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PBT-2485-081593 Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) Instructions: The purpose of this Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) is to obtain specific information regarding your education and experience in relation to the 2485 Supervising Biologist position. Your responses below will not be scored; however, it is essential that you provide complete information in identifying and describing your education and experience. The information you provide on this questionnaire will be used to determine your eligibility to proceed in the selection process for this position. Please note: You must also completely fill out the "Employment History" section of the application with all relevant experience. Your education and experience must be described in detail on the official application in order to be considered. Your responses below must be consistent with the information you provide in the employment history section of the application form. You may be asked to provide verification of your qualifying education and experience at any point of the recruitment and selection processes. Please read each answer choice carefully before selecting the answer that best matches your education and experience. |
1 Please indicate the highest level of education you possess from an accredited college or university: |
Doctoral Degree or Ph.D. |
Master's Degree |
Baccalaureate Degree |
Associate's Degree (60 Semester Units or 90 Quarter Units) |
One (1) year (30 Semester Units or 45 Quarter Units) |
Less than one (1) year |
I do not possess any formal college/university education. |
1A Based on the previous question, please indicate your major area of study from an accredited college or university: |
Aquatic Biology |
Aquatic Toxicology |
Biology |
Environmental Biology |
Fisheries Biology |
Marine Biology |
Microbiology |
Wildlife Biology |
Other related environmental science field. Please specify in the "Education" section of your applications. |
My major area of study from an accredited college or university does not include any of the above or related field. |
2 Please indicate the amount of verifiable experience you possess in field or laboratory biology: |
More than twelve (12) years of experience |
At least ten (10) years but less than twelve (12) years of experience |
At least eight (8) years but less than ten (10) years of experience |
At least six (6) years but less than eight (8) years of experience |
At least four (4) years but less than six (6) years of experience |
At least two (2) years but less than four (4) years of experience |
At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience |
Less than one (1) year of experience |
I do not possess experience in field or laboratory biology. |
3 Please indicate the amount of verifiable experience you possess in water quality biology: |
More than three (3) years of experience |
At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience |
At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience |
Less than one (1) year of experience |
I do not possess experience in water quality biology. |
4 Please indicate the amount of verifiable experience you possess in wastewater environmental biology: |
More than three (3) years of experience |
At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience |
At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience |
Less than one (1) year of experience |
I do not possess experience in wastewater environmental biology. |
5 Do you possess a valid driver's license? |
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CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that I am the author of this Minimum Qualification 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. |
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS 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 2485 Supervising Biologist position (please refer to the job announcement for a more detailed description of these knowledge, skills and abilities). Questions 6 through 9 will be evaluated and scored. 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, publications or employment applications will be considered (i.e. Writing ‘see resume’ or ’N/A’ is not a sufficient response for questions 6 through 9). The Supplemental Questionnaire 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. Insufficient or non-responsive answers and/or answers that are plagiarized or have falsified information 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. 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, concise, and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. We have 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. |
6 Please describe a time when your knowledge, training, and experience in microbiological analysis was critically important. Include the following in your response:
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7 Please describe a specific time when your knowledge of drinking water and wastewater environmental compliance had a positive impact on the project’s successful completion. Include the following in your response:
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8 Describe a challenging work-related experience when you conducted bacteriological sampling and analysis. Include the following in your response:
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9 Briefly describe a time you prepared reports, presentations or briefing packets for other bureaus, divisions, departments, colleagues, or other agencies. Include the following in your response:
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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. |