What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Clerk of the Board I/II - Countywide Promotional position at County of Kern?
Position Information
This is a Countywide Promotional Examination open only to eligible Kern County employees who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
Salary: Level I: $1,538.15 - $1,838.23 Biweekly Level II: $1,786.40 - $2,134.91 Biweekly
Examinations Schedule:
- Written exam: will be conducted on February 11, 2025
- Oral Exam: qualified applicants will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the examination.
Written Exam (Weight 30%): Will be conducted for the purpose of testing applicants knowledge in the functions and responsibilities of an elected legislative body such as Board of Supervisors; basic functions and structure of Kern County government; office procedures, methods and practices.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION MAY LIMIT THE NUMBER ADVANCING TO THE ORAL EXAM TO APPROXIMATELY THE TOP 18, 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.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
If the number of applicants successful on the written exam is insufficient to warrant an oral exam, the written exam shall be weighted 100%.
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location without exception.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
Level I: High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, AND three (3) years of increasingly responsible clerical experience which would provide the following knowledge, skills and abilities. (see below)
Level II: High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, AND six (6) years of increasingly responsible clerical experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities OR one (1) year of experience comparable to Deputy Clerk of the Board I in the Kern County classification system.
Full Job Description at: Deputy Clerk of the Board I; Deputy Clerk of the Board II
Knowledge of: the functions and responsibilities of an elected legislative body such as Board of Supervisors; basic functions and structure of Kern County government; office procedures, methods and practices; public relations; manual and automated filing systems to record, store, cross-index and retrieve records; business letter writing and format; English grammar, punctuation, spelling and usage; basic mathematics; modern office equipment; including personal computers and basic computer applications.
Ability to: perform clerical work under pressure from competing demands and time constraints; follow procedures, organize work and schedule activities to comply with legal requirements; maintain accurate records and record-keeping systems; type 45 net words per minute; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
This position works within the Kern County Clerk of the Board. For more information about the department, please view their website here.
About Kern 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
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. 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).
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.
Kern County Employee Benefits
- As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
Retirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Social Security Administration:
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
- The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
- The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
Salary : $1,538 - $1,838
