Human Resources Specialist-Confidential

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.

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.

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

The Human Resources Division may limit the number advancing to the oral exam to approximately the top 15, based upon the final earned results of the written exam. 

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards: 

Thirty semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university and two years of related work experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 

Qualifying related work experience may include job tasks in one of the following areas: talent acquisition, onboarding, payroll, employee relations, and learning and development. 

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver’s License is required upon appointment.

Full Job Description: Human Resources Specialist-Confidential

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 Human Resources Division. 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.