Exam Development Unit, Emerging Talent Intern (Summer)
Description
Department: People, Exam Development Unit
Location: 300 Cadman Plaza West, Brooklyn, NY
Position Title: Exam Development Unit, Emerging Talent Intern (Summer)
Hourly Rate: $21.00 (Graduate)
All internship positions are onsite and require regular, in-person attendance at the designated work location.
OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:
The personnel testing, selection and classification unit is responsible for conducting research, developing and administering pre-employment test and assessments for various civil service and non-civil service positions. The unit is also charged with making determinations regarding eligibility of candidates for employment by evaluating their education and experience and determining if they meet the minimum qualification requirements for employment. The intern will be responsible for reviewing resumes and serving on interview panels with HR staff and subject matter experts for various operating positions. They will learn elements of the field of Test and Measurement, including how to write and edit test questions, conduct job analyses, conduct research, write reports, analyze data and assist in the administration of examinations and assessments. They will likely be involved in the adoption of computer-based testing and other related unit projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conducting provisional hiring interviews
2. Reviewing test questions
3. Working with subject matter expert panels for test review
4. Helping with inputting questions into the computerized testing program
5. Helping test the computerized testing program
6. Reviewing resumes to determine if candidates are qualified for positions
7. Helping with job analyses
8. Helping with notices of examination
PROJECTS:
- Computerized Testing Program: The intern will assist in developing an item bank for the new computerized testing program. This will include, creating items, reviewing items, uploading items into the bank and sourcing items.
- Notice Database: The intern will assist in organizing and updating the notice database used by examiners to create future examination announcements. They will be tasks with ensuring all newly approved notices are stored in the database for easy retrieval.
- Provisional Hiring: The intern will support examiners and subject matter experts throughout the hiring process. They will be tasked with reviewing resumes, creating structured interviews/assessments, evaluating education and experience test papers, and participating in interviews.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
- The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills.
- The candidate should be able to analyze data and provide the best course of action to leadership.
- The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
- The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA
Major(s) Preferred: Industrial Organizational Psychology, or related field.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.
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.