Salary : $6,341.79 - $7,579.02 Monthly
Location : 1800 Mt. Vernon Ave., Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 10171
Department: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Information EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:- Written Exam: will be conducted on October 30, 2026
Examinations:Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of procedures required to obtain and track special funding; community needs as they relate to the program; diverse social and economic factors as they influence the program; community resources with goals related to the program; basic supervision; medical terminology; statistics; and marketing principles and practices as they relate to promoting a public health program.
The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written examination.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited university or college, with an emphasis in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, a health science, a behavioral science, or a closely related field, AND two years of experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
(Examples of qualifying work experience include, but is not limited to: planning for and/or coordination of clinics and other public health activities and events; conducting needs assessments; making referrals for services; interviewing clients or patients; verifying documents to determine eligibility for social services and/or healthcare coverage; conducting outreach, education, and/or health promotion; conducting home or field visits)
OROne (1) year of experience as a Public Health Project Specialist.
ORA Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, a health science, a behavioral science, or a closely related field.
ORany equivalent combination of education, training or experience;
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License is required.
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 fax to (661) 868-3928.
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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.
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
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)
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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.) Required Question
