Testing Specialist

3 weeks ago

New York, United States Metropolitan Transportation Authority Full time

**Description**

**JOB TITLE**: Testing Specialist

**SALARY RANGE**: $63,820 - $76,172

**HAY POINTS**: 323

**DEPT/DIV**: People Department
**SUPERVISOR: Manager, Testing**:
**LOCATION**: 420, Lexington Avenue

**HOURS OF WORK**: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7 1/2 hours/day)

**SUMMARY**: The Testing Specialist is a member of the People Team responsible for developing, administering, and validating exams to support the selection and promotion of employees. They will partner with stakeholders across the agency including business unit management, Labor, Legal and Diversity as well as the broader People team. The Testing Specialist will conduct job analyses for all titles no later than every 5 years, document and store the data and update the exams, with the approval of the Talent Assessment Manager, as needed.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Creation of selection and promotion assessments, including written, practical skills, physical abilities, managerial pre-screening, computer skills, structured interviews, etc., to assess knowledge, skills and abilities. Develops procedures and standardizes criteria for such activities. Works with departments to develop assessments for job titles that are in line with the needs of the department and organization. Works with OHS to create physical abilities tests.
- Responsible for the physical administration of small
- and large-scale examinations. Works with departments to administer practical exams.
- Conducts post testing processes including analyzing test statistics, test validation, post conditional test notifications and confirmation of results, and maintenance of testing records.
- Collaborates with Talent Assessment Manager and business units to plan, develop and implement testing strategies to improve current processes in order to ensure hiring goals are met and positions are filled with the best possible talent. Analyze trends in testing and provide innovative ideas. Research, implement and adhere to industry best practices.
- Conducts job analyses and provides guidance on how to best identify critical work competencies. Provides information to Talent Assessment Manager to implement testing analysis by performing and documenting validation studies. Works with the Talent Assessment Manager and the departments to analyze the effectiveness of current exams and ensures that they reflect the current job duties, responsibilities, etc. Assists in making changes as necessary.
- Assists the Talent Assessment Manager in the conversion of paper and pencil exams to electronic exams. Work with the Talent Assessment Manager and the testing team to identify space to administer computer based electronic exams.
- Creates and maintains a professional working environment that respects individual differences, enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential, and fosters a positive employee relations climate that ensures MTA principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced.
- Other duties as assigned.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES****:

- Ensuring that examinations and job analyses are developed to accurately reflect the relevant knowledge, skills and abilities to maintain an effective and competent workforce.
- Developing and administering written, practical and physical abilities tests under tight deadlines for critical and, at times, hard to fill operating titles with limited resources.
- Maintaining processes that ensure tests are fair, valid, and reliable.
- Traveling to different job locations to conduct job analysis or administer examinations.
- Converting exams that are currently administered via pencil and paper to computer automated electronic versions.
- DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY: Indicate the limits and controls on this job's authority regarding dollar expenditures, personnel decisions, changing policies or methods, etc. Indicate what types of challenges typically are referred to the immediate supervisor or designee for resolution or approval.
- Collaborates with Talent Assessment Manager and business units to plan, develop and implement testing strategies to improve current processes to ensure hiring goals are met and positions are filled with the best possible talent. Analyze trends in testing and provide innovative ideas. Research, implement and adhere to industry best practices.
- Exercises proper judgment in responding to inquiries while referring more complex issues to the appropriate individuals within the department.
- Supports implementation of policies and procedures for the departments group. Does not make recommendations for policy and procedural changes without final approval from the Chief.

***

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- A Bachelors Degree in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: working in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizati

  • Performance Testing Specialist

    2 months ago

    New York, United States absolute Full time

    Performance Testing Specialist for Financial Services and Healthcare Vertical We are looking for an experienced Staff Software Test Engineer with strong expertise in manual automated and performance testing to provide technical leadership to our software test engineers. This position is responsible for designing test strategies for our AI-powered solutions...

  • Performance Testing Specialist

    2 months ago

    New York, New York, United States absolute Full time

    Performance Testing Specialist for Financial Services and Healthcare Vertical We are looking for an experienced Staff Software Test Engineer with strong expertise in manual automated and performance testing to provide technical leadership to our software test engineers. This position is responsible for designing test strategies for our AI-powered solutions...

  • Test Specialist with automation skills

    4 weeks ago

    New York, United States CapB InfoteK Full time

    CapB is a global leader on IT Solutions and Managed Services. Our R&D is focused on providing cutting edge products and solutions across Digital Transformations from Cloud, AI/ML, IOT, Blockchain to MDM/PIM, Supply chain, ERP, CRM, HRMS and Integration solutions. For our growing needs we need consultants who can work with us on salaried or contract basis. We...

