Human Resources Specialist ; Testing), or Trainee​/Trainee

Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing), or Trainee 1 / Trainee 2

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Pay Range: $56,655 – $83,286 per year.

The Testing Services Division is responsible for developing, administering, scoring, and validating the examinations used by State agencies and local jurisdictions. As part of a modernization effort, the Department is establishing computer‑based testing centers across New York State to enable all New Yorkers to participate in exams.

Duties include:

• Planning, preparing, and evaluating tests using multiple‑choice, training and experience evaluation, job simulations, constructed responses, and performance formats.
• Collecting and analyzing job information to develop appropriate test plans.
• Writing, editing, reviewing, and proofing test material; analyzing results and preparing scoring recommendations.
• Collaborating with other members of the Testing Services Division and with individuals/groups within and outside the Department.
• Participating in inter‑division work groups and project teams to support Department modernization efforts and initiatives.

For a non‑competitive appointment, no examination is required but the following qualifications apply.

• Human Resources Specialist Trainee 1 (Testing): Four years of experience developing interview techniques, rating scales, and tests to assess skills, abilities, and interests for employee selection, placement, or promotion, and evaluating recruitment or selection criteria. Substitution:
  Associate degree for 2 years;
  Bachelor’s for 4 years;
  Master’s for 5 years;
  Doctorate for 6 years.
• Human Resources Specialist Trainee 2 (Testing): Five years of experience as above. Substitution:
  Same as above.
• Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing): Six years of experience as above. Substitution:
  Same as above.

• Current Dept. of Civil Service employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing) must be reachable on the eligible list for the Albany location if one exists.
• For transfers:
  One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and deemed similar by Civil Service.
• Special qualifications: 70.4 (eligible if one year or more of permanent, contingent permanent or 55 B/C service in a Grade 12 or higher position, has passed PATT or PCO exam, holds a bachelor’s degree, and has not failed the most recent exam).
• Additional details for 70.1, 52.6, and other transfer criteria are available through the Civil Service GOT‑IT system.

• Human Resources Specialist 1 (Testing):
  Six years of experience as described above. Substitution: associate degree for 2 years; bachelor’s for 4 years; master’s for 5 years; doctorate for 6 years.

The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected category.

We provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to Your Future Begins Here .gov.