Human Resource Services Department

Thank you for your interest in the position of Supervising Public Works Inspector.  Your completed response to this 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 specific, thorough and succinct.  A lack of adequate detail in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this recruitment.  Clarity of expression, 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 a thoroughly completed employment history and supplemental 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.

Do you understand the above statement?

QUESTIONS 1 - 4, WILL BE USED FOR THE SCREENING FOR BEST QUALIFIED.

Describe your supervisory or lead experience. Include in your response the number of years in which you have supervised or lead a group or team of employees. Also include the position titles of the staff you have supervised and/or led and the number of staff you have supervised and/led.

While serving as a Supervisor and/or lead, please describe the most difficult situation you encountered. Describe the situation; what made it difficult and the steps you took to resolve the situation.

Tell us about a project where you encountered significant challenges during construction. How did you approach and manage the challenges? What was the final outcome? Looking back, is there anything that you would have done differently?

Describe your experience managing the construction of public work projects. Include the measures you take before and during construction to ensure successful completion of a major streetscape project.

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.