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Abolished 9/28/03 PSYCHOMETRIC TECHNICIAN4173D1 Pay Grade: 19 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is specialized, technical work administering psychological tests to individuals and groups. Work involves administering and scoring standardized psychological tests, preparing reports regarding patient behavior during testing, operating testing equipment and collecting, compiling and organizing test data for analysis. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL B: "Under general supervision…" Employees working under general supervision usually receive some instructions with respect to the details of most assignments but are free to develop their own work sequences within established procedures, methods and policies. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and subject to only periodic checks. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average… Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in solving problems. Workers at this level exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or technical in nature requiring careful interpretation. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant. Contacts - LEVEL C: The purpose of the contact is to influence, motivate, conduct interviews, make formal presentations or counsel to achieve common understanding or solutions to problems when the information is sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are skeptical or uncooperative. Communication techniques and well developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level. Physical Demands - LEVEL B: The work requires light physical exertion. The employee may be required to perform handling activities with lightweight or easily moved items (e.g. books, file folders, boxes of office supplies, small machine parts, etc.); perform moving activities for brief periods; operate light equipment; perform repetitive motions for brief periods; confined to a work area. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL A: No supervisory or leadership responsibility; may explain work instructions or assist in training others. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Psychologist I class in which incumbents perform non-standardized psychological evaluations and interviews of clients and make recommendations for treatment. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Administers and scores a battery of varied psychological, intelligence or vocational tests to adolescent, alcoholic or mental health clients. Administers a battery of neuropsychological tests to determine type, degree, location and cause of brain damage which may affect behavior or learning ability. Summarizes and discusses behavioral observations with professional staff. Interviews clients to identify their testing concerns or special testing needs or to determine the suitability for testing. Organizes and schedules patient groups for testing and maintains appropriate testing records. Observes and documents relevant behavior and discussion during the testing session and formulates reports of behavioral observations for use by treatment staff. Discusses and clarifies test results with professional staff. Devises and improves procedural methods such as test format, reports or data storage and retrieval. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge Knowledge of the methods and procedures of psychological, neuropsychological and/or intelligence testing. Knowledge of the impact of psychotropic medications on test performance. Knowledge of testing confidentiality issues, practices and procedures. Abilities Ability to recognize and document abnormal behavior which may impact on test results. *Ability to present information and instructions precisely in oral form. *Ability to operate audio-visual aids and materials. *Ability to follow oral and written guidelines and procedures. *Ability to score tests by following complex but standardized instructions and by performing basic mathematical and statistical operations. *Ability to establish rapport with a patient or student population. *Ability to recognize and respond to erratic and unstable emotional states or behaviors which could disrupt testing or jeopardize the safety of the patient or others. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Job knowledge at an entry level in psychological test administration. NC: 06/94
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