Assistant Director of Human Services-department

1 week ago


Bakersfield, United States County of Kern Full time

**Position Information**:
This is a **Department Promotional exam **open only to current eligible employees of the **Department of Human Services.**

**Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards**:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the social or behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a closely related field AND two (2) years of management level experience in a multi-divisional public, private or nonprofit social services agency of which, one year (1) year of experience must have been equivalent to a Human Services Program Director. Experience related to planning, evaluating, administering and managing a variety of responsibilities or operations requiring large expenditure of funds is preferred.

**Substitution**: Completion of a graduate degree in social or behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Possession of a valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator's License and the ability to maintain proof of vehicle liability insurance is required.

Job Description for Assistant Director of Human Services

**Examinations**:
**Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled dates/times/locations without exception**.**

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.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

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

**About Kern County**:
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

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**High Performance Culture**
Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.

**Growth Mindset**
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

**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.

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.

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

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.**

**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:
Health Insurance: (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).
Retirement Program: 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.
Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to



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