senior analyst, ceo - Los Angeles, United States - County of Los Angeles, CA

Description

Salary : $111, $149,798.16 Annually

Location : Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: H0829A-R

Department: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Opening Date: 08/16/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

H0829A-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

FIRST DAY OF FILING

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until the needs of the service
are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities, and many more.

About Our Department
The Executive Office performs a multi-functional support role in areas such as technology, staffing, procurement, and facilities resources, as well as the publication of information for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (the Board), various county departments, and the public. We are committed to providing excellent customer service to the Board and the people we serve in an efficient and friendly way.

County of Los Angeles is recruiting highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position of Senior Analyst, CEO - Sustainability. To view classification standards for the position, please click

Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits

The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 12 paid Holidays. to see a list of employee benefits.

The Opportunity
We are pursuing a qualified candidate to fill theSenior Analyst, CEO - Sustainability position within the Los Angeles County's Board of Supervisors. Under the direction of a Principal Analyst, CEO - Sustainability, assists the Chief Sustainability Office (CSO) to manage the County's Sustainability Plan.
Essential Job Functions

• Supports the development and implementation of strategic plans related to the County's sustainability efforts (e.g., energy, water, air quality, climate, solid and hazardous waste, parks and open space, public health, environmental justice, economy, workforce development, social equity, urban ecology, biodiversity and other sustainability-related programs).
• Leads staff (e.g., subordinate analysts, clerical and administrative staff).
• Assists in leading the sustainability program and/or project and policy implementation as directed by the Board of Supervisors or upper management on various sustainability issues (e.g., energy, water, air quality, climate, solid and hazardous waste, parks and open space, public health, environmental justice, economy, workforce development, social equity, urban ecology, biodiversity and other sustainability-related programs).
• Analyzes financial studies related to sustainability efforts.
• Represents the Office of the Board of Supervisors' Chief Sustainability Office (e.g., in various meetings, workshops and conferences) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepares and reviews a variety of documents and presentations (e.g., narrative and technical reports, plans, financial studies, budget, grant proposals, correspondences, Board letters, contracts, memoranda, media content) related to Sustainability issues (e.g., energy, water, air quality, climate, solid and hazardous waste, parks and open space, public health, environmental justice, economy, workforce development, social equity, urban ecology, biodiversity and other sustainability-related programs).
• Works collaboratively with County departments.

Requirements

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:
Three years of experience at the level of Analyst, CEO* analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in sustainability** (e.g. energy, climate, transportation, water quality and supply, solid and hazardous waste management, building and transportation decarbonization, clean technology, economic development, housing, and/or social/environmental equity).

LICENSE:A valid California Class C Drivers License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Experience at the level of Analyst, CEO in the County of Los Angeles is gained by providing professional staff support (e.g. drafting reports/memos/talking points for interviews and meetings, doing research (reviewing policy proposals/white papers, meeting with stakeholders), doing cost/benefit analysis, stakeholder engagement, drafting and conducting presentations) to the head of an organization in the planning, coordination, direction, and implementation of a sustainability plan or policies.

**Analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in sustainability may include reviewing legislation or environmental reports, drafting policy proposals, attending or participating in meetings with advocacy or interest groups, and managing and evaluating data.

No withholds are allowed in this examination.

Additional Information

Our Assessment Process
Once we verify that you meet the Selection Requirements, we will invite you to take THREE (3) assessments of the proficiencies required for this job.

Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted at 50%, covering:

• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Responsibility
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Willingness to Learn
• Maintaining Good Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Adapting to Change
• Reading Comprehension

MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Part II: An evaluation of training and experience, weighted at 30%, assessing:

• Professional Technical Knowledge of:
  • Laws, Rules and Regulations pertaining to sustainability efforts
  • Foundational concepts of sustainability including sustainable and equitable development and fundamental socio-ecological concepts and principles
  • Understanding of public policy development and its application to supporting sustainability plans

Relationship Building

Community Focus

CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORES FOR PART I AND PART II IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO PART III - WRITING ASSESSMENT.

Part III: A writing assessment, weighted 20%, assessing English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information.

CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART III IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessment scores cannot be given over the phone.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

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Los Angeles County will not accept claims of not receiving assessment invitations as a reason for a reschedule.

Transfer of Test Components

• Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
  
• This examination contains components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.

Test Preparation

Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

• An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
  
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Eligibility InformationThe names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

Vacancy Information
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill a vacancy at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors as they occur.

Available ShiftAny

Application and Filing InformationApplications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted.

