Assistant Director of Human Services-Department Promotional-DHS
Job Posting for Assistant Director of Human Services-Department Promotional-DHS at Kern County
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.
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 or email HR@kerncounty.com
This position works within the Department of Human Services of Kern County. For more information about the department , please view their website here.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.
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 11105.3 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).
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: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/cte/bilingual-testing.
Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.
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