Salary: 
Level I: $1,742.41 - $2,082.34, paid bi-weekly
Level II: $1,925.18 - $2,300.77, paid bi-weekly

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:

• Written Exam: will be conducted on July 29, 2026.

Examination:

Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of GIS tools and applications; mapping techniques and principles.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written examination.

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

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

Level I: Completion of the Twelfth grade or GED and one (1) year of experience using ArcGIS software; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

 *Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Coursework must have been in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or related field.

Level II: Associate Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of experience using ArcGIS or related GIS software; 

OR an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to perform the essential functions of the position.

Please 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 Deonka Rufus at rufus@kerncounty.com.

Full Job Description: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician I

Full Job Description: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician II

This position works within various departments within the County of Kern.

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.

All Kern County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2-Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following a significant emergency or disaster.

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 one (1) immediate appointment(s) will be made at the Assessor-Recorder. 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.