Kern County Government Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $4,608.76 - $6,085.63 Monthly
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Shift - Full Time
Job Number: 10109
Department: FIRE
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/7/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Information
Salary: Level I: $2,127.12 - $2,542.11; Level II: $2,350.24 - $2,808.75; paid bi-weekly.
Examinations:
Performance Exam (Qualifying Only): Will consist of an exercise utilizing an emergency dispatch console monitor.
If the number of applicants successful on the performance exam is insufficient to merit an oral exam, the performance exam shall be weighted at 100%.
Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.
The Human Resources Division may solely conduct a performance examination 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:
Level I:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent

Level II:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience as a Fire Dispatcher I or equivalent position.

Level II also requires: Possession of valid certificate as a National Certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) AND licensure by the Kern County Emergency Medical Department as an EMD II.
Applicants must submit all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, license(s) and/or certificate(s) with their application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may e-mail a copy to or contact Cassandra Ramirez at 661-868-3913.
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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 appointments will be made by the Fire Department. 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.
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This position works within the Kern County Fire Department. For more information about the department, please view their website .
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:
: (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).
: 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.
: 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.
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

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!
: 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)
01
I certify that I possess a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.

• Yes
• No

02
I have one (1) year of experience as a Fire Dispatcher I or equivalent.

• Yes
• No

03
I have attached a valid certificate as a National Certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) AND licensure by the Kern County Emergency Medical Department as an EMD II. ***Required for level II.

• Yes
• No

04
I understand that a background check may be conducted for this classification.

• Yes
• No

Required Question