Assessment Specialist - New York, United States - The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Description:

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 longterm contract position eligible for benefits.

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:

Master's degree or above in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field
Professional experience in job analysis and test development

Desired:

Knowledge of professional standards related to the use and validation of employment tests
Knowledge of statistics
Analytical and problemsolving 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 timesensitive situations with a keen attention to detail
Ability to work across multiple teams and multiple projects simultaneously in a teamoriented, crossdisciplinary, 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)