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Kern County lists this Office Services Specialist - Bilingual - Taft opportunity in taft, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Office Services SpecialistAmended 08/17/2026. This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. Examination Schedule: Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the examination.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 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.Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards: 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.Additional Requirements: 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 WordPerfect. 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. Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. Access the following website for information about where to obtain a qualifying certificate: Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.Please ensure applicable materials such as transcripts, degrees, licenses or certifications are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or contact County Employee Benefits*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).Retirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.Social Security Administration: Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrantsThe County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for MedicareEmployee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life! Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax basis: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
Worksite address
taft, CA, 93268, US
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