Assistant Planner – Land Use Services

The Land Use Services Department is recruiting for a Planner I, who will be responsible for a wide range of duties in urban, rural, and regional land use applications and studies. Duties include the review of entitlement projects, staffing the front counter, development of plans and studies; research and review of technical reports, maps and plans to compile data; analysis; serving as a project leader; making presentations; and preparing written reports.

Applications will be accepted until sufficient applications are received. Recruitment may close at anytime without notice.

For more detailed information, refer to the Planner I job description.

Applications are also being accepted for Planner Trainee, Planner I-High Desert, Planner II-High Desert, and Planner III-High Desert. Applicants must submit a separate application for each recruitment of interest. Applicants are encouraged to review the announcements and apply as appropriate.

LAND USE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The 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 Planning Division recently adopted a major update to the General Plan, called the Countywide Plan, and Community Action Guides, and an entirely new Renewable Energy and Conservation 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 desert, consider joining our team and helping us serve a great cause, a great region, and a great county.

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

Option 1:

Experience: None required.

Education: Master’s degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field.

Option 2:

Experience: One (1) year 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: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field.

Option 3:

Experience: One (1) year 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 (Option 3 only): Two (2) additional years of experience as above may substitute for the Associate’s degree.

Option 4:

Experience: Four (4) years 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.

No coursework required.

Desired Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of land use planning and environmental analysis, the entitlement process, and experience in a California public agency. Strong writing, critical thinking, and decision-making skills are essential.