Office Services Specialist - Bilingual - Taft

Kern County; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County is seeking an Office Services Specialist in California. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and three years of clerical/office experience or an equivalent combination.

A valid CA driver's license is required; proficiency in Word processing software, including Word and WordPerfect, is essential. Applicants bilingual in English/Spanish can submit bilingual certification; bilinguals may be paid at a higher level depending on proficiency.

Qualifications

• 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 WordPerfect.

Skills

Word processing software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

WordPerfect

Job description

Position Information

Amended 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

• 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: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/academics/career-education/bilingual-testing.html . Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.

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About 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.

Additional Information

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. Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form.

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.