Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing) / Trainee 1 or 2

$55,005 - $80,860/Yr

Civil Service, Department of - Albany, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Albany, NY

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing) / Trainee 1 or 2 position is responsible for developing, administering, evaluating, scoring, and validating Civil Service tests used by various state agencies and municipal jurisdictions in New York. This role is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS), allowing for non-competitive appointments. The incumbent will work collaboratively with other team members to enhance the testing process and ensure accessibility for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing, and evaluating tests using various formats including multiple-choice and job simulations.
• Collecting and analyzing job information to develop appropriate test plans.
• Writing, editing, reviewing, and proofing test materials in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Analyzing test results and preparing scoring recommendations.
• Participating in inter-division workgroups and project teams for departmental modernization efforts.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher is required for all levels of the position.
• For Trainee 2: One year of professional experience in developing tests for merit system administration is required.
• For Human Resources Specialist 1: Two years of professional experience in developing tests for merit system administration is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of psychometrics, educational measurement, and testing.
• Experience with statistical software such as R, SPSS, Python, SQL, Microsoft Access, or Excel.
• Experience in quantitative research and analysis.
• Familiarity with personnel testing or educational testing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.