Supervising Planner - Current Planning*

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 BenefitsMemoranda 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.