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Any additional documents, if any, must be received at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of application filing.
Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, examination title, and examination number on the subject of your email.

Important Note
All information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.

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Do you have a computer and internet access?Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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Your Responsibilities:

1. Completing Your Application:

a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.

b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.

c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.

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b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.

c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

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5. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy:

a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.

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Veteran's Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran's credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.

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Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

• YES, I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.

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• YES, I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.

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How many years of experience do you have analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in sustainability at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO*?
Examples of areas within sustainability include energy, climate, transportation, water quality and supply, solid and hazardous waste management, green buildings, clean technology and economic development, housing, and/or social/environmental equity, etc.
*Experience at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO is defined as working independently providing professional staff support to the head of an organization in the planning, coordination, direction and control of such functions as budget, finance, operations, capital projects, legislative analysis, organization and management studies, employee relations, compensation policy, risk management, marketing, asset management, unincorporated area services functions and environmental/sustainability policy and programs.

• I do not have experience in this area.
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year, but less than 2 years
• At least 2 years, but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years, or more

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Select the area(s) in which you have experience analyzing and recommending solutions to problems of sustainability at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO.
Check all that apply.

• Energy
• Climate
• Transportation
• Water quality and supply
• Solid and hazardous waste management
• Green buildings
• Clean technology
• Economic development
• Housing
• Social/environmental equity
• Other closely related field
• None of the above

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If you selected Other Closely-Related Field for Question #4, please indicate the area of sustainability.

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For each of the area(s) selected above, describe your duties/job experiences and scope of responsibility. Please provide the following information for each area:

1. Job Title
2. Description of your duties/job experiences and scope of responsibility
3. Employment start date and end date
4. Hours worked per week
5. Supervisor's name, title, phone number and email address

If you do not possess experience in an area of responsibility, indicate "No Related Experience."

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General Information: This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the Senior Analyst, CEO - Sustainability position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies: 1. Professional/Technical Knowledge of the Federal, State, Regional and Local Laws, Rules, Regulations and policies pertaining to sustainability efforts (e.g., Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, California Global Warming Solutions Act, County Sustainability Plan, fiscal mandates).2. Professional/Technical Knowledge of foundational concepts of sustainability, sustainable and equitable development and fundamental socio-ecological concepts and principles; awareness of emerging trends in sustainability topics.3. Professional/Technical Knowledge of understanding of public policy development and its application to supporting sustainability plans.4. Relationship Building - Ability to establish rapport and maintain mutually productive work relationships. Develops and maintains healthy work relationships with a variety of individuals (and continuously works to improve relationships using appropriate tact and diplomacy, treating others with dignity and respect.5. Community Focus - Ability to understand and attend to the needs and expectations of individual participants and the communities they live in. Shows interest in the needs, expectations, and circumstances of the community being served. Speaks up for individuals and communities and explores options and pursues solutions. Is responsive, pleasant, patient, and professional to individual participants and the community as a whole.This assessment is weighted 25% from your overall score. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria. Instructions for Completion: Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination. You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a complete response.CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:By completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination. Furthermore, I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal. I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.

• YES, I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.

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1) How many years of experience do you have in analyzing and/or evaluating public policies pertaining to a sustainability-related area*?*Sustainability-related areas include the following: Energy, Climate, Resilience, Land Use and Transportation, Water Quality and Supply, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Building and Transportation Decarbonization, Clean Technology, Economy and Workforce Development, Housing, Social/Environmental Equity, Public Health, Parks and Open Space, Air Quality, and Urban Ecology/Biodiversity.

• A. I do not have experience in this area .
• B. Less than 1 year
• C. At least 1 year but less than 2 years
• D. At least 2 years but less than 3 years
• E. At least 3 years or more

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1a) In the comment box below, you must indicate your POSITION TITLE, EMPLOYER, SUPERVISOR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER, AND APPROXIMATE DATES OF YOUR EXPERIENCES, and AN EXAMPLE THAT BRIEFLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less.

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2) How many years of experience do you have formulating and/or implementing new public policies pertaining to a sustainability-related area*?*Sustainability-related areas include the following: Energy, Climate, Resilience, Land Use and Transportation, Water Quality and Supply, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Building and Transportation Decarbonization, Clean Technology, Economy and Workforce Development, Housing, Social/Environmental Equity, Public Health, Parks and Open Space, Air Quality, and Urban Ecology/Biodiversity.

