New York State Department of Civil Service · 1 week ago
Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing), or Trainee 1 / Trainee 2
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$57K/yr - $83K/yr
4+ years expThe New York State Department of Civil Service is responsible for modernizing civil service examinations to make them more accessible to New Yorkers. The Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing) will develop tests used for hiring and promoting government employees, including planning, preparing, and evaluating various test formats and collaborating with other divisions.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Planning, preparing, and evaluating tests using a variety of formats, including multiple-choice, evaluation of training and experience, job simulations, constructed responses, and performance
Collecting and analyzing job information for use in developing and documenting appropriate test plans
Writing, editing, reviewing, and proofing test material (may include working closely with subject matter experts to develop new test material), analyzing test results, and preparing scoring recommendations
Working collaboratively with other members of the Testing Services Division and with other individuals/groups within and outside of the Department
Participating in inter-division workgroups and project teams to assist in Department modernization efforts and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Four years of experience developing interview techniques, rating scales, and tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion and evaluating recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards
Five years of experience developing interview techniques, rating scales, and tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion and evaluating recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards
Six years of experience developing interview techniques, rating scales, and tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion and evaluating recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards
Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education
Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
New York State Health Insurance Program
Company
New York State Department of Civil Service
As the central personnel agency for State and local governments, the Department of Civil Service provides a variety of human resources services in our effort to build and maintain a vibrant workforce capable of meeting and exceeding the challenges of the future.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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