Fiscal Support Technician

Kern County; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County is seeking applicants for the Fiscal Support Technician position. A written examination will determine eligibility, scheduled for November 20, 2026. The role involves working in various county departments, handling fiscal tasks, and supporting financial processes.

Candidates must meet minimum education/experience requirements and may be subject to background and medical screenings post-offer. Qualified applicants should be prepared for an exam-based selection process and understand

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of fiscal support, bookkeeping, accounting support, cash-handling or related experience.

Skills

Cash handling

Fiscal support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:

• Written Exam:will be conducted on November 20, 2026

Examinations:

Written Exam (100%):Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations; cash handling techniques; processes and procedures in assigned area of responsibility; such as general accounting, payroll, collections, medical/dental billing; property tax assessment; bookkeeping principles; standard office equipment and procedures; data entry techniques; customer service principles; filing techniques.

Applicants must attain at least a 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, or G.E.D. AND One year of fiscal support, bookkeeping, accounting support, cash-handling, or experience related to the area of assignment.

Full Job Description For: Fiscal Support Technician

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.

Growth Mindset

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.

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.