This is a Department Promotional Examinationand is open to eligible employees of theDepartment of Human Services who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
Written Exam: will be conducted on October 16, 2025
Oral Exam: Qualified candidates will be notified five (5) days prior to the examination date.
Written Exam (Weight 40%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of supervisory principles; applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines; public relations principles; mathematical principles; individual and group behavior theory; training principles; community resources; interviewing techniques, and other relevant topics.
Oral Exam (Weight 60%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled dates/times/locations without exception.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and five (5) years of education and/or experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Qualifying related work experience may include, overseeing the day-to-day operations of a program; supervision of staff engaged in the activities related to a program; verifying documents to determine eligibility for benefits, social services and/or employment; conducting needs assessments; making referrals for services; interviewing clients and providing program information to the public.
Additional Requirements: Some positions may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email [email protected].
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Minimum Qualifications
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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