Public Safety Exam Analyst (HR Analyst III)

Fairfax County Government 

How to Apply

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/4161572/public-safety-exam-analyst-hr-analyst-iii?keywords=Public%20Safety%20Exam%20Analyst%20&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

About the Job

Salary - $79,786.51 - $132,977.52 Annually

Location - FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type - FT Salary W BN

Job Number - 23-02471

Department - Human Resources

Opening Date - 08/19/2023

Closing Date - 9/1/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade - S28

Posting Type - Open to General Public

Fairfax County Government offers numerous benefits that support employees today and into the future! We are seeking an experienced, professional, and detailed-oriented analyst to join our Public Safety Exam Team. This position leads and/or participates in the design, development, validation, testing, and implementation of practical, effective, defensible selection/assessment tools and processes, which result in promotional eligible lists. Duties include:

• Collaboratives with numerous public safety test committees made up of content subject matter experts to develop and administer promotional examinations, including assessment centers and multiple-choice examinations. 
• Writes and/or edits test items for multiple choice written exams.
• Reviews statistical analysis and establishes the passing score cutoff for examinations. 
• Plans and organizes multiple projects simultaneously to achieve established objectives and time schedules.
• Conducts research on test validation and test correlation as it relates to job requirements and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines.
• Develops surveys to collect data for job analyses and to measure effectiveness of processes. 
• Interprets and evaluates statistical analyses and reports findings. 

Position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (telework and on-site work).  

Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

General

Manages/oversees a major function/program, project or team;

Proactively develops, manages, and evaluates programs and procedures that are responsive to the changing needs of the customer and the business environment;

Participates in the contracting process, including drafting bid specifications, evaluating

proposals, and selecting a contractor;

Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies, procedures, and programs consistent with County, State, and Federal laws and regulations;

Serves as an expert witness; presents testimony at official proceedings such as Civil Service Commission and in Court;

Applies systems solutions to business problems; trains users in system functions;

Proactively develops solutions; facilitates problem solving among different individuals/groups to reach effective outcomes;

Provides advice and consultation regarding immediate situations;

Works independently to define and meet customer needs, facilitating innovation and exploration of non-traditional ideas;

Recognizing the implications of proposed changes, identifies and collaborates with appropriate individuals and groups to develop and implement the changes;

Leads change initiatives throughout the department or with customers to improve services and meet the needs of the customer;

Investigates/responds to individual, agency, or County-wide issues, questions or grievances from the public, employees, and/or County/State/Federal agencies;

Develops and presents material on various topics to individuals and groups.

Employment

Manages the County's employment testing program.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge of the principles, methods and problems of organization and management;

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector human resources administration in relevant areas;

Knowledge of group/team dynamics;

Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to all aspects of human resource management;

Skill in use of computer hardware and software;

Skill in budgeting;

Skill in facilitation;

Skill in mediation and conflict resolution;

Ability to gather, analyze and present facts;

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with citizens, employees and public officials;

Ability to work as a team member or leader;

Ability to speak and write effectively.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:

(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in personnel administration, public administration, or a related field, plus four years of professional-level human resources experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in industrial/organizational psychology.
• Four years of experience developing, administering, and scoring high-stakes employment tests. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting statistical analysis of employment data.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced skill with MS Excel.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Not applicable.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position typically operates in an office environment and duties are generally sedentary in nature. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
 
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.
 
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. 

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY