Position Information
Examinations:
Appraisal (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: Investigation, oral exam and/or rating of the application.
Should an oral exam be necessary, the oral exam will be weighted at 100%.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
This position works within the department of Kern County Planning & Development. For more information about the department, please view their website here.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
Bachelor's Degree in Planning or a related field
and
three years of professional level planning experience;
OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
***Applicants must attach a copy of their degree / transcripts, verifying the completion of the required education, to this application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach it to this application, you may e-mail it to Stewart@KernCounty.com
Full Supervising Planner job description
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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 within the Kern County Planning and Natural Resources 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 FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.