Exam Development Unit, Emerging Talent Intern (Spring)

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Exam Development Unit, Emerging Talent Intern position is based at MTA Headquarters in Brooklyn, NY. The role offers an onsite spring internship at an hourly rate of $21. You will support the personnel testing unit with test development, job analyses and notices of examinations.

Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program with at least a 2.8 GPA and specialize in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field. Prior Microsoft Office proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• Organizational, analytical and communication skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently while being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Conduct provisional hiring interviews on panels with HR staff and SMEs, reviewing resumes.
• Review test questions and work with SME panels for test review.
• Input questions into the computerized testing program and assist with job analyses and reports.
• Assist with notices of examination and computer-based testing processes.
• Review resumes to determine candidate qualification for positions.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Graduate program in good standing (GPA 2.8+)

Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field

Job description

Exam Development Unit, Emerging Talent Intern (Spring)

Job ID: 17250

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Intern

Department: People Department

Location: 300 Cadman Plaza W. Brooklyn NY 11201

Position Title: Exam Development Unit, Emerging Talent Intern

Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Graduate)

All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location with a minimum of 20hrs per a week.

OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:

The personnel testing, selection and classification unit is responsible for conducting research, developing and administering pre-employment test and assessments for various civil service and non-civil service positions. The unit is also charged with making determinations regarding eligibility of candidates for employment by evaluating their education and experience and determining if they meet the minimum qualification requirements for employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct provisional hiring interviews on interview panels with HR staff and subject matter experts, alongside reviewing resumes.
• Reviewing test questions.
• Working with subject matter expert panels for test review.
• Helping with inputting questions into the computerized testing program, including how to write and edit test questions.
• Helping test the computerized testing program, conducting research, job analyses, and write reports.
• Reviewing resumes to determine if candidates are qualified for positions.
• Helping with job analyses in testing computer-based-test-taking.
• Helping with notices of examination.

PROJECTS:

• Computerized Testing Program.
• Provisional Hiring.
• Notice Database

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA
• Major(s) Preferred: Industrial Organizational Psychology, or related field.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students' transcript must be submitted.

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.