Examination Analyst - Alexandria, United States - City of Alexandria, LA

Description

This classification performs various technical and analytical tasks to update, maintain and implement an exam-based employment merit system for the City of Alexandria.

Work is performed under general supervision of the Director of Civil Service.

Examples of Duties

Researches and identifies tasks, duties, responsibilities and qualifications of positions; creates exam announcements of vacancies.

Constructs tests most likely to prove content and criterion valid; administers and/or supervises administration of written tests, performance tests and ratings of education and experience tests; ensures examinations comply with local, state and federal regulations.

Identifies subject matter experts and consults with these individuals for information and guidance.

Assesses the impact of various social demographics on scoring methods; chooses appropriate methods of measuring correlations.

Calculates reliability, standard error of measure and validity by correlation of raw scores to criteria of education and experience.

Applies standard error of measure and preference points to prepare employment lists.

Counsels managers in the use of promotional preference and options available under the Civil Service Rules; provides interpretation of the same.

Maintains records of job analyses, examination construction, test results and employment lists.

Provides recommendations regarding job analysis, class specifications and related compensation issues.

Provides information to the public, employees and officials in response to questions, concerns and complaints concerning examinations or employment lists.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Human Resource Management or related field; experience in technical human resources work, with conducting research, analysis and implementation of employee examination structures and assessment programs preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

May require specialized certifications and/or training as deemed necessary. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment.

The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Agency City of Alexandria, LA

Address 625 Murray Street

P.O. Box 71

Alexandria, Louisiana, 71309

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