Public Health Program Specialist

Summary

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

• Written Exam:will be conducted on October 30, 2026

Examinations

Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of procedures required to obtain and track special funding; community needs as they relate to the program; diverse social and economic factors as they influence the program; community resources with goals related to the program; basic supervision; medical terminology; statistics; and marketing principles and practices as they relate to promoting a public health program. 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. 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 university or college, with an emphasis in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, a health science, a behavioral science, or a closely related field, AND two years of experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. (Examples of qualifying work experience include, but is not limited to: planning for and/or coordination of clinics and other public health activities and events; conducting needs assessments; making referrals for services; interviewing clients or patients; verifying documents to determine eligibility for social services and/or healthcare coverage; conducting outreach, education, and/or health promotion; conducting home or field visits) OR One (1) year of experience as a Public Health Project Specialist. OR A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, a health science, a behavioral science, or a closely related field. OR any equivalent combination of education, training or experience; Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License is required.

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 fax to (661) 868-3928.

Full Public Health Program Specialist job description 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. 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.

A background check may be conducted for this classification. 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.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

• Written Exam:will be conducted on October 30, 2026

Examinations

Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of procedures required to obtain and track special funding; community needs as they relate to the program; diverse social and economic factors as they influence the program; community resources with goals related to the program; basic supervision; medical terminology; statistics; and marketing principles and practices as they relate to promoting a public health program. 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. 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 university or college, with an emphasis in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, a health science, a behavioral science, or a closely related field, AND two years of experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. (Examples of qualifying work experience include, but is not limited to: planning for and/or coordination of clinics and other public health activities and events; conducting needs assessments; making referrals for services; interviewing clients or patients; verifying documents to determine eligibility for social services and/or healthcare coverage; conducting outreach, education, and/or health promotion; conducting home or field visits) OR One (1) year of experience as a Public Health Project Specialist. OR A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, a health science, a behavioral science, or a closely related field. OR any equivalent combination of education, training or experience; Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License is required.

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 fax to (661) 868-3928.

Full Public Health Program Specialist job description 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. 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.

A background check may be conducted for this classification. 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.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.