A professional who directs administration of statewide merit system qualifying examinations. Responsibilities include:

• Formulates policies and procedures on recruitment, testing, placement, classification, and salary administration.
• Confers with school officials and superintendents of public buildings to arrange for space to conduct examinations.
• Verifies applicability and authenticity of examination and inventories examination materials to prevent errors and unauthorized use.
• Effects liaison with public officials, employee groups, and general public to promote program objectives.
• May proctor examinations and participate in oral interviews with applicants.