Office Services Specialist-East Kern Regions; Ridgecrest, Inyokern, Mojave, Lake Isabella)

Position Information

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Initial application screening will result in a Written examination. Subsequent testing dates to be posted as applicable.

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

This recruitment is for a position that will work in the East Kern Region locations include Ridgecrest, Inyokern, Mojave and Lake Isabella
. Candidates must indicate their willingness to work in Ridgecrest, Inyokern, Mojave or Lake Isabella or their application will be rejected. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations.

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and three years of clerical, general computer and office experience directly related to the area of assignment.

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Some Positions May Require:

• Possession of a Valid California Driver's License.
• Proficiency in the use of word processing software, such as Microsoft Word and Word Perfect.

Full job description for:
Office Services Specialist

Written Exam (Weight 100%):
Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of statistical methods; data compilation methods; inventory maintenance principles; customer service principles; standard office procedures, methods, and equipment; transcription methods; basic filing and record keeping principles; basic mathematical concepts;
English language, grammar, and punctuation.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on the examination.

This position works in various departments throughout Kern County.

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.

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.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. Applicants who wish to be considered for bilingual employment must submit a bilingual certificate issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College.

Access the following website for information about where to obtain a qualifying certificate: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.

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.