Tests & Measurement Specialist

Civil Service Title: Tests & Measurement Specialist

Office Title: Tests & Measurement Specialist    

Level: 02

Title Code No: 12704    

Classification: Competitive

Frequency: Annual

Office Title: Tests & Measurement Specialist    

Work Location: 1 Centre Street, NY, NY 10007

Division/Work Unit: Human Capital/Exam Development    

Number of Positions: 1

Hours/Shift: 35 hours/Week

Salary: $67,972 - $78,168

Job ID: 607677

Job Description

About DCAS

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies — what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.  

Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:  

•    Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.  

•    Managing 55 public buildings.  

•    Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.  

•    Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.  

•    Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.  

•    Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.  

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

Job Description

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Human Capital Line of Service, Bureau of Examinations performs responsible work in the establishment of qualifications for civil service positions, as well as in the development, validation, rating and administration of competitive civil service examinations, and certification of lists of eligible applicants.

The Exam Development Unit, within the Bureau of Examinations, is responsible for collaborating with City Agencies in the development of civil service exams for competitive class titles by working with City Agencies’ Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to conduct in depth job analyses. These job analyses are used to develop rating guides and questions which may appear on civil service examinations and are used to determine candidate eligibility on distinct lists for the respective civil service title. The Exam Development Unit seeks to appoint one (1) Tests & Measurement Specialist Level II.

The Tests & Measurement Specialist Level II will be responsible for, but not limited to the following tasks:

•    Conducting field observations and interviews to identify the essential functions of job titles;

•    Creating and administering job analysis questionnaires and linking surveys;

•    Analyzing questionnaire and survey data to create test plans; and

•    Developing, administering, and rating tests for employment and promotion in a variety of NYC government agencies under DCAS jurisdiction, and other City agencies including Health + Hospitals and CUNY.

Qualification Requirements

1.    A master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least 12 credits in any combination of two or more of the following course areas: tests and measurement, statistics, research, personnel psychology, and computers; or

2.    Completion of at least 45 credits towards a master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least 12 specialized credits as described in "1" above; or

3.    A baccalaureate degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least 12 specialized credits as described in "1" above, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the development of personnel selection tests; or

4.    Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the 12 specialized credits as described in "1" above.

Special Note: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II or III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year of experience in performing professional testing and measurement work, or possess a doctorate in psychology, statistics, educational research, or a related field.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.  Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

Preferred Skills

•    Able to organize work and provide a high level of time management and planning.

•    Excellent and effective communication skills (written and oral), including the ability to understand and be understood in English.

•    Possess strong attention to details.

•    Able to compile, prepare and analyze reports using electronic databases

•    Strong desire to work with diverse groups of people to creatively develop exams.

•    Strong computer skills, including experience with the Microsoft Suite and SPSS.

•    Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic work atmosphere to be able to successfully handle multiple activities.

•    Able to work well within a team, meet deadlines, analyze problems, and handle potentially difficult situations.

Residency Requirements

New York City residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

LOAN FORGIVENESS

The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with DCAS qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements.

Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service  

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.  Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

To Apply:

Please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs, or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees, and search for Job ID # 607677.

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.  Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.