Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your completed responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your qualifications and must be completed properly in order to be given full consideration for the next phase in the selection process.
Responses should be thorough and specific. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. Clarity of expression, content, experience, grammar, spelling and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for properly completed responses.
Information provided in your responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding your employment experiences must also be detailed in the Work Experience section of the application for this recruitment. Please be sure to list all employers and required information, on your application, especially if you are referencing those employers in your responses to the supplemental questions.
The supplemental questions were designed to elicit your experience as it relates to the current recruitment in order to further screen for minimum qualifications for this position.
By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding that all applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to move forward in the process.
Do you understand the above statement?
Yes
No
In answering questions below, be sure to indicate your employer, dates of employment with the employer, and your job title for the experience described, as applicable.
2
Please describe your qualifications and work experiences that make you a strong candidate for the position of Financial Analyst.
3
Please indicate the functional areas you have DIRECT experience working in (check all that apply)
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Administration
Budget Development and Administration
Forecast Development and Analysis
No Experience
4
Please describe your professional experience in each of the areas applicable in Question #3 above.
5
Describe your data management and analysis skills. Include specific examples that would demonstrate your level of expertise using Excel and database applications (or tools such as SQL, Access, etc.).
6
Describe your experience making oral and written presentations. In particular, highlight any experience you have had with a Board, City Council, City Commission, or Community Group, etc.
7
Please check the box applicable to your Excel level and experience.
Advanced (combine formulas, use VBA/write macros, create advanced charting, set up advanced conditional formatting)
Intermediate (sort, filter, use simple conditional formatting, export/import list or files, create grafphs, create pivot tables, create and link formulas)
Beginner (enter text and numbers, add/copy cells, format cells, move/delete rows, create simple formulas)
No Experience
8
Please describe your experience in any of the following: financial data collection, financial reconciliation, and/or budget analysis. Include your role and responsibilities in your answers.
9
The supplemental questions were designed to elicit your experience as it relates to the current recruitment in order to identify the best qualified candidates for this position. Only the best and most suitably qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral interviews. By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding that all applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to move forward in the process.
Human Resource Services Department