Employment Testing & Assessment Specialist (Hybrid Eligible)

Schedule: Full-time

About Us:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Human Resources (Workforce Administration)

Report In Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) Will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 days a week. Subject to change.

Employment Testing & Assessment Specialist (Organizational Assessment Research Analyst)

Are you a self-starter looking for a role in a supportive HR Team?

Do you have a passion for analyzing data and utilizing research techniques to develop valid tests and assessments to aid employers in the selection process?

Do you have a passion for Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology?

Do you have a passion to serve in the public sector and public safety operations?

Do you want to have a strong impact on the success of your organization?

Do you have a graduate degree in I/O Psychology, or an undergraduate degree in I/O Psychology and 1 year experience in job analysis & developing & validating assessments for the purposes of personnel selection?

If so, then this opportunity may be for you! The Ohio Department of Public Safety is hiring for an Employee Testing & Assessment Specialist to join the Human Resources Team in Columbus, OH. This position is hybrid eligible with the ability to work at least three days in the office & up to two days remote each week.

In this position you will:

- Conduct job analyses

- Develop valid assessment tools (such as proficiency & ability tests, scored interviews, & work samples)

- Evaluate and perform statistical analyses of current assessments to ensure continued validity

- Conduct research to stay abreast of current assessment trends and best practices in I/O Psychology

- Evaluate and make recommendations for revisions to current assessments and processes

See below the position description for full details of opportunity.

Under direction of the Workforce Administration Manager, develop & validate assessments necessary for selecting, evaluating, or developing personnel based on strategic alignment, workforce analysis, competency modeling, gap analysis, & leadership potential assessments:

-Develop valid assessments (i.e., proficiency tests, ability tests, scored interviews, work sample assessments, skill demonstration &/or evaluation of education, training & experience examinations to assess knowledge, skills & abilities required on the job);

-Independently conduct job analysis to develop testing & assessment materials utilizing the modified WRIPAC process;

-Draft scored interview questions & set question weighs;

-Perform statistical analyses as needed to evaluate testing &/or assessment data;

-Assist in developing agency personnel section policies & procedures;

-Collaborate with other agencies to improve assessment procedures;

-Make recommendations for revisions of assessments, assessment process, documentation, & records;

-Conduct research to identify alternate test procedures that may have less disparate impact.

Coordinate ODPS civil service &/or proficiency testing activities:

-Score tests; enter applicant data & test scores into testing databases; send results of tests to personnel officer, hiring manager, department liaison & applicant;

-Coordinate all civil service data (e.g., prepare test booklets, administer tests, score tests, report results to applicant; maintain veteran status (DD-214) information; rank orders applicants & maintains database of civil service status).

Provide guidance & training to ODPS Divisions (i.e., training & updates in use of testing instruments, job analysis process, scoring instruments, modifying & updating scoring keys & written instruments):

-Remain current on personnel selection & evaluation, organizational development, & other job-relevant issues;

-Review proposed legislation & advice regarding impact;

-Prepare reports & correspondence;

-Assist with data analysis, workforce plan, succession planning, etc.;

-Perform other duties as assigned.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Completion of undergraduate core program in industrial/organizational psychology; 1 year experience in job analysis & developing & validating assessments for the purposes of personnel selection.

-Or completion of graduate core program in industrial/organizational psychology.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Psychology

Technical Skills: Human Resources, Research

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Reasoning