Development Services Technician

City of Bakersfield; California (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bakersfield is seeking a staff member to support the Planning or Building Division with knowledge of land use and economic development and/or building activities. Duties include processing building plans, code review, and zoning compliance, under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include high school diploma or GED, two years of college in planning, and a California driver’s license. An equivalent mix of education and experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college with planning coursework preferred.
• Two years of planning/public administration experience related to building or zoning.
• Equivalent combination of training, education and experience acceptable.
• California Class C driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Work in Planning or Building Division with land use and economic development knowledge.
• Assist in permitting, processing, or reviewing building plans and codes.
• Support building construction, architecture or engineering related tasks.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Public administration

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college in planning or related field

Equivalent training/experience

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

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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

ORAL 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.