SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFIED TESTING)

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a Senior Human Resources Specialist (Classified Testing) to develop and administer examination projects for civil service pre-employment and promotions. The role involves job analysis, exam writing, data collection, and quality control to ensure fair and accurate testing.

Responsibilities include performing psychometric analyses, administering exams, training proctors, and preparing technical reports with findings and recommendations for examination development and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts, or related field.
• Three years of related professional HR experience; substitution allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Preference for Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or related field.
• Two years of experience designing, developing, and administering assessment exams in a business, non-profit, or municipal organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers examination projects for Civil Service pre-employment and promotional examinations.
• Conducts job analyses to determine minimum eligibility requirements, core tasks, and knowledge areas.
• Writes, reviews, and modifies examination questions; analyzes item performance and validity.
• Conducts psychometric analyses to ensure exam validity, reliability, and fairness.
• Administers and proctors examinations; trains temporary staff in procedures.
• Responds to candidate inquiries and records examination scores and policies.
• Produces technical reports and recommendations on examination development and validity.

Skills

Job analysis

Examination writing

Data analysis

Psychometrics

Exam administration

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

Job Classification: Senior Human Resources Specialist (Classified Testing)

Reporting Location: 611 Walker,5th floor

Workdays & Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.* *Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for developing and administering examination projects used for Civil Service pre-employment and promotional examinations for City of Houston classified personnel. Assists with job analysis, examination writing, data collection and analysis, and quality control to ensure accuracy. Performs administrative tasks and related duties as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts job analyses by investigating and observing activities performed on the job, identifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities required, and determining the requirements necessary for successfully completing those tasks.
• Exports, analyzes, reviews, and records data from various sources, including job analysis questionnaires, rating forms, and historical databases, to determine minimum eligibility requirements, core tasks, and knowledge areas for classified positions.
• Assists with meetings and/or focus groups with subject matter experts to collect qualitative and quantitative job analysis data for the purpose of identifying core tasks and knowledge areas.
• Writes, reviews, and modifies examination questions; reviews previous examination materials and item analyses; and prepares examination instructions.
• Conducts statistical analyses to determine the psychometric properties of examination items, including exam validity, reliability, item statistics, group mean differences, and adverse impact, to ensure quality control and examination fairness.
• Administers and/or proctors pre-employment and promotional examinations, conducts orientations for candidates, and trains temporary personnel in examination administration procedures.
• Responds in writing or appeals from examination candidates concerning examination items in accordance with Commission Rules, policies, procedures, and decisions.
• Works with specialized software, websites, and databases to ensure that data collected and disseminated by the Classified Testing Division is current, accurate, and compliant with local codes, contracts, and federal laws.
• Responds to inquiries from candidates regarding the City's examination policies, examinations administered, and examination scores.
• Writes technical reports, summaries of findings, and recommendations pertaining to examination development and validity.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are no major sources of discomfort. The position is performed in an essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Science, Liberal Arts, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three years of related professional experience in human resources are required. Pertinent experience at the professional level may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience designing, developing, and administering assessment exams in a business, non-profit, or municipal organization.

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES

NO

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification

PAY GRADE: 21

EOE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.