Office Services Specialist - Bilingual - Taft

Examination Schedule

Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the examination.

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 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written examination.

• 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.

• Possession of a Valid California Driver's License.
• Proficiency in the use of word processing software, such as Microsoft Word and Word Perfect.
• Bilingual certificate (English/Spanish) issued by the Kern County Human Resources Division or its authorized agent, Bakersfield College, submitted before the final filing deadline.

• Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification.
• Background check may be conducted for this classification.
• Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.