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Location

Bakersfield, CA | United States

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Position Information

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: Investigation, oral exam and rating of the application.

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

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

Five (5) years of program management or administration within a California Family Justice Center or California Victim/Witness Program of which one (1) year must have consisted of direct grant management and development within the program.

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A Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, criminal justice, victimology, or a related field AND one (1) year of program management or administration experience within a California Family Justice Center or California Victim/Witness Program which included direct grant management and development within the program

OR

Five (5) years supervisory experience in a public, non-profit, or private agency providing services to victims of violent crime or closely related field.

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Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that includes one (1) year of supervisory experience in a public, non-profit, or private agency providing services to victims of violent crime or a closely related field.

Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license is required upon appointment.

Knowledge of: criminal justice system; crisis intervention practices; interviewing; community resources; violent crime victimization, victims rights and advocacy techniques; basic case record-keeping practices.

Ability to: communicate effectively with victims, defendants, witnesses, and the public; coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with various agencies and individuals; interpret and explain procedures and processes; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; work in an environment providing support to victims of various and/or violent crimes; make public presentations; and collect, interpret, and evaluate case-related data.

Dependent upon method of qualification: Applicants must attach the following to their application or it may not be accepted:

• A copy of their degree or transcripts verifying the conferral of their degree.
• A copy of their transcripts verifying the college course work.

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 to [email protected].


Full Job Description: Victim Witness Program Supervisor

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.

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High Performance Culture
Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.

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 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.

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.

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:

Health Insurance: (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).


Retirement Program: 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.


Deferred Compensation: 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.


Social Security Administration:
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

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


Voluntary Benefits: 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)

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