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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Assessment Specialist (Contract) in New York, New York

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)

REQNUMBER: 61819

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