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Supervising Planner - Current Planning

San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026

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 Manager who attain and maintain a certificate as an American Institute Certified Planner.***


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 may include, but are not limited to:
  • 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.
  • Management Support: Assist management with workload and budget data preparation, review and recommend policies and procedures, and conduct studies to improve planning processes.

*Official Title: Supervising Planner; for more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Planner job description.



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!
To view job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam. 

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.

Candidates must one (1) of the options listed below:

OPTON 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 : Master's 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:  Bachelor's 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:  Associate's 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.

Substitution (Option 3 only): Two additional years of experience as above may substitute for the Associate's degree.

NoteQualifying degrees must be completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. In addition, 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 or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
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.
Application ProcedureApplications 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.

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.

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.  

All communications regarding the selection process will be via emailApplicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.  Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/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 within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: 
Eligible veterans and 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 Policy.

For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process


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