Test Validation Specialist - (Civil Service)
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Job Summary
Provides advance expertise in personnel testing to include development, validation, maintenance, administration,and the use of personnel selection instruments to ensure promoting and hiring are completed in accordance withmerit principles, legal statutes, and psychometric guidelines.
Job Description
Overview
The Recruitment and Testing Validation Specialist provides advanced expertise in personnel recruitment & testing to include development, validation, maintenance, administration, and the use of personnel selection instruments to ensure promotion and hiring are completed in accordance with merit principles, legal statutes, and psychometric guidelines. This position will play a pivotal role in driving the organization's talent management initiatives, specifically through organizational design and effectiveness. Provide strategic consulting services to management/leadership throughout the organization; consultant activities include- assessment, planned interventions, and measurement of outcomes.
Essential Functions
Work with department leadership to promote and drive positive organizational effectiveness and culture-change initiatives with data driven metrics across programming.
Develop, oversee, and promote employee engagement, equity, diversity and inclusion through mentoring, education, and leadership development.
Provide strategic consulting, leadership, and guidance in the areas of organizational effectiveness and design.
Execute and analyze data from entry-level and promotional exams and support the action planning process to deliver desired outcomes.
Acts as an internal consultant to key stakeholders to plan, manage, and execute organization-wide and department level organizational development (OD) initiatives to increase organizational effectiveness.
Conducts job analyses including background research, site observations, interviews, focus groups, questionnaire development and administration; assists in planning studies and analyzing procedural barriers to provide effective and efficient program delivery.
Develops personnel selection instruments and rating systems used to assess job competency requirements for employment hiring and promotions.
Advises front-line and mid-level executives on complicated and complex organizational development issues, addressing root cause issues and creating sustainable results
Conducts statistical analyses to determine psychometric properties regarding test validity, reliability, adverse impact, and text questions; evaluates assessment tools for technical soundness and legal defensibility.
Designs and delivers training to internal and external customers; continuously evaluates ongoing processes and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and legal guidelines
Organizes and administers promotional examinations at assessment centers.
Performs data analyses; administers surveys, workforce planning, job analysis, test development, exam passing score, adverse impact, and other psychometric properties of exams.
Maintains working relationships with other city internal departments to develop and validate selection tools; serves as a liaison between testing consultants and city personnel to facilitate the development and administration of selection instruments.
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations governing the employment assessment and selection process.
Knowledge of City policies, procedures, protocols, and standards.
Knowledge of Civil Service guidelines that govern the hiring and testing process for City positions.
Knowledge of employment test and assessment design and development methods and practices.
Knowledge of federal and state laws and City personnel regulations, policies, and practices including principles of management and supervision.
Ability to oversee and assists other Testing personnel to perform effective and professional work.
Ability to administer and coordinate extensive testing protocols for multiple departments.
Ability to apply scientific research methodology and perform statistical data analysis.
Knowledge of PC software and applications.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong presentation skills in a classroom or meeting situation.
Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Development, Behavioral Psychology, Public Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related Social Science field.
EXPERIENCE:
3 years’ experience of organizational development, effectiveness, and talent acquisition or talent assessment including at least two of the following areas:
• Recruitment
• Assessments
• Data Analytics
• Project Management
EQUIVALENCIES:
High school diploma or GED plus seven (7) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
An associate degree in any field plus five (5) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
A bachelor's degree or higher in an unspecified field plus five (5) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
A master's degree or higher in a specified field plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
Salary Range
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
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Welcome to the City of Dallas! We’re thrilled to invite you to consider the Test Validation Specialist position, a key role within our vibrant team. The City of Dallas, a prominent employer in the DFW Metroplex, offers incredible growth opportunities while allowing you to make a significant impact in our community. As a Test Validation Specialist, you'll provide specialized expertise in personnel testing and recruitment. Your primary responsibilities will span the development and validation of selection instruments, ensuring all promotions and hiring practices align with legal standards and organizational merit principles. You're not just a cog in the machine; you’ll help shape our workforce by collaborating directly with leadership to foster a positive organizational culture and drive initiatives rooted in equity, inclusion, and employee engagement. This role encompasses a strategic consulting aspect where you will perform in-depth job analyses and conduct statistical evaluations to uphold the integrity of our testing processes. It’s a dynamic position that requires a thorough knowledge of employment laws, as well as the ability to analyze data and communicate findings effectively. Your efforts will not only enhance recruitment strategies but also support the development of a more inclusive and efficient city workforce. The City of Dallas proudly offers a competitive salary range, an extensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and professional growth. If you’re ready to join us in service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career, we can’t wait to see what you bring to our team!
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