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This position is responsible for collaborating with the division’s different groups (business operations, grounds, building operations, janitorial and auxiliary services) in order to ensure seamless and uninterrupted service in all areas. Give examples of where you have had to work to build relationships across diverse business units. What obstacles did you face? What did you learn? What would you do differently?
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Chief Engineer Supervisor

Interviewed at State of Minnesota

3.9
Apr 9, 2021

This position is responsible for collaborating with the division’s different groups (business operations, grounds, building operations, janitorial and auxiliary services) in order to ensure seamless and uninterrupted service in all areas. Give examples of where you have had to work to build relationships across diverse business units. What obstacles did you face? What did you learn? What would you do differently?

In this work, it is not uncommon for safety issues to arise. Give us an example of a situation where you were able to minimize safety risks. What strategies or training did you provide? How were your actions received by the staff? What was the end result? What would you have done differently?
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Chief Engineer Supervisor

Interviewed at State of Minnesota

3.9
Apr 9, 2021

In this work, it is not uncommon for safety issues to arise. Give us an example of a situation where you were able to minimize safety risks. What strategies or training did you provide? How were your actions received by the staff? What was the end result? What would you have done differently?

Explain and provide examples of your experience in the operation & maintenance following building systems. a) High Pressure and Low Pressure Boilers b) Chiller Plant c) Cooling Towers d) Utility provided Hot and Chilled Water Systems e) Direct Expansion (Refrigerant) Systems f) Fire Suppression Systems
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Chief Engineer Supervisor

Interviewed at State of Minnesota

3.9
Apr 9, 2021

Explain and provide examples of your experience in the operation & maintenance following building systems. a) High Pressure and Low Pressure Boilers b) Chiller Plant c) Cooling Towers d) Utility provided Hot and Chilled Water Systems e) Direct Expansion (Refrigerant) Systems f) Fire Suppression Systems

R1: 1) tell me about yourself 2) How have you promoted culture within your organization 3) How do you build trust with different stakeholders R2: 1) are you comfortable with the compensation for this role 2) why haven't you found another job yet 3) are you comfortable with not being babysat R3: 1) what does "strategy" vs. "tactical" mean to you 2) what are the metrics youve used in the past to define your success 3) tell me about a time you've had to work with tough team members
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Chief of Staff

Interviewed at Equiteq

4
Sep 4, 2025

R1: 1) tell me about yourself 2) How have you promoted culture within your organization 3) How do you build trust with different stakeholders R2: 1) are you comfortable with the compensation for this role 2) why haven't you found another job yet 3) are you comfortable with not being babysat R3: 1) what does "strategy" vs. "tactical" mean to you 2) what are the metrics youve used in the past to define your success 3) tell me about a time you've had to work with tough team members

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