Planning Analyst*

San Bernardino County; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County Land Use Services is seeking a Planning Analyst to support the Current Planning Team within the Planning Division. The role involves performing complex operational, research, analytical, technical and administrative functions in support of development review and departmental activities.

The incumbent may lead or coordinate special projects, collect and present data, and help write new policies and train staff as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in urban planning, public administration, business administration, geography, environmental policy or a related field.
• Two years of professional planning, analytical, project coordination, data analysis or related experience.
• Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and interpret information related to land use, zoning, development standards and entitlement applications.
• Assist with docketing, scheduling and hearings, and coordinate materials and deadlines.
• Provide analytical, technical and project support across Current Planning responsibilities.

Education

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

Job description

Summary

Recruitment banner for Planning Analyst at Land Use Services Department. Background has city plans and workers reviewing it with SB County logo.

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.

Key responsibilities may include:

Research and Analysis:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret information related to land use, zoning, development standards, entitlement applications, environmental review, and other Current Planning matters.
• Conduct research regarding zoning regulations, General Plan and Specific Plan policies, development standards, permit history, land use entitlements, and applicable local and State regulations.
• Assist planners and management with research and analysis associated with development applications, zoning inquiries, project conditions, environmental documentation, and other Current Planning assignments.

Division Support and Reporting:

• Assist with the docketing and scheduling of projects for Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission hearings, including tracking deadlines, coordinating agenda items, assembling hearing materials, and ensuring required documentation is complete and submitted in accordance with established schedules.
• