Exam Development Unit, Emerging Talent Intern (Spring)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking an Emerging Talent Intern for the Exam Development Unit. The role is onsite at 300 Cadman Plaza W., Brooklyn, NY, and involves assisting with provisional hiring, test development, and exam notices.

The position requires a graduate student in good standing (GPA 2.8) with a focus in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Must have sharp attention to detail and work independently while being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Conduct provisional hiring interviews on panels with HR staff and subject matter experts, reviewing resumes.
• Review test questions for quality and fairness.
• Collaborate with subject matter expert panels for test_review.
• Input questions into the computerized testing program and help write/edit test questions.
• Assist with testing program operations, research, job analyses, and reporting.
• Review resumes to assess candidate qualification for positions.
• Assist with job analyses in testing CBT processes and notices of examination.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Team player

Education

Graduate program in good standing (2.8 GPA)

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

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.

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.