Deputy Public Administrator

Kern County; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County's Deputy Public Administrator recruitment is conducted through a structured examination process including investigation, oral exams, and rating of applications. Applicants must reach at least 70% on each phase. The process may include an oral exam weighted 100%.

The program operates within the Kern County Sheriff’s Office with emphasis on integrity and public service. Qualified candidates have a four-year degree in business/public administration/management/accounting/behavioral

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in business, public administration, management, accounting, or behavioral science and one year of experience in estate administration or management or related experience involving the investigation of assets in such fields as trust, probate, financial and/or real estate management.
• OR Completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university with course work in business, public administration, management, accounting or behavioral science and three (3) years of experience in estate administration or management or related experience involving the investigation of assets in such fields as trust, probate, financial and/or real estate management.
• Please ensure ALL applicable certificates are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach the certificates to your application, you may e-mail them to [e-mail]

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations and appraisals of candidates for Deputy Public Administrator using multiple evaluation methods (investigation, oral exam, rating).
• Ensure candidates attain at least 70% scores on each phase of the examination process.
• Coordinate oral exams and overall recruitment process as needed.
• Work within Kern County Sheriff's Office to support the recruitment and selection process.

Skills

Investigation

Asset investigation

Education

Degree in business/public administration/management/accounting/behavioral science

60/90 units with related coursework

Job description

Examination:

Appraisal(Weight 100%):of training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the work based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of application.

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

Should an oral exam be necessary, the oral exam will be weighted 100%.

Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in business, public administration, management, accounting, or behavioral science andone (1) year of experience in estate administration or management or related experience involving the investigation of assets in such fields as trust, probate, financial and/or real estate management;

OR

Completion of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university with course work in business, public administration, management, accounting or behavioral science and three (3) years of experience in estate administration or management or related experience involving the investigation of assets in such fields as trust, probate, financial and/or real estate management.

Please ensure ALL applicable certificates are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach the certificates to your application, you may e-mail them to [e-mail]

Full Job Description For: Deputy Public Administrator

*For any questions regarding this recruitment, you may contact Cassandra Ramirez at [e-mail] or 661-868-3913*

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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. 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).

This position works within the Kern County Sheriff's Office. For more information about the department, please view their website here.

Kern County Sheriff’s Office will seek and retain qualified individuals who maintain a high moral character, are ethical in all facets of life, and are trustworthy and professional when serving our community. To learn more about the 7 pillars of the ideal candidate please click here.

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.