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  • 08 Feb 2024 6:54 PM | Anne Holloway-Lundy

    Are you an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist interested in supervising other I/O Psychologists delivering assessments to Federal agencies? We seek two supervisors, who will manage highly specialized staff developing and delivering high quality selection or development assessments in a consultative, reimbursable environment. 

    Position 1) Major duties for the Hiring Assessment - Professional and Administrative (HAPA) Supervisory Personnel Research Psychologist position include, for example:

    • Direct a highly specialized staff and serve as a principal advisor on matters pertaining to research and assessment for selection and promotion assessments such as biographical data, job knowledge, situational judgment, work sample, and writing assessments and related assessment services such as occupational analyses and assessment strategy design.
    • Manage the reimbursable business to ensure the delivery of high-quality assessments and achieve full cost recovery including generating new business, maintaining customer relations, and managing the group's budget.
    • Consult with individuals across OPM on topics related to assessment content and advise agencies and internal senior management on implementing assessment strategies.
    • Plan and direct reimbursable research, analysis, and evaluation in human resources management, industrial/organizational and/or applied social psychology and develop proposals for assessment strategies, occupational analyses, and selection and promotion assessments to address specific agency needs.
    • Oversee research studies and conduct data analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of assessment tools and processes.
    • Oversee the development and maintenance of innovative internet-based assessment tools, including designing and coordinating job analysis studies, creating test content, developing scoring and weighting protocols, and creating technical documentation related to activities.
    • Oversee the development and administration of assessment strategies, occupational analyses, and selection and promotion assessments.

    Position 2) Major duties for the Leadership and Employee Development Assessment (LEDA) Supervisory Personnel Research Psychologist position include, for example:

    • Direct a highly specialized staff and serve as the principal advisor on matters pertaining to research, assessment, developmental feedback for leadership, and workforce assessments such as leadership personality and potential assessments, multi-source assessments, and competency gap assessments.
    • Manage the reimbursable business to ensure the delivery of high-quality assessments and achieve full cost recovery including generating new business, maintaining customer relations, and managing the group's budget.
    • Consult with individuals across OPM on topics related to leadership and workforce development assessments and advise agencies and internal senior management on implementing assessment strategies.
    • Plan and direct reimbursable research, analysis, and evaluation in human resources management, industrial/organizational and/or applied social psychology and develop proposals for developmental leadership and employee assessments, and competency gap assessments to address specific agency needs.
    • Oversee the development and administration of leadership assessments, gap assessments, and collection of raw data for analysis.

    For a full description and to apply, visit:  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/775459900.

    Note: Individuals eligible to apply under merit promotion procedures may apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/775460100.


  • 08 Feb 2024 10:01 AM | Kathy Stewart

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Personnel Research and Assessment Division (PRAD) has one opening for a Senior Personnel Research Psychologist. PRAD seeks interested and eligible employees at the GS-14 level.   The position is non-supervisory and is eligible for telework in the following locations:  Washington, DC, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Bloomington, Minnesota.  Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, February 7 to Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

    The Personnel Research and Assessment Division is a team of Industrial-Organizational Psychologists leveraging expertise in human capital strategies and applied research to make a difference in the safety and security of our Nation

    For this position, we are seeking candidates who have a strong interest in employee engagement and organizational development work.  Selected applicants will be responsible for enhancing organization effectiveness through organizational development and conducting research to support national initiatives. Typical work assignments, include but are not limited to:

    • Planning and conducting job analysis studies, the results of which serve as the foundation for a variety of human resources programs including development of tests and assessments for frontline hiring and career paths for employee development.
    • Applying behavioral science theories to improve employee morale, engagement, and organizational performance and efficiency, to include developing and conducting culture and climate assessments, creating engagement tools and resources, and working with offices across CBP to identify and conduct organizational interventions.
    • Applying the knowledge base and scientific methods of psychology to critical human capital issues to include talent acquisition, succession planning, retention, employee motivation, and occupational skills gaps.
    • Designing and implementing surveys to support data driven decision-making around human capital issues or to enable program evaluation.
    • Participating in all phases of the research process, including problem definition, planning, execution, statistical analysis and interpretation, and reporting of results. Preparing and presenting briefing materials that communicate technical information to non-technical audiences of all levels; documenting applied research study methods and results in technical reports.

