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    Assessment Specialist - New York, United States - The Port Authority of NY & NJ

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    Description
    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.

    Note –

  • 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 Analysis
  • Assessment Development (Written, Oral, and Practical tests as well as In-Baskets, Simulations, and Executive Assessments)
  • Coordination of Test Administration
  • Logistics Training for Item Writers and Assessment Raters
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Performance Evaluation/Survey development
  • Analysis Assessment
  • Report Writing

    Qualifications:

    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 field
  • Professional experience in job analysis and test development

    Desired:Ideal candidates will present the following profile:

  • Knowledge of professional standards related to the use and validation of employment tests
  • Knowledge of statistics
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills: able to identify problems and systematically gather relevant information; seek root causes of corrections / data integrity issues
  • Adaptable: willing and able to adjust to multiple tasks and demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change
  • Ability 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 detail
  • Ability to work across multiple teams and multiple projects simultaneously in a team-oriented, cross-disciplinary, collaborative environment
  • Ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously to meet staffing requirements Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
  • Proficiency with computer software (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Item Analysis Software, SPSS)

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