Public Health Program Specialist

Summary

• Written Exam will be conducted on October 30, 2026

• Written Exam will be conducted on October 30, 2026

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.

"I truly enjoy my job in the Land and Water Program. The position has a great balance of field work and office work. We have flexibility on creating our own schedules and working as a team on complex projects. We work with engineers, contractors, and several different departments within Public Works to turn a parcel of land into what you see today."

- Jasmin Kraft, Licensed Vocational Nurse

"Being an LVN has always been a dream, as I live it every day! To have the opportunity to help, care, advocate, and teach patients is an honor. Knowing the hundreds of individuals I've cared for in the community warms my heart! Working for Public Health has allowed me to work with wonderful staff and learn so much, and still do to this day!"

Job Description

• Written Exam will be conducted on October 30, 2026

• Written Exam will be conducted on October 30, 2026

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.

"I truly enjoy my job in the Land and Water Program. The position has a great balance of field work and office work. We have flexibility on creating our own schedules and working as a team on complex projects. We work with engineers, contractors, and several different departments within Public Works to turn a parcel of land into what you see today."

- Jasmin Kraft, Licensed Vocational Nurse

"Being an LVN has always been a dream, as I live it every day! To have the opportunity to help, care, advocate, and teach patients is an honor. Knowing the hundreds of individuals I've cared for in the community warms my heart! Working for Public Health has allowed me to work with wonderful staff and learn so much, and still do to this day!"