Associate Planner – Land Use Services

We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $95,846 annually.

BONUS NOW ACTIVATED!
Recruitment Bonus – Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000**

Referral Bonus – Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $750**

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.***

LAND USE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

San Bernardino County – Planning Division is recruiting for Associate Planners, who are responsible for a wide range of duties in urban, rural, and regional land use applications and studies. Duties include customer assistance, review of entitlement projects, review of environmental documents, the development of plans and studies, and research and review of technical reports, maps and plans to support Advance Planning and to process development applications. Planners II also serve as project leaders.

PLANNING FOR THE COUNTY WIDE VISION

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

2) Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance. Mileage reimbursement is available.

**According to criteria established in the General Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (see pages 108-109)
***According to criteria established in the General Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (see pages 109)

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

Option 1:

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

Option 2:

Experience: Two (2) 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: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field.

Option 3:

Experience: Three (3) 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 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 additional years of experience as above may substitute for the Associate’s degree.

Desired Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of land use planning and environmental analysis, entitlement experience, with experience in a California public agency. Prefer candidates knowledgeable about CEQA requirements. Strong writing, critical thinking, and decision-making skills are essential. Geographic information and design experience are highly desirable.

Selection Process:
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.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain “@hr.sbcounty.gov”. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

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

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