Fair Housing Coordinator - Bilingual

Position Information

This recruitment requires applicants to attach a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Certificate, to their application, by the final filing deadline. (see below, for information regarding obtaining a bilingual certificate.)

Examination:
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 of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of the application.

If an oral exam is required, qualified applicants will be notified at least five business days prior to the exam. 
 
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. 

This position works for the Planning and Community Development Department. For more information about the department, please see their website here.
 
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:    
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, political science, sociology, economics, or a closely related field, and two (2) years of responsible experience in a position requiring public contact, public speaking, public relations, counseling, interviewing; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience may be substituted for education for a maximum of two (2) years.

Full job description: Fair Housing Coordinator 

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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.

** Applicants must attach a copy of their bilingual certificate, issued by Bakersfield College (or previously issued by the Kern County Personnel Department), to their application. INFORMATION about obtaining a BILINGUAL CERTIFICATE is available here. 

Employees who occupy positions designated bilingual are paid dependent upon their required level of proficiency. 

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 in the 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.