Superior Court of California, County of Kern
Superior Court of California, County of Kern
Job Opportunities
Job Opportunities
How to Apply

Information on this page is subject to change without notice. If you have questions about a job opportunity, please e-mail Human Resources.

Job Opportunities for Superior Court of California, County of Kern
Last updated: 5/12/2008
Recruitments close at 5:00 PM on the Closing Date.
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Title Salary Opening Date Closing Date
Certified Court Interpreter (0164) $5,743-$6,093 mo. apx. 3/18/2008 Open Until Filled
Court Reporter (0170) $4,671-$5,702 mo. apx. 4/25/2008 Open Until Filled
Deputy Attorney (0169) $4,579-$5,590 mo. apx. 4/16/2008 6/15/2008
Human Resources Technician I/II - PROMOTIONAL ONLY (0174) $2,324-$3,695 mo. apx. 5/12/2008 5/26/2008
Legal Process Clerk Trainee/I/II (0173) $2,051-$3,181 mo. apx. 5/2/2008 5/16/2008
Supervising Superior Court Clerk (0175) $4,206-$5,135 mo. apx. 5/12/2008 5/26/2008
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How to Apply for a Job with the
Superior Court of California, County of Kern
1) Obtain the necessary application materials for employment from Kern County Superior Court Human Resources from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Address: 1415 Truxtun Avenue, 2nd Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 868-4632
Fax: (661) 861-2207
If you live outside the metropolitan Bakersfield area, you may call Human Resources and request that application materials be mailed.
2) Complete the application documents in full.
  • Be sure to indicate dates of employment, hours worked and thoroughly describe your duties.
  • Resumes are not acceptable as a substitute for any part of the standard or supplemental application form; initial evaluation of your qualifications will be based solely on the application documents received by the County.
  • Possession of the stated minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process.
3) Submit your completed application materials to Human Resources no later than 5 p.m. on the final deadline date stated in the job announcement.
  • The filing period for a continuous recruitment (job opportunities that don't have a displayed closing date) may be closed at any time.
  • Application materials may be faxed to Human Resources at (661) 861-2207, if not indicated otherwise on the job announcement, but must be received by the final deadline stated in the job announcement. In addition, original documents of faxed materials must be forwarded in a timely manner.
  • Make copies of any information you wish to keep. Copies of submitted materials will not be returned, and Human Resources will not provide copies of submitted application materials to candidates.
  • All statements on the completed application materials are subject to verification.
  • We cannot accept applications prior to the scheduled opening date.
Examination Procedure

All completed application documents will be reviewed. Based on the information provided in these documents, qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Depending upon the recruitment, the examination may consist of:
  • An application screening
  • Written exam
  • Practical exam
  • Oral exam
  • Or any combination of the above.
Refer to the Job Opportunities bulletin for details.

Individuals offered employment with the Courts will be required to submit verification of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR THE DISABLED - Kern County Superior Court will make reasonable accommodation for the disabled. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform Human Resources in writing no later than the final filing date as stated in the job announcement. If you have any questions regarding this policy please call (661) 868-4634.

POST-OFFER MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION - Once an offer of employment has been made, you may be required to pass a medical and/or physical exam including drug testing. The cost of the examination is paid by the Court. Candidates are cautioned not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical examination has been completed and passed.

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If you still have questions, e-mail Human Resources.
Superior Court of California, County of Kern court employees are prohibited from giving legal advice per section 24004 and 68082 of the Government Code. In addition, court employees may not give advice as to which legal forms to use or how to complete the forms.

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