Supplemental Questionnaire

	Placer County Human Resources Department

	#2017-12706-01
	Supplemental Questionnaire


Last Name	First Name

Child Support Specialist - Senior

(2017-12706-01)

Examination (Scored)

This supplemental questionnaire will serve as the examination for this recruitment. It will be scored based on your checked responses below. Scores received from this examination 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.

I have read and understood the above instructions.

Instructions: For each of the following questions, please select the one response that best corresponds with your level of experience.

Functioning as a technical and/or subject matter expert assisting staff in the interpretation of regulations to resolve complex child support determination problems.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

Preparing the more complex and sensitive child support cases.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

Verifying information given on application forms.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

Maintaining child support case files.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

Preparing evidence for legal staff.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

Assisting during court appearances by gathering information from participants.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

Filing affidavits relative to child support and welfare fraud referrals.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

Making referrals to appropriate agencies regarding enforcement of visitation, and related domestic problems.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

Reviewing cases and making recommendations for appropriate child support action.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

10.

Participating in the development and implementation of department policies, procedures, and program activities.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

11.

Assigning, reviewing, and coordinating the work of assigned staff.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

12.

Testifying in court regarding case records.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

13.

Performing specialized assignments or projects as determined by the needs of the Department.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

14.

Conduct, respond to, or initiate personal and/or telephone interviews with involved parties concerning child support matters.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

15.

Reviewing, preparing, completing, and submitting documentation to establish and/or enforce court orders.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

16.

Tracking and reporting to supervisory staff on the performance, progress, and training needs of employees.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

17.

Preparing daily logs on contacts regarding non-support information or other possible violations.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

18.

Monitoring subordinate staff caseloads to assure dispositions are made in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

19.

Keeping current regarding changes in laws pertaining to child support enforcement.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

20.

Contacting persons or agencies for information regarding validity of case data and information pertinent to the whereabouts of the parents.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

21.

Conducting case audits and quality control of child support cases.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

22.

Assisting subordinate staff in the determinations of child support.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

23.

Determining income of the parents and calculating the amount of child support in arrears.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

24.

Explaining and initiating child support agreements with parents.

I have no or very limited experience performing this task.

I have some experience performing this task under close supervision.

I have performed this task independently under normal supervision.

I have extensive experience performing this task.

I have extensive experience performing this task and experience training others to perform this task.

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