Supervising Planner - Current Planning*

Supervising Planner - Current Planning

Job Title: Supervising Planner - Current Planning Salary: $92,580.80 - $127,504.00 Annually Location: San Bernardino, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 26-19835LUS-01 Department: Land Use Services Opening Date: 01/24/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Benefits:

• The Job 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

Job Description:

Land Use Services is recruiting for a Supervising Planner - Current Planning to oversee the Current Planning Unit and supervise Planners and other support personnel engaged in a wide variety of environmental, urban, and rural land use services, while performing the most difficult planning assignments. Land Use Supervising Planners assign, review and evaluate the work of subordinates, work with a variety of San Bernardino County departments, commissions, and advisory groups, and assist management with reports, data and other correspondence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision & Leadership: Supervise, evaluate, assign, and review the work of subordinate planners and related support staff. Participate in hiring decisions and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Report & Material Preparation: Direct the preparation of narrative, statistical, and graphic materials. Prepare reports, correspondence, and other necessary documentation.
• Policy & Code Interpretation: Interpret and explain planning codes, laws, rules, and policies to employees, government agencies, developers, and the public. Provide guidance on ordinances, policies, and proposals.
• Collaboration & Coordination: Foster cooperation with department staff, other San Bernardino County departments, various commissions and advisory groups, the Board of Supervisors, and local city management to ensure smooth operations.
• Presentations: Deliver presentations to the Board of Supervisors, City Councils, various commissions, hearing bodies, and the public as required.

About the 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 Land Use 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 Countys Vision.

Excellent Benefits!

To view job-specific benefits, refer to:

• Summary of Benefits
• Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

Conditions of Employment:

• 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: 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:
• Option 1: 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, which includes one (1) year of lead work responsibility.
• Education: Masters degree from an accredited college/university in Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field.
• 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, which includes one (1) year of lead work responsibility.
• Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university in Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field.
• Option 3: Experience - Five (5) years minimum 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, which includes one (1) year of lead work responsibility.
• Education: Associates degree from an accredited college/university 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will possess supervisory experience with a large and diverse public agency.
• Current certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable but not required.

Selection Process:

• Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
• To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental application.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
• 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.

Applicant Acknowledgement:

• 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.

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• Employer: San Bernardino County
• Address: 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
• Phone: (909) 387-8304
• TTY Users: 711
• Website: http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs