HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST III (Talent Assessment Consultant)

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Human Resources Analyst III (Talent Assessment Consultant) plans and conducts job analysis, assessment-tool development, and validation research projects. The role consults with County operating departments to understand their assessment needs and recommend effective and efficient approaches to identifying qualified candidates. The analyst gathers information from subject matter experts, develops and validates assessment tools, and performs statistical analyses to improve reliability and validity, support fairness, and recommend passing scores. The position also supports training for examination raters, subject matter experts, and staff, and leads special projects related to talent assessment and business process improvement. Vacancies are within the Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources, Countywide Talent Assessment Division.

Requirements

Option I: Three years of experience conducting job analysis and test development and validation, including one year of complex job analysis and test development and validation.
Option II: A master's degree from an accredited college in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Measurement, Applied Psychology, or a closely related field, plus one year of experience conducting job analysis and test development and validation, including six months of complex job analysis and test development and validation.
Option III: A doctoral degree from an accredited college in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Measurement, Applied Psychology, or a closely related field, plus six months of experience conducting job analysis and test development and validation.
Requirements for experience and/or education must be met by the time of application and clearly stated on the application.
A valid California Class C Driver License, or the ability to use an alternative means of transportation when needed to perform job-related essential functions.
Pass each of the two examination parts with a score of 70% or higher to be placed on the eligible register.

Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, and design job analysis, assessment-tool development, and validation research projects.
Consult with operating departments to understand assessment needs and recommend efficient and effective assessment plans.
Interview, observe, and survey subject matter experts to identify critical work behaviors and skills required for job performance.
Develop and validate structured interviews, written tests, performance tests, situational judgment tests, and other assessment tools based on job analysis results.
Conduct statistical analyses and apply classical and modern test theory to improve assessment reliability and validity, ensure fairness, and recommend passing scores.
Work with operating departments to ensure job analysis and assessment materials comply with professional guidelines and legal standards.
Develop and deliver training for examination raters and subject matter experts, including item-writing, interview and assessment development, and interviewer training.
Assist with orienting and training staff on job analysis and the construction of talent assessment tools.
Lead special projects related to talent assessment and business process improvement as needed.