School Farm Assistant- Valley Oaks Charter School (VOCS) (Open)

School Farm Assistant

• Valley Oaks Charter School (VOCS) (Open) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools Print Application Deadline 7/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/22/2026 Contact Anisa Hernandez 636-4391 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $3,409
• $3,970 Monthly Add'l Salary Info $3,409
• $3,970 per month.

Maximum entry level for external candidates is $3,635 per month. Salary step placement for promotional candidates is based upon Rules of the Personnel Commission. Length of Work Year 8 hours per day / 12 months per year Employment Type Full Time Oral Interview July 29, 2026 Work Schedule 8 hours per day / 12 months per year Benefits Holiday, sick leave and vacation benefits provided. Medical, dental, vision, and counseling plans provided for employee and family. Prepaid life insurance policy provided for the employee. Employees of this office are not covered by Social Security, but do have mandatory retirement coverage with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Job Summary Job Summary Under the direction of an assigned administrator, perform a variety of duties related to the care and maintenance of farm animals and plant areas at Valley Oaks Charter School (VOCS) sites. Assist in supporting agricultural-based instruction and student engagement while ensuring a safe, clean, and organized farm environment for students, staff, and families. View Job Description Requirements /

Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Minimum of two years paid or volunteer experience working with farm animals, agriculture, gardening, or a related field. Experience working with students is preferred. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301.

• The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate.

It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. Requirements /

Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Minimum of two years paid or volunteer experience working with farm animals, agriculture, gardening, or a related field. Experience working with students is preferred. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301.

• The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate.

It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT COMMENTS

• Current employees: Please email Anisa Hernandez at ahernandez@kern.org with any questions regarding the required documents.
• After the filing deadline, all candidates will be notified by email if they do or do not qualify to take the written exam.
• Candidates must achieve 70% on the written examination to qualify for an oral interview.

Examinations will be weighted 30% for written and 70% for oral. Candidates must obtain a composite score of 70% or better to qualify for the eligibility list. For entry-level positions, veterans shall be allowed an additional credit of five points to their composite score. A copy of your DD-214 must be submitted at the time of application to receive veteran's credit.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. This position requires the ability to life 50 pounds. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. For entry-level positions, veterans shall be allowed an additional credit of five points to their composite score. A copy of your DD-214 must be submitted at the time of application to receive veteran's credit. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer. "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics". Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT COMMENTS

• Current employees: Please email Anisa Hernandez at ahernandez@kern.org with any questions regarding the required documents.
• After the filing deadline, all candidates will be notified by email if they do or do not qualify to take the written exam.
• Candidates must achieve 70% on the written examination to qualify for an oral interview.

Examinations will be weighted 30% for written and 70% for oral. Candidates must obtain a composite score of 70% or better to qualify for the eligibility list. For entry-level positions, veterans shall be allowed an additional credit of five points to their composite score. A copy of your DD-214 must be submitted at the time of application to receive veteran's credit.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. This position requires the ability to life 50 pounds. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. For entry-level positions, veterans shall be allowed an additional credit of five points to their composite score. A copy of your DD-214 must be submitted at the time of application to receive veteran's credit. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days in paid service, whichever is longer. "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics". Links Related To This Job Job Descriptions Learn About Our Community KCSOS Human Resources Salary Schedules Job Descriptions CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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