Department of Human Resources

8132 DA Investigative Assistant

(CBT-8132-111685)

Supplemental Questionnaire

All applicants are required to complete the supplemental questionnaire as part of the on-line application process.  The purpose of this supplemental questionnaire is to obtain a clear and concise summary of your professional and educational background as it relates to the DA Investigative Assistant position.  The questionnaire will be used to:

1. Assess each candidate’s possession of the minimum qualifications; and
2. Will be rated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates.

Responses to items on the supplemental questionnaire must be supported by the information provided on the application. This information is subject to verification. Please be sure to include all relevant education and experience in the work history and education sections of the application. Resumes are not used or reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications or to determine your score/rank.  A resume should not be submitted to substitute for a completed application. If you write "see resume" on the application, or on the supplemental questionnaire, your application may be rejected or subject to lower scores.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUESTIONS #1 - #5:  Please answer all applicable questions.  For multiple choice questions, choose the best response that matches your education and experience.  For open-ended questions, please provide the information requested in a thoughtful and concise manner.  Please limit your responses to no more than 500 words per open-ended answer box.  Any response more than 500 words may not be evaluated.  Inversely, do not write “see application” or “see resume.”

PART ONE: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Please select the option that best matches your HIGHEST educational achievement:

2. How much experience do you have within the criminal justice prosecution system?

PART TWO: POSITION-SPECIFIC RELATED EXPERIENCE – THESE ITEMS WILL BE SCORED

3. Please describe any experience you have providing legal support for prosecution (include years of experience).  Give one example of a case you supported in one of the following areas.

• Alternative Courts
• Civil Law
• Criminal Law (Felonies, Misdemeanors, Homicide, Juvenile etc.)
• Special Prosecution (Economic Crime, Fraud, Public Integrity)

Include the following in your response:

1. How you organized the case information and prioritized tasks and include the case management software and tools used.
2. The organizational techniques you used.
3. Experience preparing court calendar and/or reports for court appearances.

If you do not have any experience as described above, please indicate "N/A" in the box below to proceed.

4. Please describe a time when you were given unclear instructions on an assigned legal task or project. 

Include the following in your response:

1. The steps you took to clarify the instructions that were given (i.e. written instructions, verbal – in passing/hallway conversation, verbal – formal setting/meeting).
2. How the matter was resolved.

If you do not have any experience as described above, please indicate "N/A" in the box below to proceed.

5. Please describe your experience in communicating with others to complete a legal task/project. In your answer, describe your role in one of the following areas:

1. Time you had to communicate with a witness or victim who was distraught or angry.
2. An example when you had to prepare legal documents or request legal information from a colleague, law enforcement agency, court personnel, etc., who was uncooperative.
3. Explain how you resolved any communication issue or conflicts, what the outcome was and if you would do anything differently in the future.

 If you do not have any experience as described above, please indicate "N/A" in the box below to proceed.