MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following describes the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to enter the job and successfully perform the assigned duties. Education and Experience Guidelines: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of experience working in a social service environment, a community service organization, a community college or educational institution, or a related position. Education: An Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university Preference. Preference shall be given to qualified candidates of American Indian or Alaskan Native Heritage. (Ed. Code, § 79520, subd. (c)(4).). Applicants claiming Indian Preference are required to submit verification of Indian heritage certified by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.