PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING EXAM INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AS THEY CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR SCORE AND RANK ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST
In addition to completing the online application, applicants are required to complete all sections of the Supplemental Questionniare (SQ) as part of the online application process and it must be submitted with your application by the final filing date.
The purpose of the SQ is to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications of the position AND to determine your knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas identified as critical for satisfactory performance in this position.
Section I (1-2): To determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Section II(3-6)ACCOUNTS FOR 100% OF YOUR FINAL SCOREand will be evaluated to rate your experience as it relates to the knowledge, skills, and abilities linked to the essential functions of the position. Please respond to ALL questions, provide COMPLETE answers and be SPECIFIC when responding. Your score and rank on the eligible list will be based on the information provided. You must achieve a passing score to be placed on the eligible list in rank order according to your final score. It is suggested that you:
Review the questions, prepare and save your responses in a word processing document, and then paste them into the online Supplemental Questionnaire
Allow yourself enough time to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire examination questions before the deadline; this eliminates room for errors
Be concise, yet thorough and use FACTUAL data
Provide ALL information requested even if it may appear redundant
Provide detailed responses to assist to evaluate your knowledge, skills, and abilities
Responses are subject to verification and should be consistent with your application
Please note: All experience and education referenced in this questionnaire must also appear in the work history and education sections of your application
Keep copies of all documents submitted as these will not be returned
DONT'S: Do not write "see resume" or copy and paste your resume. Do not leave questions unanswered. If a question does not relate to you, write in the most closely related answer possible or write "N/A", Do not provide incomplete answers, blank or inconsistent information. Do not include what you read about or heard about if you did not actually perform the duties. Do not plagiarize, copy others' answers, or falsify information.
Once you click on the submit button, your application and examination (supplemental questionnaire) are subject for review. Responses cannot be changed or edited after submission.
*If you have technical difficulties, make note of any error messages and contact the analyst BEFORE the filing deadline.
By checking this box, I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agreed to the above listed instructions regarding the supplemental questionnaire examination.
SECTION I: This section is to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date.
1a.
What is the highest degree that you possess from an accredited college or university?
I do not possess a Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD
Other
1b.
What was your academic major/concentration of your BACHELOR'S DEGREE?
Business
Public Administration
Economics
Industrial Engineering
Other
I do not possess a Bachelor's Degree
If you answered "Other" to question 1b please provide the following information regarding your BACHELOR'S DEGREE above:
Name of School
Major/Concentration
If you already indicated your academic major/concentration of your BACHELOR'S DEGREE in question 1b, please indicate:
Name of School
Please type N/A if you do not possess a BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Note: Do not type "See Resume" "See Attachment" or copy and paste your resume as a response.
2a.
How many years of verifiable experience do you possess planning, developing, and administering materials management systems? NOTE: 2000 hours of experience = One year of experience.
I possess less than 1 year of verifiable experience
I possess 1 year but less 2 years of verifiable experience
I possess 2 years but less than 3 years of verifiable experience
I possess 3 years but less than 4 years of verifiable experience
I possess 4 years but less than 5 years of verifiable experience
I possess 5 years but less than 6 years of verifiable experience
I possess 6 years but less than 7 years of verifiable experience
I possess 7 years but less than 8 years of verifiable experience
I possess 8 years but less than 9 years of verifiable experience
I possess 9 years or more of verifiable experience
2b.
Of the verifiable experience in materials management systems you indicated above, please indicate which areas you have experience in. Check all that apply:
Planning materials management systems
Developing materials management systems
Implementing materials management systems
Administering materials management systems
Cost Analysis
Budget Preparation
Management of Automated Inventory Control Systems
Other
I do not have experience in these areas
Please provide the following information for the experience you indicated in the previous questions:
Name of the employer(s) where your experience was obtained
Your Job Title/Position
Dates (MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY) and hours per week worked
Contact information of supervisor
If you do not possess this experience, please type N/A.
SECTION II: This section will account for 100% of your score. The quality of your responses to this section (Questions 3 - 6) will account for 100% of the total weight of your final score. Please make sure that your responses are sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Do not type see resume or see attachment as responses.
3.
Describe your experience analyzing spend or purchasing data for commodities, general services and professional services to identify opportunities for standardization, cost savings, and quality improvement.
Please provide the following information for the experience you indicated in the previous question:
Name of the employer(s) where your experience was obtained
Job Title/Position
Contact information of supervisor or manager who can verify the information
Please type N/A if you do not have experience
Note: Please do not type "See Resume" or "See Attachment" as a response. Do not copy and paste resume. *Make sure that this experience is included on the application
4.
Describe your experience developing scope of work (SOW) applicable to multidisciplinary divisions and your experience issuing request for proposals (RFPs), request for qualifications (RFQs) and/or Requests for information (RFIs) and evaluating for standardization, cost savings and quality.
Please provide the following information for the experience you indicated in the previous question:
Name of the employer(s) where your experience was obtained
Job Title/Position
Contact information of supervisor or manager who can verify the information
Please type N/A if you do not have experience
Note: Please do not type "See Resume" or "See Attachment" as a response. Do not copy and paste resume. *Make sure that this experience is included on the application
5.
Describe your experience coordinating work with other units, departments, vendors, and/or divisions. Make sure to include any challenges you expereinced.
Please provide the following information for the experience you indicated in the previous question:
Name of the employer(s) where your experience was obtained
Job Title/Position
Contact information of supervisor or manager who can verify the information
Please type N/A if you do not have experience
Note: Please do not type "See Resume" or "See Attachment" as a response. Do not copy and paste resume. *Make sure that this experience is included on the application
6.
Provide an example of a time when you were able to build motivation in your co-workers or subordinates at work. Make sure to include what the situation was, who was involved, any methodologies you used, and the outcome.
Please provide the following information for the experience you indicated in the previous question:
Name of the employer(s) where your experience was obtained
Job Title/Position
Contact information of supervisor or manager who can verify the information
Please type N/A if you do not have experience
Note: Please do not type "See Resume" or "See Attachment" as a response. Do not copy and paste resume. *Make sure that this experience is included on the application
CERTIFICATION: By checking this box, I hereby certify that I am the author of the information supplied in this supplemental questionnaire. I understand that any false or incorrect statements may result in my disqualification or dismissal from employment with the San Francisco Department of Public Health and the City and County of San Francisco. I also understand and agree that the information provided is subject to verification.
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