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County of Kern

Program Technician

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What they do

A Tax Examiner or Collector examines tax returns, bills of sale and other documents to determine the type and amount of taxes, duties and other types of fees to be paid by individuals or businesses, referring exceptional or important cases to accountants, senior government officials or managers.

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Job Description

Program Technician County of Kern - 3.8 Bakersfield, CA Job Details Full-time $3,663.90 - $4,378.70 a month 11 hours ago Benefits 401(a) Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Filing High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Position Information
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE
Written Exam:
will be conducted on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Examination:
Written Exam (Weighted 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's knowledge of interviewing techniques; basic socioeconomic principles; program terminology; applicable programs; customer service principles; community resources; basic mathematical principles; alphabetical and chronological filing methods; applicable policies and procedures, public relations and public speaking methods; and telephone etiquette. The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. Minimum Qualifications /
Employment Standards:
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and one (1) year of education, training and/or experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Qualifying related work experience may include, verifying documents to determine eligibility for benefits, social services and/or employment; conducting needs assessments; making referrals for services; interviewing clients and providing program information to the public. Volunteer experience may be qualifying if confirmed in writing from a recognized organization.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Some positions may require possession of a valid California Driver's License. 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 .
Full Job Description:
Program Technician. About Kern County 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. To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us: 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 employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense. 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. 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. Kern County Employee Benefits 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 Employee Assistance Program:
EAP is available to help you take control of your life!
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)