Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitlePsychometrician 2, Box P12-2591/06026

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $123792 to $156224 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office of Education Policy

Office of State Assessment

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates must possess one of the following:
• One year of permanent noncompetitive service as a State Education Psychometrician 1
• OR a master’s degree and specialization in tests and measurements, psychometrics, and/or educational assessment, AND seven years of professional experience supporting large scale assessment programs, including program design, test development, data collection, data analysis, scaling, equating, and standard setting. *

*A PhD in any of the above specializations may be substituted for three years of required experience.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Psychometrician 2 position in the Office of State Assessment. This Office is responsible for the coordination, development, and statewide administration of all State examination for elementary, intermediate, and high school students enrolled in public, nonpublic, and charter schools throughout the State. Under the supervision of the Assistant Commissioner in the Office of State Assessment, the incumbent will be responsible for providing guidance and expertise in the design, analysis, and validation of tools and tests. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee redesign of NYS tests, including the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) and the New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners (NYSITELL), based on principled assessment designs; make recommendations on possible changes to other assessments in the NYS testing program;
• Work with test development staff to develop specifications, performance level descriptions, passage selection, item writing and review criteria, and other documents that will support procedural validity and ensure that NYS tests are aligned with the testing requirements under the Title I peer review;
• Conduct validity and reliability analysis; write/review validity and reliability technical reports; ensure validity documentation of tests, including the NYSESLAT and NYSITELL;
• Propose and carry out assessment studies that will inform decisions and enhance reports to NYSED Leadership and the Board of Regents; and write technical reports based on the psychometric analysis;
• Develop agenda for Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meetings with Deputy and Assistant Commissioners; create, or have vendor create documents for TAC meetings on any issue or topic for discussion with the TAC; and present various topics to the TAC and document their recommendations; and;
• Participate in NYSED initiatives surrounding culturally responsive education and lead State Assessment research into culturally responsive assessment practices.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This will be a permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of Education and/or Degree will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period and is granted at the discretion of the supervisor and the appointing office. This position is non-competitive and has been designated as policymaking and/or confidential. The incumbent will serve at the discretion of the Commissioner of Education.

This position leads to a maximum salary of $156,224 based on annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 7, 2024 to P12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (P12-2591/06026) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.

New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.

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• https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/
• https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf

Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:

Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.
• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits
• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).
• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Eligibility for various life insurance options.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 7, 2024 to P12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (P12-2591/06026) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.