Deputy Director of Animal Services
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Job Location:
Bakersfield, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 87944 - 105101
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Information
Amended: 10/30/2025 11/13/2025
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
- Oral exam:qualified candidates will be notified of the oral examination date 5 days prior to the examination.
Examinations:
Oral Exam (Weight 100%):Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicants training education experience interest and personal fitness for the position.
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.Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration Public Administration Animal Science or closely related field and three (3) years of work experience with a public private or non-profit animal control program in a management or supervisory capacity;OR an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License at time of appointment.
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.
This position works within the Kern County Animal Services Department. For more information about the department please view their websitehere.Full Job Description for Deputy Director of Animal Services.
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 here or follow us:Growth MindsetWe 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 one (1) immediate appointment will be made at the Kern County Animal Services 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 Countys 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.
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