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Public Safety Exams Analyst, Senior
As the lead analyst for the annual firefighter exam process, you will play a key role ensuring its success and integrity. In this position, you will also contribute to improving public safety assessment processes- helping the Seattle Civil Service Department become the gold standard in public safety assessment and selection. This team includes four Public Safety Senior Examiners and two Public Safety Analysts. We work collaboratively to develop and administer civil service exams for eleven positions in the Seattle Police and Fire Departments.
Job Responsibilities
The three main focus areas for this role include:
Administration & Process Improvement of Annual Firefighter Exam:
- Owning the primary responsibility for Seattle’s annual firefighter exam, leading all aspects of its planning, execution, and refinement
- Ensuring the exam meets legal standards and best practices for personnel assessment and selection, and equity goals
- Collaborating with colleagues, fire department Human Resources staff, exam consultants/vendors, incumbent subject matter experts, and other partners to develop and administer exams
- Recruiting and training assessors
- Implementing improvements across all public safety exams by integrating data and feedback
- Meeting frequently with exam development consultants and development committee members throughout the year
- Acting as the primary point of contact for applicants, responding to questions by telephone and email, as well as managing applicant records
Supporting Civil Service Exam Development and Administration:
- Collaborating with team members on all aspects of exam development and administration, including entry-level and promotional exams for police and fire
- Supporting exam development and administration, including:
- Assisting with planning, development, and administration of promotional exams
- Facilitating exam development committee meetings
- Providing responsive customer service to fire and police candidates
- Managing budgets, contracts, records, and public disclosure requests
- Overseeing key exam processes such as scoring, implementation of veteran’s preference points, development of registers and certifications, etcetera
Managing Projects:
- Maintaining and analyzing information and data related to civil service candidates and exams
- Preparing initial responses to data requests and working on special projects related to applications and testing
- Using data insights to support decision-making and ensure fair, transparent hiring processes
- Applying best practices in personnel assessment selection to create effective and legally defensible exams
You will be most successful in this role with a combination of the following:
A passion for:
- Leading projects that directly impact public safety hiring
- Using data and analysis to make hiring processes more effective and equitable
- Solving complex problems while balancing legal, ethical, and operational requirements
- Communicating technical exam-related concepts in a way that’s easy to understand
- Ensuring fairness, transparency, and accessibility in public safety hiring
- Providing exceptional and welcoming customer service to firefighter and police candidates
Skills in:
- Leading large-scale projects, particularly related to hiring exams
- Coordinating large-scale exam events with up to thousands of applicants with a high rate of accuracy
- Working collaboratively with police and fire leadership, human resources staff, civil service commissioners, and hiring experts
- Researching and implementing process improvements in firefighter and police testing
- Defending exam processes and decisions in public hearings
- Maintaining confidentiality, neutrality, and fairness for all candidates
Experience in:
- Developing, coordinating, and administering employment-related exams—especially for public safety or civil service roles in a team setting
- Industrial/organizational psychology and personnel selection
- Researching and interpreting policies, laws, and hiring regulations
- Managing contracts, budgets, and project logistics
- Making decisions in high-pressure situations that may receive public scrutiny
Qualifications
In addition to the qualities mentioned above, you will need to possess the below required qualifications (or a combination of education, training or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class):
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resource Management, Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field
- Three years of professional experience in human resources, personnel administration, developing public safety or other civil service exams, or other related experience
OR
- Associate Degree in Human Resource Management, Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field
- Four years of professional experience in human resources, personnel administration, developing public safety or other civil service exams, or other related experience
OR
- Five years of professional experience in human resources, personnel administration, developing public safety or other civil service exams, or other related experience
As well as:
- A valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
Additional Information
This civil-service position is eligible for overtime and is classified as a Personnel Analyst, Senior. This position reports to the Public Safety Exams Manager. The full pay range for this step-progression position is $53.27 - $62.02 per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $53.27 hourly. Current City employees’ starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions.
First round interviews for this position are tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 7 and/or Thursday, May 8, 2025. Second interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2024.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Lindsey King at Lindsey.King@seattle.gov to request accommodation.
The work associated with this position will require the ability to lift 30 pounds and work overtime, evenings, and weekends. This position supports a flexible work arrangement. While certain job functions require on-site presence, other tasks may be completed remotely. The balance between remote and in-person work will be determined in coordination with the supervisor based on operational needs.
Individuals selected to fill this position may be eligible to receive Language Premium Pay (SMC 4.20.360), which provides a $200.00 monthly stipend to qualified bilingual employees who are properly evaluated and assigned to provide direct communication in-language, interpretation, or translation services to the public on behalf of the City of Seattle.
Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit your application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. To be considered for this position, in addition to completing your application fully, please attach:
- A PDF of your current resume which illustrates your related skills, experience, and abilities
- Cover Letter explaining your interest in this opportunity with the City of Seattle and identify specifically how the combination of your knowledge, skills, and interests align with our business needs and will contribute to your success in this role
This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. If you have questions, please contact Lindsey King at Lindsey.King@seattle.gov.
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EmployerCity of Seattle
AddressSeattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500
Seattle, Washington, 98104
