Senior Director, Personnel, Testing, Selection and Classification
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Position at New York City Transit

Job Information:

Title: Senior Director, Personnel, Testing, Selection and Classification

First Date of Posting: 12/09/2024

Last Date of Filing: 12/23/2024

Authority: TA/OA

Department: People

Division/Unit: Employment Operations

Reports to: Senior Deputy Chief People Officer

Work Location: 300 Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn

Hours of Work: 9AM-5PM

Compensation:

Salary Range $129,713 - $184,109 (Executive - 1096 Hay Points)

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for classification and personnel selection functions for the competitive class operating and C&S titles in TA, OA, MTABC and TBT. Accountable for maintaining hiring sources of qualified candidates to meet agency hiring goals. Provides provisional hiring sources for NYCT in absence of lists. Maintains OA/TA classification structure. Determines and revises job duties, qualification requirements, test categories and testing methodologies to reflect evolving technologies to ensure tests are effective, valid, fair and consistent with civil service law, Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection and best industry practices. Manages several consultant contracts. Continually research and keep current on latest exam development and administrative technology and processes.

Education and Experience:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in I/O Psychology, Org. Developmental or a related field and ten (10) years of full-time, paid, related experience, and at least four (4) years of which must have been in a managerial/supervisory/administrative capacity; or

2. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience.

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of employment and NYS Civil Service laws

Knowledge of DCAS Personnel Rules and Regulations

Knowledge of NYC Classification system

Knowledge of EEO guidelines and selection processes

Knowledge of core psychometric test development functions in a civil service environment

Excellent project planning, management skills and organizational skills

Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills

Knowledge of the duties and inter-relationships among titles, especially those in the operating departments

Knowledge of MTA's organizational structure

Ability to lead and manage a large staff performing diverse functions

Ability to identify weaknesses in the business processes and development and recommend appropriate solutions

Ability to work in a high-volume production environment with hard deadlines.

Knowledge of developing and analyzing staff forecasting models

Excellent project management skills

Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure and high-profile environment

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work with all levels within the organization and external organizations

Familiarity with MTA's policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements

Demonstrated computer skills, including PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office

Selection Method:

Based on evaluation of education, skills, experience and interview.

Other information:

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the Commission ).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.