Assessment Specialist

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States The Port Authority of NY & NJ Full time
The Human Resources Department is seeking an Assessment Specialist in the Assessment Services Unit. The Assessment Specialist will work as part of a team that is responsible for developing valid selection processes that ensure the highest quality of candidates for a wide range of Port Authority positions. The Assessment Specialist will be primarily focused on assessments for operations, maintenance , administrative, supervisory, and management assessments and/or police assessments.The Assessment Specialist acts as a key partner to business leaders across the agency and within the Human Resources Department and provides consultation and support on testing and assessment activities for a broad range of job families. The Assessment Specialist may also provide consultation and support on testing and assessment activities for operations, maintenance, administrative, supervisory, and management job titles.

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This is a long-term contract position eligible for benefits.The selected candidate will be required to travel to various Port Authority facilities as needed. This position allows for a "hybrid" work location. The selected candidate will be expected to work at a Port Authority facility three days a week, while two days a week can be worked remotely as circumstances allow.Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Supervisor, Assessment Services Unit, the Assessment Specialist is responsible for a wide range of duties that include but are not limited to the following: Job AnalysisAssessment Development (Written, Oral, and Practical tests as well as In-Baskets, Simulations, and Executive Assessments)Coordination of Test AdministrationLogistics Training for Item Writers and Assessment RatersStatistical AnalysisPerformance Evaluation/Survey developmentAnalysis AssessmentReport WritingQualifications: Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position: Master's degree or above in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related fieldProfessional experience in job analysis and test developmentDesired:Ideal candidates will present the following profile:Knowledge of professional standards related to the use and validation of employment testsKnowledge of statisticsAnalytical and problem-solving skills: able to identify problems and systematically gather relevant information; seek root causes of corrections / data integrity issuesAdaptable: willing and able to adjust to multiple tasks and demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid changeAbility to facilitate communication between human resources and business leaders on technical issues Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in time-sensitive situations with a keen attention to detailAbility to work across multiple teams and multiple projects simultaneously in a team-oriented, cross-disciplinary, collaborative environmentAbility to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously to meet staffing requirements Excellent interpersonal and communications skillsProficiency with computer software (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Item Analysis Software, SPSS)

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