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Contracts Administration Assistant-Lateral Transfer-Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

Kern County
Bakersfield, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 1/31/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Administration Assistant-Lateral Transfer-Behavioral Health & Recovery Services position at Kern County?

Position Information

LATERAL TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY - This is a transfer opportunity restricted to permanent employees of the County of Kern who have successfully completed their initial probationary period.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards: Any combination of training, experience and education equivalent to completion of a recognized four (4) year college curriculum and one (1) year of experience in contracts administration, purchasing or related field.

Full Job Description for: Contracts Administration Assistant

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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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

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 an immediate appointment will be made at the Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department.

Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

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.

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