    If you know of any good candidates for these positions, please pass this information along. For questions, please contact Kathy Stewart (kathleen.a.stewart@cbp.dhs.gov) or Choni Gurira (chiwoniso.gurira@cbp.dhs.gov)

    Current Federal employees (GS-0180-14): https://www.usajobs.gov/job/775193700

    All other applicants (GS-0180-14):  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/775411600


  • 19 Jan 2024 10:55 PM | Michael Blair

    Are you a graduate student interested in working with senior industrial/organizational psychologists to deliver employment and organizational assessment services to Federal agencies?  You could be part of a team working to develop, implement, and evaluate assessment tools for selection or promotion; develop and administer surveys; analyze data using SPSS, Excel, or R; write technical reports; conduct job analysis/competency modeling or gap analysis and/or program evaluation.

    How to Apply:

    For a full description and to apply, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/770467400 no later than February 5, 2024.

    Webinar Opportunity:

    OPM will be hosting three webinars to provide additional information about our organization and the kinds of projects our psychologists complete.  Webinars are currently scheduled on January 24, 2024 from 4:00-5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, January 25, 2024 from 10:00-11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, and January 30, 2024 from 4:00-5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.  If you would like to attend a webinar, please send an email to Leadership_Assessment@opm.gov.


  • 30 Oct 2023 6:33 PM | Leanne Lanciotti

    The Ohio State Highway Patrol, within the Ohio Department of Public Safety is looking for an Assessment Specialist in Columbus, Ohio.  This position will work in the Testing and Assessment Services department to create interviews, proficiency tests, and assessment centers while conducting job analyses and assisting with the sworn promotional processes.

    To apply: https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=23000AIS&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York 

    Compensation: $29.49/hour

    Minimum Qualifications: 

    • Completion of graduate core program in industrial/organizational psychology; OR 
    • Completion of undergraduate core program in industrial/organizational psychology and one year of experience in job analysis and developing/validating assessments for the purposes of personnel selection.


  • 01 Sep 2023 12:39 PM | Jill May

    We are expanding our team!

    https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=376587


    JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

    Testing Specialist

    Department of Human Resources

    Testing Division

     Number of Positions: 1

    Under general supervision, designs and develops pre-employment and promotional tests and other selection procedures tools to screen, evaluate and select job candidates that will provide City of Chicago government with a qualified workforce, ensuring tests are reliable, valid and fairly administered, and performs related duties as required.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    • Works with Testing Manager in designing and developing hiring related tests including online and paper-pencil tests, physical demonstration, and centrally administered tests.
    • Develops guidelines and protocols for the administration, scoring and interpretation of hiring related tests including pre-employment tests designed and/or administered by external vendors. 
    • Conducts statistical analysis to determine psychometric properties of tests and items, test validity, reliability, and adverse impact.
    • Consults with subject matter experts and departmental managers to analyze job requirements and content to establish criteria for test development. 
    • Develops pre-employment tests and rating systems used to assess job competency requirements for employment hiring and promotions.
    • Develops structured interviews and rating scales (i.e. Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales)
    • Provides technical assistance to hiring departments responsible for administering tests, and to vendors hired to design and/or administer tests on behalf of the City.
    • Develops Requests for Proposals (RFP) identifying scope of services for the procurement of tests and related services.
    • Facilitates meetings and/or focus groups with subject matter experts to identify and assess selection procedures and tests to be used to screen applicants for hire.
    • Drafts technical and progress reports documenting the test development process. 
    • Participates in the review and evaluation of proposals from testing consultants for the selection of testing services.
    • Acts as a liaison between testing consultants and city personnel to facilitate the development and administration of tests.
    • Prepares correspondence in response to various inquiries from legal counsel, union officials and candidates relating to the city’s testing policies, tests administered, and test scores.

