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)