Senior Communications Technician

Salary : $5,826.23 - $6,962.89 Monthly
Location : 1115 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 10147
Department: CAO-GENERAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Position Information


Amended 09.17.26

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:

• Written Exam: Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the examination.
• Oral Exam: Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the examination.

Examinations:

Written Exam (Weight 50%): will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of Federal Communications Commission regulations relating to radio and microwave equipment: theory of radio communications and electronics; troubleshooting techniques for electronic communications systems; electronics assembly, installation, maintenance and repair; telephone equipment installation and operation; simulcast transmission and receiver voting systems; understanding of basic Network Protocol and Operation.
Oral Exam (Weight 50%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.
If the number of applicants successful on the written exam is insufficient to merit an oral exam, the written exam shall be weighted at 100%.

Kern County Human Resources may limit the number advancing to the oral exam to approximately the top 15, based upon the final earned results of the written exam.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

Possession of a certificate in electronic technology from an accredited two (2) year college and one (1) year of experience in the installation and maintenance of electronic and mobile communications equipment or three (3) years of experience in the installation and maintenance of electronic and mobile communications equipment.
AND

Possession of one of the following license/certifications:

• A general class Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.) license

• Associated Public Safety Communications (APCO) certificate

• Electronics Technical Association (E.T.A), Certified Electrical Technician(C.E.T)Master Certificate or an equivalent

• An industry equivalent license/certification

Certifications/Licenses Required:

Possession of a valid class C California Driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Incumbents may be required to obtain Climber/Rescuer certification within six months of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the required certification may result in termination.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.


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This position works within the General Services Department. For more information about the department, please view their website here.

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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 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 .

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)
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All applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates must be attached with your application. I have submitted copies of all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates with my application. (Failure to attach required supplemental materials will result in the rejection of application.)

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