Kern County, CA
Kern County, CA is hiring: Waste Management Specialist I/II/III in Bakersfield
Kern County, CA, Bakersfield, CA, United States, 93399
Salary : $6,063.42 - $7,246.35 Monthly
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 9586
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 12/13/2024
Closing Date: 1/3/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Information
Amended: 12/18/2024
Salary: Level I: $2,292.36 - $2,739.58; Level II: $2,532.82 - $3,026.95; Level III: $2,798.50 - $3,344.47; paid biweekly
Examinations:
Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigating, oral exam and rating of the application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Should an oral examination be necessary, the oral examination will be weighted at 100%.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards All Levels
Bachelor's Degree in a Laboratory Science from an accredited college or university; OR, Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year experience equivalent to a Waste Management Technician II in the Kern County classification system.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License 40 Hour Hazwoper Certificate must be obtained within 6 months of hire at the Level I or be terminated; required upon appointment at levels II and III.
Applicants must attach a copy of their degree or Transcripts verifying the conferral of a qualifying Bachelor's degree in a Laboratory Science, to this 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 to MosquedaRo@KernCounty.com.
Full Job Descriptions for:
Waste Management Specialist II;
About Kern County
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.
To learn more about Kern County, click or follow us:
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.
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 an immediate appointment will be made at the Public Works Department. 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.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our
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:
: 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 have a Bachelor's Degree in a Laboratory Science from an accredited college or university.
02
I have attached a copy of my degree and/or official or unofficial transcripts showing that I have a Bachelor's Degree in a Laboratory Science from an accredited college or university.
03
I have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, other than in a Laboratory Science.
04
I have attached a copy of my degree (other thank in Laboratory Science), and/or official or unofficial transcripts showing that I have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
05
I have one (1) year experience equivalent to a Waste Management Technician II in the Kern County classification system.
06
I possess a 40 Hour Hazwoper Certificate and have attached a copy to my application.
Required Question
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 9586
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 12/13/2024
Closing Date: 1/3/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Information
Amended: 12/18/2024
Salary: Level I: $2,292.36 - $2,739.58; Level II: $2,532.82 - $3,026.95; Level III: $2,798.50 - $3,344.47; paid biweekly
Examinations:
Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigating, oral exam and rating of the application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Should an oral examination be necessary, the oral examination will be weighted at 100%.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards All Levels
Bachelor's Degree in a Laboratory Science from an accredited college or university; OR, Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year experience equivalent to a Waste Management Technician II in the Kern County classification system.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License 40 Hour Hazwoper Certificate must be obtained within 6 months of hire at the Level I or be terminated; required upon appointment at levels II and III.
Applicants must attach a copy of their degree or Transcripts verifying the conferral of a qualifying Bachelor's degree in a Laboratory Science, to this 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 to MosquedaRo@KernCounty.com.
Full Job Descriptions for:
Waste Management Specialist II;
About Kern County
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.
To learn more about Kern County, click or follow us:
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.
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 an immediate appointment will be made at the Public Works Department. 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.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our
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
: 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 have a Bachelor's Degree in a Laboratory Science from an accredited college or university.
- Yes
- No
02
I have attached a copy of my degree and/or official or unofficial transcripts showing that I have a Bachelor's Degree in a Laboratory Science from an accredited college or university.
- Yes
- No
03
I have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, other than in a Laboratory Science.
- Yes
- No
04
I have attached a copy of my degree (other thank in Laboratory Science), and/or official or unofficial transcripts showing that I have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Yes
- No
05
I have one (1) year experience equivalent to a Waste Management Technician II in the Kern County classification system.
- Yes
- No
06
I possess a 40 Hour Hazwoper Certificate and have attached a copy to my application.
- Yes
- No
Required Question