• A. I do not have experience in this area
• B. Less than 6 months
• C. At least 6 months but less than 1 year
• D. At least 1 year but less than 2 years
• E. At least 2 years but less than 3 years
• F. At least 3 years or more

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2a) In the comment box below, you must indicate your POSITION TITLE, EMPLOYER, SUPERVISOR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER, AND APPROXIMATE DATES OF YOUR EXPERIENCES, and AN EXAMPLE THAT BRIEFLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less.

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3) Indicate your highest level of specialized education in the following fields:
•Urban Planning
•Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical)
•Environmental Science
•Natural Sciences (Biology, Geology, Chemistry, etc.)
•Public Health
•Public Policy
•Other closely related area (Please specify)
•My degree is not in one of the listed specialty areas.

• A. Associate's Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university
• B. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• C. Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, or higher
• D. My degree is not in one of the listed specialty areas.

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3a) In the comment box below, provide the name of the institution who conferred the degree, the degree major and ensure that a legible copy of your degree(s) or official transcripts are attached to your application or submitted to within 7 calendar days of application submission.

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4) How many years of experience do you have advising and/or providing technical expertise on sustainability-related areas* in support of a public policy or program**?
*Sustainability-related areas include the following: Energy, Climate, Resilience, Land Use and Transportation, Water Quality and Supply, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Building and Transportation Decarbonization, Clean Technology, Economy and Workforce Development, Housing, Social/Environmental Equity, Public Health, Parks and Open Space, Air Quality, and Urban Ecology/Biodiversity.
**A public policy or program is one that is intended to affect a community or population, a business sector or sectors, a government or other external set of stakeholders. This is in contrast to, for example, policies and programs developed by an entity that are relevant only to its own facilities and operations (e.g., a corporate purchasing policy).

• A. I do not have experience in this area
• B. Less than 1 year
• C. At least 1 year but less than 2 years
• D. At least 2 years but less than 3 years
• E. At least 3 years but less than 4 years
• F. At least 4 years but less than 5 years
• G. At least 5 years or more

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4a) In the comment box below, you must indicate your POSITION TITLE, EMPLOYER, SUPERVISOR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER, AND APPROXIMATE DATES OF YOUR EXPERIENCES, and AN EXAMPLE THAT BRIEFLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less.

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5) Please select any of the following sustainability areas where you have advised and/or provided technical expertise in support of a public policy or program*:
*A public policy or program is one that is intended to affect a community or population, a business sector or sectors, a government or other external set of stakeholders. This is in contrast to, for example, policies and programs developed by an entity that are relevant only to its own facilities and operations (e.g., a corporate purchasing policy).
Select all that apply.

• A. Energy
• B. Climate
• C. Resilience
• D. Land Use and Transportation
• E. Water Quality and Supply
• F. Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
• G. Building and Transportation Decarbonization
• H. Clean Technology
• I. Economy & Workforce Development
• J. Housing
• K. Social/Environmental Equity
• L. Public Health
• M. Parks and Open Space
• N. Air Quality
• O. Urban Ecology/Biodiversity
• P. I have not acted as a technical resource for sustainability issues related to a public policy or program in any of the areas of listed above

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5a) In the comment box below, you must indicate your POSITION TITLE, EMPLOYER, SUPERVISOR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER, AND APPROXIMATE DATES OF YOUR EXPERIENCES, and AN EXAMPLE THAT BRIEFLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less.

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6) Have you had at least one year experience developing or implementing a stakeholder engagement plan pertaining to a sustainability-related area* with any of the following stakeholders?
*Sustainability-related areas include the following: Energy, Climate, Resilience, Land Use and Transportation, Water Quality and Supply, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Building and Transportation Decarbonization, Clean Technology, Economy and Workforce Development, Housing, Social/Environmental Equity, Public Health, Parks and Open Space, Air Quality, and Urban Ecology/Biodiversity.Select all that apply.

• A. Elected Officials (e.g., City Councils)
• B. Government Department/Agency Heads or Staff
• C. Private Sector Department/Company Heads or Staff
• D. Non-Profit Department/Organization Heads or Staff
• E. Community/Public/Youth
• F. Academia or Research Institutions
• G. I have NOT developed or implemented a sustainability-related stakeholder engagement plan for any of the stakeholders listed above.

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6a) In the comment box below, you must indicate your POSITION TITLE, EMPLOYER, SUPERVISOR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER, AND APPROXIMATE DATES OF YOUR EXPERIENCES, and AN EXAMPLE THAT BRIEFLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE. If you have no experience in an area of responsibility, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please limit your response to 200 words or less.

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