ANNUAL SALARY

$77,276 to $112,981 and $91,287 to $133,423

NOTES:

1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
2. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

A Personnel Research Analyst performs specific technical research in a broad range of personnel selection activities; carries out content and criterion validation studies; conducts detailed job analyses; develops and administers selection tests; performs complete statistical and data analyses; writes a variety of statistical and narrative reports; and applies professional selection testing practices and the standards of equal employment opportunity to personnel selection and research.

1. A Ph.D. degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Psychometrics from an accredited college or university; or
2. A master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Psychometrics from an accredited college or university; and one year of full-time paid professional experience in personnel research relating to employee selection or test validation; or 
3. A bachelor’s degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university, which includes the completion of 3 semester or 4 quarter units in each of the following areas: advanced statistics, research design, and psychological measurement; and three years of full-time paid professional experience in personnel research relating to employee selection or test validation.

PROCESS NOTES

1. In addition to answering the regular City application supplemental questions, each applicant is required to complete the Personnel Research Analyst Training and Experience Questionnaire at the time of filing. The Personnel Research Analyst Training and Experience Questionnaire is located within the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line City application. Applicants who fail to complete the Training and Experience Questionnaire will not be considered further in this examination.
2. Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
3. Ph.D. and master’s degree applicants who are within six months of obtaining their degrees may apply. However, applicants cannot be appointed until the full education requirement is met.
4. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. (Download PDF reader)
5. For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term “professional experience” applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered “professional,” non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree. 
6. Applicants must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination.
7. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
8. Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or course work. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree or transcripts in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing.

Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below:

From 8:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 to 11:59 p.m., Thursday, January 27, 2022

From 8:00 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2023 to 11:59 p.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin.

Examination Weights:   

Multiple-Choice Test: Qualifying

Training and Experience Questionnaire: 100%

The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test and a weighted training and experience questionnaire. The qualifying multiple-choice test will be administered on-line and the following competencies may be evaluated: Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: research principles and methods used to conduct research studies including hypothesis formation, appropriate sampling, data collection, analysis, and interpretation; content, criterion, and construct validation approaches; calculations and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics, including mean, median, mode, standard deviation, t-tests, ANOVA, and multiple regression; the interpretation and meaning of statistical concepts, such as normal distribution and sampling error; job analysis objectives and principles including task and competency identification, linkages, and the application of job analysis results to various selection methods; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The qualifying multiple-choice test will be administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the qualifying on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the qualifying multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the qualifying multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.

For candidates who apply between Friday, January 14, 2022 and Thursday, January 27, 2022, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between Tuesday, February 22, 2022 and Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

For candidates who apply between Friday, January 13, 2023 and Thursday, January 26, 2023, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Passing Score for the Qualifying Multiple-Choice Test

The passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the qualifying multiple-choice test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligibles on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years. Therefore, the passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test may be set above or below 70%.

Training and Experience Questionnaires for all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and achieve a passing score on the qualifying multiple-choice test will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation. The expert review panel will assign a numeric score to each candidate based on an assessment of each candidate’s qualifications, as described on the candidate’s Training and Experience Questionnaire. Unsolicited supplemental information will not be submitted to the expert review panel.

The examination score will be based entirely on an evaluation of training and experience, wherein candidates will be evaluated on their knowledge, experience, professional background and personal qualifications and abilities. Emphasis will be placed on the following: Analytical Ability; Self-Management; Conscientiousness; Fact Finding; Interpersonal Skills; Written Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: research principles and methods used to conduct and interpret literature reviews and research studies, including hypothesis formation, appropriate sampling, data collection, analysis, and interpretation; content, criterion, and construct validation approaches; calculations and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics, including mean, median, mode, standard deviation, t-tests, ANOVA, and multiple regression; the interpretation and meaning of statistical concepts, such as normal distribution and sampling error; how to read, interpret, and create graphs, charts, and tables; the application of quantitative and qualitative data in order to make inferences and draw conclusions; computer based statistical packages, such as SPSS, SAS, and Excel sufficient to conduct statistical analyses; job analysis objectives and principles including task and competency identification, linkages, and the application of job analysis results to various selection methods; item analysis interpretation in order to interpret reliability, validity, and adverse impact; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Personnel Research Analyst. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html. 

NOTICE:

Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed.

NOTES:

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
2. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
3. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
4. A final average score of 70% or higher in the training and experience questionnaire portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.
5. You may take the Personnel Research Analyst training and experience questionnaire only once every 18 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Personnel Research Analyst training and experience questionnaire during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 18 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time. 
6. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months. 
7. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.
8. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf (Download PDF reader).

Notice:

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN

ONLY ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.