Waste Management Specialist I/II/III

Position Information

Salary

Level I: $2,433.75 – $2,908.56, paid bi-weekly

Level II: $2,689.03 – $3,213.64, paid bi-weekly

Level III: $2,971.10 – $3,550.74; paid biweekly

Examination Schedule

• Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the examination.

Examinations

Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

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

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam.

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.

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 email Sign in to view email .

This position works within the department of Public Works. For more information about the department, please view their website here .

Full Job Descriptions For

Waste Management Specialist I ;

Waste Management Specialist II;

Waste Management Specialist III

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.

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 FAQ page .

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