KCERA Deputy Chief Member Services Officer - Department Promotional

This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open only to current eligible employees of the Kern County Employees Retirement Association (KCERA).

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

Oral Exam:

qualified candidates will be notified of the oral examination date 5 days prior to the examination

Examination:

Oral Exam ( Weight 100% ): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's 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 examination. Should an appraisal be necessary, the appraisal will be weighted at 100%. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location(s) without exception.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration or related field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in retirement benefit administration; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of :

the principles and practices of defined benefit management and administration; applicable County Ordinances, rules and regulations, State and Federal laws; training trends; and supervisory principles. Ability to : plan, direct, and coordinate Member Services functions of KCERA; direct, coordinate, train and evaluate the work of staff; analyze data and prepare reports and recommendations; handle complex defined benefit issues; conduct research; design and implement training programs; maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment in making decisions and recommendations to management; communicate effectively orally and in writing; develop and maintain cooperative work relationships with employees, management, and representatives of other groups and organizations; prepare clear and concise reports; and use a personal computer with associated software. 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 HR@kerncounty.com .

Full job description for:

KCERA Deputy Chief Member Services Officer 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 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. 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.