Human Services Supervisor-Department Promotional-DHS

Human Services Supervisor

Department Promotional exam of Human Services. EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:

Written Exam: will be conducted on September 17, 2026 Oral Exam: will be conducted on September 29, 2026 Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled dates/times/locations without exception. Written Exam (Weight 40%) Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of California public assistance regulations; county policies and procedures regarding personnel and disciplinary matters; current departmental supervisory practices; and proficiency in department's computer system and department programs. Oral Exam (Weight 60%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. If the number of applicants successful on the written examination is insufficient to warrant an oral examination, the written examination shall be weighted 100%. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards: Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university, or a Human Services Certificate Program. In addition, two (2) years combined experience equivalent to a Human Services Technician III or Human Services Technician IV.

OR Any combination equivalent to four (4) years experience as a Human Services Technician II, Human Services Technician III or Human Services Technician IV. Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required upon appointment. Incumbents must have the ability to travel to designated locations. Bilingual (English/Spanish) Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. Applicants who wish to be considered for bilingual employment must submit a bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College.

For information about where to obtain a qualifying bilingual certificate, click the link here.

Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.