What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Human Resources Specialist position at Kern County, CA?
Salary : $3,732.00 - $4,460.00 Monthly
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type : Full time
Job Number : 9618
Department : BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES
Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 24 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific
Position Information
Examination Schedule :
- Written Exam : qualified candidates will be notified of the written examination date 5 days prior to the examination.
- Oral Exam : qualified candidates will be notified of the oral examination date 5 days prior to the examination.
E xaminations :
Written Exam (Weight 30%) may include knowledge of basic human resource programs; basic functions of a human resources department; office operations and clerical functions; business English including Spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary, principles and methods of public relations / customer service and interviewing techniques; data gathering, compilation and report writing, and other relevant topics.
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.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards :
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and one (1) year of education, training and / or experience 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.
Full Job Description :
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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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 Behavioral Health & Recovery Services 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.
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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
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).
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.
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.
Note : Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows :
EAP is available to help you take control of your life!
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Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days (per calendar year)
Salary : $3,732 - $4,460
