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 Fresno, Kern, Kings,Los Angeles, Tulareand Venturacounties. The mission of Bank of the Sierra is, "To provide the highest return on equity to our shareholders consistent with sound banking practices."
As a full service bank, Bank of the Sierra looks to fill a variety of positions which require many different skill sets. We hire those who will display strong moral and ethical behavior in day-to-day dealings with individual consumers, businesses, employees, and communities.
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.
According to employees, our bank is known for its 'family-like' atmosphere. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages, professional development through education, tuition reimbursement and promotions.
The generous benefits our eligible employees receive include medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.
Apply online or at any one of our branches.
IT Help Desk Technician (Porterville) - 40 Hours
The IT Help Desk Technician answers the IT Help Desk telephone line and responds to emails to the IT Help Desk. In order to be responsive to all Bank personnel, the Technician limits time on the telephone to a minimum in order to handle as many calls as possible. The Help Desk Technician will open a Work Order on each problem reported to the IT Help Desk. As time permits, the Help Desk Technician will actually resolve those problems that are within his/her realm of experience. All others will be forwarded to appropriate IT personnel for resolution.
Fresno Shaw - 24 Hours
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.
Bakersfield Cal Avenue - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting Market President, loan officers and lobby customers. STRONG PEOPLE SKILLS AND CONFIDENTIALITY ARE A MUST. Candidate will provide administrative assistance associated with commercial loans portfolio management including: delinquency monitoring/reports, filing/pulling loan files for officers, maintaining tickler system and reports, processing loan documents for booking, and processing loan payments. Candidate will pull credit and Experian Business reports, loan tracking, file management, quarterly loan reports, monthly and quarterly A/R Collateral Schedules, and track for financial information for loan files. Responsibility includes all related tasks in this area. Must be a self starter with excellent telephone etiquette, computer knowledge of all banking programs used for loan processing. Candidate must be able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure, have good communication and organizational skills and be a team player.
San Luis Obispo County - 40 Hours
Candidate will train to perform the duties of an Operations Manager. Duties will consist of training with various departments for the understanding of how their operations function, performing the daily activities and practices of branch routines, monitor, plan, organize and control all operational functions of the Bank. Learn to hire, train and supervise operations staff personnel, complete operational reports, handle customer inquiries and complaints, ensure general ledger balancing and control on a daily basis, maintain the daily operational function of the branch security system, and ensure good lobby/drive-up and walk-up teller coverage.
Porterville (Corporate) - 40 Hours
At the direction of the Director of Bank Security and Support Operations, assists with maintenance of Bank of the Sierra's Corporate Office and its many branches. Performs the follwoing essential duties and resposibilities:
Assists with Corporate and Branch Facilities Maintenenace and remodels, refurbishments, along with overseeing service vendor contracts. Troubleshooting any branch issues pertaining to the branch offices such as coordinating service calls for all 40 branch offices including Corporate, SITEC, and offsite ATM kiosks.
Assists with New De NOvo branch construction build-ups, which involve a strong working relationship with the Bank's general contractor, the project architect, and any number of sub-contractors.
Assists with overseeing the Bank's courier operations, work with Premier Security Group, works with Insurance companies to place new offices on the Bank's insurance program and ensure Certificate of Liability Insurances is placed along with copies mailed to lease holders, and assists with performing monthly certifications.
Back up for oversseing the purchasing order of Bank/Branch supplies, overseeing storage warehouses, and overseeing mail operations.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Visalia Mooney - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting the Operations Manager (OM), with ability to take over when OM is unavailable. Will assist customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, Certifications, CTR’s. 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.
Porterville (Corporate) - 40 Hours
Applicant must have banking experience, with knowledge of operations and credit functions highly desired; must also have the ability and willingness to learn new information; must be able to perform duties with little supervision and complete all assignments in a timely manner. Applicant should be detail oriented and very organized. Applicant computer skills must include Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and other computer functions as directed.
