For General Zoning, Use of Property Questions, and Application Submittal
Phone: 661-862-5263
(661-862-LAND)
Email: zoning@kerncounty.com
For Oil and Gas Permitting Questions
Email: oilandgasplanning@kerncounty.com
Planning (Contact Management and Complex Projects)
Phone: 661-862-8600
Fax: 661-862-8601
E-Mail: Planning
Community Development (State and Federal HUD Projects Only)
Phone: 661-862-5050
E-Mail: Community Development
Administration
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| Administration | ||
| MURPHY, Craig | 661-862-8739 | Director |
| JOHNSON, Paul | 661-862-5031 | Assistant Director-Development Programs Housing |
| Hoover, Cindi | 661-862-8793 | Assistant Director-Development Permitting |
| SIMON, Anjanette | 661-862-8619 | Current Planning Division Chief |
| MCNAMARA, Dennis | 661-862-8624 | Permit Assistance Counter Division Chief/ Community Development Division Chief |
| MENCHACA, Nicole | 661-862-8738 | Advanced Planning Division Chief |
| MONSIBAIS, Danielle | 661-862-8617 | General Plan & Housing Division Chief |
| VASQUEZ, Catherine | 661-862-5062 | State & Federal Housing Program Manager |
| PICKENS, Teresa | 661-862-8804 | Administrative & Human Resources Division Chief |
| Blackwell, Jessica | 661-862-8615 | Office Services Coordinator |
Advanced Planning/ Natural Resources Permitting
California Environmental Quality Act Compliance, Environmental Impact Report Management, State and Federal Regulation Monitoring, Major Development Projects
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alvidrez, Keith | (661) 862-5015 | Supervising Planner |
| Tolentino, Mark | 661-862-5041 | Planner III |
| Calderon, Andrea | 661-862-5029 | Planner II |
| Foster, Jack | 661-862-5010 | Planner II |
| Gillies, Macpherson | 661-862-8774 | Planner I |
Advanced Planning/ Compliance
California Environmental Quality Act Compliance, Environmental Impact Report Management, State and Federal Regulation Monitoring, Major Development Projects
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| BELL, Lonnie | 661-862-8659 | Supervising Planner |
| Cates, Randall | 661-862-8612 | Planner III |
| Villa, Esther | 661-862-5017 | Planner II |
General Plan & Housing
General Plan & Housing
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chandy, Asha | 661-862-8621 | Supervising Planner |
| Eickenhorst, Sara | 661-862-5040 | Planner III |
| Martinez, Mayra | 661-862-8626 | Planner II |
Community Development Unit
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), Public Facilities and Public Improvements (CDBG)
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| GOLDEN, James | 661-862-5130 | Supervising Planner |
| FERGUSON, JAMAL | 661-862-5406 | Planner I |
| LOPEZ, NATALIE | 661-862-5144 | Planner I |
Permit Assistance Counter
General Planning Questions, Oil/Gas Zoning Implementation, VFHCP, Solar/Wind Implementation
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| HALL, Matt | 661-862-8611 | Supervising Planner |
| SORENSON, Paul | 661-862-8636 | Planner III |
| RUTLEDGE, Brian | 661-862-8632 | Planner I |
| Contreras, Audel | 661-862-8641 | Planner I |
| SCHEER, Morgan | 661-862-8927 | Planner I |
Energy Implementation
Energy Implementation
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hall, Matt | (661)-862-8611 | Supervising Planner |
| Torres, Alyssa | (661) 862-5027 | Planner I |
| Gonzalez, Raul | (661) 862-8771 | Permit Specialist |
| Isaac, Molly | (661) 862-5177 | Permit Specialist |
| Kilmer, William | (661) 862-8722 | Permit Specialist |
Graphics & GIS
GIS, Map Updates, Addressing
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAMS, Julie | 661-862-8884 | Supervising Planner |
| CORNELL, Jeff | 661-862-8781 | GIS Specialist |
| TISCARENO, Karen | 661-862-8656 | GIS Specialist |
| BRIDGEWATER, Nichole | 661-862-8991 | GIS Technician II |
Subdivisions Unit
Parcel Maps, Tract Maps, Lot Line Adjustments, Certificates Of Compliance
| SUBDIVISIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
| NELSON, Holly | 661-862-8625 | Supervising Planner |
| BARGER, SEAN | 661-862-5006 | Planner II |
| RODRIGUEZ, SANDY | 661-862-8997 | Planner II |
| MINOR DIVISIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
| Glienke, Noeli | 661-862-8742 | Supervising Planner |
| THOMPSON, KYLE | 661-862-5061 | Planner II |
| ACOSTA, BRANDY | 661-862-5012 | Planner I |
Current Planning Unit
Zoning, Williamson Act, General Plan Amendments, Precise Development Plans, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Modifications, Road Vacations
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| BARKER, Kathy | 661-862-5044 | Supervising Planner |
| GAETA, DAISY | 661-862-8607 | Planner II |
| BENAVIDES, Angelica | 661-862-8638 | Planner II |
| AYALA, CELINA | 661-862-5016 | Planner I |
| WENTWORTH, APRIL | 661-862-5043 | Planner I |
| WILLIAMS, Robert | 661-862-5159 | Planner I |
State & Federal Housing Programs
Home Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Program, Fair Housing Counseling, Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Emergency Shelter (Solutions) Grants (ESG)
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| VASQUEZ, Catherine | 661-862-5062 | State & Federal Housing Program Manager |
| MOLINA-REYES, Yerania | 661-862-5039 | Housing Rehab Supervisor |
| MOSQUEDA, Kandi | 661-862-5024 | Housing Rehabilitation Technician |
Administrative & Word Processing Unit
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| NEATHERY, Amber | 661-862-8639 | Sr. Office Services Specialist |
| RAMIREZ, Miranda | 661-862-5026 | Office Services Specialist |
| SHEPHERD, Emily | 661-862-8640 | Office Services Specialist |
| WATTIGNY, Josephine | 661-862-8836 | Office Services Specialist |
Fiscal Unit
| PLANNING FISCAL | ||
|---|---|---|
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
| Galvan, Lacie | 661-862-8805 | Sr Accountant |
| BAHENA, Veronica | 661-862-8870 | Accountant |
| BROWN, Megan | 661-862-8631 | Accountant |
| Davis, Courtny | 661-862-8822 | Fiscal Support Specialist |
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FISCAL |
||
|---|---|---|
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
| DENG, Na | 661-862-5023 | Sr Accountant |
| Appodaca, Lydia | 661-862-8837 | Accountant |
| Kingston, Javonte | 661-862-5073 | Accountant |
| Gomez, Patricia | 661-862-5034 | Administrative Coordinator |
Payroll / Personnel
| Employee | Phone | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| VEGA AZCARATE, Dora | 661-862-8825 | Administrative Coordinator |
| LLAMAS, Brenda | 661-862-8981 | Office Services Technician |
| Rubio, Carmen | 661-862-8825 | Office Services Assistant |