Permit Navigator - Department Promotional - Public Works

Revised:

03/30/2026 This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Public Works Department who have permanent status in the classified service and received an overall standard or better on their last employee performance report.

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

Written exam: will be conducted on Friday, April 17, 2026

Examinations:

Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's knowledge of basic mathematical calculations; building codes; construction trades; accurate and efficient data entry techniques with strong attention to detail; standard office equipment and procedures; customer service principles; related rules and regulations. The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral exam. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location without exception.

Minimum Qualifications/ Employment Standards:

High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent and three (3) years of experience comparable to a Building Plans Technician, Permit Specialist, or Environmental Health Technician; OR Three (3) years of experience directly related to the area of assignment, including but not limited to structural plan preparation, interpretation of construction documents, or drafting.

Additional Requirements:

Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required. Full Job Description for Permit Navigator . 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 to MosquedaRo@KernCounty.com . 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. 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.