Job duties will include:
Porterville (Corporate) - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include but not limited to - Perform all duties as assigned in accordance with procedures. Perfect the banks security interest in collateral. This will include following for recorded Deeds of Trust, Title Policies, Certificate of Titles, UCC Financing Statements, Hazard and Flood Insurance and other documents as needed. In addition process incoming payments as needed and provide support for branch staff.
Must be a quick learner, be able to perform multiple tasks under pressure, be organized and able to prioritize various job duties. Must work well with other and be a team player. Candidate should be familiar with Jack Henry Browser, Microsoft Word, Excel and be able to learn new programs quickly.
Bakersfield Cal Avenue - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting Market President, loan officers and lobby customers. STRONG PEOPLE SKILLS AND CONFIDENTIALITY ARE A MUST. Candidate will provide administrative assistance associated with commercial loans portfolio management including: delinquency monitoring/reports, filing/pulling loan files for officers, maintaining tickler system and reports, processing loan documents for booking, and processing loan payments. Candidate will pull credit and Experian Business reports, loan tracking, file management, quarterly loan reports, monthly and quarterly A/R Collateral Schedules, and track for financial information for loan files. Responsibility includes all related tasks in this area. Must be a self starter with excellent telephone etiquette, computer knowledge of all banking programs used for loan processing. Candidate must be able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure, have good communication and organizational skills and be a team player.
Three Rivers - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting the Operations Manager (OM), with ability to take over when OM is unavailable. Will assist customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, Certifications, CTR’s and back up FSR. Handle customer inquiries and complaints. Mentor staff and stay up to date on changes in bank policies and procedures. 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.
Bakersfield East Hills - 29 Hours
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 located in Bakersfield.
Ventura - 40 Hours
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.
Porterville West Olive - 37 Hours
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 is located in Porterville.
Pismo - 40 Hours
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.
System Administrator (Porterville) - 40 Hours
The function of the System Administrator is to administer and maintain the Bank's servers within the Virtual Server infrastructure and assist the Bank's Network Administrator in the administration and maintenance of the Bank's Virtual Desktop infrastructure. Assist with the daily operations of the network and networked applications ensuring that all systems are operating porperly. Assist in the resolution of tickets within the Help Desk system.
California City - 36 Hours
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.
Porterville (Corporate) - 40 Hours
Candidate will be working in all areas of the SOS department. Responsibilities may include working with unpostables, NSFs, encoding errors, adjustments, Fed returns, Branch Capture data entry and researching out of balance transactions. Must be a quick learner and able to perform multiple tasks while under pressure and have the ability to communicate, research and resolve inquiries and problems. Must have computer and 10-key skills and be proficient in Silverlakes.
Tulare Prosperity - 40 hrs
Responsibilities include assisting the Operations Manager (OM), with ability to take over whenOMis unavailable. Will assist customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, Certifications, CTR’s and back up FSR. 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.
Bakersfield Cal Avenue - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting the Operations Manager (OM), with ability to take over when OM is unavailable. Will assist customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, Certifications, CTR’s and back up FSR. 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.
Porterville Main - 40 Hours
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.
Kern County - 40 Hours
Candidate will train to perform the duties of an Operations Manager. Duties will consist of training with various departments for the understanding of how their operations function, performing the daily activities and practices of branch routines, monitor, plan, organize and control all operational functions of the Bank. Learn to hire, train and supervise operations staff personnel, complete operational reports, handle customer inquiries and complaints, ensure general ledger balancing and control on a daily basis, maintain the daily operational function of the branch security system, and ensure good lobby/drive-up and walk-up teller coverage.
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.
Tehachapi Old Town - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include assisting the Operations Manager (OM), with ability to take over when OM is unavailable. Will assist customers with banking transactions, receiving deposits, cashing checks, selling bank products, balancing drawer and ATM, Certifications, CTR’s and back up FSR. Handle customer inquiries and complaints. Mentor staff and stay up to date on changes in bank policies and procedures. 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.
