To achieve these goals of reliability, validity, and fairness, the assessments are developed in a manner consistent with relevant professional and technical standards and government guidelines. Government guidelines are found in 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1607, Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures . A2. Assessments are neutral on their face with respect to the groups protected by civil rights law. Assessments are as objective as possible. Criteria Related to Components of the Assessment System B1.
Assessments capture the full richness of the skill standards.
This means knowledge and skills are measured in the context of the work described by the critical work functions, key activities, and performance indicators. In addition, assessment content and format are designed to maximize the acceptability of the assessments to users and to maximize the value of the assessments as signals of the types of skills, knowledge, and performance required by high-performance workplaces. Assessments are modular, allowing individuals to demonstrate proficiency in and receive credit for attainment of a portion of a skill standard. Assessments are not limited to a single assessment tool or method and may include multiple measures of the same skill, as long as they are consistent with NSSB assessment criteria. Criteria Related to the Use of Assessment C1.