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Systems Support Specialist I

Kern Community College District -
Bakersfield, CA

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
$69,910.56 - $98,781.84 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Computer hardware
Desktop (troubleshooting support)

Full Job Description

Salary

$69,910.56 - $98,781.84 Annually

Location

Bakersfield College - Panorama Campus, CA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

FY25-2600152

College

Bakersfield College

Department

Technology Support Services

Opening Date

04/10/2026

Salary Range/Class

46.5

Hours Per Week

Months Per Year

Assured Consideration Date

12/23/2025

Internal Posting Information

None

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function

Under the direction of assigned supervisor, install and support desktops, laptops, application software, printers, computer labs and related technology for Faculty, Staff and Administrators in person, via telephone or with the use of remote access tools. Assist with the support of the college’s information technology systems and applications; these systems include the voice and data networks, servers, computers, printers, software and applications used by college employees and students.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Systems Support Specialist I is distinguished from the II by a focus on servicing PCs and related equipment.

Representative Duties

Diagnose and troubleshoot PC related software and hardware problems.

Coordinate timely resolution of and follow-up on software and hardware problems with all levels of IT resources including network, server, application, and help desk support operations.

Work with hardware and software manufacturers’ support in handling and if necessary escalating warranty repair and parts replacement issues.

Log details of support provided in Help Desk trouble-ticketing system.

Advance the use of a knowledge repository to share information among all levels of IT service and support.

Develop and use workstation configuration management tools and procedures to perform software distribution, patch management, inventory management and imaging. Install, configure and support a wide variety of complex software applications that support the needs of the college faculty, staff and students.

Develop, recommend and use best tools and practices for computer lab management.

Develop and deploy optimized images in timely and effective manner to the campus computer labs that include a wide variety of both purchased and shareware software packages.

Work with network and server support operations to setup and support effective processes (i.e. Group Policies, Login Scripts, Roaming profiles, etc...) for providing users with access to resources and determining the behavior (profile) of all computers on campus.

Assist with the installation, configuration, and support of network (wired, WIFI) equipment and servers in alignment with district wide IT processes and standards.

Maintain proper hardware replacement planning information to assist with forecasting the regular replacement and/or upgrading of desktop, laptop, printer and related technology assets.

Receive, prioritize, and respond to Help Desk Service tickets, incoming calls, and/or e-mails regarding PC hardware and software problems.

Identify chronic problems and work with Help Desk support operations in performing root-cause analysis on such problems and finding solutions for reducing or eliminating them.

Receive, prioritize, and complete individual and group requests for hardware or software moves, adds, and changes.

Work to identify and implement technology standards for on campus technology support or collaborate with peers across the district to develop best practices and foster continuous improvement of IT services.

Provide input and recommendations on hardware specifications required to meet the computing needs of end users. Help ensure end users are aware of what hardware and software is available for their use and how to obtain support for all IT services.

Work toward attainment of key support goals such an average response time, mean time to repair, end-user satisfaction and number of problems resolved within a given period. Provide brief hands-on training to users in the use of hardware and software.

Maintain system documentation including configuration information for technology you are directly responsible for.

Stay informed of trends in hardware and software, troubleshooting, automation technologies and other changes that could improve PC server and support.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: Associate’s degree supplemented by college-level course work in computer software applications, business practices or a related field and one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in the use and support of computer software and hardware providing technological support to a variety of end-users.

-OR-

High school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate of competency and three years of work experience such as described in the representative duties section of the specification.

Salary
Kern Community College District Salary Schedules, CLASSIFIED, Range 46.5
40 hours per week, 12 months per year
$5,825.88 - $8,231.82 monthly (Maximum Entry Level Salary: $6,120.82 monthly)

Special Instructions
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled. However, applications received by 12/23/25 are assured consideration. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.
Completed application packets must include the following.

Completed online application for employment
Current resume
Letter of interest (cover letter)
List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact or remove any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

International or Foreign Degrees
Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. (See our Discrimination Free Work Environment information.)

Work Authorization
Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting and repair.
Knowledge of modern enterprise level Information Technology Systems and processes.
Meaning and use of common technological terms.
Modern office software and software applications, including Windows, word processing (MS-Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases (Access, SQL, QBE), desktop publishing.
Uses capabilities, characteristics, and limitations of computer and related equipment.
Modern office procedures and methods.
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Have a working knowledge of joining and moving objects within Active Directory.

ABILITY TO:
Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware problems.
Conduct research into PC issues and products as required.
Develop knowledge-based information to be used by Help Desk services to solve problems.
Operate a computer, tools, components, and peripheral accessories.
Read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and OEM guides.
Instruct users in the use of computer equipment and operating procedures.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

Completed applications must include the following.

Completed online application for employment
Current resume
Letter of interest (cover letter)
List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)
Copy of legible transcripts (if required for the position)

It is your responsibility to redact or remove any personally identifiable information from all documents prior to uploading, including Social Security numbers, date of birth, photos, etc.

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR § 53022)

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

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Benefits

Faculty Minimum Qualifications/Equivalency Process

Full-time permanent employees (20+ hours per month) are eligible for health benefits:

Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability

In addition to the above benefits, the District also offers a robust voluntary benefits selection:

Flex 125
Additional products and services through American Fidelity
Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance
Tax Shelter Annuities

The District participates in CalPERS Retirement System and Social Security benefits for Classified and Management employees. Employees covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

The District participates in the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS) for faculty. Employees covered under the State Teacher's Retirement System (STRS), are vested 100% after five years of full-time service credit.

All coverages begin on the first of the following month after the hire date.

The following classifications are eligible for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health benefits at the employee expense offered through SISC:

Permanent Employees (19 hours or less)
Adjuncts
Temporary Hourly
Professional Experts

For additional information, please visit our Kern Community College District Benefits webpage.

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