Planning Analyst*

SAN-Bernardino-Count; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

San Bernardino County Land Use Services seeks a Planning Analyst to support the Current Planning Team with complex planning, research, data analysis, and policy support for development review and departmental activities.

The role involves leading or coordinating special projects, collecting and presenting data, drafting policies, initiating process improvements, and providing trainings to staff. A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Geography, Environmental Policy or a related field.
• Two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional level experience in urban planning, analytical duties, special projects coordination, data/statistical analysis or reporting.
• Degrees earned outside the United States must be accompanied by evaluation for U.S. equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Support the Current Planning Team with data analysis, research, and reporting for development review and departmental activities.
• Lead or coordinate special projects and studies as assigned, including data collection, analysis and presentation.
• Write new policies, initiate process improvements, update and track program compliance, and provide staff trainings as requested.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Geography, Environmental Policy or related field

Job description

San Bernardino County Land Use Services is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable Planning Analyst* to join our team. The successful candidate will support the Current Planning Team within the Planning Division, performing a broad range of complex operational, research, analytical, technical, and administrative functions in support of development review and departmental activities. Based on the assignment, the Planning Analyst will lead or coordinate special projects and studies, collecting, analyzing and presenting data, completing periodic reports for stake holders, writing new policies, initiating process improvements, and/or updating, and tracking program compliance and providing trainings to staff as requested.

*Official Job Title: Staff Analyst II. For more details, review Staff Analyst II job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review the job specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation which includes fingerprints and a medical exam.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino is not able to consider candidates who will required 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.

Candidates must meet BOTH the Education and Experience requirements to qualify.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

A completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Geography, Environmental Policy or a related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of full-time equivalent professional level experience in urban planning, analytical duties, special projects coordination, data/statistical analysis and reporting, and/or organizational/staffing analysis or related experience.

Note: Qualifying degrees must be conferred by institutions accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Degrees earned outside the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation from a recognized credential evaluation service verifying U.S. equivalency. For more information visit National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Professional experience in the planning field, including experience as a Research Assistant, Planning Secretary, Planning Technician, Planner, Analyst, or similar position within a municipal Community Development or Planning Department or a private planning consulting firm.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously while meeting established deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse groups, colleagues, applicants, and members of the public