GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

California Department of Justice; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,559 - 54,382; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

The California Department of Justice’s Office of Human Resources, Testing and Selection Unit seeks a motivated Graduate Student Assistant with interest in HR or I/O psychology and a focus on pre-employment selection methods. You will help develop and validate tests, interviews, and minimum qualifications reviews while learning interview design and consulting skills.

Two teams, Examinations and Assessment Consultation, offer exposure to exam content, stakeholder meetings, and psychometric

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in developing and validating selection tools such as interviews, tests, and work samples.
• Exposure to minimum qualifications reviews and exam content development.
• Experience planning and conducting meetings with hiring managers and subject matter experts and supporting consultants.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and validation of selection tools.
• Learn to design interview questions and other assessments.
• Support planning and conducting meetings with hiring managers and SMEs.
• Develop consulting skills through supporting TSU consultants.

Skills

HR

I/O Psychology

Selection methods

Pre-employment hiring

Education

Graduate studies in HR or I/O psychology

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Office of Human Resources, Testing and Selection Unit (TSU) is seeking a highly motivated Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) with an interest in the areas of Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology, or closely related fields with an emphasis in selection methods in pre-employment hiring. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to obtain hands‑on experience in the field of pre‑employment hiring and examination processes by assisting with the development and validation of many different types of selection tools, such as structured interviews, practical exercises, work sample exercises, multiple-choice tests, and minimum qualifications reviews. The GSA will learn skills related to developing tests, interview questions, and other assessments. They will also learn valuable consulting skills through assisting with, planning, and conducting meetings with hiring managers and subject matter experts, and by supporting TSU consultants.

Job Description And Duties

The Office of Human Resources, Testing and Selection Unit (TSU) is seeking a highly motivated Graduate Student Assistant (GSA) with an interest in the areas of Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology, or closely related fields with an emphasis in selection methods in pre-employment hiring. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to obtain hands‑on experience in the field of pre‑employment hiring and examination processes by assisting with the development and validation of many different types of selection tools, such as structured interviews, practical exercises, work sample exercises, multiple-choice tests, and minimum qualifications reviews. The GSA will learn skills related to developing tests, interview questions, and other assessments. They will also learn valuable consulting skills through assisting with, planning, and conducting meetings with hiring managers and subject matter experts, and by supporting TSU consultants.

The selected candidate will be assigned to one of two teams, the Examinations Team or the Assessment Consultation Team:
Examinations Team: This team is responsible for administering examinations for the Department of Justice (DOJ). This includes conducting job analyses, facilitating stakeholder meetings, developing examination content, administering examinations, reviewing minimum qualifications, and establishing eligibility lists for hire. Examination development includes interviews, presentations, in‑basket exercises, multiple choice written examinations, training and experience assessments, and Statement of Qualifications. In addition, this team completes minimum qualifications reviews for non‑DOJ administered examinations and collaborates with other teams on special projects in the fields of pre‑employment hiring. Working within the Examinations team allows team members the opportunity to learn about pre‑employment examination processes including item development, development of application materials, and understanding of the laws and regulations governing state hiring.
Assessment Consultation Team: The Assessment Consultation Team (ACT) supports department hiring managers in the selection portion of the hiring process by providing consultation and creating hiring assessments to evaluate applicant knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform job functions, applying best practices in selection and I/O psychology. ACT creates selection tools such as structured interviews, writing exercises, work sample and performance tests, and multiple-choice tests. ACT also conducts psychometric evaluation of test performance where applicable. Working in ACT provides the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of assessment modalities, learn item and test analysis, and gain experience in a consultative role.

Working Conditions: This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote centered position. The position will however require in‑person attendance on a recurring basis. The selected candidate would report to DOJ headquarters in Sacramento when required for job functions, in‑person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office when required are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-524221

Position #(s):
420-057-4872-901

Working Title:
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

Classification:
GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,724.00 - $4,141.00 A
$4,021.00 - $4,471.00 B
$4,167.00 - $4,679.00 C
$4,340.00 - $4,873.00 D

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider

STUDENT ASSISTANT
$3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A
$3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B
$3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C
$3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D

# of Positions:
2

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Student Assistant

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Testing and Selection Unit.
• This position will be filled as a Temporary Appointment Authorization (TAU), intermittent appointment.
• For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!