Planning Technician Trainee*

Planning Technician Trainee*

Salary

$39,811.20 - $52,353.60 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-12050PLN-01

Department

Land Use Services

Opening Date

11/07/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

San Bernardino County Land Use Services is recruiting for a Planning Technician Trainee* who process a variety of planning and other development permit applications, and provide information to the public.

Duties may include:

• Provide direct customer service at the public counter, online platforms, self-service kiosks, over the phone, and through email correspondence, assisting applicants, developers, and the public with application-related inquiries and project processing.
• Perform application intake functions, including verifying required documentation, and assisting customers with application submittal requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with applicable County regulations, policies, and procedures whiles supporting efficient application processing operations.

Trainees work under close supervision while receiving training and acquiring the knowledge and abilities necessary for promotion to Land Use Technician ($57,720 - $81,348 annually).

• Official job title: Land Use Technician Trainee; for more detailed information, refer to the Land Use Technician Trainee job description.

Positions exist in the Planning division. The results eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout Land Use Services as they occur. Immediate vacancies exist in the city of San Bernardino and High Desert region.

Applications are also being accepted for Land Use Technician. A separate application is required. It is to your advantage to apply for all levels in which you qualify.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

San Bernardino County is geographically the largest in the United States covering over 20,105 square miles of land and is 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 Land Use Services Department includes the divisions of Planning (Current Planning and Advance Planning), Building and Safety including Land Development and Code Enforcement including Fire Hazard Abatement. We are a passionate team looking for the right teammate to grow and learn with us as we plan for our Countys Vision. 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.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

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

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

Work Schedule: Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays, as required.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Employees must be able to work in varied terrains throughout the County, including mountain and desert regions.

Promotion: Land Use Technician Trainees are eligible for promotion to Land Use Technician ($57,720 - $81,348 annually) upon meeting job requirements and receiving a satisfactory work progress report, and must qualify for promotion within 12 months or be terminated.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet one (1) of the Requirement Options below to qualify.

REQUIREMENT OPTION 1:Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience working in San Bernardino County Land Use Services.REQUIREMENT OPTION 2:

Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience assisting the public with processing applications or explaining rules and regulations of a public agency, reviewing parcel maps or conducting research related to community development.

REQUIREMENT OPTION 3:

Fifteen (15) semester (or 23 quarter) units of completed college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in urban and regional planning, urban development, geography, geographic information systems (GIS), public administration, environmental studies, or a closely related field. A list of related coursework must be submitted with the application.

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively. Candidates must also be available to work weekends and holidays, as required, and be able to work in varied terrains throughout the County, including mountain and desert regions.

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 deadline: 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026. 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 before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. 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 Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees 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 recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference:

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

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

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

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

• Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Instructions: The information on this application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is to your benefit to write detailed responses to each question. Experience listed in this questionnaire must be fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. Do not refer to resume.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Minimum Requirement: Select the minimum requirement you are eligible to.

• Option 1: Six (6) months of experience working in San Bernardino County Land Use Services.
• Option 2: Six (6) months of experience assisting the public with processing applications or explaining rules and regulations of a public agency, reviewing parcel maps or conducting research related to community development.
• Option 3: Fifteen (15) semester (or 23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in urban and regional planning, urban development, geography, geographic information systems (GIS), public administration, environmental studies, or a closely related field.
• None of the above

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Education/Coursework: If you completed related education/coursework, please enter the information below.

COURSEWORK: If listing coursework, include the school name, class title, class number, number of units, and type of units (semester/quarter). Unofficial transcripts may be attached in lieu of listing coursework. Example: CSUSB, Intro to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), GIS 130, 3 semester.

DEGREE: If you possess a degree from an accredited college or university, include the school name, type of degree, and major. Example: CSUSB, Bachelor of Arts, Urban Planning

If no education, indicate "N/A."

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Permits/Public Agency Regulations: Describe your experience providing assistance to the public with processing permits and applications or explaining rules and regulations of a public agency, reviewing parcel maps, or conducting research related to community development. Include the name of your employer(s), your job title(s), and your job duties. The employer(s) must be listed in the Work Experience section of your application. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Select the boxes in which you have experience. Select all that apply.

• Planning
• Building and Safety
• Researching Data
• None of the above

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Customer Service: Describe your experience providing customer service and resolving customer complaints or concerns. Include the type of work environment (e.g., front counter, office, or field) methods of communication (e.g., in person, telephone, or email), and examples of the types of complaints or concerns you have assisted in resolving. Include the employer, dates of employment, and job title where this experience was obtained. If none, indicate N/A.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I understand.

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We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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