Office Services Specialist

Kern County; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County is seeking an Office Services Specialist to perform clerical and general office duties in county operations. The role supports filing, data entry and customer service as part of daily admin functions.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and three years of related experience; a California driver’s license may be required. Proficiency with word processing software such as Microsoft Word and WordPerfect is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and general office tasks.
• Maintain filing and record-keeping systems.
• Assist with data entry and transcription.
• Support customer service principles when interacting with the public.

Skills

Clerical skills

General computer skills

Office procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

WordPerfect

Job description

Examination:

• Written Exam: will be conducted on October 15, 2026

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.

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.

Full job description:

Office Services Specialist

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 each phase of the examination will require a 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 an employment, youmaybe required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which 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.