Senior Planner - Land Use Services

Overview

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.

• 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 $2000 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment. Referral 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 who attain and maintain a certificate as a American Institute Certified Planner.

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 may include Advance Planning work related to the General Plan, development code, or special projects.

Planners III 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.

San Bernardino County is geographically the largest in the United States and the twelfth largest in population. We are in the midst of historic change with a Countywide Vision. The Planning Division includes Current Planning and Advance Planning and is committed to implementing the Countywide Vision for our communities. The County recently adopted a General Plan Update, and 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, among other initiatives.

We encourage ongoing education and the pursuit of AICP status. Our work is challenging and offers opportunity to engage in leading edge planning initiatives.

To review job-specific benefits, refer to the Summary of Benefits and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

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

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider visa sponsorship. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Education and Experience Requirements: Candidates must meet both education AND experience requirements for one of the options listed below.