County Library Jobs in Arvin, CA (NOW HIRING)

Position Information This is a Department Promotional recruitment and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Library who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report. Shift - Library branches may be open various days and hours of the week, to include evenings and weekends. EXAMINATION SCHEDULE: Written Exam: will be conducted on September 1, 2026 Examinations: Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s), time(s), and location(s) without exception.

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. 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 to HR@kerncounty.com. Full Job Description: Office Services Assistant 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 Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s), time(s), and location(s) without exception. 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.

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.