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City of Bakersfield

Development Services Technician

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What they do

A Precision or Fine Instrument Repairer makes, calibrates, repairs, maintains, adjusts and installs mechanical watches and clocks, and nautical, meteorological, optical and other precision instruments and equipment, and sets them for correct performance.

$55,955 / year median in California

-10% projected decline

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Job Description

SALARY:
$31.70 - $38.62 / Hour
OPENING DATE
08/18/26
CLOSING DATE:
09/1/26 At 1 PM Pacific Time
THE POSITION
Under supervision, performs duties within the Planning or Building Division of the Development Services Department requiring an understanding of land use and economic development and/or building activities; performs other work as required. The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting
Essential Duties:
For a full job description, please click here. Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the
COMPLETED
application, resume, & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements: Graduation from high school or GED program; Two (2) years of college with course work emphasis in planning or a related field preferred; AND Two (2) years' experience in planning or public administration with an emphasis in building construction, architecture, or engineering relating to the permitting, processing, or reviewing of building plans and specification, code enforcement or zoning compliance; OR An equivalent combination of training, education, and experience, which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties. Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license
O RAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW
(Weighted 100%): September 10, 2026 (Tentative) An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.
NOTE:
Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, and supplemental questionnaire; otherwise, the application may be rejected.
NOTE:
POSTMARKS
will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of
COMPLETED
application.