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TEST DEVELOPMENT ANALYST (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER I / TEST DEVELOPMENT) ID-15017

Salary : $89,707.68 - $120,888.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: J1002H
Department: SHERIFF
Opening Date: 09/16/2024

Position/Program Information
FIRST DAY OF FILING
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)

THE FILING PERIOD MAY BE SUSPENDED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THIS EXAMINATION MAY REOPEN AS THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE REQUIRE.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.

EXAM NUMBER:

J1002H

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:


Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.
For more details on employee benefits, please visit https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

  • Flexible schedule options (telework where appropriate)
  • Potential promotional path and career longevity

Who are we looking for:
At the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Personnel Administration Bureau's Test Development Unit, we are seeking motivated individuals with an educational background and work experience in conducting job analysis studies, analyzing test and item statistics, and developing pre-employment assessments (e.g., structured interviews, multiple-choice tests, and performance tests).
DEFINITION
Independently performs a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments and makes recommendations on complex issues which directly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, and which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocable to this journey-level analyst class are typically located in central administrative departments or the central administrative office of a line department, receive general supervision from a higher-level supervisor or manager and are responsible for independently carrying out a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments within one or more administrative functional areas. Some positions may require incumbents to lead or supervise a unit of lower-level analysts. Assignments require the use of discretion and care in the handling of confidential and sensitive information used to support management decisions, as well as professionalism and tact in dealing with individuals such as higher-level staff members, managers, and professionals from other organizations on sensitive or controversial issues of considerable consequence or importance.
Essential Job Functions
The duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.
Plans and conducts test development and validation research projects, including choice of validation strategy, job analysis strategy, number and type of subject matter experts needed, and test components and/or content to include.

Conducts job analysis using various methods to collect essential information regarding tasks, duties, activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, competencies, attributes, work context, etc.

Develops and/or works with subject matter experts to develop selection and promotional assessment instruments, including multiple-choice tests, situational judgment tests, structured interviews (technical and general), performance or walkthrough performance tests, simulations, and other assessments to measure important constructs (worker attributes) identified and defined during job analysis.

Compiles lists of required tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics to develop job analysis survey instruments, develop test plans, and guide the development of selection instruments (predictors) or to develop measures of job performance (criteria or outcomes).

Leads and participates in projects related to selection, placement, retention, recruitment, training and development, organizational development and improvement, process improvement, performance measurement and evaluation, or other areas of human resources intervention or practice.

Conducts statistical analyses using SPSS, Systat, R, Excel, or other statistical software. Interprets and evaluates results of statistical tests and uses outcomes to drive improvement of assessments (i.e., response patterns, item difficulty, item-total correlation, test reliability, and test validity), to set or recommend passing scores, and to evaluate adverse impact resulting from the use of selection instruments or systems.

Develops and administers questionnaires (paper and internet-based) to subject matter experts to collect information on the tasks performed, important knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics and to collect ratings that would contribute to decisions such as test component weights and item retention.

Writes technical reports to document the job-relatedness of selection and promotional programs, including job analysis, basis for demonstrating validity, alternative predictors considered, and evaluation of the assessment systems.

Creates and delivers training programs, including item-writing training, interviewer training, and writing assessment training.

Travels to various locations within Los Angeles County to conduct job analyses, meet with clients, work with subject matter experts to develop selection/assessment instruments, deliver training, and/or attend meetings.
Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

Option I: A Doctoral degree* from an accredited college or university in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Psychometrics, or a closely related field.
Option II: A Master's degree* from an accredited college or university in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Psychometrics, or a closely related field AND one (1) year of experience developing and validating assessments** at the associate analyst level*** or higher.
Option III: Completion of graduate program coursework**** from an accredited college or university in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Psychometrics, or a closely related field (must have completed 12 semester / 18 quarter units of graduate coursework in advanced statistics and/or research methods, and psychometrics/test construction) AND two (2) years of experience developing and validating assessments** at the associate analyst level*** or higher.
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

*In order to receive credit for the required degree, you MUST include a legible copy of the official degree, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Please submit documentation to and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the educational requirement.
**Experience must include conducting routine job analysis studies and basic analysis of test and item statistics, and developing standard pre-employment assessments (e.g., structured interviews, written tests).

***Associate analyst level work involves 1.) the independent performance of a variety of routine to moderately complex assignments and/or 2.) under more direct supervision, the performance of complex assignments. Both types of assignments require the use of established research and analytical methods and techniques, as well as sound professional judgment to analyze and resolve problems and issues related to administrative functions such as human resources, budget, finance, contracts and other closely-related administrative functional areas. This level of work is generally assigned to positions in classifications above the entry level classification of the respective series.
****To qualify under Option III, applicants must include a legible copy of the official transcripts and/or certificate from the accredited institution which shows the completed semester/quarter units of coursework in the area of specializationat the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Please submit documentation to and indicate your name, the exam title and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the educational requirement.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait twelve (12) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.
Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment, weighted 100%, covering:

  • General Problem Solving Skills
  • Professional Potential
  • Achievement
  • Coping with Uncertainty
  • Responsibility
  • Working to High Quality Standards
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Maintaining Good Working Relationships
  • Analyzing Information
  • Learning Quickly
  • Generating New Ideas
  • Using Time Efficiently
  • Adapting to Change

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS

  • Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
  • This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

TEST PREPARATION
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review ALL related materials that you deem necessary.

  • An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit". Test preparation Information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
  • Additional online practice tests are available at

Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you to prepare.

VETERANS CREDIT
If you served in the miliary and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
SPECIAL INFORMATION

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
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