Senior Child Support Specialist - Department Promotional

Job description

Salary : $4,917.47 - $5,876.82 Monthly

Location : 3701 N. Sillect Ave., Bakersfield, CA

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: 10165

Department: DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

Opening Date: 09/28/2026

Closing Date: 10/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information

This is a De partment Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the

Kern County Department of Child Support Services.

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

Written Exam: Will be conducted on Thursday, October 15, 2026

Oral Exam: Qualified candidates will be notified of the oral examination date 5 days prior to the examination.

Examinations

Written Exam (Weight 50%) : Written exam will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of modern investigative techniques and procedures; various software programs utilized by the Department of Child Support Services; rules of evidence in state laws pertaining to child support cases; community resources for investigative purposes; court procedures; interviewing principles and techniques; county, state, and federal regulations as applied to child support functions.

Oral Exam (Weight 50%) : Oral examination will be conducted for the purpose of appraising 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 at 100%.

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

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards

Two (2) years of experience equivalent to Child Support Specialist II in the Kern County classification system.

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.

Full job description:

For more information about Kern County Child Support, please visit their website

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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. 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.

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

Kern County Employee Benefits

*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows: The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants

The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days (per calendar year)

01

I had an overall rating of Standard or better on my last performance appraisal. A "no" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00. Yes

No

02

I have successfully completed my 6 month probationary period as an employee of Kern County (temporary and extra help time is not qualifying). A "no" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00. Yes

No

03

Have you for any reason separated from County employment (layoff, voluntary or involuntary resignation) and gained re-employment within the last six months? A "yes" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00 and County Ordinance 3.08.140 A & B. Yes

No

04

I understand the unauthorized disclosure of examination material is a violation of Civil Service Rules and can result in my disqualification, by the Civil Service Commission, from this examination and future examinations with the County of Kern. Yes

No

05

I understand that this is a competitive examination. I agree that I will not discuss the content or nature of any component for this examination, in general or specific terms, with anyone until the examination process is completed for all candidates. Yes

No

06

I was appointed to my present classification and level on (Date):

Required Question

Worksite address

bakersfield, CA, 93399, US

Who can apply

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