Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your completed responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your qualifications and must be completed properly in order to be given full consideration for the next phase in the selection process. Additionally, your responses will also be evaluated and used in the selection process in order to identify the best qualified applicants.
Responses should be thorough and specific. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. Clarity of expression, content, experience, grammar, spelling and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for properly completed responses.
Information provided in your responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding your employment experiences must also be detailed in the Work Experience section of the application for this recruitment. Please be sure to list all employers and required information, on your application, especially if you are referencing those employers in your responses to the supplemental questions.
The supplemental questions were designed to elicit your experience as it relates to the current recruitment in order to identify the best qualified candidates for this position. Only the best and most suitably qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral interviews.
By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding that all applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to move forward in the process. Do you understand the above statement?
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Please describe your training and experience and how it has prepared you for the position of Public Works Field Maintenance Superintendent.
2.
Describe your experience preparing and managing an operating budget for operations and maintenance within a municipal environment.
3.
Describe your experience in preparing performance plans and appraisals of subordinate personnel. Specifically, how were performance measures identified, subordinate personnel informed of performance requirements, and appraisals conducted with subordinate personnel. Provide a specific example of how you used performance plans and appraisals to improve an employee's performance.
4.
Describe your experience with developing maintenance program recommendations, estimating project costs, and administrative participation with operational budgets. Include the size of the budget that you were responsible for administering.
5.
Describe your administrative experience in the area of personnel management in a road maintenance environment including developing crew schedules and work assignments, performance appraisals, and progressive discipline. Include the number of employees supervised and the type of work performed.
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Describe your administrative experience where you were responsible for the oversight of road construction and maintenance programs which included accountability for scheduling, cost controls, and quality assurance.
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Candidates must possess and maintain a valid California Motor Vehicle Class C Driver’s License, must submit evidence from the DMV showing current status of their license at the time of application, and must have a clean driving record for the previous three-year period.
A current DMV printout must be attached to your application through the "Resume" tab prior to submission. Computer printouts will not be accepted. Failure to submit a DMV printout will disqualify you from this recruitment.
Human Resource Services Department