    Additional duties may be required for this position.

    Location:        121 N. LaSalle

    Days:              Monday - Friday

    Hours:            8:30am to 4:30pm (Employee must be able to work early/late and weekend hours to accommodate testing schedule)

    Salary:            $75,852

    THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

    Qualifications

    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Educational Testing and Measurement or a directly related field.

    Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

    • Previous work experience in test development, test validation, psychometrics and testing theories.
    • Proficiency with SPSS or similar statistical software (i.e., R)
    • Previous work statistical methods and procedures associated with test development.
    • Previous work experience writing technical reports and Requests for Proposals (RFP’s).
    • Previous work experience in survey analysis.
    • Previous work experience conducting job analysis interviews and researching comparative data to prepare analytical reports.

    SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

    This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

    ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

    The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

    City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

    Brandon Johnson, Mayor

    Kathleen Doyle, Acting Commissioner

    Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 09/15/2023.

    Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

    : Sep 15, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

    BU: 20 | Salary: $75,852.00

  • 30 May 2023 1:00 PM | Anonymous

    The State of Ohio's Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities agency is looking for an Assessment Specialist in Columbus, Ohio to work on the human resources team by creating personnel selection assessments and conducting organizational analysis by creating surveys for current employees.

    Compensation: $29.49 - $42.01 per hour

    Qualifications: Completion of graduate core program in industrial/organizational psychology OR completion of undergraduate core program in industrial/organizational psychology and one year of experience in job analysis and developing/validating assessments for the purposes of personnel selection.

    Apply at this link: https://dasstateoh.taleo.net/careersection/oh_ext/jobdetail.ftl?job=230004YH&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

    Posting closes June 7, 2023.

    Contact: Megan Lentz (supervisor) at megan.lentz@ood.ohio.gov

  • 08 May 2023 10:31 AM | Anonymous

    The City of Cleveland is hiring for Civil Service Examiners whose responsibilities include conducting job analyses, creating position descriptions, developing pre-employment tests/assessments and administration. The preferred candidate will have a Master’s degree in I/O Psychology.  If you are qualified or know of qualified individuals, please access the direct link to the job posting, below:

     

     

    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cleveland/jobs/4031506/civil-service-examiner-ii?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

     

  • 06 Apr 2023 9:42 AM | Anonymous

    TO APPLY TO THIS JOB, CLICK HERE

    The United States Postal Service Organizational Effectiveness department is looking to add new members to our in-house team of I/O psychology practitioners. Organizational Effectiveness is the department responsible for addressing all job analysis and design, selection and assessment, and people analytics needs for the entire USPS.

    We currently have two Industrial Psychologist I vacancies. These roles are primarily responsible for leading job design efforts and supporting organization-wide job analysis efforts led by the team. These positions are suited for early career professionals with professional job analysis and design experience. Additionally, candidates with experience writing job descriptions by leveraging industrial and organizational psychology-based practices are highly desired and encouraged to apply.

    Candidates who are interested in the opportunity are encouraged to ensure their application addresses the qualifications/requirements listed on the posting.

    Our hybrid-schedule team works remotely 3 days per week, and in-person 2 days per week at USPS Headquarters at L’Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C. Candidates based anywhere within the United States and willing to relocate to the DC region to join our DC-based office will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

    Please apply for this opportunity at the following link: APPLY HERE

    JOB DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

    Functional Purpose

    Performs a variety of projects and assignments in support of organizational talent management goals. Gathers and analyzes job analysis data for use and application in job analysis studies, career pathing, competency models and related projects. Documents job analysis results, evaluates and classifies jobs and updates job descriptions, competency models, and related materials in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

