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Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Human Resources (Workforce Administration)

Report In Location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) Will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 days a week. Subject to change.

Employment Testing & Assessment Specialist (Organizational Assessment Research Analyst)

Are you a self-starter looking for a role in a supportive HR Team?

Do you have a passion for analyzing data and utilizing research techniques to develop valid tests and assessments to aid employers in the selection process?

Do you have a passion for Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology?

Do you have a passion to serve in the public sector and public safety operations?

Do you want to have a strong impact on the success of your organization?

Do you have a graduate degree in I/O Psychology, or an undergraduate degree in I/O Psychology and 1 year experience in job analysis & developing & validating assessments for the purposes of personnel selection?

If so, then this opportunity may be for you! The Ohio Department of Public Safety is hiring for an Employee Testing & Assessment Specialist to join the Human Resources Team in Columbus, OH. This position is hybrid eligible with the ability to work at least three days in the office & up to two days remote each week.

In this position you will:

* Conduct job analyses

* Develop valid assessment tools (such as proficiency & ability tests, scored interviews, & work samples)

* Evaluate and perform statistical analyses of current assessments to ensure continued validity

* Conduct research to stay abreast of current assessment trends and best practices in I/O Psychology

* Evaluate and make recommendations for revisions to current assessments and processes

See below the position description for full details of opportunity.

Under direction of the Workforce Administration Manager, develop & validate assessments necessary for selecting, evaluating, or developing personnel based on strategic alignment, workforce analysis, competency modeling, gap analysis, & leadership potential assessments:

* Develop valid assessments (i.e., proficiency tests, ability tests, scored interviews, work sample assessments, skill demonstration &/or evaluation of education, training & experience examinations to assess knowledge, skills & abilities required on the job);

* Independently conduct job analysis to develop testing & assessment materials utilizing the modified WRIPAC process;

* Draft scored interview questions & set question weighs;

* Perform statistical analyses as needed to evaluate testing &/or assessment data;

* Assist in developing agency personnel section policies & procedures;

* Collaborate with other agencies to improve assessment procedures;

* Make recommendations for revisions of assessments, assessment process, documentation, & records;

* Conduct research to identify alternate test procedures that may have less disparate impact.

Coordinate ODPS civil service &/or proficiency testing activities:

* Score tests; enter applicant data & test scores into testing databases; send results of tests to personnel officer, hiring manager, department liaison & applicant;

* Coordinate all civil service data (e.g., prepare test booklets, administer tests, score tests, report results to applicant; maintain veteran status (DD-214) information; rank orders applicants & maintains database of civil service status).

Provide guidance & training to ODPS Divisions (i.e., training & updates in use of testing instruments, job analysis process, scoring instruments, modifying & updating scoring keys & written instruments):

* Remain current on personnel selection & evaluation, organizational development, & other job-relevant issues;

* Review proposed legislation & advice regarding impact;

* Prepare reports & correspondence;

* Assist with data analysis, workforce plan, succession planning, etc.;

* Perform other duties as assigned.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

* Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

* Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

* Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

* 11 paid holidays per year

* Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

* The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

* OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

* The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Reasoning