Statement of Qualifications Process - Weighted 100%
The examination process will consist of a thorough evaluation of the applicant’s statement of qualifications (SOQ). Applications without the SOQ will be eliminated from the examination. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how an applicant’s education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position.
The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Responses should be complete, responsive to the SOQ information in the job bulletin, specific, clear, concise, and include examples. Resumes will not be considered as a substitute for the SOQ. The SOQ will be the only tool used for determining each applicant’s final score and rank on the eligible list. Instructions to complete the SOQ can be found under “Filing and SOQ Instructions”.
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination
Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with
the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive
written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances
under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors
will be notified.