What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Human Resources Specialist-Non-Confidential position at Kern County?
Position Information
Examination Schedule
Performance exam: Performance examination dates will be announced 5 days in advance.
Oral exam: Oral examination dates will be announced 5 days in advance.
Examination
Performance Exam (Weight 30%): A performance exam will be administered and will consist of a writing exercise. This exam will be administered through the use of personal computers (PCs) using Word.
The Human Resources Division may limit the number advancing to the oral exam to approximately the top 15, based upon the final earned results of the written exam.
Oral Exam (Weight 70%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.
If the number of applicants successful on the written exam is insufficient to merit an oral exam, the written exam shall be weighted at 100%.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
Any equivalent combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Qualifying related work experience may include job tasks in one of the following areas: payroll, employee benefits, employment services and employee relations.
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 perezja@kerncounty.com.
Full Job Description For: Senior Human Resources Specialist-Non-Confidential
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.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
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.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Kern County Public Works Department. 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.
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.
Examination Schedule
Performance exam: Performance examination dates will be announced 5 days in advance.
Oral exam: Oral examination dates will be announced 5 days in advance.
Examination
Performance Exam (Weight 30%): A performance exam will be administered and will consist of a writing exercise. This exam will be administered through the use of personal computers (PCs) using Word.
The Human Resources Division may limit the number advancing to the oral exam to approximately the top 15, based upon the final earned results of the written exam.
Oral Exam (Weight 70%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.
If the number of applicants successful on the written exam is insufficient to merit an oral exam, the written exam shall be weighted at 100%.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
Any equivalent combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Qualifying related work experience may include job tasks in one of the following areas: payroll, employee benefits, employment services and employee relations.
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 perezja@kerncounty.com.
Full Job Description For: Senior Human Resources Specialist-Non-Confidential
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.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
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.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Kern County Public Works Department. 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.
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.