What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Compliance Officer position at Kern County?
Position Information
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.
Examination Schedule
Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of a pplicable codes and ordinances; construction trades; search and seizure laws; computers and related applicable software; and safe work practices.
The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written exam.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND three (3) years of related construction or code compliance experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Licensing Requirements
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email mosquedaro@kerncounty.com .
Full Job Description: Code Compliance Officer
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made at the Public Works Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page .
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.
Examination Schedule
- Written Exam: will be conducted on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
- Subsequent testing dates to be announced as applicable. Qualified candidates will be notified five (5) business days prior to the examination.
Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of a pplicable codes and ordinances; construction trades; search and seizure laws; computers and related applicable software; and safe work practices.
The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written exam.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND three (3) years of related construction or code compliance experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Licensing Requirements
- Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License is required upon appointment
- Obtain a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) PC832 Certification within one (1) year or your employment will be terminated
- Certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) in at least on one of the following Certified Code Safety Professional Exam fields: Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector, Zoning Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, Residential Building Inspector, or certification as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officials (CACEO).
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email mosquedaro@kerncounty.com .
Full Job Description: Code Compliance Officer
About Kern County
Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.
To learn more about Kern County, click here or follow us:
Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made at the Public Works Department. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page .
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.