What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Service Commission Officer position at Kern County?
This position is at-will and exempted from the Civil Service System. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Civil Service Commission
Examinations:
- Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: Investigation, interview and/or application.
Should an oral exam be necessary, the oral exam will be weighted at 100%.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Employment Standards:
Six (6) years of progressively responsible administrative management work, including document and records management and/or legal document processing experience, preferably including experience in a public agency providing high level clerical or administrative support in an executive-level office or for an elected board or appointed commission. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis to a maximum of three (3) years.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.
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 to hr@kerncounty.com.
Full job description for: Civil Service Commission Officer
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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. 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).
This position works within the Kern County Employees' Retirement Association. For more information about the department, please view their website here.
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.
Salary : $5,618 - $6,713
