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, Tulare and Ventura counties. 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.
Visalia Downtown (40 Hours)
Responsibilities and duties include meeting with prospective customers, request credit reports, background checks, reference checks, analyze applicant financial status, credit and property evaluation, compile loan packages and facilitate negotiation of loan structure with applicants, approve loans, ensure accuracy of loan agreements and assure timely loan closing and funding activities. Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel and be comfortable with loan presentations to loan committees. Must be able to schedule work flow and complete assigned tasks with little or no supervision.
Bakersfield - 40 Hours
Responsibilities and duties include meeting with prospective customers, request credit reports, background checks, reference checks, analyze applicant financial status, credit and property evaluation, compile loan packages and facilitate negotiation of loan structure with applicants, approve loans, ensure accuracy of loan agreements and assure timely loan closing and funding activities. Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel and be comfortable with loan presentations to loan committees. Must be able to schedule work flow and complete assigned tasks with little or no supervision.
Fresno Sunnyside - 38 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.
Paso Robles - 40 hrs
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.
Tulare 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.
Fresno Sunnyside - 29 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 - 40 Hours
DUTIES:
Serves customers by planning and implementing call center strategies and operations; improving systems and processes; managing staff. Supervise a team of customer service representatives.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College
or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Commercial Loan Officer - San Luis Obispo
Responsibilities and duties include meeting with prospective customers, request credit reports, background checks, reference checks, analyze applicant financial status, credit and property evaluation, compile loan packages and facilitate negotiation of loan structure with applicants, approve loans, ensure accuracy of loan agreements and assure timely loan closing and funding activities. Must be proficient in MS Word and Excel and be comfortable with loan presentations to loan committees. Must be able to schedule work flow and complete assigned tasks with little or no supervision.
Bakersfield Cal Ave - 40 hours
Construct Ag related spreads of financial statements, identify credit weaknesses and transaction risks as well as areas where further information must be obtained and analyzed. Perform trend analysis and process amendments and waivers in a timely manner to meet customer expectations. Ability to meet externally with borrowers/prospects to inspect, valuate and complete inspections reports. General knowledge of Agriculture required. Degree in Agriculture preferred.
Reedley - 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 Main - 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 - 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.
San Luis Obispo - 40 Hours
This employee would be responsible for loan production, underwriting, and loan servicing and monitoring of U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) Guaranteed Loans. The loan officer would assist the SBA Manager in meeting production goals
It is desirable for the employee to have prior experience in working with SBA Loan products, a good understanding of the S.O.P., loan documentation and credit underwriting including cash flow analysis and loan structuring. Must have good management and leadership skills and ability to assure completion of detailed tasks in a timely manner. Must have good communication skills and work well with co-workers and customers. Must be well organized, self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Fresno Herndon - 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.
Fresno Shaw - 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.
Fresno Sunnyside - 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 (Corporate) - 40 Hours
Responsibilities include providing support to the Credit Administration Department. These duties include but are not limited to: ordering and follow-up on appraisal and environmental reports, construction loan monitoring, and other duties as assigned.
Proficient in Word, Excel, and have good typing skills. Must have good communication skills and work well with others. Well organized; self-starter; and motivated to learn.
So Cal Area - 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.
Atascadero - 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 West Olive (40 hours)
Responsibilities include assisting the Operations Manager, 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.
Fresno 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.
Visalia Mooney - 29 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.
Reedley - 29 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
Responsibilities include processing Debit Card applications, setting up new Sierra Cash Management customers, processing new Online Banking enrollments, answering e-mails and telephone inquiries from the branches and Customer Service. Must be a quick learner, have good technical skills, be able to perform multiple tasks under pressure and be a team player. Candidate will also be cross-trained in other areas of the department.
Bakersfield East Hills - 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.
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 others and be a team player. Candidate should be familiar with Jack Henry Browser, Microsoft Word, Excel and be able to learn new programs quickly.
Porterville (Corporate) - 40 Hours
Applicant must have banking experience, with knowledge of credit and operations functions; 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:
