Selection and Assessment Specialist

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Department, through the Human Resources Division (HRD) Civil Service Unit, is seeking a team player to assist in developing evidence-based selection tools for public safety positions. This role is crucial for ensuring communities and public agencies have a well-qualified, diverse candidate pool to effectively deliver public safety services. The Civil Service Unit annually tests over 10,000 potential public safety candidates for various roles, including police, fire, environmental police, and corrections officers.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Employee Selection and Pre-Employment Testing
• Knowledge of Survey Design and Analysis
• Knowledge of Validation Methodologies and Statistical Analysis
• Knowledge of Assessment Center Development and Administration
• Analytical and critical thinker with the ability to evaluate information, identify solutions, and approach challenges with sound judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing time effectively and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to learn new concepts, processes, and methodologies while embracing opportunities for professional growth.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with an interest in expanding knowledge and expertise in pre-employment testing and assessment practices.
• Four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis.
• At least one year of the experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with organizing and presenting large datasets
• Experience with Developing and Administering Assessment Centers
• Experience with pre-employment testing in a unionized environment
• Experience with statistically analyzing test data and presenting the data to groups unfamiliar with the data
• Experience facilitating focus groups

Responsibilities

• Facilitate focus groups for high profile public safety positions (Police Chief, Fire Chief, Department of Correction Captain).
• Develop and content validate examinations by creating test plans from job analysis data; compiling examination questions; reviewing reference materials; and preparing reading lists.
• Design, distribute, and analyze surveys; evaluate examination and item performance using descriptive statistics and quality assurance practices; analyze and compile examination data; and create reports with data visualizations and technical documentation.
• Assist with examination appeals by utilizing online systems to research candidate and test information, investigating and reviewing appeals, and preparing documentation for internal legal review.
• Present data to Civil Service leadership and Subject Matter Experts.
• Recommend improvements to testing development process, ensure the confidentiality and integrity of examination data, adapt to new testing processes and methodologies, and apply critical thinking to develop effective solutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• Work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager