods’ best futures, and on city-wide projects as a resource on equity and community development.

Describe two to three projects in which you worked with people from diverse racial, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds. Include in your answer: (a) what was your role in the projects; (b) in what capacity did you interact with people from other backgrounds (e.g. as project team members, as project partners, through public meetings, etc.); (c) what challenges did you face in relation to working with people of different backgrounds; and (d) how did you address these challenges to move the project forward from inception to completion?

SQ1A

For the experience indicated in the previous question, please provide the following information (Note:  the information you provide must be consistent with the information listed on your application):

  • Name of the organization(s) where the experience was obtained
  • Job Title
  • Dates the experience was obtained (e.g. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
  • Name and contact information of a supervisor or manager who can verify the experience

If none, indicate N/A.

SQ2

The Senior Community Development Specialist II position serves as the point person from the Planning Department to communities when helping to address issues such as housing affordability, community stabilization, tenant protections, small business, arts, and non-profit retention, family retention, and social equity.

Describe your professional experience in the community development field working on issues of community development, community stabilization, and equity.  Include in your answer: (a) the types of agencies or organizations you worked with; (b) duration of your experience; (c) your role within the agency or organization; and (d) major projects or programs you managed.

SQ2B

For the experience indicated in the previous question, please provide the following information (Note:  the information you provide must be consistent with the information listed on your application):

  • Name of the organization(s) where the experience was obtained
  • Job Title
  • Dates the experience was obtained (e.g. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
  • Name and contact information of a supervisor or manager who can verify the experience

If none, indicate N/A.

SQ3

The Senior Community Development Specialist II position requires the person to work closely with community partners and stakeholders on issues such as housing affordability, community stabilization, tenant protections, small business, arts, and non-profit retention, family retention, and social equity.

Describe two to three examples of projects that required participation from community-based organizations, community members, external agencies, and service providers to succeed.  Include in your response: (a) the project name and duration; (b) what was your role in the project; (c) what public outreach and engagement strategies did you use, particularly to hear from historically disenfranchised or difficult-to-reach communities; (d) how did you incorporate community input into project deliverables and outcomes, particularly when there was disagreement among multiple parties?

SQ3C

For the experience indicated in the previous question, please provide the following information (Note:  the information you provide must be consistent with the information listed on your application):

  • Name of the organization(s) where the experience was obtained
  • Job Title
  • Dates the experience was obtained (e.g. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
  • Name and contact information of a supervisor or manager who can verify the experience

If none, indicate N/A.

SQ4

The Senior Community Development Specialist II manages multiple tasks and projects, often with conflicting deadlines that require strong project and time management abilities.

Provide an example of a project or program you managed in which you had conflicting deadlines that demonstrates your ability to stay organized and produce deliverables within established time frames and resources. Include in your response: (a) what methods or tools did you use to track work activities; (b) what factors did you use to determine your priorities; (c) how did you lead or facilitate other team members to complete their work on time; and (d) what were the key takeaways or lessons learned from your experience?

SQ4D

For the experience indicated in the previous question, please provide the following information (Note:  the information you provide must be consistent with the information listed on your application):

  • Name of the organization(s) where the experience was obtained
  • Job Title
  • Dates the experience was obtained (e.g. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
  • Name and contact information of a supervisor or manager who can verify the experience

If none, indicate N/A.

 

CERTIFICATION:  By checking this box, I hereby certify that I am the author of the information supplied in this supplemental questionnaire. I understand that any false or incorrect statements may result in my disqualification or dismissal from employment with the San Francisco Planning Department and the City and County of San Francisco.  I also understand and agree that the information provided is subject to verification.