Certification Test Development Specialist

2 months ago


Deerfield, United States IPC Full time

The Certification Test Development Specialist assists in the completion of the Department’s work and projects in a timely manner. Interacts professionally and cooperatively with other IPC departments and staff members and with organizations and individuals outside the Association. This position will assist operational examination development activities related to psychometrics, interactions with SMEs, item development and review workshops, examination building, quality assurance of exams. Identifying and communicating defects in processes and working toward continual improvement of the Examination Development process.


Responsibilities

Examination Development – 40%

  • With the assistance of the Psychometrician produce technical documentation related to items, test, and program performance.
  • Design, construct, and test IPC examinations; assure accuracy and quality of finished product.
  • Troubleshoot software and operational problems.
  • Oversee the formation and growth of Certification Committees
  • Oversee the entire Item Writing Development process with the respective Certification Committees with assistance from the Psychometrician.

Examination Maintenance – 40%

  • Quality Assurance Validation for Certification content
  • Review Certification exams for consistency with source files
  • Document and escalate deviations in client exams with source files
  • Audit tests for typographical errors, formatting errors, internal inconsistencies, and other quality problems, and clearly communicate quality issues.
  • Oversee the entire Item Review process with the with the respective Certification Committees with assistance from the Psychometrician.

Content Database Management – 20%

  • Review and manage current content for typographical errors, formatting errors, internal inconsistencies, and other quality problems, and clearly communicate quality issues.
  • Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
  • With the assistance of the Psychometrician produce technical documentation related to item, test, and program performance specific to current system infrastructure.


Requirements

  • Some college preferred.
  • 3 years’ experience managing all aspects of Item Writing Workshops and Item Review Committees.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously, often under time constraints.
  • Excellent proofreading, language, and editing skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions carefully and thoroughly.
  • Attention to detail is imperative; Must be organized, accurate, and quality conscious.
  • Must be honest and maintain high-level ethical behavior, and maintain data confidentiality and security.
  • Experience in areas of forecasting and prioritizing assigned tasks strongly preferred.
  • Flexibility related to workflow and changing priorities required.
  • Able to follow directions, coordinate multiple projects, including producing high quality work under tight deadlines, and work independently with minimal guidance.
  • Strong written/oral communication skills required. Comfort with email and telephone/video communications is essential to effectively interact with staff, contractors and committee members virtually. Must be able to work with people from various knowledge levels, personalities, economic and cultural backgrounds.


IPC International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. IPC has a hybrid work environment, the Certification Test Specialist reports to the Director of Certification.


Please submit resume & cover letter to: lyssabernstein@ipc.org. Subject line should say: CERT TEST SPEC.


Since 1957, IPC has been guiding the electronics industry through dramatic changes. IPC is the only trade association that brings together all the players in this industry: designers, printed circuit board manufacturers, electronics assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. Nearly 3,000 companies around the world depend on IPC programs and services to further their competitive excellence and financial success. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.



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