Code Compliance Officer

Code Compliance Officer

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.

Examinations: Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of applicable 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).

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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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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 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.

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)