Land Use Planning Manager •

The Job

Land Use Services is seeking two highly motivated and experienced professionals to join our team in key leadership positions as Land Use Planning Managers in the Current Planning Division and the Long-Range Planning Division. These positions shape the future of land use planning, balancing both short-term development needs and long-term strategic growth.

Land Use Planning Managers will be responsible for managing planning activities that impact the community's growth, development, and environmental sustainability. They will oversee the processing of development applications, plan reviews, and the preparation of long-term planning documents and studies that guide future policy and land use decisions.

Key Responsibilities may include :

• Leadership & Management : Lead and manage the Current Planning and Long-Range Planning Sections, ensuring efficient operations and alignment with division goals.
• Development Application Processing : Oversee the processing of development applications and ensure compliance with zoning codes, specific plans, and environmental regulations.
• Policy and Ordinance Development : Develop and implement long-term planning documents, policies, and municipal ordinances on various topics, including the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, General Plan, and Housing Element updates.
• Project Coordination & Collaboration : Work closely with internal departments, external stakeholders, and the public to coordinate development projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and community goals.
• Strategic Planning & Analysis : Conduct research and analysis on planning issues, and provide recommendations for land use policies and regulations that support sustainable development and address emerging challenges.
• Compliance & Timeliness : Ensure that development projects and planning initiatives are processed in a timely, efficient manner while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations and planning standards.
• Community Engagement : Engage with community members, developers, and local organizations to ensure planning initiatives align with the needs of the community.

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 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.

Excellent Benefits!

Health Benefits : Medical and Dental : family coverage, Vision : employee coverage, Premium subsidies to offset health costs, Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses.

Paid Time Off : Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation and cash-out option, 11 days accruable sick leave, 15 paid holidays, Admin leave with cash-out option, Perfect attendance leave, Flexible work scheduled (in some departments).

Retirement : Generous Pension, Retirement reciprocity may be available, 457(b) deferred compensation plan, Retirement Medical Trust Fund.

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-Employment Process : 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 : Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates MUST meet the Education and Experience requirement to qualify.

Education : A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Studies, or closely related field. Note : Degrees completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at the college / university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

AND

Experience : Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in urban / regional planning and community development, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity. Experience must include extensive work with General Plans, Specific Plans, Development Codes, land use planning, entitlement, and environmental analysis; managing projects, consultants, and teams, and monitoring project budgets.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of land use planning and environmental analysis, entitlement experience, advance planning project experience, stakeholder outreach, and strong experience in a California public agency. Knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a must. Strong writing, critical thinking, and decision-making skills are essential. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire before the posted deadline. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

This recruitment is closed and may close once sufficient qualified applications are received. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted 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 require technical assistance, please click HERE 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO / ADA : San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

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