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Permit Specialist I/II

Kern County
Bakersfield, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/1/2025 CLOSED ON 12/31/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Specialist I/II position at Kern County?

Position Information

Biweekly Salary: Level I $1,742.41 - $2,082.34; Level II $1,925.18 - $2,300.77

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE - Q ualified candidates will be notified of the examination date 5 days prior to the examination.

Examination - Written Exam (Weight 100%): May include knowledge of mapping techniques, basic English, mathematics, standard office equipment and procedures, data entry techniques, customer service principles, and filing techniques.

Applicants must attain a 70% on each phase of the examination process.

This position works within the Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department. For more information about the department, please view their website here .

Level I

Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, AND completion of thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units of general education from an accredited college or university OR one (1) year of experience in building construction and plan preparation or petroleum development, production or inspection OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Level II

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, AND sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units of general education from an accredited college or university OR two (2) year s of experience equivalent to a Permit Specialist I in the Kern County Classification System OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Both Levels

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's License

Applicants qualifying with the completion of thirty semester or forty-five quarter units of general education from an accredited college or university, must attach a copy of their transcripts or degree to this application. If you are unable to attach your transcripts/degree, you may e-mail them to HR@kerncounty.com

Full job description for: Permit Specialist I / II

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.

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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 immediate appointments will be made at the Kern County Planning and Natural Resources 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.

Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

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.

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