Veterans Service Assistant

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

• Written Exam will be conducted on February 10, 2026.

Written Exam (Weight 100%):
May include knowledge of Department and Veteran Affairs rules and regulations;
Veterans' eligibility criteria; effective interviewing and counseling skills; time management concepts; effective case management techniques; written and oral presentation and communication techniques; and knowledge of California Department of Veteran Affairs (CDVA) Audit Guidelines. Completing automated/interactive forms; entering and retrieving data from automated databases; interpreting relevant regulations and applying findings to a given situation; reviewing medical and legal records; and identifying relevant information.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

• Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university.
• OR
• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent; and, one (1) year of experience in a position requiring interviewing, counseling and/or guidance.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment is required. Incumbents must have the ability to travel to designated locations. Service in the Armed Forces of the United States with an honorable discharge is desirable but not required.

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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.

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.