County of Kern Communications

The Kern County General Services department provides a range of services to county departments and residents, such as building design and construction, building maintenance and general custodial services, purchasing, real estate, the government television station, franchise administration, telecommunication resources and facilities, mail services and reprographics. The building design and construction unit is responsible for providing cost estimating, design, inspection and administrative support services. The purchasing unit assists all county departments, agencies and special districts with the purchase of supplies, furnishing, equipment and services. The government television station broadcasts important government information, such as board of supervisors meetings, planning commission meetings and real-time election results, and supervises the cable television franchise and the acquisition and utilization of all telecommunications resources and facilities. The Kern County General Services department is located in Bakersfield, Calif.

County of Kern Risk Management is one of the departments operated by the local government of the city of Bakersfield in California. The department manages the county s exposure to risk, administers its safety program, workers' compensation services, and general liability and medical malpractice claims. It offers a wide range of services, including management of the proof of insurance, and safety and loss prevention services. The department's general liability program is insured and self-administered. It manages all kinds of claims on matters related to the operation and management of the county. The department's safety team provides various services, including ergonomic assessments and reviews, facility safety inspections, first aid training, indoor air quality surveys, and safety and drivers training.