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.
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 if the information may appear redundant.
All experience and education referenced in this questionnaire MUST also appear in the work history and/or education sections of your application. The information provided must be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification.
NOTE:
Falsifying one''s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application or Supplemental Questionnaire may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
It is suggested that you:
Allow ample time to submit your application and Supplemental Questionnaire responses before the filing deadline.
Make note of any error messages and contact the analyst before the filing deadline, if you experience technical difficulties.
INSTRUCTIONS:
The purpose of the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire 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 Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire are mandatory for participation in this recruitment process.
Your responses to questions 1-7 will be assessed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this 1824 Principal Administrative Analyst position.
1.
Select the statement that best matches the highest level of education you have completed.
I possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D. or High School Proficiency Examination)
I possess 1-29 semester units/1-44 quarter units of coursework from accredited college/university
I possess 30-59 semester units/45-89 quarter units of coursework from accredited college/university
I possess 60-89 semester units/90-134 quarter units of coursework from accredited college/university
I possess 90-119 semester units/135-179 quarter units of coursework from accredited college/university
I possess an Associate degree from an accredited college
I possess a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university
I possess a Master's degree or higher from an accredited college/university
None of the Above
2.
If you do not currently possess a baccalaureate degree and believe that you qualify based the Substitution criteria, briefly describe how you meet the Substitution criteria for this class. Indicate:
Total number of college units successfully completed. Include all units applicable/transferable to a baccalaureate or higher degree, and the accredited college or university where completed. Specify semester or quarter units, and whether undergraduate or graduate level. For example: Redwood City College 65 transferable semester units; Redwood State University 30 undergraduate quarter units.
Your qualifying analytical experience (see Note A above), including employer, qualifying experience, and number of years FTE experience. For example: County Manger’s Office, Redwood County, complex budget analysis, development and administration, 3-1/2 years FTE.
3.
Provide the major of study of your college/university education by selecting from one of the options below. As a reminder, please provide the details of your Major coursework on your application – list your major and school information under the “Education Section”.
Public Administration
Business Administration
Management
Business Law
Contract Law
Public Policy
Urban Studies
Economics
Statistical Analysis
Finance
Accounting
Other closely related field
I do not possess and Associate degree, Baccalaureate degree, Master's degree, or higher degree in any of the above listed fields
4.
How much full-time equivalent experience performing professional level analytical work as described in Note A do you have? (1 year of experience = 2000 hours)
I have some experience, but less than 1 year
I have 1 year (minimum) to 1 year 11 months (maximum)
I have 2 years (minimum) to 2 years 11 months (maximum)
I have 3 years (minimum) to 3 years 11 months (maximum)
I have 4 years (minimum) to 4 years 11 months (maximum)
I have 5 years (minimum) to 5 years 11 months (maximum)
I have 6 years (minimum) or more
I do not have the experience as described above
5.
How much experience do you have in the areas of budget administration: development of guidelines, preparation of background material for presentation to Boards or senior management of an organization, and monitoring and reporting on budget variance.
I have some experience, but less than 1 year
I have 1 year (minimum) to 1 year 11 months (maximum)
I have 2 years (minimum) to 2 years 11 months (maximum)
I have 3 years (minimum) to 3 years 11 months (maximum)
I have 4 years (minimum) to 4 years 11 months (maximum)
I have 5 years (minimum) to 5 years 11 months (maximum)
I have 6 years (minimum) or more
I do not have the experience as described above
6.
How much experience do you have performing complex functions of a financial and budget nature, including database development and maintenance, crafting Pivot tales utilizing massive databases from outside sources, use of lookup tables, graphing of spreadsheet data, linking spreadsheets and tables, use of complex formulas using statement logic, template development, subtotaling data, and data sorting, merging, grouping and filtering features within spreadsheets?
I have some experience, but less than 1 year
I have 1 year (minimum) to 1 year 11 months (maximum)
I have 2 years (minimum) to 2 years 11 months (maximum)
I have 3 years (minimum) to 3 years 11 months (maximum)
I have 4 years (minimum) to 4 years 11 months (maximum)
I have 5 years (minimum) to 5 years 11 months (maximum)
I have 6 years (minimum) or more
I do not have the experience as described above
7.
Do you have a valid California driver's license?
Yes
No
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - EXAM QUESTIONS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
The Supplemental Questionnaire (questions A-E) will account for 30% of the total weight of your final score. Insufficient or non-responsive answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire may result in ineligibility, disqualification, or lower scores.
The information provided should be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification.
NOTE
Your responses to questions A-E will be assessed and scored by an expert panel to evaluate the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities that you possess in job-related areas which have been identified as critical for this position. Your application or additional attached documents (e.g. resumes, cover letters, letters of reference/recommendation, etc.) will NOT be considered during the scoring process.
All experience and education referenced in this questionnaire must also appear in the work history and/or education sections of your application.
A.
Describe a professional experience where you used complex financial modeling to provide recommendations to senior staff or elected officials. In your response please include how you worked with others to deliver your recommendations.
B.
Describe your experience in asset management (specifically asset management that required considering useful life, state of good repair investment, and/or deferred maintenance considerations). Please describe your role and the scope, in dollars, of the assets under management
C.
Describe your experience preparing a Capital Plan or equivalent and presenting it to executive or senior staff.
D.
Describe your experience preparing capital project reporting documents (such as project status updates with financial and schedule information) for management or public review.
E.
Please list the types of Capital Projects you have worked on. Include the estimated total project cost, dates. Describe your role on the project.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that all information is true and based on my education, training, skills, and experience. I understand that any false or incorrect statement may result in my disqualification of the selection process for this position and/or dismissal from employment with the City and County of San Francisco. I also understand and agree that any information provided is subject to verification.
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