Salary : $6,247.61 - $7,466.46 Monthly
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Shift - Full Time
Job Number: 9829
Department: FIRE
Opening Date: 08/25/2025
Closing Date: 8/29/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information
This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Fire Department who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
Examination:

Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, interview and/or rating of the application.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Should an oral exam be necessary, the oral exam will be weighted 100%.
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during scheduled date(s)/time(s)/location without exception.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university in fire science, public administration or closely related field AND two (2) years of code enforcement experience with a governmental agency, performing fire safety inspection, enforcement, plan review duties.
OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to obtain the knowledge and skill to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Additional Requirements:

Appointees must obtain the following certifications within 18 months of employment:

-Fire Prevention Inspector-I

-California State Fire Marshal (CFSM) Fire Plan Examiner
*Failure to attain certification(s) may result in termination.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts/degree verifying the completion of the required 60 semester or 90 quarter units of college/university course work in fire science, public administration, or closely related field with their application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may e-mail a copy to [email protected]

Full Job Description: Fire Plan Examiner
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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 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.
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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:

: (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).

: 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.

: 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.

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

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

: 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)
01

I have successfully completed my initial 6 month probationary period as an employee of Kern County (temporary and extra help time is not qualifying). A "no" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00.

• Yes
• No

02

I had an overall rating of Standard or better on my last performance appraisal. A "no" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00.

• Yes
• No

03

Have you for any reason separated from County employment (layoff, voluntary or involuntary resignation) and gained re-employment within the last six months? A "yes" response is disqualifying - refer to Civil Service Rule 903.00 and County Ordinance 3.08.140 A & B.

• Yes
• No

04

I understand that this is a competitive examination. I agree that I will not discuss the content or nature of any component for this examination, in general or specific terms, with anyone until the examination process is completed for all candidates.

• Yes
• No

05

I understand the unauthorized disclosure of examination material is a violation of Civil Service Rules and can result in my disqualification, by the Civil Service Commission, from this examination and future examinations with the County of Kern.

• Yes
• No

06

I was appointed to my present classification and level on (Date):
07

I have attached a copy of my transcripts/degree verifying the completion of the required 60 semester or 90 quarter units. (Failure to attach required supplemental materials will result in the rejection of application.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question