Job description
Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and five years of progressively responsible lead, 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 skills to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Required Certificate:
Certification of Typing/Keyboarding speed of at 55 net words per minute
***Applicants must attach a copy of their typing/keyboarding certificate from a Kern County approved agency, issued within the last two years and verifying a speed of 55 net words per minute, to this application by the final filing deadline.
Additional Requirements:
Some Positions May Require:
Possession of a Valid California Driver's License
Certification of Transcription speed of 45 net words per minute
Proficiency in the use of word processing software, such as Microsoft Word or WordPerfect.
Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet software, such as Excel, Lotus123.
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, CA 93301 or email HR@kerncounty.com
Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply. 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: https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/cte/bilingual-testing. Employees who occupy positions designated as bilingual are paid dependent upon the required level of proficiency.
Full Job Description for Office Services Coordinator
Examinations:
Performance (Weight 100%): Designed to assess each applicant's ability to create a document from written instructions using a computer and standard word processing software.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
This position works in various departments throughout Kern County.
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A background check may be conducted for this classification.
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.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment 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).
- As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
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:
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
- 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
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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