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    Human Services Technician I/II-East Kern Region - Bakersfield, CA, United States - Kern County, CA

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    Description
    Salary : $3, $4,313.68 Monthly

    Location : Depending on Assignment, CA

    Job Type: Full time

    Job Number: 9275

    Department: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

    Opening Date: 02/05/2024

    Closing Date: Continuous

    Position Information

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    An eligible list will be established only for the EAST KERN REGIONS of Kern County that have/ may have a need for a Human Services Technician. East Kern Regions include the following areas:

    Lake IsabellaMojaveRidgecrest
    Candidates are encouraged to indicate ALL acceptable geographical locations on their application which they will accept employment. 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.

    EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:Initial application screening will result in a written examination. Subsequent testing dates to be posted as applicable.

    Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

    Level I:High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides the knowledge and abilities indicated below.

    Level II:Satisfactory completion of training as a Human Services Technician I.

    Both Levels:Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required upon completion of training program.

    Incumbents must have the ability to travel to designated locations.

    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

    Full Job Description Human Services Technician /

    Examinations:
    Written Exam (Weight 100%):Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of principles of customer service and human behavior; business practices; appropriate business attire; telephone etiquette; organizational practices and procedures; basic mathematics; basic computer operations; techniques of interviewing to obtain information; basic grammar; basic public contact skills.

    Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

    This position works within the Department of Human Services. For more information about the department, please view their website .
    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 or follow us:

    High Performance Culture
    Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.

    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

    This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

    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.

    Appointees are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal records check as authorized by section 16501 of the California Welfare and Institutions code and section of the California Penal Code.

    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

    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:

    : (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:
    • 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
    : EAP is available to help you take control of your life

    : 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)

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    I have completed 60 semester or 90 quarter units from a regional accredited college or university. ***If yes, attach your degree or transcripts to this application
    • Yes
    • No
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    I have indicated ALL acceptable geographical locations on my application which I will accept employment.
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    All applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates must be attached with your application. I have submitted copies of all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates with my application. (Failure to attach required supplemental materials will result in the rejection of this application.)
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