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Supplemental Questionnaire

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1229 Bilingual Examiner - Temporary Exempt, As-Needed (TEX-1229-903376)

The purpose of this Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ)  is to obtain specific information regarding your education, experience, and/or training in relation to the minimum qualifications for this recruitment, as stated on the announcement and will be used as a tool to screen applications for the minimum qualification requirements. This Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) must be completed and submitted online with the application at the time of filing. Responses to items on on the MQSQ must be supported by the information provided on the application and is subject to verification.

Please be sure to include all relevant education and experience in the work history and education sections of the application. It is essential that you provide complete information in identifying your education, experience, and training. A resume will not substitute for a completed application. If you write "See Resume" on the application or on the below questionnaire, your application may be rejected. Resumes will not be reviewed.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application or Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUESTED AND REQUIRED AT ANY TIME.


1.

Based on your education, indicate the selection that best matches your HIGHEST educational attainment (DO NOT COUNT UNITS THAT ARE IN PROGRESS)

As a reminder,  ALL qualifying education and experience must be listed on the application in order to be considered in review of Minimum Qualifications. If you do not include the education you are about to describe in the education section of your application, you will not receive credit for this. If you are copying an old application, please take the time to update the education and work history before submitting your application.

High School diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)
Some college, successful completion of 1-14 semester units/1-21 quarter units of coursework from an accredited college or university
Some college, successful completion of 15-29 semester units/22-44 quarter units of coursework from an accredited college or universty
Some college, successful completion of 30-59 semester units/45-89 quarter units from an accredited college or university
Some college, successful completion of 60-89 semester units/90-134 quarter units from an accredited college or university
Some college, successful completion of 90+ semester units/135+ quarter units from an accredited college or university
Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Completion of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
Completion of a Ph.D. from an accredited college or university
None of the Above
2a.

Do you possess a recognized interpreter and/or translator certification?

As a reminder, ALL qualifying education and experience must be listed on the application in order to be considered in review of Minimum Qualifications. If you do not include the education/experience you are about to describe in the education/experience section of your application, you will not receive credit for this. If you are copying an old application, please take the time to update the education and work history sections before submitting your application.

Yes No
2b.

For the above response, please list the issuing agency of your recognized Interpretation and/or Translation certification.  Please include:

  • Name of agency
  • Type of Certificate
  • Language(s) certified in

If you do not possess a recognized certificate, please type: N/A

3.

In which language(s) do you possess a recognized certificate in interpretation and/or translation? Check ALL that apply.

Please note: the certificate MUST be from a recognized Interpreter Certification program. A departmental designated bilingual staff certificate is NOT sufficient.

As a reminder, ALL qualifying education and experience must be listed on the application in order to be considered in review of Minimum Qualifications. If you do not include the education/experience you are about to describe in the education/experience section of your application, you will not receive credit for this. If you are copying an old application, please take the time to update the education and work history sections before submitting your application.

Cantonese
Mandarin
Spanish
Filipino
Vietnamese
Korean
Japanese
Russian
Arabic
Other
I do not possess a certification from a recognized agency
4.

In which of the following languages are you bilingual proficient? (check all that apply)

*speak, read, and write fluently in both English and target language

As a reminder, ALL qualifying education and experience must be listed on the application in order to be considered in review of Minimum Qualifications. If you do not include the education/experience you are about to describe in the education/experience section of your application, you will not receive credit for this. If you are copying an old application, please take the time to update the education and work history sections before submitting your application.

Arabic
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Filipino
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Spanish
Vietnamese
Other
5.

How much verifiable work experience do you have as an Interpreter, Translator, Teacher, or similar occupation for which your MAIN responsibility is to interpret and translate to and from English and the target language?

As a reminder, all qualifying experience must be listed in the application in order to be considered in review of Minimum Qualifications. If you do not include the work experience you are about to describe in the "Employment Record" section of your application, you will not receive credit for this experience. If you are copying an old application, please take the time to update your Employment Record before submitting your application.

I do not have verifiable experience as an Interpreter, Translator, Teacher, or similar occupation for which my MAIN responsibility is to interpret and translate (orally and in writing) to and from the designated target langage and English
I have less than one year (less than 2,000 hours) of verifiable experience as an Interpreter, Translator, Teacher, or similar occupation for which my MAIN responsibility is to interpret and translate (orally and in writing) to and from the designated target langage and English
I have at least one year (minimum 2,000 hours) but less than two years (4,000 hours) of verifiable experience as an Interpreter, Translator, Teacher, or similar occupation for which my MAIN responsibility is to interpret and translate (orally and in writing) to and from the designated target langage and English
I have at least two years (minimum 4,000 hours) but less than three years (6,000 hours) of verifiable experience as an Interpreter, Translator, Teacher, or similar occupation for which my MAIN responsibility is to interpret and translate (orally and in writing) to and from the designated target langage and English
I have at least three years (minimum 6,000 hours) but less than four years (8,000 hours) of verifiable experience as an Interpreter, Translator, Teacher, or similar occupation for which my MAIN responsibility is to interpret and translate (orally and in writing) to and from the designated target langage and English
I have at least four years (minimum 8,000 hours) but less than five years (10,000 hours) of verifiable experience as an Interpreter, Translator, Teacher, or similar occupation for which my MAIN responsibility is to interpret and translate (orally and in writing) to and from the designated target langage and English
I have Five years (minimum 10,000 hours) or more of verifiable experience as an Interpreter, Translator, Teacher, or similar occupation for which my MAIN responsibility is to interpret and translate (orally and in writing) to and from the designated target langage and English
6.

Do you have experience as a Medical/Healthcare Interpreter?

As a reminder, ALL qualifying education and experience must be listed on the application in order to be considered in review of Minimum Qualifications. If you do not include the education/experience you are about to describe in the education/experience section of your application, you will not receive credit for this. If you are copying an old application, please take the time to update the education and work history sections before submitting your application.

Yes No
7.

Do you have experience as a Court Interpreter?

As a reminder, ALL qualifying education and experience must be listed on the application in order to be considered in review of Minimum Qualifications. If you do not include the education/experience you are about to describe in the education/experience section of your application, you will not receive credit for this. If you are copying an old application, please take the time to update the education and work history sections before submitting your application.

Yes No
8.

Please indicate the total amount of verifiable work experience as a bilingual examiner you possess.

 

As a reminder, ALL qualifying education and experience must be listed on the application in order to be considered in review of Minimum Qualifications. If you do not include the education/experience you are about to describe in the education/experience section of your application, you will not receive credit for this. If you are copying an old application, please take the time to update the education and work history sections before submitting your application.

I do not have verifiable experience as a bilingual examiner
I have some verifiable work experience as a bilingual examiner but less than 80 hours of verifiable work experience as a bilingual examiner
I have at least 80 hours but less than 160 hours of verificable work experience
I have 160 hours or more of verifiable experience as a bilingual examiner
 

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 Department of Public Health and City and County of San Francisco.  I also understand and agree that the information provided is subject to verification.