Assistant Program Director-Department Promotional-DHS

Position Information
This is a
Department Promotional Examination
and is open to eligible employees of the
Department of Human Services
who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

• Written Exam: will be conducted on December 5, 2025.
• Oral Exam: Qualified candidates will be notified five (5) days prior to the examination date.

Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled dates/times/locations without exception .
Performance Exam (Weight 30%): The performance test is a job-related exercise which may include a work problem, consisting of analysis and writing.

Oral Exam (Weight 70%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

If the number of applicants successful on the performance exam is insufficient to merit an oral exam, the performance exam shall be weighted 100%
.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
Two years of experience as a Supervisor in a California Social Services Agency of which one AND one-half (1.5) years must have consisted of supervising Eligibility or Social Services Program staff; OR five (5) years social
/
eligibility work experience in a public, non-profit, or private social service agency of which two (2) years must have been comparable to a Social Service or Eligibility Supervisor. A college degree can substitute for six (6) months of the experience requirement, not including the one and one-half (1.5) years as an Eligibility or Social Services Supervisor.

Additional Requirements
Some assignments in this classification may require a minimum of one (1) year of qualifying supervisory experience to include Employment Services, CalWORKS, CalFresh and/or MediCal.

Possession of a valid California Class C drivers 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

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: Bilingual Testing )

Full Job Description For Assistant Program Director
This position works within the Department of Human Services of Kern County. For more information about the department, please view their website here .

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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.

Appointees are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal records check as authorized by section 16501 of the California Welfare and Institutions code and section of the California Penal Code.

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. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

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.