Salary : $8,946.86 - $10,692.33 Monthly
Location : 100 E. California Ave., Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 10156
Department: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information

This is a Department Promotional Examinationand is open to eligible employees of the Department of Human Services.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:

• Oral Exam: will be conducted the week of October 5, 2026.

Examination:
Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.
The Human Resources Division may conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam. Should an appraisal be necessary, the appraisal will be weighted at 100%

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 date/time/location without exception.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:
Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, AND three (3) years experience in a social services agency supervising employment and financial services, adult/child services, or administrative services. Qualifying experience may be attained in a public, private or nonprofit agency.

Positions Assigned to Department of Human Services:
At least one (1) year of experience must have been as a Department of Human Services Assistant Program Director or Human Services Program Specialist.

OR have an Associate's Degree and five (5) years of supervisory experience with one (1) of those years as an Assistant Program Director or Human Services Program Specialist.

Other qualifying experience may be attained in a public, private or nonprofit agency.

Additional Requirements:Some assignments may require additional experience as listed in #1 or #2 below:

1. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in Child Welfare Services crisis intervention, court related activities including but not limited to; Emergency Response, Adoptions or Court Intake.
2. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in Employment and Financial Services, which may include but not be limited to Employment Services, CalWORKs, CalFresh or Medi-Cal.

Possession of a valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required upon appointment.

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]
Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. Applicants who wish to be considered for bilingual employment must submit a bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College.
Access the following website for information about where to obtain a qualifying certificate:

Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.

Full Job Description

This position works within the Department of Human Services of Kern County. For more information about the department , please view their website .
Kern County Employee Benefits

*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
01

I have successfully completed my initial 6 or 12 month probationary period as an employee of Kern County (temporary and extra help time is not qualifying). A "no" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00

• Yes
• No

02

I had an overall rating of Standard or better on my last performance appraisal. A "no" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00.

• Yes
• No

03

Have you for any reason separated from County employment (layoff, voluntary or involuntary resignation) and gained re-employment within the last six months? A "yes" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00 and County Ordinance 3.08.140 A & B.

• Yes
• No

04

I understand that this is a competitive examination. I agree that I will not discuss the content or nature of any component for this examination, in general or specific terms, with anyone until the examination process is completed for all candidates.

• Yes
• No

05

I understand the unauthorized disclosure of examination material is a violation of Civil Service Rules and can result in my disqualification, by the Civil Service Commission, from this examination and future examinations with the County of Kern

• Yes
• No

06

I was appointed to my present classification and level on (Date):
07

I possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience in Child Welfare Services crisis intervention, court related activities including but not limited to; Emergency Response, Adoptions or Court Intake.

• Yes
• No

08

Please list the start and end dates (MM/YY) you were assigned to a program in Child Welfare Services.
09

I possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience in Employment Services (Welfare to Work).

• Yes
• No

10

Please list the start and end dates (MM/YY) you were assigned to a program in Employment Services (Welfare to Work).
11

I possess a minimum of one (1) year of experience in CalWORKs, CalFresh or Medi-Cal.

• Yes
• No

12

Please list the start and end dates (MM/YY) you were assigned to a program in CalWORKs, CalFresh or Medi-Cal.
13

I am bilingual (English/Spanish) and will provide my Bilingual Certificate (English/Spanish) issued by the County of Kern Human Resources Division or its authorized agent Bakersfield College. (Failure to attach Bilingual Certificate(s) by the final filing deadline, will not be considered Bilingual.)

• Yes
• No

14

All applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates must be attached with your application. I have submitted copies of all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates with my application. (Failure to attach required supplemental materials will result in the rejection of application.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question