Stock Clerk II

Kern County; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

KCERA Retirement

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Kern County is seeking a Stock Clerk II to support multiple departments across the County. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and several years of storekeeping experience, including eligibility through Stock Clerk I experience. A valid California Class C license is required at appointment.

The Stock Clerk II will contribute to material storage, record keeping, and public-facing procedures, ensuring accuracy and compliance across county operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of responsible store keeping. Two (2) years of experience as a Stock Clerk I is qualifying.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License prior to the time of appointment is required.

Responsibilities

• This position works with various departments throughout Kern County.

Skills

Storekeeping experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Examination Schedule

Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of principles ofinvolved in storing materials; record keeping; public relations; ability to understand and follow written instructions; and other relevant subjects.

Position Information

Amended 10/14/2026

• Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of principles ofinvolved in storing materials; record keeping; public relations; ability to understand and follow written instructions; and other relevant subjects.
• Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
• Four (4) years of responsible store keeping. Two (2) years of experience as a Stock Clerk I is qualifying.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License prior to the time of appointment is required.

Full job description for: Stock Clerk II

This position works with various departments throughout Kern County.

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 at the Department of Human Services. 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. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

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.

Kern County Employee Benefits

• 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

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

• Employee 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 bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)

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