What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tests and Measurement Specialist position at Metropolitan Transportation Authority?
Description
Job Information
Tests and Measurement Specialist
First date of posting: 11/12/2025
Last date of posting:12/2/2025
Authority: OA / TA
Department: People
Division/Unit: Personnel, Testing Selection and Classification Unit (Examinations)
Reports To:Manager, Examinations
Work Location: 300 Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn NY
Hours of Work: 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm
Compensation
The selected candidates will be placed in one of the titles and levels below at the discretion of
the MTA.
Transit Management Analyst Trainee (OA/TA)
Transit Management Analyst Trainee (TA): $56,586
Transit Management Analyst Trainee (OA): $59,310
Assistant Transit Management Analyst (OA/TA)
Assistant Transit Management Analyst I (TA): $67,933 - $80,421
Assistant Transit Management Analyst II (TA): $78,874 - $87,847
Assistant Transit Management Analyst I (OA): $71,203 - $84,295
Assistant Transit Management Analyst II (OA): $82,673 - $92,077
Associate Transit Management Analyst (OA/TA)
Associate Transit Management Analyst (TA): $89,162 - $115,445
Associate Transit Management Analyst (OA): $93,453 - $121,004
Test And Measurement Specialist (OA/TA)
Test and Measurement Specialist I (TA): $67,933 - $80,421
Test and Measurement Specialist II (TA): $78,874 - $87,847
Test and Measurement Specialist III (TA): $89,162- $115,445
Test and Measurement Specialist I (OA): $67,933 - $80,421
Test and Measurement Specialist II (OA): $78,874 - $87,847
Test and Measurement Specialist III (OA): $89,162- $115,445
Responsibilities
The Personnel Testing, Selection and Classification Unit of the People Department is responsible
for conducting job analyses, developing, administering and rating pre-employment examinations
and assessments for various civil service and non-civil service positions. The unit is charged with
making determinations regarding the eligibility of candidates for employment by evaluating their
education and experience and determining if they meet the minimum qualification requirements
for employment. The unit also maintains a job classification system and performs such functions
as the creation of new job titles.
Job Tasks Include
short answer, practical skills, oral, narrative, etc.)
omissions
to administer examinations and assessments (additional time off or overtime pay will be given
in accordance with MTA policy or the collective bargaining agreement).
The selected candidate(s) must be able to perform job analyses interviews and observations
in operating and maintenance environments and in close proximity to moving buses and trains
(on live tracks).
The majority of the work is performed during normal business hours. However, the selected
candidate(s) will be required to adjust their work hours for certain projects (job analyses, test
administrations) in accordance with the needs of the assignment. As such, the employee may
be required to perform work beginning at 7:00 AM on certain days and on rare occasion,
perform work during the early morning, late evening or night hours. These schedule
adjustments do not qualify as “overtime”.
Employees are expected to work additional hours before or after their regular work hours to
complete critical assignments as needed (additional time off or overtime pay will be given in
accordance with MTA policy or the collective bargaining agreement).
Desired Skills
selected candidate(s). All new hires will receive training on how to perform the job tasks.
Transit Management Analyst Trainee - Under close supervision, is trained in and performs entry
level work for the purpose of acquiring knowledge, skill, and competence in performing the above
job tasks.
Tests and Measurement Specialist (I, II) and Assistant Transit Management Analyst (I, II) - Under
direct supervision, with little latitude for independent action, assists in and performs the above job
tasks.
Tests and Measurement Specialist (III) and Associate Transit Management Analyst - Under
general supervision, with considerable latitude for independent action performs the above job
tasks.
Education And Experience Requirements
The selected candidate(s) must meet one of the education and experience requirements below by the last day of the filing period.
Transit Management Analyst Trainee
A master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by at least 12 semester credits in any combination of two or more of the following course areas: tests and measurement, statistics, research, personnel psychology and computers;
or
Completion of at least 45 semester credits towards a master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by at least 12 specialized credits as described for this title above; or
A baccalaureate degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by at least 12 specialized credits as described for this title above, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the development of personnel selection tests.
The selected candidate(s) will be placed in one of the titles and levels above at the discretion of the MTA.
Other Information
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
Job Information
Tests and Measurement Specialist
First date of posting: 11/12/2025
Last date of posting:12/2/2025
Authority: OA / TA
Department: People
Division/Unit: Personnel, Testing Selection and Classification Unit (Examinations)
Reports To:Manager, Examinations
Work Location: 300 Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn NY
Hours of Work: 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm
Compensation
The selected candidates will be placed in one of the titles and levels below at the discretion of
the MTA.
