Land Use Technician- Land Development Engineering*

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modified Benefits Option (MBO) wage-df

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Land Use Technician in the Land Development Engineering area to process planning, building, and development applications and ensure compliance with county regulations.

The role involves assisting applicants at the public counter, reviewing permits and site plans, and analyzing various development-related components such as easements and FEMA requirements. Candidates should have strong customer service, organization, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ability to explain engineering and development requirements to the public.
• Strong attention to detail in permit reviews and site plans.
• Demonstrated organizational and multitasking abilities under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct customer service at the counter, by phone, and email.
• Review residential permits and site plans for County standards compliance.
• Analyze road dedications, easements, access, and FEMA flood zone requirements.
• Support intake by creating and managing project records in EZOP.
• Conduct research or field investigations to verify code compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

EZOP system

Job description

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.

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.

Ideal candidates will 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.

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.

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.