Careers

Who we are
Bank of the Sierra was incorporated under the laws of the State of California on September 14, 1977, and commenced operations as a California state-chartered bank on January 19, 1978.

Bank of the Sierra is currently the largest independent bank headquartered in Tulare County. With a focus on personal service, Bank of the Sierra is positioned as an independent bank serving the financial needs of individuals and businesses, including agriculture and real estate customers, in Tulare, Kings, Kern, and Fresno counties. The mission of Bank of the Sierra is, "To provide the highest return on equity to our shareholders consistent with sound banking practices."

The kind of people we are seeking
As a full service bank, Bank of the Sierra has a need for many different employee skill sets. If you are interested in a position with a bank; are a model corporate citizen; and engages in strong moral and ethical behavior in our day-to-day dealings with individual consumers, businesses, employees, and communities, you've come to the right place. Apply online or at any of our branch offices.

What we have to offer
In 2006, Bank of the Sierra was honored to be chosen as one of the 'Best Companies to Work For in Central California.' Only a small number of organizations in the nation receive this honor and Bank of the Sierra is one of 16 in the Central Valley to make the list.

Bank of the Sierra offers many employee benefits, from sick pay to 401K's. Our benefit package is competitive with any company in the areas we serve and our wages compare favorably as well.

According to employees, the Bank is known for its 'family-like' atmosphere and offers competitive salaries and benefits packages, stock options, professional development through education, tuition reimbursement and promotions.

Benefits
Bank of the Sierra is committed to providing quality benefits to our employees. The generous benefits package our eligible employees receive includes Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and Long Term Disability insurance as well as our 401k retirement plan.

The following jobs are currently available:

Operations Assistant

Responsibilities include assisting customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, etc. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.

Position available at the following locations:

Systems Technician I - Porterville

Candidate will monitor, resolve, and update assigned work orders daily; install and configure application software on servers and workstations; support and assist end users on all application problems; assist other systems technicians as required for testing and troubleshooting application software problems; test and install vendor patches and releases for application software under the direct supervision of the Manager of Bank Applications. Must have the ability to setup and configure application software for end user use, have the desire to track down and resolve technical problems, and provide outstanding customer service at all times. Candidate must also be very well organized, follow instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Position available at the following locations:

Operations Assistant - Central Operations

Responsibilities include composing and typing correspondence, filing, assisting in the preparation of presentations and reports, maintain daily, weekly, and monthly statistical reports, perform as a backup to the positions within the Specialized Operations Services (SOS) Department. Candidate must have excellent computer skills, primarily with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint, excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent organization skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and assignments.

Position available at the following locations:

Senior Operations Assistant - Corporate Item Processing

Responsibilities include assisting the Operations Manager, with the ability to take over when OM is unavailable. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks accurately under pressure. Candidate must be willing to take an active role in the improvement process of the department. Become an expert in electronic check processing under Check 21 rules. Must be a goal-oriented team player with the ability to 10-key, understand debits and credits, and prioritize various job duties. Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the OM. Must have at least 2 years experience in Item Processing (or equivalent experience/education).

Position available at the following locations:

Financial Services Representative

Responsibilities include opening new accounts, providing loan services, selling bank products, assisting customers with bank transactions, receive deposits, cashing checks, etc. Must be a quick learner and be able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person who enjoys working with the public. Strong communication skills required.

Position available at the following locations:

Operations Assistant

Candidate will assist in the opening & reviewing of accounts opened in the Mt. Whitney Branch. Must be able to recognize early warning signs, suspicious transactions and steps required to secure the Banks position in situations of probable loss. Complete operational reports, branch correspondence, and ensure general ledger balancing and control on a daily basis. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough Operational knowledge, have proficient computer skills, and be self-motivated.

Position available at the following locations:

Operations Assistant

Responsibilities include assisting customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, etc. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure. Must be a people oriented person with good communication skills who enjoys working with the public.

Position available at the following locations: