Administrative Secretary II, Bilingual (Confidential)

Bakersfield City School District

Job Location:

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 27 - 42

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant

Date Posted:
9/25/2025

Location:
Education Center

Closing Date:
10/08/2025

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY II BILINGUAL (CONFIDENTIAL)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge of office practices and procedures; preferably specific knowledge of district policies procedures and operations
2. Experience in stenographic and clerical work
3. Ability to take and transcribe shorthand proficiently desirable
4. Knowledge and ability to learn and use computer terminal and word processing equipment and systems effectively
5. Ability to make accurate computations and prepare statistical documentation; ability to operate office machines
6. Ability to organize write and prepare reports letters surveys and legal documents of professional quality
7. Ability to use independent judgment and maintain quality control of department output
8. Ability to work harmoniously with others; ability to supervise and evaluate work of others
9. Must pass required tests

REPORTS TO: Administrator as assigned

JOB GOAL: To provide professional services which will contribute to effectiveness of department and services it renders

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs secretarial duties of responsible nature; may take and transcribe dictation of various types; composes correspondence frombrief notes and oral instructions; operates office machines computerterminal and word
processingequipment;typeslettersrequisitionssurveys resolutions board materials and various legal documents
2. Answers inquiries involving use of initiative and independent judgment within limits of established policies and procedures
3. Answers telephone; arranges appointments; sets up and maintains files; supervises checks and prepares special and periodic reports involvingcompilation of materials and data
4. Compiles and prepares materials as assigned
5. Assists in developing and maintaining budget and other accounting procedures of office; performs any bookkeeping tasks associated withposition
6. Performs other related duties as assigned

SALARY:$27.32 - $42.09 per hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Districts Improvement of Professional Services handbook Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable.

NEW PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES AND PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO BECOME PROBATIONARY UPON RECLASSIFICATION:

A new employee or a permanent employee who is changed to a new classification shall serve a probationary period which shall not exceed six (6) months of duty time exclusive of leaves of absence or other absences. During this probationary period the employee must meet the required standards of performance to be recommended for permanent status in the classification. A probationary classified service employee may be terminated from the probationary classification at any time without cause without right of appeal or hearing before the Board of Education. Pursuant to Education Code section 45113 a permanent employee who accepts a promotion and fails to complete the probationary period for that promotional position shall be employed in the classification from which he or she was promoted.

REQUIRED TEST

Clerical and Spanish Literacy test will be offered upon selection.(Bakersfield College - Tier II Bilingual Certificate will be accepted in lieu of district Spanish Literacy Test). All applicants must have passed the clerical test within three years of the deadline. If you have not taken/passed the Clerical test you may be invited to participate at a later date.

MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application and any documents listed below must be submitted by 8:00 p.m. on October 8 2025:

Typing certificate - 40 net WPM Five minuted timed test. (Valid certificate within three years of the deadline of this bulletin. Online certificates not accepted) Typing/shorthand certificates will be accepted from accredited colleges or business colleges. (Copy acceptable for application purposes; original must be presented upon offer of employment).

Copies of required certificates transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicants responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operators license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications including passage of required tests will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

Any candidates contacting directly or indirectly any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age ethnicity or race which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists color ancestry nationality national origin immigration status ethnic group identifications religion pregnancy marital status parental status physical disability mental disability sex (including sexual harassment) sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression medical information genetic information homelessness foster status military veteran status political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200 220 and 234.1 Penal Code 422.55 Government Code 11135 and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you or your student have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the Districts Chief Compliance and Title IX Officer Erin Johnston by phone at by email at or in person at 1300 Baker Street Bakersfield CA 93305. Copies of BCSDs Uniform Complaint policy Sexual Harassment policy and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.

Position Type:Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative AssistantDate Posted:9/25/2025Location:Education Center Closing Date: 10/08/2025ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY II BILINGUAL (CONFIDENTIAL) QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Knowledge of office practices and procedures; preferably specific knowledge of district polici...