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Test of Supervisory Ability (TSA) - P2388

City of San Diego City of San Diego, CA, CA
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May 8, 2023
City of San Diego
City of San Diego, CA, CA
Varies by Position
YOU CAN NOW APPLY FOR THIS EXAMINATION ONLINE!
 
IF YOU PREVIOUSLY PASSED EXAM #P8076 TEST OF SUPERVISORY ABILITY (TSA) FOR FIRST-LEVEL CLERICAL SUPERVISORS OR EXAM #P1017 TEST OF SUPERVISORY ABILITY (TSA), YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THIS TSA EXAM. 

The Test of Supervisory Ability (TSA) is a multiple-choice written test which assesses knowledge, skills and abilities that are critical to satisfactory job performance as a supervisor.  The TSA represents a consolidated approach to testing and recognizes that many supervisory functions for various jobs require similar knowledge, skills and abilities.  The TSA allows applicants take one written test which may then be used to apply for a variety of City of San Diego supervisory classifications.
 
ELIGIBLE CLASSIFICATIONS:
Successful completion of the TSA may be used as a minimum requirement for the following classifications.  Since application filing periods for these classifications may open at any time, interested individuals are encouraged to apply for and take the TSA as soon as possible.
 
  • Area Refuse Collection Supervisor
  • Carpenter Supervisor
  • Communications Technician Supervisor
  • Data Entry Supervisor
  • Deputy City Clerk II
  • Electronic Technician Supervisor
  • Equipment Technician III
  • Equipment Repair Supervisor
  • Equipment Service Supervisor
  • Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
  • Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Supervisor
  • Instrumentation and Control Supervisor
  • Lifeguard Sergeant
  • Metal Fabrication Supervisor
  • Painter Supervisor
  • Plant Technician Supervisor
  • Plumber Supervisor
  • Power Plant Supervisor
  • Public Works Dispatch Supervisor
  • Pump Station Operations Supervisor
  • Roofing Supervisor
  • Senior Account Clerk
  • Senior Account Audit Clerk
  • Senior Customer Service Representative
  • Special Event Traffic Control Supervisor
  • Supervising Cal-ID Technician
  • Supervising Field Representative
  • Supervising Meter Reader
  • Supervising Wastewater Pretreatment Inspector
  • Utility Supervisor
  • Water Systems Technician Supervisor
  • Water Utility Supervisor
          NOTES:
  • In the future, classifications that require successful completion of the TSA may be added or deleted, as necessary.
  • Applicants should always refer to the specific job bulletin for a classification when it opens for application.  If there are additional minimum requirements needed to qualify for the classification, they will be specified on the job bulletin.
  • Individual job classifications may require additional, specialized knowledge, skills and abilities which will continue to be evaluated through other means, such as performance tests, interviews, tests of technical knowledge, etc.
You must meet the following requirement on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:  You must be a current City employee in the Classified Service, or currently on a Re-employment List or Leave of Absence.

The screening process will consist of the following components:

1. APPLICATION REVIEW: Applications will be evaluated to ensure they meet the minimum requirements.  Only those applicants who clearly demonstrate meeting the requirements specified above will be approved to continue in the screening process.
 
2. WRITTEN TEST: The written test may include the following factors:
  • Written Expression: Ability to write clear, well-organized and grammatically correct sentences and/or paragraphs.
  • Decision Making: Ability to make decisions through the appropriate use of logic or reason based on the information provided.
  • Planning and Organizing:  Ability to set priorities, coordinate and schedule tasks or events in a logical manner.
  • Interpersonal Skills:  Ability to interact with others in a diplomatic and positive manner, based on situational circumstances.
  • Supervision Principles:  Knowledge of supervisory and personnel management procedures needed to provide effective leadership, direction and supervision.
  • Training Principles:  Knowledge of training principles and techniques to effectively develop employee skills and competencies.
 
WRITTEN TEST WAIVER:
If you have one year of full-time City of San Diego supervisory experience that included the authority for employee SELECTION, TRAINING, EVALUATION, COMMENDATION AND DISCIPLINE, you do not need to take the TSA exam because you may be able to request a waiver.
 
If you use Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to waive the TSA, you must submit written documentation signed by your supervisor or payroll specialist, detailing the work you performed, dates and number of hours of OCA experience.
 
RE-EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY FOR THE TSA:
  1. If you pass this TSA or have passed Exam #P8076 TSA for First-Level Clerical Supervisors or Exam #P1017 TSA, you are NOT eligible to take the test again.
  2. If you fail the TSA you may reapply six months after the date of your most recent application for the TSA.
  3. If you fail to appear for the TSA on the date scheduled, you must submit a new application to reapply.
 
 
Rev. 7 –September 11, 2013 (Supplemental Questions Revised)
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