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Director- Special Programs and Strategic Initiatives (Open) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools

Application Deadline

6/27/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/6/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$11,666 - $12,562 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
$11,666 - $12,562 monthly. Maximum entry level for external candidates is $12,256 per month. Salary step placement for promotional candidates is based upon Rules of the Personnel Commission.
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day / 12 months per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Filing Deadline
June 27, 2025
Oral Interviews
July 15, 2025
Benefits
Holiday, sick leave and vacation benefits provided. Medical, dental, vision, and counseling plans provided for employee and family. Prepaid life insurance policy provided for the employee. Employees of this office are not covered by Social Security, but do have mandatory retirement coverage with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under general direction, oversee special projects related to KCSOS’ long-term master plans and strategic initiatives, as assigned. This position will be part of the Division of Special Programs, and work closely with assigned divisions and departments to support their planning and long-term strategic work.

Requirements / Qualifications

•Education: -Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field. -Master’s degree is preferred. •Experience: -Minimum of five (5) years of experience in facilities planning, construction management, or facilities operations. -Previous experience in a leadership or management role preferred. -Experience working with educational organizations preferred. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma, resume). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. •The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate’s responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Copy of Transcript (Copy of college transcript)
  •      OR Other (Copy of college diploma)
  • Resume (Resume)

Requirements / Qualifications

•Education: -Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field. -Master’s degree is preferred. •Experience: -Minimum of five (5) years of experience in facilities planning, construction management, or facilities operations. -Previous experience in a leadership or management role preferred. -Experience working with educational organizations preferred. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma, resume). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. •The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate’s responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

  • Copy of Transcript (Copy of college transcript)
  •      OR Other (Copy of college diploma)
  • Resume (Resume)

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT COMMENTS: • All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process. • Each candidate’s application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Requires proof of privately owned automobile insurance and possess a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position is overtime exempt and has a probationary period of one year. “The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics”.

Comments and Other Information


IMPORTANT COMMENTS: • All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process. • Each candidate’s application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Requires proof of privately owned automobile insurance and possess a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Fingerprint clearance by both the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position is overtime exempt and has a probationary period of one year. “The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics”.