Senior Director - Human Resources (Open) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under general direction, responsible for planning, developing and implementing a comprehensive human resource management program including recruitment, selection, employment, training, job analysis, classification studies, management development, performance appraisal, and personnel services.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience, including experience in employee supervision and performance management; experience in Human Resources is preferred. Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university required. Coursework in human resources management, public or business administration is preferred. A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun, 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: Proof of education.
- Copy of Transcript OR Copy of Transcript
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible management experience, including experience in employee supervision and performance management; experience in Human Resources is preferred. Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university required. Coursework in human resources management, public or business administration is preferred. A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun, 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: Proof of education.
- Copy of Transcript OR Copy of Transcript
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT COMMENTS:
•All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process.
•Each candidate’s application papers and the answers to the essay questions contained with 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 possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license which must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. Fingerprint clearance by 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 the answers to the essay questions contained with 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 possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license which must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. Fingerprint clearance by 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”.
Application Deadline
3/12/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/11/2026
Contact
Rudy Noriega
636-4000
636-4000
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$12,598 - $13,567 Monthly
$12,598 - $13,567 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
$12,598 - $13,567 per month. Maximum entry level for external candidates is $13,233 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 month / 261 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Oral Interview
March 26, 2026
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday: 8 hours per day / 12 months per year
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).