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Health Education Assistant

Kern County


Job Location:

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 4276 - 5110
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Information


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:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in public health a health science or health service or a behavioral scienceOR any combination of education and experience in a public agency or non-profit organization.

A valid Class C California Driver License is required upon 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 the application materials to.

Full Job Description:
Health Education Assistant
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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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 Countys recruitment process please see our FAQ page.


Required Experience:

Junior IC