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DCAS Human Capital’s Bureau of Examinations (Exams), performs responsible work in the establishment of qualifications for civil service positions, as well as in the development, validation, rating, and administration of competitive civil service examinations, and in the certification of lists of eligible applicants.
Human Capital seeks to appoint an Deputy Director of the Exam Development Group (EDG) team who will provide strategic leadership and vision. The Deputy Director of EDG will report directly to the Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau of Examinations. The Deputy Director of EDG will represent the Bureau of Examinations in the absence of the Assistant Commissioner. The Deputy Director is expected to perform tasks including, but not limited to, the following:

Personnel Management
- Provide uniformed strategic leadership, and vision to the EDG teams.
- Work collaboratively with Bureau leadership to oversee and provide guidance regarding the exam life cycle, with an emphasis on streamlining and improving efficiencies and continuing to
foster automation within the end-to-end process from exam development through the creation of lists of eligible candidates.
- Provide guidance, coaching and support to direct reports on efforts to increase efficiency, collaborate with key stakeholders, and/or implement policy changes by liaising with internal and
external stakeholders.
- Develop and manage relationships with consultant partners to ensure that all contractual standards are met and adhered to.
- Maintain a strong commitment to delegation and staff development/empowerment.

Planning, Analysis, and Data Management
- Oversee the civil service examinations processes which includes the job analysis, test development, post-test review sessions, and related activities.
- Responsible for creating, managing, and updating the annual fiscal year Exam schedule.
- Review and analyze unit key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets for business improvement, identifying the potential for new KPI tracking and reporting.

Change Management
- Ensure that teams are documenting current state and future state recommendations for operational excellence.
- Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress.
- Analyze unit operations, including quantitative and qualitative data analysis, evaluating best practices, while also identifying and assessing operational improvement opportunities.
- Identify, analyze, and prepare risk mitigation tactics, including the request and coordination of staff training.
- Drive implementation of new policies and/or procedures regarding the work of the EDG team to senior leadership to continue to meet citywide needs.

Customer Service
- Develop and maintain working relationships with City agencies and other internal and external stakeholders, including tenant relationships with stakeholders at leased spaces.
- Develop and deliver informative, well-organized communications to City agencies and key stakeholders including formal presentations, briefing documents and project updates.
- Ensure the provision of high-quality customer service by all staff through all mediums of communication.
- Provide guidance utilizing expertise to internal and external partners.

Project Management
- Oversee the development of project plans for projects within the EDG team.
- Serve as champion, SME, and/or contributor for all process efficiency and/or systems-related projects with the IT line of service.
- Provide high-level project updates to Exams and HC exec team.
- Escalate project issues and provides solutions for Exec and project team review.

1. A master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least 12 credits in any combination of two or more of the following course areas: tests and measurement, statistics, research, personnel psychology, and computers; or

2. Completion of at least 45 credits towards a master's degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least 12 specialized credits as described in "1" above; or

3. A baccalaureate degree in psychology or a related field from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least 12 specialized credits as described in "1" above, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the development of personnel selection tests; or

4. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the 12 specialized credits as described in "1" above.

Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II or III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year of experience in performing professional testing and measurement work, or possess a doctorate in psychology, statistics, educational research, or a related field.

- A minimum of five years of experience in the development and validation of personnel selections tests. - Able to maintain current knowledge, trends, and methodologies regarding personnel selection tests. - Exceptional and detail-oriented organizational, interpersonal, analytic, written, and verbal communication skills. - Must be able to maintain a professional environment and provide excellent customer service to a large volume of clients, daily. Clients include members of the public, internal partners, and partner agencies. - Experience with successfully managing, consulting, leading, and coaching dynamic teams. - Demonstrated successful project management skills, including the development and use of business requirements documents, project plans, Gantt charts, and work breakdown structures. - Experience in planning and managing projects from inception to completion through implementation. - Able to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to change. - Proficiency with computer-based applications, including the Microsoft Suite. - Extensive understanding of the civil service system and have knowledge of Personnel Rules and Regulations. - A minimum of 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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