PTC/MW - Personnel Testing Council of Metropolitan Washington

Legal Update - February 2010

Gathered by Richard Tonowski, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

SELECTION CASES

G’day, mate.  You’re out 19 million quid.

Outback Steakhouse is a national organization of Australian-themed casual restaurants.  The franchise in Colorado entered into a settlement with the EEOC valued at $19M.  The issue was non-promotion of women to managerial positions.

As with several other recent EEOC selection cases, the substance of the suit was on the looseness of the selection procedure.  In EEOC’s view, the problem was a “tap on the shoulder” initial step.  There were no applications.  Managerial prospects were identified by their supervisors.  The procedure was more formalized in later steps, including tests that were not at issue in the charge.  For EEOC and the charging parties, too few women got the call to advance. 

President's Note - February, 2010

New PTC/MW Website Ready to Launch
by: Eric Dunleavy, DCI Consulting

This month we are excited to announce the launch of the new and improved PTC/MW website. If you are reading this note you have already seen some of the improvements to the website.  Special thanks to Zack Horn (Aptima), our Webmaster, who has been leading this effort as part of the Communications committee. He has done a fantastic job on the website redesign and has incorporated some cutting edge technology. It is worth reiterating several of the new website features here. Specifically, the new website offers the following:  

Job Listing: Personnel Psychologist

State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS; www.das.state.ct.us)
Location: Hartford, CT

Within the DAS Management Division, Statewide Examination Unit, Personnel Psychologists are responsible for developing and validating the State’s most complex and sensitive employment examinations; providing consultation and training to other staff on test development and validation projects; performing statistical analysis; and serving as an expert witness in legal challenges.

Luncheon: February POSTPONED (date TBD)

Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Register: Members (requires sign-in) | Non-Members 

Title: “I-O Psychology’s Role in Strategic Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO): Can we shape the future of HR?” 

Presented by: Kevin Kramer, Ph.D., Accenture

Location:  GMU Arlington Campus, Original Building, Room 245 (view map)

Abstract: As evidenced by the recent SIOP name change vote, I-O Psychology seeks to develop itself as a strategic, forward-thinking Human Resources (HR) discipline that improves business performance in our rapidly changing world.  As HR organizations evolve, with globalization, technology, and HR Outsourcing (HRO), it is critical that I-O Psychology views business changes as opportunities for I-O Psychologists to contribute more broadly to HR management - and contribute more value at the HR executive and CEO level.  Kevin will discuss recent research and trends in HRO, HR areas where I-O Psychology can contribute more value, and strategies to help our profession “raise its game” to a higher level.

Job Listing: Test Development Associate

American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (www.abcte.org)
Location: Washington, D.C.

The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence is searching for a talented individual to join our team in the role of Test Development Associate. This is an associate-level position in the test development department that reports to the Research and Assessment Manager. The Test Development Associate will coordinate test development activities including the recruitment of subject matter experts, the development of items and test forms, and the management of the test publishing process.

Job Listing: Consultant

DCI Consulting (www.dciconsult.com)
Location: Washington, D.C.; 1 block from Farragut West Metro Station

About DCI
DCI Consulting provides in-depth consulting in the areas of systemic compensation discrimination analyses, affirmative action development and implementation, employee selection and test validation, OFCCP audit and litigation support, and regulatory affairs and government relations. DCI also provides clients with sophisticated affirmative action and salary equity software.

Job Listing: Personnel Research Psychologist (Multiple Positions)

U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM; www.opm.com)
Location: Washington, DC

The Federal Government needs YOU!
OPM is looking for talented entry, mid-career, and senior level Personnel Research Psychologists. Full and part-time internships in Washington, D.C. are also available to individuals currently enrolled in a graduate I/O program.

Positions are currently available in two OPM groups:

Job Listing: Multiple Positions (Entry-Level and Senior)

Aon Consulting (www.aon.com)
Location: Multiple Locations

Aon Consulting is actively recruiting for several I/O consulting positions.

• Entry-level consulting position in the Washington DC area – new PhD/ABD with 2-3 years experience or Masters with 3-5 years’ relevant experience
• Experienced consulting position in the Washington, DC area (5+ years, including experience in or consulting for the federal government) – PhD preferred.
• Senior Assessment Leader – location open, with strong experience managing the development, deployment, and delivery of assessment tools.
• Senior level Local Practice Leader position (10+ years plus significant business development and account management), in the Chicago area.

Job Listing: Research Analyst

American Institutes for Research (AIR; www.air.org)
Location: Washington, DC

AIR is a not-for-profit, social and behavioral science research organization based out of Washington, DC.

The Education, Human Development and the Workforce Division at AIR works collaboratively with clients to examine a wide range of projects involving individual and organizational performance. AIR prides itself in conducting high-impact, high-stakes projects for significant Federal, state, and private organizations.

Job Listing: Consultants/Senior Consultants

PDRI, a PreVisor Company (www.pdri.com)
Location: Arlington, VA

PDRI, a premier human capital consulting firm for over 30 years, is currently looking for talented individuals to join our fast-paced and growing government services organization in Washington, DC. PDRI has a rich history in designing, developing, and implementing customized and innovative solutions to meet complex, sensitive, and unique human capital challenges.