Organizational Assessment Research Analyst

Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in Ohio is seeking an Organizational Assessment Research Analyst. This role involves designing research studies, developing assessments, and analyzing data to improve personnel selection processes. The ideal candidate will have a background in industrial/organizational psychology and experience in job analysis and assessment validation.

Benefits

Cost of living adjustments

Longevity supplements after five years

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in job analysis & developing assessments.
• Completion of undergraduate or graduate core program in industrial/organizational psychology required.

Responsibilities

• Design & conduct research studies for job analysis and employee evaluation.
• Develop valid assessments and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Psychology

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Interpreting Data

Education

Undergraduate core program in industrial/organizational psychology

Graduate core program in industrial/organizational psychology

Tools

Human Resources

Research

Testing Procedures

Job description

Organizational Assessment Research Analyst

Business Resources Division

Human Resources Department

Hourly Rate: $30.96

What You'll Do:

In this position as an Organizational Assessment Research Analyst, you will:

• Design & conduct research studies for the purposes of job analysis, assessment validation & effectiveness, employee evaluation, employee development, or position classification (e.g., requesting position specific minimum qualifications or proposing changes to the class plan).
• Develop valid assessments (e.g., structured interviews, written tests, work samples, physical ability tests) or evaluate vendor-developed assessments for the purpose of personnel selection, evaluation, or development & ensure compliance with legal & professional standards & provisions of applicable bargaining unit contracts:
  • Create test plans
  • Write test items
  • Create rating scales/scoring methods
  • Conduct item-rating meetings with subject matter experts
  • Analyze item statistics to improve assessments
  • Facilitate assessment administration:
  • Organize administration
  • Create materials
  • Respond to request for reasonable accommodations
  • Proctor administration
  • Score results.

Report in location:180 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215, Franklin County.

PUCO core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across PUCO departments. Most positions perform work on-site at the PUCO Central Office. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

Salary Information: Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary is set at the lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases, successful employees will increase a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring everyyear. In addition, the State of Ohio offers cost of living adjustments, longevity supplements after five years of public service, and wellness incentives.

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, Testing Procedures

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Interpreting Data