General Services Manager
Apply NowCompany: Kern County, CA
Location: Bakersfield, CA 93307
Description:
Salary : $7,627.01 - $9,114.99 Monthly
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 9696
Department: CAO-GENERAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 5/1/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Information
EXAMINATION:
Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral examination and/or review of application.
Should an oral exam be necessary, the oral exam will be weighted at 100%.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration or closely related field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience. Some assignments may require additional licenses, training or certification.
Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.
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
Full job description for:
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 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/time/location 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.
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:
: 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 have attached a copy of my bachelor's degree, or unofficial/official transcripts, in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field.
02
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Communications.
03
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Communications:
04
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Facilities Maintenance.
05
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Facilities Maintenance:
06
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Fleet Services.
07
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Fleet Services:
08
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Purchasing.
09
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Purchasing:
10
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Real Property.
11
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Real Property:
12
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Support Services.
13
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Support Services:
14
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Parks and Grounds
15
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Parks and Grounds:
Required Question
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 9696
Department: CAO-GENERAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 5/1/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Information
EXAMINATION:
Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral examination and/or review of application.
Should an oral exam be necessary, the oral exam will be weighted at 100%.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration or closely related field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience. Some assignments may require additional licenses, training or certification.
Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License.
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
Full job description for:
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 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/time/location 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.
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
: 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 have attached a copy of my bachelor's degree, or unofficial/official transcripts, in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field.
- Yes
- No
02
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Communications.
- Yes
- No
03
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Communications:
04
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Facilities Maintenance.
- Yes
- No
05
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Facilities Maintenance:
06
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Fleet Services.
- Yes
- No
07
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Fleet Services:
08
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Purchasing.
- Yes
- No
09
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Purchasing:
10
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Real Property.
- Yes
- No
11
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Real Property:
12
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Support Services.
- Yes
- No
13
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Support Services:
14
I have progressively responsible experience in government or business in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity in the area of Parks and Grounds
- Yes
- No
15
Please describe your qualifying work experience in the area of Parks and Grounds:
Required Question