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Manual of Policy and Procedures / Volume 2 - Organization and Functions / Chapter 7 - Administrative Services Division

2-07/080.35 - Test Development Unit


2-07/080.30 - Employee Service Center
2-07/080.40 - Professional Staff Exams Unit

This Unit has the following responsibilities:

  • conduct job research and analysis for Departmental promotional, interdepartmental or open competitive sworn and professional staff exams;
  • develop exam plans and components, e.g., written, interview and rating of appraisal of promotability;
  • develop evaluation methods for the interview, performance and appraisal of promotability process;
  • document research studies in technical reports to support the legal defensibility of exam processes;
  • provide expert testimony regarding job analysis and testing methodology in civil service appeal hearings; and
  • perform special projects in support of Administrative and Training Division and other Departmental Units.