Examiner

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Human Capital Line of Service, Bureau of Examinations performs responsible work in the establishment of qualifications for civil service positions, as well as in the development, validation, rating and administration of competitive civil service examinations, and certification of lists of eligible applicants. The Exam Development Group, within the Bureau of Examinations, is responsible for collaborating with City Agencies in the development of civil service exams for competitive class titles by working with City Agencies’ Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to conduct in depth job analyses. These job analyses are used to develop rating guides and questions which may appear on civil service examinations and are used to determine candidate eligibility on distinct lists for the respective civil service title. The Exam Development Group is currently looking to hire two (2) individuals for the position of Tests & Measurement Specialist, Level II.

Requirements

• A master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least 12 credits in any combination of two or more of the following course areas: tests and measurement, statistics, research, personnel psychology, and computers
• Completion of at least 45 credits towards a master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least 12 specialized credits in tests and measurement, statistics, research, personnel psychology, and computers
• A baccalaureate degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least 12 specialized credits in tests and measurement, statistics, research, personnel psychology, and computers, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the development of personnel selection tests
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college
• 12 specialized credits in tests and measurement, statistics, research, personnel psychology, and computers
• One year of experience in performing professional testing and measurement work (to be eligible for Assignment Level II or III, after meeting minimum requirements)
• Possess a doctorate in psychology, statistics, educational research, or a related field (to be eligible for Assignment Level II or III, after meeting minimum requirements)

Responsibilities

• Conducting field observations and interviews to identify the essential functions of job titles
• Creating and administering job analysis questionnaires and linking surveys
• Analyzing questionnaire and survey data to create test plans
• Developing, administering, and rating tests for employment and promotion in a variety of NYC government agencies under DCAS jurisdiction, and other City agencies including Health + Hospitals and CUNY

What This Job Offers

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