This practice Systems Analyst Supervisor job interview is from an actual civil service interview. 

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Job Description

Supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the design, analysis, installation, management, configuration, maintenance, and repair of the agency’s information technology infrastructure; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; and performs related work as required.

This supervisory position exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized information services functions and has significant accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work.  The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day information services activities, projects, and programs and is responsible for providing professional-level support to the management team in a variety of areas.  A Systems Analyst Supervisor applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and
maintaining an effective workforce; fulfills affirmative action responsibilities; and performs related work.

Practice Systems Analyst Supervisor Job Interview

• What value do you bring to the position of the Systems Analyst Supervisor?  Focus on the aspects of your experience that apply to this position.
• What aspect of supervision do you find most challenging?  Identify what you find most challenging and then describe how you handle the challenge with an example of successfully meeting the challenge.
• Assume that you’ve been appointed to the position of Systems Analyst Supervisor.  Given the duties of the position, by which criteria would you determine your priorities? 
• Give us an example of your ability either on  your own or through staff to develop and implement application training for non-technical users.  
• Give us an example of your ability to supervise or influence others to do what you want them to do.
• A group of blue collar employees will be working out of trailers in the field.  What are the considerations and options in providing network access to these employees as quickly and economically as possible? 
• What is electronic document management?   To what extent does electronic document management impact records management?
• Your assignment is to transition operations from an existing application to a new application. Each application is from a different company.  What steps will you take to ensure a smooth transition? 
• Do you have anything to add?  Summarize by emphasize your qualifications as they apply to this job.   Also cover anything you missed from your opening.  Don’t forget any education or formal training.