Public Health Nurse I/II - Bilingual

Salary : $8,858.07 - $12,294.82 Monthly
Location : 1800 Mt. Vernon Ave., Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 10164
Department: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Information
Salary:

Level I: $4,088.34-$4,885.94, paid bi-weekly

Level II: $4,748.19-$5,674.53, paid bi-weekly
Examination:

Appraisal (Weight %): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the job based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and/or rating of application.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:
Level I:

• Valid Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing AND valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing OR
• A valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California, Department Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing and possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university with coursework in public health or community health and application has been submitted to the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing for a Public Health Nurse Certificate.
• Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
• Failure to maintain a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing will result in termination.
• Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License.

Level II:

• Possession of a valid Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing AND two (2) years of public health and/or community health nursing experience OR three (3) years of nursing experience may be substituted for the two (2) years of public health and/or community health nursing experience.
• Possession of a valid and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing.
• Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
• Failure to maintain a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing will result in termination.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.

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. Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline.

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.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Please ensure applicable materials such as (transcripts/diploma and licenses) 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 contact Katie Barnett at barnettk@kerncounty.com.
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Additional Information
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 at the Department of Public Health. 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. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our

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 attached a copy of my valid Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing.

• Yes
• No

02

I have attached a copy of my valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse License issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing.

• Yes
• No

03

I have attached my transcripts, from an accredited college or university, demonstrating that I have obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with coursework in public health or community health.

• Yes
• No

04

I have attached verification that I have submitted my application to the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing for a Public Health Nurse Certificate.

• Yes
• No

05

I have attached a copy of my current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.

• Yes
• No

06

I have attached a copy of my bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College.

• Yes
• No

Required Question