What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist I - Non-Confidential - Department Promotional - Sheriff position at Kern County?
This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of Kern County Sheriff's Office who have permanent status in the classified service and received an overall standard or better on their last employee performance report.
Examinations:
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.
If the number of applicants successful on the written examination is insufficient to merit an oral exam, the written exam shall be weighted 100%.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.
Full Job Description for Human Resources Specialist I - Non-Confidential
All applicable degree, transcripts, licenses and/or certificates must be attached to your application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may e-mail a copy to Nesrine Annan at annann@kerncounty.com.
Examinations:
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.
- The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written examination. Should a written examination be necessary, the written examination will be weighted at 30%.
Oral Exam (Weight 70%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.
- The Human Resources Division may solely conduct a written examination should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination. Should an oral examination be necessary, the oral examination will be weighted at 70%.
If the number of applicants successful on the written examination is insufficient to merit an oral exam, the written exam shall be weighted 100%.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
Level I: 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.
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 for Human Resources Specialist I - Non-Confidential
All applicable degree, transcripts, licenses and/or certificates must be attached to your application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may e-mail a copy to Nesrine Annan at annann@kerncounty.com.
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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.
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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.
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.
Appointees will be fingerprinted and required to pass a background investigation.
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 Sheriff's Office. 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.
Appointees will be fingerprinted and required to pass a background investigation.
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 Sheriff's Office. 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.
This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
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 : $3,451 - $4,124
