NEOGOV · 11 hours ago
Senior Planner - Land Use Services*
San Bernardino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $116K/yr
2+ years expSan 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.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Candidates must meet both education AND experience requirements for one of the options listed below:
OPTION 1: Education: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field. 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
OPTION 2: Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field. 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
OPTION 3: Education: Associate's degree or equivalent coursework units from an accredited college in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, Public Administration, or another relevant field. 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. Substitution: One (1) year of full-time experience as a Land Use Technician or equivalent may substitute for one (1) year of required professional planning experience. Qualifying experience includes supporting professional planning staff and providing planning counter services, including the processing and intake of temporary use permits, preparation of zoning letters, development of planning-related reports, and coordination with related disciplines (e.g., Engineering or Building & Safety) in a one-stop shop or similar planning environment
OPTION 4: Education: No college coursework required. Experience: Five (5) 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. Substitution: Two (2) years of the required professional planning experience may be gained through full-time experience as a Land Use Technician or equivalent land use role providing support to professional planning staff and planning counter services. Qualifying experience includes processing and intake of temporary use permits, preparation of zoning letters, development of planning-related reports, and coordination with related disciplines (e.g., Engineering or Building & Safety) in a one-stop shop or similar planning environment
Preferred
The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of land use planning and environmental analysis, entitlement experience, and strong experience in a California public agency
Knowledge of the CEQA, as well as strong writing, critical thinking, and decision-making skills are essential
Benefits
Bonus payments up to $2000 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.
Bonus payments up to $750 for each employee referred and hired into an eligible regular position.
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 Manager who attain and maintain a certificate as an American Institute Certified Planner.
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.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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