Office Services Assistant - Bilingual - Delano ID-11108

Position Information

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. 

Examinations:


Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of customer service principles; standard office procedures, methods, and equipment; basic filing and recordkeeping principles; basic mathematical concepts; English language, grammar, and punctuation, and other relevant topics. 

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 or combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. 

Additional Requirements:


Applicants must submit a bilingual (English/Spanish) certificate before the final filing deadline. 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.
Access the following website for information about where to obtain a qualifying certificate: bilingual-testing.
Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.

Please ensure applicable materials 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, 

Full Job Description: Office Services Assistant


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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.

Appointees are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal records check as authorized by section 16501 of the California Welfare and Institutions code and section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code.

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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. 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. 

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