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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).

One of these certifications must be obtained within one (1) year of appointment or your employment will be terminated. Certifications must be maintained current as required by the governing organizations.

Full Job Description for Code Compliance Officer

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 fax to (661) 868-3928.

Examinations:
Written Exam (Weight 100%): Applicable codes and ordinances; construction trades; search and seizure laws; computers and related applicable software; and safe work practices.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the exam process.

About Kern County

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High Performance Culture

Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern County’s continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.

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 appointment(s) will be made. 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.

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:

Health Insurance: (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).

Retirement Program: 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.

Deferred Compensation: 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.

Social Security Administration:
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

Employee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

Voluntary Benefits: 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)

I certify I have a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.

I certify I have three (3) years of related construction or code compliance experience.

I understand that, should I be the successful candidate for this position, a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required upon appointment.

I possess a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) PC832 Certification and I have attached the certificate to my application.

Yes
No
I do not have the required California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) PC832 Certification. If selected, I will obtain the required POST Certificate within one (1) year of appointment.

I certify that I have attained certification in one or more of the following Certified Code Safety Professional Exam fields, issued by the International Code Council (ICC). I have attached all applicable certificates to my application. Please check all that apply.

Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector
Zoning Inspector
Commercial Building Inspector
Residential Building Inspector
Certificated Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officials (CACEO)
I do not have any of the above certifications. If selected, I will obtain one of the above certifications within one (1) year of appointment.

I understand Certifications must be maintained current as required by the governing organizations.

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