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Supplemental Questionnaire

Last Name First Name
 

 

Civil Engineer - Associate

Supplemental Questionnaire

2017-14203-01



 

PART I. Department Preference

This portion of the questionnaire will be used as sorting criteria when certifying lists to requesting departments. Please check the box(es) to indicate your interest in being considered for positions in the following departments.


 

Community Development Resource Agency (CDRA): 
http://www.placer.ca.gov/departments/communitydevelopment

Yes No
Yes No

 

PART II. Minimum Qualifications

This section will not be scored but may assist with determining how the applicant reports meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.


1.

Do you have at least two years of responsible engineering experience?

Yes No
2.

Do you possess the equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field?

Yes No
3.

Do you possess a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in an appropriate discipline issued by the State of California?  If you are not sure, you can verify your license through the California Department of Consumer Affairs or by clicking HERE

Yes No
 

If yes, please list expiration date of your certificate and upload a copy to your application.


 

Applicants who reported a “No” response to any of the above are strongly encouraged to review the required Minimum Qualifications for this classification prior to proceeding.


 

PART III. Field Area(s) - Not Scored

This section will not be scored but may assist with filling vacancies. Please check the appropriate engineering discipline(s) consistent with your civil engineering license. Check all that apply.

Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning
Roadway Design
Bridge Design
Construction Engineering
Structural - Building
Flood Control
Wastewater
Land Development
Solid Waste / Landfill

 

PART IV. Relevant Training and Experience - Scored Examination

This section of the supplemental questionnaire is the Civil Service examination for this position. This supplemental questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination. Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

Instructions: For the items in this section, please indicate your level of training and experience and then provide a brief description of your related experience in the space provided. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in this supplemental questionnaire. Resumes and other attachments will not be considered in the scoring process.

NOTE: We recognize the multiple program areas within the civil engineering field and that applicants will not possess experience in all program areas questioned in this exam. Applicants will be considered for assignments in program area(s) where applicants indicate department preference in Part I and experience in Part III of this supplemental questionnaire.


 

I have read and I understand the above information.

1.

Do you have experience maintaining and preparing a variety of engineering records, reports, and documentation in your program area?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None".

2.

Do you have experience with public presentations before government agencies, public bodies or other groups?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 

 

3.

Do you have experience working with members of the public and investigating and/or responding to complaints from the public?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None".

4.

Do you have experience with preparing cost estimates and project budgets?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None".

5.

Do you have experience developing master plans specific to public sewer, recycled water, or potable water systems?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None".

6.

Do you have experience managing, developing, or reviewing land development plans for projects connecting to public sewer, recycled water, or potable water systems?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 

7.

Do you have experience completing capacity analyses and designs specific to public sewer, recycled water, or potable water systems?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None".

8.

Do you have experience designing or reviewing plans for pump stations specific to public sewer, recyled water, or potable water systems?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 

9.

Please check the following software that you have experience operating proficiently.  For those checked, applicants may be requested to exhibit proficiency during the interview process. (Check all that apply)

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
AutoCAD
Microsoft Project
HEC RAS
ArcGIS
Blue Beam
10.

Do you have experience making decisions concerning difficult or complex civil engineering problems?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 

11.

Do you have experience preparing contracts and/or proposals for consulting services?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 

12.

Do you have experience with solid waste landfill and/or transfer station design, operation, monitoring and permitting?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None".

13.

Do you have experience applying the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to land development applications?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 

14.

Do you have experience reviewing and/or preparing civil improvement plans?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 

 

15.

Do you have experience managing and overseeing construction of public infrastructure improvements such as roads, sewer, and drainage?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None".

16.

Do you have experience working with storm water drainage design and storm water quality? If yes, then please include in your description experience specific to hydrology/hydraulic review, erosion control, construction site management, and Low Impact Development design and calculations.

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None".

17.

Do you have experience applying the Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM) to road design standards?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 

18.

Do you have experience applying the Caltrans Local Assistance and the Federal Highway Administration to road design standards?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 

19.

Do you have experience applying the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) to road design standards?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None".

20.

Do you have experience preparing grant applications for state or federal funding?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 

21.

Do you have experience with Project Management with regards to scheduling and the allocation of resources?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None".

22.

Do you have experience providing direct supervision to staff?

No Experience
Less than 1 year experience
1 to 2 years experience
2 to 3 years experience
More than 3 years experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 

 

23.

Do you have experience conducting hiring interviews and making hiring recommendations to management?

No Experience
Less than one year experience
1 to 2 years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
More than 3 years of experience
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 

24.

Do you have experience evaluating employee performance and making recommendations for discipline to management?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 

25.

Do you have experience writing technical reports, staff reports, or project-related memorandums, or reviewing subordinate reports of the same?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None".

26.

Do you have experience overseeing public construction projects and/or enforcing construction contracts?

I have no experience or very limited experience performing these tasks.
I have some experience performing these tasks but would need additional training.
I have performed these tasks independently under normal supervision.
I have extensive experience performing these tasks and have trained and/or supervised others in the performance of these tasks.
 

If you indicated any experience, please briefly describe. If you indicated no experience, please state "None". 


 

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