  • Compliance Testing Specialist, Invest

    1 week ago

    New York, New York, United States SoFi Full time

    Employee Applicant Privacy Notice Who we are:Shape a brighter financial future with us.Together with our members, we're changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.We're a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The...

  • Program Specialist Test

    7 days ago

    New York, United States Helen Keller International Full time

    **Program Specialist, Vision Program** Guided by the remarkable legacy of its co-founder, Helen Keller, Helen Keller Intl partners with communities that are striving to overcome longstanding cycles of poverty. By delivering the essential building blocks of good health, sound nutrition and clear vision, we help millions of people create lasting change in...

  • Test Consultant

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States Dragonfly Full time

    About Dragonfly Dragonfly is a global technology and delivery acceleration specialist, focused on the financial services sector and beyond. We are dedicated to providing specialist domain skills, expert knowledge and delivery capability to the entire technology and test landscape.We are:+ Experts in banking and payments, capital markets and wealth and asset...

  • Test Consultant

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States Dragonfly Full time

    About Dragonfly Dragonfly is a global technology and delivery acceleration specialist, focused on the financial services sector and beyond. We are dedicated to providing specialist domain skills, expert knowledge and delivery capability to the entire technology and test landscape.We are:+ Experts in banking and payments, capital markets and wealth and asset...

  • Test Consultant

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Dragonfly Full time

    About Dragonfly Dragonfly is a global technology and delivery acceleration specialist, focused on the financial services sector and beyond. We are dedicated to providing specialist domain skills, expert knowledge and delivery capability to the entire technology and test landscape. We are: + Experts in banking and payments, capital markets and wealth and...

  • Technical Quality Specialist

    7 days ago

    New Berlin, United States Eurofins USA Food Testing Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionEurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on,...

  • Genetic Testing Sales

    2 months ago

    New York, United States Atlantic Management Resources, Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAtlantic Management Resources has partnered with a rapidly expanding genetic testing company. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pharmaceutical /medical sales representative with a proven track record of success calling on dermatologists, oncologists and/or experience in diagnostic testing to join a growing...

  • 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...

  • Performance Test Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Codeworks L.L.C Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNo C2CIn January 2024, our client has again been named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine, a prestigious recognition the company has earned for several years. Our client secured the No. two ranking the social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness and quality of products and...

  • Performance Test Engineer

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Codeworks L.L.C Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNo C2CIn January 2024, our client has again been named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine, a prestigious recognition the company has earned for several years. Our client secured the No. two ranking the social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness and quality of products and...

  • IT Specialist

    1 week ago

    New York, New York, United States Department Of Transportation Full time

    Summary Serves as an IT Specialist on the Maintenance and Logistics Group, NAS Monitoring Team (NMT) AJW-163. Duties This position provides support on a variety of projects for the agency's real-time Remote Monitoring and Logging System (RMLS) software, hardware, and database projects through all phases of the projects. The incumbent participates as a...

  • IT Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Department Of Transportation Full time

    Summary Incumbent serves as a Site Support IT Specialist for the En Route & Oceanic 2nd Level Engineering Group Duties The incumbent is responsible for providing technical assistance and guidance from the William J. Hughes Technical Center to En Route, Oceanic, and Decision Support field facilities. This technical assistance involves support to the...

  • Medical Assistant/ HIV Testing Counselor

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States AIDS Healthcare Foundation Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverviewAMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its...

  • Medical Assistant/ HIV Testing Counselor

    3 days ago

    New York, United States AIDS Healthcare Foundation Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverviewAMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its...

  • Training and Development Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Priority Care Staffing Full time

    Priority Care Staffing - ```Overview``` We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Training and Development Specialist to join our team. As a Training and Development Specialist, you will be responsible for designing and implementing effective training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge. Under the supervision of the Human Resources...

  • IT Support Specialist

    1 week ago

    New York, United States Moog Full time

    **IT Support Specialist** *As a government contractor, vaccination against Covid-19, or an approved religious/medical exemption, is a condition of employment for all U.S. employees.* **Moog Space and Defense Group** is the premier motion and flow control solutions provider for the following markets: satellites, human-rated space vehicles, launch vehicles,...

  • IT Specialist Expert

    1 week ago

    New York, United States UrBench Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionUSC/GC/GC-EAD/H4-EADNon-local open Please find attached the details of our new requirement:HBITS-05-13416 - IT Specialist Expert 100% ONSITE Albany, NYJob Description, Required Skills, & Experience Your candidates must meet the number of months requested for each skill set in the attached form. Resume and Skills Checklist are...