Simi Valley: Deputy Environmental Services Director (20678925) 1. This questionnaire is designed to assess your qualifications for the position and will determine which candidates advance in the selection process. Responses such as “SEE RESUME” or “SEE APPLICATION” will be considered incomplete and disqualify you from further consideration. IMPORTANT NOTES: *Placement on the eligibility list is based solely on your questionnaire responses. *Answer all questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. *Your responses will be evaluated independently of your application, resume, or personal information. *Raters will not have access to your name or any other identifying details. By selecting “Yes” below, you confirm that: -You have read and understood these instructions. -You completed the questionnaire independently. -Your responses accurately reflect your training, education, and experience. -You understand that your responses may be subject to verification. Yes No 2. Describe your experience working with housing programs, urban planning, redevelopment, or real estate finance, including any administrative and supervisory roles. Include when (dates) and where (employer) you gained this experience. 3. Describe a time when you anticipated a future challenge or opportunity within your organization or community and proactively developed a strategy or initiative to address it. What steps did you take to implement your vision, and what was the outcome? Include when (dates) and where (employer) you gained this experience. 4. Describe your experience managing budgets, performing financial analysis, or overseeing fiscal operations. Include specific examples of how you ensured financial accountability, optimized resources, or contributed to cost-effective decision-making within a program or department. Include when (dates) and where (employer) you gained this experience. 5. Describe a time when you developed or implemented a comprehensive strategy to address a complex issue within a Neighborhood Services context—such as affordable housing, homelessness, or community engagement. How did you coordinate across departments, engage stakeholders, and align your approach with broader city or organizational goals? What was the outcome? Include when (dates) and where (employer) you gained this experience. 6. Imagine you are overseeing multiple concurrent initiatives within the Neighborhood Services Division—such as managing affordable housing projects, coordinating with Neighborhood Councils, and preparing a grant application with a fast-approaching deadline. Describe how you would prioritize your tasks, delegate responsibilities, and ensure each project stays on track. What tools or strategies would you use to manage competing deadlines and maintain quality across all areas? 7. Describe a time when you handled a difficult or sensitive interaction with a community member in a Neighborhood Services setting. How did you approach the situation? What steps did you take to resolve it, and what was the outcome? What did you learn from the experience?
