Permit Specialist I/II

Salary : $3,775.22 - $4,985.00 Monthly
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 9910
Department: Planning and Natural Resources Department
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: 12/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE - Qualified 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

Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards:
Level I:
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) years 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

Full job description for: Permit Specialist /
About Kern County
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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

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County Employee Benefits

*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life

: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
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I certify I have submitted copies of all applicable diploma(s), transcripts, licenses, and/or certificates with my application. (Failure to attach required supplemental materials may result in the rejection of application.)

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