All applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online application process. Responses cannot be changed or edited after submission. Insufficient or non-responsive answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire may result in ineligibility, disqualification, or lower scores.
The answers provided should be consistent with the information in your general application and are subject to verification. Once your application is submitted, you will not be allowed to modify your responses on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please keep a copy of the Supplemental Questionnaire for your own records.
Questions #1 through #3
The purpose of the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Questions #1 through #3) is to assess whether the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the classification. The minimum qualifications have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this classification. The information provided must be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification. The responses on the Supplemental Questionnaire are mandatory for participation in this recruitment process.
Questions #4 through #11
The purpose of Questions #4 through #11 of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to obtain specific information regarding your training and experience as it relates to the knowledge, skills and abilities for this classification. Candidates who receive a passing score in the Basic Supervisory Examination will have questions #4 through #11 on the Supplemental Questionnaire evaluated and scored. These Training & Experience Evaluation questions (questions #4 through #11) will be worth 40% of the total weight of the selection procedure.
Once your application is submitted, you will not be allowed to modify your responses on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please keep a copy of the Supplemental Questionnaire for your own records.
Answer the questions below by checking the response that best applies to you.
1
How much full time verifiable supervisory experience directing staff performing duties using a large and complex computerized payroll and personnel system do you have? (2000 hrs = 1 year)
none
4 years or less
4 years to 4 years 11 months
5 years to 5 years 11 months
6 years or more
2
Please indicate your highest level of education:
Attended some college from an accredited college or university
Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university
Completion of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
Other
None of the above
3
Which of the following best describes your major course work that you completed from an accredited college or university? (Check all that apply)
Accounting
Business administration, or business/management information systems
Business information systems
Management information systems
I do not possess any formal college/university education in any of the above
4a
How many years of experience do you have in planning, assigning and directing the work of subordinate employees engaged in the preparation and maintenance of employee personnel records, training, and/or instructing new employees in the preparation of payroll, and timekeeping information?
4 years or less
4 years to 4 years 11 months
5 years to 5 years 11 months
6 years or more
4b
Please indicate your dates of employment, the name of your supervisor, phone number and the agency where you obtained this experience. If you do not have any experience enter "N/A".
5a
How many years of experience do you have in reviewing and approving documents relating to personnel and/or payroll transactions?
4 years or less
4 years to 4 years 11 months
5 years to 5 years 11 months
6 years or more
5b
Please indicate your dates of employment, the name of your supervisor, phone number and the agency where you obtained this experience. If you do not have any experience enter "N/A".
6a
How many years of experience do you have in analyzing and interpreting provisions of collective bargaining agreements?
4 years or less
4 years to 4 years 11 months
5 years to 5 years 11 months
6 years or more
6b
Please indicate your dates of employment, the name of your supervisor, phone number and the agency where you obtained this experience. If you do not have any experience enter "N/A".
7a
How many years of experience do you have in interpreting and implementing pertinent rules, regulations, policies and procedures to clarify and expedite personnel and/or payroll processing?
4 years or less
4 years to 4 years 11 months
5 years to 5 years 11 months
6 years or more
7b
Please indicate your dates of employment, the name of your supervisor, phone number and the agency where you obtained this experience. If you do not have any experience enter "N/A".
8a
How many years of experience do you have in preparing statistical data and maintaining records for employee requisitioning and/or payroll purposes?
4 years or less
4 years to 4 years and 11 months
5 years to 5 years and 11 months
6 years or more
8b
Please indicate your dates of employment, the name of your supervisor, phone number and the agency where you obtained this experience. If you do not have any experience enter "N/A".
9a
How many years of experience do you have inproviding customer service, and handling pressure and crisis situations with individuals, such as employees or members of the general public?
4 years or less
4 years to 4 years 11 months
5 years to 5 years 11 months
6 years or more
9b
Please indicate your dates of employment, the name of your supervisor, phone number and the agency where you obtained this experience. If you do not have any experience enter "N/A".
10a
How many years of experience do you have in preparing personnel/payroll reports, memos, and responding to a wide variety of salary and personnel/payroll matters?
4 years or less
4 years to 4 years 11 months
5 years to 5 years 11 months
6 years or more
10b
Please indicate your dates of employment, the name of your supervisor, phone number and the agency where you obtained this experience. If you do not have any experience enter "N/A".
11a
How many years of experience do you have in conferring with other personnel and representatives of other agencies/organizations in connection with the various laws, codes, rules, and regulations applicable to particular departmental personnel/ payroll operations?
4 years or less
4 years to 4 years 11 months
5 years to 5 years 11 months
6 years or more
11b
Please indicate your dates of employment, the name of your supervisor, phone number and the agency where you obtained this experience. If you do not have any experience enter "N/A".
I understand applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying experience and driver license at any point in the application, examination and/or departmental selection process. Applicants unable to provide verification when requested will be removed from the examination process.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
I confirm that I am applying for the Class 1226 Chief Payroll And Personnel Clerk
(PBT-1226-086283) examination.
I have read and understood the Class 1226 Chief Payroll And Personnel Clerk (PBT-1226-086283) job announcement.
By checking this box I am confirming that my application, supplemental questionnaire and any attachments that I will include with it will be complete and accurate and include details on all experience, education, training and other information that qualifies me for this examination, and that any new information that I supply in any of the above areas at a later time may not be used for scoring or considered to determine whether I meet the minimum qualifications.
I understand that checking this box will serve as my electronic signature. I hereby certify that I am the sole author of this supplemental questionnaire and that all the information is true, based on my background and experience, and is consistent with the information on my employment application. I understand that any false or incorrect statements may result in my disqualification or dismissal from employment with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and the City and County of San Francisco. I also understand and agree that the information provided is subject to verification.
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