Test Administrator.

USMEPCOM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USMEPCOM in Chicago is seeking a tester-role professional to conduct aptitude examination sessions for enlistees and students, guiding applicants through testing procedures and ensuring proper timing and completion of test segments. The position uses computer-based testing systems and emphasizes the security of test materials.

The ideal candidate will have strong clerical and customer service skills, integrity, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• One year of general experience or equivalent in clerical/office work showing ability to follow instructions and complete forms.
• Education above high school level is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Residency and transcripts may be requested; foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence when used to meet qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aptitude examination sessions for 1–40 enlistees and up to 250 students.
• Instruct applicants on testing procedures, starts, times, and ends the test segments as directed.
• Utilize computer systems and software to administer computer-based enlistment and student aptitude tests.
• Responsible for the security and accountability of test booklets during home, transport, and at testing sites.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)

Integrity/Honesty

Speaking

Education

Two years of education above high school

Job description

Duties

• Conducts specified aptitude examination sessions ranging in size from 1 to 40 person (enlistment tests), and 1 to 250 persons (student tests).
• Instruct applicants on testing procedures and starts, observes, times, and ends the test or test segment as directed.
• Utilize computer systems and software to administer computer-based enlistment and student aptitude tests.
• Responsible for the security and accountability of student test booklets, at home, during transport, and at the testing location.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Employee must possess a valid driver’s license to conduct tests in remote locations or at schools.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 100% of the time.
• Incumbent required to lift up to 30 pounds. (Transfer of controlled test material and equipment to/from authorized storage facilities to testing sites, as required.)

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/ or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

General Experience

One year of general experience. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled, such as, 1) Presenting oral instructions to individuals and/or groups; 2) Conducting thorough checks to ensure forms are properly completed; and 3) Utilizing automated systems to provide reports/information to others.

OR Education

Two years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

OR Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of by 60. Add the two percentages.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Computer Literacy
• Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
• Integrity/Honesty
• Speaking

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Student Loan Repayment MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advance In Hire MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.