MQSQ Instructions: The purpose of this Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) is to obtain specific information regarding your qualifications. The responses in this section of the MQSQ are mandatory for participation in this recruitment process.
This MQSQ must be completed and submitted online with the application. Responses cannot be changed or edited after submission. Failure to provide complete responses to this MQSQ may result in rejection of the application.
Responses to items on the MQSQ must be supported by the information provided on the application in order to receive appropriate credit. Please be sure to include all relevant experience in the work history sections of the application. Resumes will not be reviewed in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications. A resume is not a substitute for a completed application. If you write "See Resume" on the application, it will be rejected. The information provided should be consistent with the information on your application and is subject to verification.
A
Based on your education, indicate the selection that best matches your HIGHEST educational attainment: (DO NOT COUNT UNITS THAT ARE IN PROGRESS.)
High School Diploma / G.E.D.
Attended some college and possess 1 - 30 semester units (equivalent to 1 year) of coursework from an accredited college/university.
Attended some college and possess 31 - 60 semester units (equivalent to 2 years) of coursework from an accredited college/university.
Attended some college and possess 61 - 90 semester units (equivalent to 3 years) of coursework from an accredited college/university.
Attended some college and possess more than 90 semester units of coursework from an accredited college/university.
Completion of an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college/university
Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college/university
Completion of a Masters Degree and/or J.D.
Complettion of a Ph.D.
None of the above.
B
If you earned a Baccalaureate degree. what was/were your major(s)? Select all that apply.
As a reminder, all education must be listed in 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 "Basic Education" and/or "Higher Education" sections of your application, you will not receive credit for this experience.
City/Regional/Urban Planning
Transportation Planning
Urban Design/Studies
Historic Preservation
Architecture
Environmental Studies
Landscape Architecture
Geography
Other related major
None of the above
C
If you earned a Master's degree or higher, what was/were your major(s)? Select all that apply.
As a reminder, all education must be listed in 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 "Basic Education" and/or "Higher Education" sections of your application, you will not receive credit for this experience.
City/Regional/Urban Planning
Transportation Planning
Urban Design/Studies
Historic Preservation
Architecture
Environmental Studies
Landscape Architecture
Geography
Other related major
None of the above
D
How many years (1 year is equivalent to 2,000 work hours) of verifiable professional (i.e. paid) level experience do you have in city, regional, urban and/or transportation planning, urban design, historic preservation, architectural or environmental review or other related field?
I have at least 4 years or more of full time experience performing these specific types of duties.
I have at least 3 years but less than 4 years of full time experience performing these specific types of duties.
I have at least 2 years but less than 3 years of full time experience performing these specific types of duties.
I have at least 1 years but less than 2 years of full time experience performing these specific types of duties.
I have at least 6 months but less than 1 year of full time experience performing these specific types of duties.
I have some but less than 6 months of full time experience performing these specific types of duties.
No experience, but willing to learn.
PART II:
I would like to be considered for the following position(s): (Please select all that apply.)
Housing and Community Development. This position would work supporting a variety of housing policy and community development and stabilization projects, such as the Racial and Social Equity Initiative, Housing Affordability Strategies, Community Stabilization Strategy, Mission Action Plan 2020, Cultural Districts Program, and other related work.
The Planner should have strong quantitative and qualitative skills relating to housing and socio-economic analysis and ability to conduct related field work, skills and experience in developing policy relating to housing protection, preservation, and production, community development and stabilization, knowledge of relevant local, State, and Federal housing laws and regulations, and the ability to work closely with a diverse range of community stakeholders, particularly with hard to reach populations.
Land Use. This position would work on a variety of land use, development, and community plans and general policy initiatives. The Planner should have skills and experience in preparing land use plans, comprehensive area plans, development agreements, zoning regulations, or other land use policy strategies for the City.
The candidate should have skills and experience with developing land use policy proposals, understanding, interpreting, and developing planning policy and code language, and working with a range of diverse communities to develop community plans and policies. Familiarity with general principles of urban design, site planning, and development processes is important, and ability to perform development feasibility proforma analyses is a strong bonus.
Urban Design and Sustainability. This position would work on a variety of plans, policies, and projects relating to urban design and sustainability of the built environment and public spaces. This includes preparing urban design studies and concepts, developing urban form models and designs for streets and public spaces, and providing design review services for development proposals. The position would also work on the Division’s work program relating to sustainability and climate adaptation, including development of climate policy and strategies relating to climate mitigation, biodiversity, and climate adaptation, including sea level rise.
Graphic design and production skills, including fluency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop), three-dimensional digital modeling and rendering skills (Rhino and/or SketchUp), LEED or other sustainability accreditation, and/or degree or background in architecture are strong bonuses.
Civic Center Commons Project Manager. The Civic Center Commons (CCC) Project Manager is the primary project manager for an interagency initiative focused on improving conditions in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza, UN Plaza, and Fulton Street. The Initiative’s work focuses on four strategy areas, as articulated in the 2018-19 Civic Center Commons Initiative Action Plan: create daily attractions; improve cleanliness and stewardship; create a cohesive identity; and build a strong team. With oversight and guidance from the Initiative Director, the Project Manager is responsible for helping advance and support projects in these four strategy areas.
The Project Coordinator position requires strong collaboration with public and private partner organizations and the ability to advance creative activation projects. Other desirable competency and task areas include: strong knowledge of urban design and long-range planning concepts; strong project management abilities; strong communications skills; graphic design knowledge and abilities; and strong interpersonal relationship and facilitation skills.
Department of Human Resources