{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8a0e857768127022e940bf71","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a0e857768127022e940bf71","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8a0e857768127022e940bf71","title":"Program Technician","description":"Position Information\n\nEXAMINATION SCHEDULE:\n\n• Written Exam: will be conducted on Monday, September 21, 2026.\n\nExamination:\nWritten 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.\n\nThe Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination.\n\nApplicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.\n\nMinimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:\nHigh 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.\n\nQualifying 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.\n\nVolunteer experience may be qualifying if confirmed in writing from a recognized organization.\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nSome positions may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.\n\nPlease 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 HR@kerncounty.com.\n\nFull Job Description: Program Technician.\n\nAbout Kern County\n\nKern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.\n\nTo learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:\n\nGrowth Mindset\nWe 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.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nAdmittance 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.\n\nA background check may be conducted for this classification.\n\nFollowing an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.\n\nThis 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.\n\nFor more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.\n\nKern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.\nKern County Employee Benefits\n\n*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:\n\nHealth 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).\n\nRetirement 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.\n\nDeferred 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.\n\nSocial Security Administration:\nNote: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:\nThe County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants\nThe County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare\nEmployee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!\n\nVoluntary 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.\n\nPaid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)","company":"Kerncountyca","rawCompany":"kerncountyca","city":"Bakersfield","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T12:47:19.542Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-4061.00","title":"Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs","slug":"eligibility-interviewers-government-programs"},{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"926110","title":"Administration of General Economic Programs","slug":"administration-of-general-economic-programs"},{"code":"923130","title":"Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs)","slug":"administration-of-human-resource-programs-except-education-public-health-and-veterans-affairs-programs"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Technician","description":"Position Information\n\nEXAMINATION SCHEDULE:\n\n• Written Exam: will be conducted on Monday, September 21, 2026.\n\nExamination:\nWritten 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.\n\nThe Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination.\n\nApplicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.\n\nMinimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:\nHigh 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.\n\nQualifying 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.\n\nVolunteer experience may be qualifying if confirmed in writing from a recognized organization.\n\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\n\nSome positions may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.\n\nPlease ensure applicable materials such as transcripts, degrees, licenses or certifications are attached to your application. 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Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.\n\nA background check may be conducted for this classification.\n\nFollowing an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.\n\nThis 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.\n\nFor more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.\n\nKern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.\nKern County Employee Benefits\n\n*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:\n\nHealth 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. 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