PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
This Supplemental Questionnaire must be completed and submitted online with the application at the time of filing. Responses cannot be changed or edited after submission. Failure to provide complete responses to this Supplemental Questionnaire may result in rejection of the application.
The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to determine if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as specified on the job announcement and to evaluate the applicant’s training and experience as they relate to the knowledge, skills, and abilities that have been identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position. The responses that you provide to this Supplemental Questionnaire should be consistent with the information on your application, and are subject to verification. The Supplemental Questionnaire and the application will be used to determine whether the applicant will continue in the examination process.
All of your information MUST be supplied in the spaces provided. Please provide your best or highest examples of work. A resume will not substitute for a completed application. If you write “see resume” on the application or on the below questionnaire, your application will be rejected and will NOT be scored or rated.
Be thorough but concise. Your written communication skills will be evaluated based on your responses. All relevant experience, education and/or training must be included in the spaces provided in order to be reviewed in the rating process. If you do not possess the work experience related to the question(s) below, please enter “none” as your response.
Select the option that most closely describes your education. Please note, if the education listed on your application does not support the selection that you make on this question, your application will be rejected.
Completion of a Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university
Completion of a Master's degree in library and information studies (e.g. MLS/MLIS) from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association
Completion of a Master's degree in a field OTHER than Library and Information Studies from an accredited college or university
Completion of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Completion of an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)
None of the above
Please list the name(s) of the accredited college or university where you obtained your degree. If you do not have any of the degrees above, please type N/A.
I understand that I must provide verification of my qualifying education (Diploma or Transcripts) at the time of filing my application. I further understand that failure to provide this verification will result in the rejection of my application.
Select the option that most closely describes your experience. Please note, if the experience listed on your application does not support the selection that you make on this question, your application will be rejected.
I have 60 months or more of verifiable professional experience in a large urban library.
I have 48 - 59 months of verifiable professional experience in a large urban library.
I have 36 - 47 months of verifiable professional experience in a large urban library.
I have 24 - 35 months of verifiable professional experience in a large urban library.
I have 12 - 23 months of verifiable professional experience in a large urban library.
I have 1 - 11 months of verifiable professional experience in a large urban library.
I do not have any verifiable professional experience in a large urban library.
I understand that I must provide verification of my qualifying experience at the time of filing my application. I further understand that failure to provide this verification will result in the rejection of my application. (Note: current SFPL employees' experience will be automatically verified by a review of the Human Resources Information System data).
1.
Describe your experience in providing oversight and direction of library operations such as Main Library Services or Branch Library Services, Technical Services, Youth Services and Outreach Services. In your response, please include:
a) Number of years of relevant experience b) Your roles and responsibilities c) Number and level of staff supervised
In the box below, please list your job title(s), the name(s) of the employer(s), the employer’s address and phone number and dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above. If you do not possess the work experience, please enter “none” as your response.
2.
Describe your experience in providing leadership for a new library initiative, program or service that resulted in an increase to library usage. In your response, please include:
a) Program objective(s) and details b) Specific target audience(s) c) Key stakeholders involved d) Steps you took to implement the program e) Impact/final outcome on library usage
In the box below, please list your job title(s), the name(s) of the employer(s), the employer’s address and phone number and dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above. If you do not possess the work experience, please enter “none” as your response.
3.
Describe your experience in preparing a budget, monitoring expenditures, coordinating financial reporting, and managing vendor contracts. In your response, please include:
a) Number of years of relevant experience b) Range of responsibilities c) Size of budget d) Types of programs/contracts you managed e) Systems/applications employed
In the box below, please list your job title(s), the name(s) of the employer(s), the employer’s address and phone number and dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above. If you do not possess the work experience, please enter “none” as your response.
4.
Describe an example from your supervisory experience when you managed a difficult employee who had ongoing performance and/or disciplinary issues. In your response, please include:
a) The situation, your role and responsibilities b) The performance and/or disciplinary issues in question c) The techniques you utilized to address the issue d) The final outcome
In the box below, please list your job title(s), the name(s) of the employer(s), the employer’s address and phone number and dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above. If you do not possess the work experience, please enter “none” as your response.
5.
Describe your experience with supervising other library managers and supervisors across multiple library locations, units or departments. In your response, please include:
a) Number of years of relevant experience b) Range of responsibilities c) Size of workforce d) Types of programs and services offered e) Examples of support you provided to direct reports
In the box below, please list your job title(s), the name(s) of the employer(s), the employer’s address and phone number and dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above. If you do not possess the work experience, please enter “none” as your response.
6.
Describe in detail one project or work assignment that you led and had to work collaboratively with other departments or across divisions to achieve a desired outcome. In your response, please include:
a) The background and purpose of the project or work assignment b) Your role and level of responsibility c) The internal stakeholders involved d) Steps you took to ensure success e) The final outcome
In the box below, please list your job title(s), the name(s) of the employer(s), the employer’s address and phone number and dates of employment where you gained the experience indicated above. If you do not possess the work experience, please enter “none” as your response.
CERTIFICATION: By checking this box, I understand that it will serve as my electronic signature. I certify that I am the author of this questionnaire and all information presented is true and based upon my education, training, and experience. I understand and agree that any information provided is subject to verification. I also understand that any false, incomplete, or incorrect statement may result in disqualification, termination, or dismissal from employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
Department of Human Resources