Test Score Technician

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command • Mechanicsburg, PA

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About The Position

The Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) supports military enlistment by ensuring applicants meet the mental, moral, and medical standards required by the Department of Defense and the military services. MEPS locations provide testing, examination, and applicant processing. This is a permanent position.

The Test Score Technician supports test administration and scoring operations by training staff on test-score data entry, conducting testing sessions as needed, checking scores for validity and consistency, and entering validated scores into automated systems. The role also oversees the security, control, storage, and inventory of controlled testing materials; prepares management reports from program data; and resolves issues with test-scoring automation.

The position requires regular evening and weekend work, frequent local travel, and occasional temporary duty travel. The employee must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate vehicles. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and a personnel security background check. The position is designated non-sensitive.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience related to the position, including conducting qualification testing of applicants, providing oral instructions to groups, managing the security and accountability of testing materials, and using office automated equipment.
• Experience must be demonstrated in the applicant's resume; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the preceding 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).
• Possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license in a U.S. state or possession to operate vehicles.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Only applicants who meet one or more of the listed employment-authority categories may apply.

Responsibilities

• Train personnel on proper test-score data-entry techniques.
• Conduct testing sessions when required.
• Review test scores for validity and consistency.
• Enter validated test scores into automated systems.
• Oversee security, control, and storage procedures for test materials.
• Pull data and prepare reports for management on the testing program.
• Conduct inventories of controlled testing materials.
• Resolve test-scoring automation issues.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed