All applicants are required to complete the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire as part of the online application process. Insufficient or non-responsive answers or to the Supplemental Questionnaire may result in ineligibility, disqualification, or lower scores.
Responses to items on the Supplemental Questionnaire must be supported by the information provided on the application in order to receive appropriate credit. Please provide a response to each question below to the best of your ability. Please provide all information requested even of the information may appear redundant. Do not write, “See application” or “See resume.”
All education and experience referenced in this questionnaire MUST also appear in the work history and/or in the education sections of your application. A resume will not substitute for this supplemental questionnaire or for a completed application.
As a reminder, all qualifying education must be listed in 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 History" section of your application, you will not receive credit for this education.
If you are copying an old application, please taken the time to update your work history section before submitting your application.
1.
Please indicate the selection that best matches your HIGHEST education attainment.
I possess a PHD
I possess a Master's Degree
I possess a Baccalaureate Degree
I possess an Associate's Degree
I possess a High School Diploma
I possess none of the above
2.
If you possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which of the below areas of study is it in?
Business Administration
Public Administration
Law
Economics
Accounting
Or a closely related field
None of the above
3.
How many years of progressively responsible investigative experience, including the processing of legal and financial documents do you possess?
I possess five (5) years or more of progressively responsible investigative experience including the processing of legal and financial documents.
I possess four (4) years to four years and 11 months of progressively responsible investigative experience including the processing of legal and financial documents.
I possess three (3) years to 3 years and 11 months of progressively responsible investigative experience including the processing of legal and financial documents.
I possess two (2) years to 2 years and 11 months of progressively responsible investigative experience including the processing of legal and financial documents.
I possess one (1) year to 1 year and 11 months progressively responsible investigative experience including the processing of legal and financial documents.
I possess less than one (1) year of progressively responsible investigative experience including the processing of legal and financial documents.
I have no experience in progressively responsible investigative experience including the processing of legal and financial documents.
4.
By checking this box, I hereby certify that I am the sole author of this supplemental application. I further acknowledge that all information provided is consistent with my employment application and is true and correct based on my education, training, skills, and/or experience. I understand that any false or incorrect statement may result in my disqualification from this and future examinations and/or dismissal from employment with the City and County of San Francisco. I also understand and agree to provide verification, when requested.
The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation is to determine whether you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in position 4231 Senior Estate Investigator-DAAS.
The information provided should be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification. Verification of education, qualifying work experience and other requested documentation may be collected at any time during or after the selection process.
Please follow these instructions when answering the questions below:
Provide your best or highest example of work.
Provide all information requested even if it may appear redundant. Do not write “see application” or “see resume”
When requested, please provide the name of a person who can verify the information you described about your specific experience. This should be a manager, supervisor, program director or other individual who has personal knowledge that you perform such activities. This also includes position or working title, dates and name of the employer where you gained the experience.
Please be thorough but concise. Your written communication skills will be evaluated based on your responses. All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the spaces provided in order to be reviewed in the rating process.
If you do not have employment experience related to the question(s) below, please enter “none” as your response.
1.
Describe your experience which qualifies you for the position of Senior Estate Investigator, including specific examples as it applies to a decedent estate and a conservatee’s person and estate. Please include any experience you have with handling complex person (medical/behavioral health issues, knowledge of social services resources) or complex estate matters such as real property, investments and taxes.
5.
Please provide the employer(s), your position(s), and dates(s) where you gained the experience indicated in the previous question. If no experience, type"none".
2.
The Senior Estate Investigator oversees training and supervises Estate Investigators. Please describe your experience and approach as it relates to training, supervision, and managing performance. Please describe a work situation when you had to ensure that quality work was completed in a timely manner by you or a team you led. Describe any challenges you encountered and how you addressed the issues(s). Please describe what you learned about your areas of strength and areas that could be improved.
2a.
Please provide the employer(s), your position(s), and date(s) where you gained the experience indicated in the previous question. If no experience, type “none.”
3.
Multi-tasking is essential for success in this position, including managing issues that are time-sensitive and/or liability-related. Please describe your experience in managing multiple deadlines, supporting your staff, and responding urgent issues. How do you manage your stress and prioritize your work? Do you incorporate data and technology? Describe your time management approach.
3a.
Please provide the employer(s), your position(s), and date(s) where you gained the experience indicated in the previous question. If no experience, type “none.”
4.
I hereby certify that I am the author of this Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation and that all information presented is true and based on my background, skills and experiences. I understand that any false, incomplete, or incorrect statement may result in my disqualification or dismissal from employment with the City and County of San Francisco. I understand and agree that the information provided is subject to verification. I also understand that checking this box will serve as my electronic signature.
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