California Dtsc Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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California Dtsc
Engineering Geologist
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Panel Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral Presentation
It started with a written portion, and then there was a panel interview. They asked about job-specific tasks and duties. Each panelist asked a question, and it usually involved asking for behavior examples related to job-specific tasks. They also wanted to know about my understanding of the unit and specifics, whether from online research or prior work experience.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about a situation where you led a team or were part of a team on a job-specific task, and what happened as a result?
- Can you share your knowledge regarding the unit and specific details pertinent to this position?
- Could you give an example of a job-specific task you've handled before?
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Services Manager
Staff Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
I applied online through CalHR and submitted my essay questions (statement of qualifications), resume, certifications, degrees, etc. About a month later, I got a call for an interview the following week. Due to coronavirus, it was a Zoom interview. There were three interviewers, one retiring and two who would be my direct reports. They alternated asking about six questions, but none really assessed leadership potential, which I found odd for a management role, and they didn't make much sense to me. One interviewer left the room mid-interview, which I thought was rude. When I asked them what they enjoyed most about their jobs, I didn't get the impression they were enthusiastic. They said they'd reach out either way, but I never heard back, which was unprofessional given my preparation. The job was reposted four months later, so their hire clearly didn't work out.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are three strengths and three weaknesses your supervisor would identify?
- What is the biggest mistake Analysts make?
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Environmental Scientist
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
Applied online and a few months later I got a phone call. There were 2 interviews in total. The first one was with the hiring manager and some employees, and the second interview was with the deputy director and another senior person. Both were very formal, as expected for government jobs. About 10 minutes before each interview, they gave us a list of 4 or 5 questions. It was helpful because we could jot down some notes beforehand. Everyone was nice and professional.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about your most significant accomplishment in the past five years?
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Services Analyst
Staff Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So you send in your application, and if they're feeling it, they'll give you a call for a quick chat. If that goes well, you'll have a second round. It's usually in person, but since I was still in school, it was over the phone. They asked the usual stuff, going over your resume, your background, why you're interested, and so on.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How does your education align with this role?
California Dtsc Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from California Dtsc interview reports.
“How would you go about inspecting a facility that has illegally disposed of hazardous waste?”
Read reports →“What is the biggest mistake Analysts make?”
Read reports →“How do you manage and process a large amount of diverse information efficiently?”
Read reports →“What are your daily activities like?”
Read reports →“Describe a time where you had to write standard operating procedures.”
Read report →“How would you go about planning yearly projects and ensuring project milestones are met, detailing the tools and procedures you'd employ?”
Read report →“What is your experience with budgeting?”
Read report →“Describe a time where you had to enforce standard operating procedures.”
Read report →“Tell me about your schooling.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 16 California Dtsc interview reports.