Office Services Specialist - Bilingual - Taft

**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: 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. **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 HR@kerncounty.com.** Full job description for: [Office Services Specialist](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kernco/classspecs/newprint/977228) 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. https://www.linkedin.com/company/kern-countyhttps://twitter.com/countyofkern?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/yourkerncounty/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/CountyofKern/https://www.youtube.com/user/KGOVTV To learn more about Kern County, click [here](https://www.kerncounty.com/) or follow us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kern-countyhttps://twitter.com/countyofkern?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/yourkerncounty/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/CountyofKern/https://www.youtube.com/user/KGOVTV https://www.linkedin.com/company/kern-countyhttps://twitter.com/countyofkern?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/yourkerncounty/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/CountyofKern/https://www.youtube.com/user/KGOVTV**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…