Employment Testing Assessment Specialist
Employment Testing Assessment Specialist
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Job Description
This position may be filled by layoff or certification eligibility list if applicable
Background Check Information:
- A background check tax check & BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
- A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process
Preferred Qualifications
* 12 months experience with conducting job analysis.
* 12 months experience with development and validation of assessment/test items.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS&Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Our mission is to save lives reduce injuries and economic loss administer Ohios motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
What Youll Do:
Ohio Department of Public Safety Directors Office/Human Resources (Workforce Administration)
Report In Location:1970 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43223
Work Hours:8:00am 5:00pm
Employment Testing & Assessment Specialist (Organizational Assessment Research Analyst)
Are you a selfstarter looking for a role in a supportive HR Team
Do you have a passion for analyzing data and utilizing research techniques to develop valid tests and assessments to aid employers in the selection process
Do you have a passion for Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology
Do you have a passion to serve in the public sector and public safety operations
Do you want to have a strong impact on the success of your organization
Have you completed a graduate core program in I/O Psychology or an undergraduate core program in I/O Psychology and 1 year experience in job analysis & developing & validating assessments for the purposes of personnel selection; or equivalent
If so then this opportunity may be for you! The Ohio Department of Public Safety is hiring for an Employee Testing & Assessment Specialist to join the Human Resources Team in Columbus OH. This position is fulltime and will work in office 5days a week.
In this position you will:
Conduct job analyses
Develop valid assessment tools (such as proficiency & ability tests scored interviews & work samples)
Evaluate and perform statistical analyses of current assessments to ensure continued validity
Conduct research to stay abreast of current assessment trends and best practices in I/O Psychology
Evaluate and make recommendations for revisions to current assessments and processes
See below the position description for full details of opportunity.
Under direction of the Workforce Administration Manager develop & validate assessments necessary for selecting evaluating or developing personnel based on strategic alignment workforce analysis competency modeling gap analysis & leadership potential assessments:
Develop valid assessments (i.e. proficiency tests ability tests scored interviews work sample assessments skill demonstration &/or evaluation of education training & experience examinations to assess knowledge skills & abilities required on the job);
Independently conduct job analysis to develop testing & assessment materials utilizing the modified WRIPAC process;
Draft scored interview questions & set question weighs;
Perform statistical analyses as needed to evaluate testing &/or assessment data;
Assist in developing agency personnel section policies & procedures;
Collaborate with other agencies to improve assessment procedures;
Make recommendations for revisions of assessments assessment process documentation & records;
Conduct research to identify alternate test procedures that may have less disparate impact.
Coordinate ODPS civil service &/or proficiency testing activities:
Score tests; enter applicant data & test scores into testing databases; send results of tests to personnel officer hiring manager department liaison & applicant;
Coordinate all civil service data (e.g. prepare test booklets administer tests score tests report results to applicant; maintain veteran status (DD214 information; rank orders applicants & maintains database of civil service status).
Provide guidance & training to ODPS Divisions (i.e. training & updates in use of testing instruments job analysis process scoring instruments modifying & updating scoring keys & written instruments):
Remain current on personnel selection & evaluation organizational development & other jobrelevant issues;
Review proposed legislation & advice regarding impact;
Prepare reports & correspondence;
Assist with data analysis workforce plan succession planning etc.;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Completion of undergraduate core program in industrial/organizational psychology; 1 year experience in job analysis & developing & validating assessments for the purposes of personnel selection.
Or completion of graduate core program in industrial/organizational psychology.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills:Psychology
Technical Skills:Human Resources Research
Professional Skills:Attention to Detail Customer Focus Reasoning
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
