Salary : $6,501.93 - $7,770.40 Monthly
Location : 5357 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 10140
Department: AGING AND ADULT SERVICES
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information
This is a Department Promotional Examinationand is open to eligible employees of the
Kern County Aging and Adult Services.
Examination Schedule:

• Written Examination: will be conducted on September 25, 2026
• Oral Examination: qualified candidates will be notified 5 business days prior to the oral exam

Examinations:
Written Examination (Weight 40%): County policies and procedures regarding personnel and disciplinary matters; current supervisory practices; socioeconomic factors affecting employability; principles of individual and group behavior; program benefits and requirements; services and resources provided through other governmental agencies and community based organizations; effective public speaking and public relations methods; techniques in interviewing and documentation; laws, rules and regulations governing the operations of the public welfare agency or if applicable, aging agency, on the federal, state, and local level; performing in a leadership role and motivating subordinates.
Oral Examination (Weight 60%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.
Applicants must attain at least a 70 % score on each phase of the examination process.
If the number of applicants successful on the written exam is insufficient to merit an oral exam, the written exam shall be weighted 100%.
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location(s) without exception.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree which includes a minimum of 12 semester or 20 quarter units in behavioral science, and three (3) years of experience equivalent to a Social Service Worker in the Kern County classification system, of which one (1) year must have been at the level of SSW II or higher.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and six (6) months experience equivalent to a Human Services Technician II, Employment Counselor II, Program Technician, Program Specialist II or Job Developer II, in the Kern County classification system AND three (3) years of experience equivalent to a Social Service Worker in the Kern County classification system, of which one (1) year must have been at the level of SSW II or higher.

Qualifying case management/work experience must include: responsibility for a caseload, development of service/care treatment plans; monitoring compliance through home calls, field calls and other personal contact; modification of service/care treatment plans as needed/required; and authority to impose/recommend sanctions for noncompliance, impacting benefits or services.

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required. Incumbents must have the ability to travel to designated locations.
Appointees are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal record check, as authorized by Section 16501 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code and Section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code, or higher level of background check as required by Department/Program.
Full Job Description:
This position works within the Kern County Aging and Adult Services Department. For more information about the department, please view their website

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. 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.

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 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

02

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

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 have attached a copy of my transcripts demonstrating that I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree which includes a minimum of 12 semester or 20 quarter units in behavioral science.

• Yes
• No

08

I have attached a copy of my Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Yes
• No

Required Question