Information Technology Services Manager

Salary : $8,511.58 - $10,172.13 Monthly
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 9908
Department: Information Technology Services
Opening Date: 12/16/2025
Closing Date: 1/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

• Oral exam date will be announced five (5) days prior to the examination.

Examination:
Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination. Should an appraisal be necessary, the appraisal will be weighted at 100%.

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

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:

Core Competencies

Employees in this position will exhibit a high level of performance and capability in the following core competencies:

• Leadership
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Decision-making
• Judgment
• Technical/functional expertise

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible information systems experience. Qualifying experience must have been within the last eight (8) years.

OR

• Equivalent combination of education or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

• Certification in project management or IT infrastructure library (ITIL).
• A green belt or higher designation in the Lean Six Sigma discipline.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required upon appointment.

Full Job Description: Information Technology Services ManagerPlease 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 VenegasMichelle@kerncounty.com.
This position works within the ITS Division of the County Administrative Office, please view their website here.

About Kern County

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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

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 appointments will be made to the Kern County Information Technology Services Department. 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

: 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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I have attached or submitted copies of all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates with my application.

• Yes
• No

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