Senior Planner - Land Use Services

The Job

San Bernardino County, Land Use Services Wants You To Join Our Team!

Priority review begins August 4, 2025. Apply NOW for immediate consideration!

San Bernardino County is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Planner-Land Use Services* to join our planning team. This advanced-level position plays a key role in urban and rural planning projects, including the development of community plans and the County-wide General Plan. The Senior Planner performs the most complex planning assignments and serves as a project leader on major initiatives. This position works closely with internal teams, external agencies, and the public, and may represent the department before the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission.
Key Responsibilities may include:

• Lead or participate in the development and analysis for planning and environmental projects.
• Organize and conduct public meetings and presentations, including those on controversial or high-profile projects.
• Serve as project lead, assigning and reviewing work, and guiding team members throughout project execution.
• Research and review technical reports, maps, and plans; compile and document data for planning initiatives.
• Respond to inquiries from the public, effectively communicating complex regulations and policies to support resolutions of land use or planning issues.

*Official Title is: Planner III . For more detailed information, refer to the Planner III job description.

RECRUITMENT BONUS: Bonus payments up to $1500 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.**
REFERRING EMPLOYEES BONUS: Bonus payments up to $750 for each employee referred and hired into an eligible regular position.**
**Refer to the Teamsters MOU for more details.


San Bernardino County established a $0.50/hour American Institute of Certified Planner Differential for employees in the Planning Series that included Planner Trainee, Planner I, Planner II, Planner III, Planning Supervisor and Planning Manger who attain and maintain a certificate as an American Institute Certified Planner. ***

PLANNING FOR THE COUNTY WIDE VISION

The San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department is recruiting for experienced Planners, to perform a wide range of highly responsible duties in urban, rural, and regional land use applications and studies. Duties include the Current Planning processing of development applications for entitlement; review of environmental documents; research and review of technical reports, maps and plans; and could include Advance Planning work related to the General Plan, development code, or special projects. Planner IIIs perform the most complex planning work, serve as project leaders and mentors, and coordinate contacts with outside agencies, public groups, the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission.

LAND USE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

San Bernardino County is geographically the largest in the United States and the twelfth largest in population. We are currently in the midst of historic change as our leaders have adopted a Countywide Vision that sets an exciting and ambitious course for our future. The Planning Division includes Current Planning and Advance Planning and is committed to the fulfillment of the Countywide Vision for our communities. We are a passionate team of planners looking for the right teammate to grow and learn with us as we plan for our County's Vision. The County recently adopted a General Plan Update, the Planning Division will be responsible for implementing the Countywide Plan, Community Action Guides, and a Renewable Energy and Conservation Element, Green House Gas Reduction Plan and Housing Element as well as numerous other strategic initiatives in support of the Countywide Vision. We are committed to continuing education and encourage our planners to pursue AICP status as they become eligible. Our work is hard but offers the opportunity to become immersed in leading edge planning initiatives. If you are up to the challenge, are deeply committed to community development, and have the skills in planning for valleys, mountains and deserts, consider joining our team and helping us serve a great cause, a great region, and a great county.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium Subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
For additional information review the Benefits Summary for the Administrative Services Unit To view additional details, explore the Teamsters MOU

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet both education AND experience requirements for one of the options listed below:

Option 1:
Experience:Three (3) years of full-time equivalent professional level planning experience in urban/regional planning, policy development, comprehensive land use, entitlement, environmental review, analysis or site design planning, and/or regulatory compliance.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field.

Substitution (Applies for Option 1 only) : A Master's degree in a qualifying field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Option 2:
Experience:Four (4) years of professional level planning experience in urban/regional planning, policy development, comprehensive land use, entitlement, environmental review, analysis or site design planning, and/or regulatory compliance.

Education : Associate's degree or equivalent units AND one (1) additional year of planning related experience, which may include experience as a Land Use Technician or assisting with preparation/review of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) applications for 404 permits/401 certifications (Clean Water Act), Lake and Streambed Alteration Act (LSA) permits, land use planning and site planning.

Substitution (Applies for Option 2 only) : Two additional years of experience as described above may substitute for the Associate's degree.

Desired Qualifications

Land Use Services: The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of land use planning and environmental analysis, entitlement experience, and strong experience in a California public agency. Knowledge of the CEQA, as well as strong writing, critical thinking, and decision-making skills are essential.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

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