What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waste Management Specialist I/II/III position at Kern County?
Amended: 12/18/2024
Salary: Level I: $2,292.36 – $2,739.58; Level II: $2,532.82 - $3,026.95; Level III: $2,798.50 – $3,344.47; paid biweekly
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 combination of the following: Investigating, oral exam and rating of the application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Should an oral examination be necessary, the oral examination will be weighted at 100%.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards All Levels
Bachelor's Degree in a Laboratory Science from an accredited college or university; OR, Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year experience equivalent to a Waste Management Technician II in the Kern County classification system.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License 40 Hour Hazwoper Certificate must be obtained within 6 months of hire at the Level I or be terminated; required upon appointment at levels II and III.
Applicants must attach a copy of their degree or Transcripts verifying the conferral of a qualifying Bachelor's degree in a Laboratory Science, to this application.
Waste Management Specialist I;
Waste Management Specialist II;
Waste Management Specialist III
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 an immediate appointment will be made at the 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.
Salary : $2,292 - $2,740