This is a Department Promotional recruitment and is open only to eligible employees of the Kern County Library who have permanent status in the classified service and received an overall standard or better on their last employee performance report.
Shift - Library branches may be open various days and hours of the week, to include evenings and weekends.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
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Written Exam: will be conducted on May 20, 2026
Examination:
Written Exam (Weight 100%) Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of inventory maintenance principles; customer service principles; standard office procedures, methods, and equipment; basic filing and recordkeeping principles; basic mathematical concepts; English language, grammar, and punctuation.
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.
Applicants must attain at least 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Requirements/Employment Standards:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and two 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:
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Possession of a Valid California Driver's License.
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Proficiency in the use of word processing software, such as Microsoft Word or Word Perfect.
Full job description for: Office Services Technician
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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.
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.
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.
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.