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KCERA Network Engineer / KCERA Senior Network Engineer

Kern County
Bakersfield, CA Other
POSTED ON 11/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2025
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Salary:
KCERA Network Engineer: $2,213.71 - $2,645.59 Biweekly
KCERA Senior Network Engineer: $3,217.91 - $3,845.70 Biweekly

Examinations:
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 exam, and/or rating of the application. 

Qualified candidates will be notified of the testing date five days prior to the examination.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards 

KCERA Network Engineer
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including 15 semester (25 quarter) units in computer science or management information systems AND one (1) year of paid experience in a complex IT environment utilizing principles and techniques which include system support, troubleshooting and resolution of network problems, and managing or coordinating network technology implementations for a department or organization with increasing levels of complexity; OR Completion of (60) semester (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university with course work in computer science or management information systems AND three (3) years of paid experience in a complex IT environment utilizing principles and techniques which include system support, troubleshooting and resolution of network problems, and managing or coordinating network technology implementations for a department or organization with increasing levels of complexity; OR Five (5) years of paid experience in a complex IT environment utilizing principles and techniques which include system support, troubleshooting and resolution of network problems, and managing or coordinating network technology implementations for a department or organization with increasing levels of complexity.

KCERA Senior Network Engineer
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, including 15 semester (25 quarter) units in computer science or management information systems AND four (4) years of paid experience in a complex IT environment utilizing principles and techniques which include system support, troubleshooting and resolution of network problems, and managing or coordinating network technology implementations for a department or organization with increasing levels of complexity; OR Completion of (60) semester (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university with course work in computer science or management information systems AND six (6) years of paid experience in a complex IT environment utilizing principles and techniques which include system support, troubleshooting and resolution of network problems, and managing or coordinating network technology implementations for a department or organization with increasing levels of complexity; OR six (6) years of paid experience in a complex IT environment utilizing principles and techniques which include system support, troubleshooting and resolution of network problems, and managing or coordinating network technology implementations for a department or organization with increasing levels of complexity OR three (3) years of experience as a KCERA Network Engineer.

  • Qualifying experience must have been within the last five (5) years.

Both Levels:

Applicants must possess the physical capacity to perform all essential tasks.

Valid California Class "C" Driver's License is required at the time of appointment

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 for:   KCERA Network Engineer
Full Job Description for:   KCERA Senior Network Engineer
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:  

High Performance Culture
Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern County's continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.

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.
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. 

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