Land Use Technician- Land Development Engineering*

San Bernardino County Fire Department; California (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County Land Use Services seeks a Land Use Technician – Land Development Engineering to assist in processing planning, building, and development applications and ensure compliance with county regulations.

The role involves customer service at public counter, reviewing permits and site plans, and analyzing road dedications, easements, FEMA flood zones, and field verifications, with opportunities to grow within the Land Development Engineering intake and county codes.

Qualifications

• ONE (1) of the Experience Options: One year processing permit applications for land use, building, fire or related code regulations, including explaining requirements to the public.
• Option 2: Two years public information, investigations, inspections, or fieldwork in planning, land use, or code enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct customer service at the public counter, over the phone, and via email.
• Review residential building permits and site plans for compliance with County standards (grading, drainage, site constraints).
• Analyze road dedications, easements, legal/physical access, and FEMA flood zone requirements.
• Support Land Development Engineering intake by creating and managing project records in EZOP.
• Conduct research/field investigations to verify compliance with County codes and permit conditions.

Job description

The Job

The Land Development Division of San Bernardino County Land Use Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as a Land Use Technician- Land Development Engineering* to play a key role in processing various planning, building, and development-related applications and ensure compliance with county regulations.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Provide direct customer service at the public counter, over the phone, and via email, assisting applicants in understanding engineering and development-related requirements and facilitating project progress.

• Review residential building permits and site plans to ensure compliance with County standards, including evaluation of engineering and development-related grading, drainage, and site constraints.

• Analyze key engineering and development-related components such as road dedications, easements, legal and physical access, and FEMA flood zone requirements.

• Support Land Development Engineering intake by creating and managing project records in EZOP.

• Conduct research and/or field investigations to verify compliance with County codes, approved plans, and permit conditions.

Official job title: Land Use Technician; for more detailed information, refer to the Land Use Technician job description.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

San Bernardino County is geographically the largest in the United States covering over 20,105 square miles of land and is 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 Services Department includes the divisions of Planning (Current Planning and Advance Planning), Building and Safety, Land Development, and Code Enforcement. We are a passionate team looking for the right teammate to grow and learn with us as we plan for our County's Vision. Our work is hard but offers the opportunity to become immersed in leading edge development-related initiatives. If you are up to the challenge, are deeply committed to community development, and have the skills in planning for valleys, mountains and deserts, consider joining our team and helping us serve a great cause, a great region, and a great county.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memoranda of Understanding.

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants 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. Employees must be able to work in varied terrains throughout the County, including mountain and desert regions.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet ONE (1) of the Experience Options below to qualify.

• EXPERIENCE OPTION 1: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience processing permit applications for, or enforcing, code compliance related to land use, building, construction, fire, environmental, or other code regulations, which includes explaining related regulations and requirements to the public.
• EXPERIENCE OPTION 2: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience providing public information and/or performing investigations, inspections, or fieldwork related to planning, land use, code enforcement, or a closely related field.

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidateswill possess strong customer service and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively. Candidates must be able to work in varied terrains throughout the County, including mountain and desert regions.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure

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.

Application Procedure

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PT, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (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 (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference

Eligible veterans, 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 Applicant Information and County Employment Process.