Office Tech Interview: About me

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I am consist_nt and reliable...
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I am consist_nt and reliable...
I am consistent and reliable...
...I follow my supervis_r's directions...
...I follow my supervisor's directions...
...I am m_ticulous and detail-oriented...
...I am meticulous and detail-oriented...
...I am s_lf-motivated and am a continual learner...
...I am self-motivated and am a continual learner...
...and I am pr_fessional and courteous...
...and I am professional and courteous...
One of my greatest strengths

1. (Follow-thr_ugh and reliability)
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One of my greatest strengths

1. Follow-through and reliability
One of my greatest strengths

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2. (Metic_lous)
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One of my greatest strengths

2. Meticulous
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3. (Self-mot_vated)
One of my greatest strengths

3. Self-motivated
One of my greatest strengths

4. Emp_thy
One of my greatest strengths

4. Empathy
One of my greatest weaknesses

1. Only taking account of fail_res, not the successes
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One of my greatest weaknesses

1. Only taking account of failures, not the successes

> Spin: Focus on failures leads to review and improvements.
One of my greatest weaknesses 1. 2. I don't always understand subtle communications 3.One of my greatest weaknesses 2. I don't always understand subtle communications > Spin: I revisit the subject looking to clarify and verify the meaningOne of my greatest weaknesses 1. 2. 3. Trusting in delegationOne of my greatest weaknesses 3. Trusting in delegation I don't always trust in others to follow-through on work I delegate to them, or in work I am coordinated in participating in. Potential Micromanagement. > Spin: I participate, to the best of my ability, to courteous, reasonable confirmation that others have completed their share of their work, and will reach out to them if I think they have not.Where do I see myself in 5 years?Where do I see myself in 5 years? Here, at CalOES's Logistics Management Division. Either moving towards Emergency Service Coordinator eligibility or towards Warehouse Manager eligibility. This position affords me a stance in between, where I contribute towards data management as well as shop operations.What is your greatest accomplishment?What is your greatest accomplishment? 1. Improving my program's (German lang) graduation and retention rate, and receiving good student feedback; being an excellent teacher 2. Fostering two difficult foster childrenMy biggest regret:My biggest regret: Not having enlisted in the militaryWould you rather work alone or with others?Would you rather work alone or with others? Both: Detailed work alone, necessarily collaborative work with othersDinner with a historical figure: who would it be?Dinner with a historical figure: who would it be? 1. Genghis Khan, to hear about his military logistics 2. Gaspar de Portola, to hear about setting up the wilderness of California into a function stateWhat was the last book you read?No Country for Old MenTell me about your first job working for a government agencyTell me about your first job working for a government agency: I served my city government during the Snowmeggedon Jan 2022 response: -I served as the mayor's Public Information Officer -I served as an assistant Point of Distribution Manager -I mobilized a volunteer task force for the distribution of a given resource, developed the distribution system, documented the outcomes, and demobilized the task forceWhat was your main responsibility at your last job?What was your main responsibility at your last job? Overall: To maintain student morale via -high quality lecture material, practice material, and testing material; -well-paced classes; -consistent clear communication; -empathetic interactions and fair standardsWhat will I miss about my last job?What will I miss about my last job? Seeing the tangible result of my work (people with a new skill), and helping students with their moraleWhy do you want to work for the government?Why do you want to work for the government? -To help save lives -To work in a space that prioritizes organization, procedure, communication, and documentation -Because I am meticulous and good government work is meticulousWhat are my top 5 technical skills I can apply to this job?What are my top 5 technical skills I can apply to this job? 1. Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) 2. Basic HAM Radio skills and knowledge 3. Teaching/training 4. Foreign language skills 5. Broad Introductory Emergency Management skills awarenessHow did you find out about our agency?How did you find out about our agency? -After serving as a volunteer emergency coordinator for my city, the Mayor, who has some prior military and first responder background, had a conversation with me about the career field. I learned that there was some self-paced online learning material I could do (FEMA EMI courses), and that State OES and County OES were the two agencies to look towards.What do I want to accomplish in my first 30 days?What do I want to accomplish in my first 30 days? 1. Learn my tasks as quickly and thoroughly as possible 2. Become familiar with the structure of Radio Comms, PSC, and Logistics ManagementWhat attracted me to this role?What attracted me to this role? I am both intellectual and detail-oriented on the one hand, and physical on the other. Emergency Services involves both of these faculties. This role was accessible to me, and allows me to cultivate my first "hard skill" in Emergency Services (radio knowledge)