    Duties & Responsibilities 

    1. Participates in job analysis studies (e.g., observations, focus groups, surveys) to gather work related information regarding specific job families to inform the development and modification of job architecture, assessments, competency models, and training programs. Compiles and analyzes job analytic data to identify tasks, job requirements, trends, patterns, and anomalies.
    2. Receives and processes job architecture requests such as changes to job descriptions and grade levels. Conducts research to gather necessary information to begin request. Schedules and facilitates meetings with customers to identify request needs, to include changes in job and structure.
    3. Writes and modifies job descriptions and qualifications/requirements to describe the duties, responsibilities, and skills required to perform the job at entry. Collaborates with senior team members on restructure and job analytic projects.
    4. Works collaboratively as a member of a team to support large-scale job analysis studies and competency models. Independently completes projects and assignments such as data analysis, research and reporting for small-scale job analysis and competency update projects.
    5. Analyzes job information to define job roles and requirements and to determine the appropriate occupational group, classification, and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation. Evaluates jobs to determine pay grades using methods such as point factor, factor comparison, and market pricing.
    6. Queries data and utilizes human resources information systems to complete analyses, create, revise, maintain, and retrieve job related information. Aggregates and formats data from multiple sources, and conducts analyses such as descriptive, correlations, regressions, factor analysis, and significance testing.
    7. Uses standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and training materials for job classification and evaluation processes, policies, and methods


  • 03 Apr 2023 4:43 PM | Jill May

    Come join our team!

    https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=376301

     

    Job Description - TESTING ADMINISTRATOR (HR) (376301)

    Job Description 

    TESTING ADMINISTRATOR (HR) 

    Job Number:

     376301

     

    Description

     

    BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

     

    Testing Administrator

     

    Department of Human Resources

    Testing & Assessment Division

     

    Number of Positions: 3

     

    This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

    BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

     

    1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

    2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

    3. Select your correct bargaining unit

     

    FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

    Under supervision, proctors, administers, and scores pre-employment tests as part of the hiring process for City positions, and performs related duties as required.

    Employees must be able to work early/late and weekend hours to accommodate testing schedule.  Employee must be willing to drive unaccompanied to numerous test sites located in various City of Chicago neighborhoods.  

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES

    • Follows all City hiring processes, procedures, and policies applicable to the testing process to ensure the testing process is conducted fairly and free of political influence.
    • Travels to various locations, transporting testing materials, and following established procedures to maintain the security and safety of materials.
    • Proctors and administers pre-employment tests (e.g., online, paper-pencil, physical demonstration) ensuring applicable policies, guidelines, and protocols that govern the City’s testing process are followed.
    • Works with operating departments to schedule and coordinate the notification and testing process for candidates (e.g., send testing invitations detailing location, date, time, photocopy package test materials and supplies)
    • Coordinates logistics at testing sites, ensuring required equipment, and testing supplies are available and prepares seating arrangements prior to candidates’ arrival.
    • Checks in candidates, verifies identification, and distributes testing materials.
    • Reads aloud testing instructions and answers questions to ensure candidates understand test instructions and responds to concerns identified throughout the testing process.
    • Monitors the conduct of candidates throughout the testing/exam period, always maintaining a presence in the exam room and responding to inappropriate, disruptive, or suspicious behavior.
    • Collects test materials, score tests, and enters results into an electronic tracking system.
    • Escalates testing irregularities to the proper authority

    Additional duties may be required for this position.

     

    Location:      City Hall + City-Wide Testing Locations (50% In-Office, 50% Field Work)

    Address:       121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 1100

    Days:             Monday to Friday

    Hours:           8:30 am to 4:30 pm

                           Some early mornings, weekends and evenings may be required.

    Salary:            $58,044.00

     

                                                           THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

     

    Qualifications

     

    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, plus two years of administrative work experience.

    Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

    • Previous experience proctoring exams.
    • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Statistics, Education, Educational Measurement, and/or I/O Psychology.
    • Customer Service experience.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

     

    NOTE:  Attention to detail is critical for the success of this position

    NOTE:  This position requires travel to different City of Chicago offices

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    • General office environment
    • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and possible hazards at test sites 

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Ability to carry and transport testing materials to testing sites

    SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

    This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.  Bidders who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

    ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

     

    The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

     



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