Transit Management Analyst Trainee (OA/TA)
Transit Management Analyst Trainee (TA): $56,586
Transit Management Analyst Trainee (OA): $59,310
Assistant Transit Management Analyst (OA/TA)
Assistant Transit Management Analyst I (TA): $67,933 - $80,421
Assistant Transit Management Analyst II (TA): $78,874 - $87,847
Assistant Transit Management Analyst I (OA): $71,203 - $84,295
Assistant Transit Management Analyst II (OA): $82,673 - $92,077
Associate Transit Management Analyst (OA/TA)
Associate Transit Management Analyst (TA): $89,162 - $115,445
Associate Transit Management Analyst (OA): $93,453 - $121,004
Test And Measurement Specialist (OA/TA)
Test and Measurement Specialist I (TA): $67,933 - $80,421
Test and Measurement Specialist II (TA): $78,874 - $87,847
Test and Measurement Specialist III (TA): $89,162- $115,445
Test and Measurement Specialist I (OA): $67,933 - $80,421
Test and Measurement Specialist II (OA): $78,874 - $87,847
Test and Measurement Specialist III (OA): $89,162- $115,445
Responsibilities
The Personnel Testing, Selection and Classification Unit of the People Department is responsible
for conducting job analyses, developing, administering and rating pre-employment examinations
and assessments for various civil service and non-civil service positions. The unit is charged with
making determinations regarding the eligibility of candidates for employment by evaluating their
education and experience and determining if they meet the minimum qualification requirements
for employment. The unit also maintains a job classification system and performs such functions
as the creation of new job titles.
Job Tasks Include
- Conducting interviews in order to select job candidates with appropriate qualifications
- Coordinating with Talent Acquisition and various other departments to organize open
- Reviewing resumes to determine if candidates meet the qualification requirements for
- Developing interview rating guides for various technical positions with input from the
- Utilizing Excel spreadsheets to track candidate details from application to pre-employment
- Conducting job analyses to determine the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum
- Performing statistical analyses on various sets of data
- Writing job analysis reports and developing detailed job specification documents
- Developing various types of selection and promotion examinations (cognitive ability,
short answer, practical skills, oral, narrative, etc.)
- Writing, reviewing and editing examination questions, content and rating guides while
omissions
- Creating graphics for examinations using software applications such as Microsoft Visio and
- Evaluating the validity of examination questions and content
- Planning and directing the administration of examinations and assessments in the office,
- Reviewing protests of rating keys and appeals of ratings from candidates and making
- Making determinations regarding eligibility of candidates for employment by evaluating
- Testifying as an expert witness in legal proceedings involving examinations
- Providing job-related training to new hires, subject matter experts, colleagues and interns
- Developing and revising job classification documents
- Performing audits in regard to employee claims that they are not performing duties that are
- Completing other projects as assigned
to administer examinations and assessments (additional time off or overtime pay will be given
in accordance with MTA policy or the collective bargaining agreement).
The selected candidate(s) must be able to perform job analyses interviews and observations
in operating and maintenance environments and in close proximity to moving buses and trains
(on live tracks).
The majority of the work is performed during normal business hours. However, the selected
candidate(s) will be required to adjust their work hours for certain projects (job analyses, test
administrations) in accordance with the needs of the assignment. As such, the employee may
be required to perform work beginning at 7:00 AM on certain days and on rare occasion,
perform work during the early morning, late evening or night hours. These schedule
adjustments do not qualify as “overtime”.
Employees are expected to work additional hours before or after their regular work hours to
complete critical assignments as needed (additional time off or overtime pay will be given in
accordance with MTA policy or the collective bargaining agreement).
Desired Skills
- Graduate level coursework in the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Strong interest in the field of Tests and Measurement
- Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to conduct research and analyze data
- Ability to present research in a cohesive manner
- Ability to interact with employees and candidates from diverse backgrounds and in diverse
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel including the ability to create macros in Excel
- Patience, maturity and a well-developed business acumen
selected candidate(s). All new hires will receive training on how to perform the job tasks.
Transit Management Analyst Trainee - Under close supervision, is trained in and performs entry
level work for the purpose of acquiring knowledge, skill, and competence in performing the above
job tasks.
Tests and Measurement Specialist (I, II) and Assistant Transit Management Analyst (I, II) - Under
direct supervision, with little latitude for independent action, assists in and performs the above job
tasks.
Tests and Measurement Specialist (III) and Associate Transit Management Analyst - Under
general supervision, with considerable latitude for independent action performs the above job
tasks.
Education And Experience Requirements
The selected candidate(s) must meet one of the education and experience requirements below by the last day of the filing period.
Transit Management Analyst Trainee
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, public policy, engineering, engineering technology, economics, architecture, mathematics, physics, computer science, finance, accounting, transportation planning, industrial psychology, urban planning/studies, human resources management, labor relations, operations research, security management or in a related area, or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, engineering, in management or methods of analysis, operations research, organization research or program evaluation, personnel or public administration, staff development, employment program planning or administration, security management; or general administration.
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, public policy, engineering, engineering technology, economics, architecture, mathematics, physics, computer science, finance, accounting, transportation planning, industrial psychology, urban planning/studies, human resources management, labor relations, operations research, security management or in a related area, and one year of full‐time satisfactory professional experience working in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, engineering, in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation, personnel or public administration, staff development, employment program planning or administration, security management; or general administration; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; and three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above.
A master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by at least 12 semester credits in any combination of two or more of the following course areas: tests and measurement, statistics, research, personnel psychology and computers;
or
Completion of at least 45 semester credits towards a master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by at least 12 specialized credits as described for this title above; or
A baccalaureate degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by at least 12 specialized credits as described for this title above, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the development of personnel selection tests.
The selected candidate(s) will be placed in one of the titles and levels above at the discretion of the MTA.
Other Information
Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the “Commission”).
Equal Employment Opportunity
MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.
Salary : $67,933 - $80,421
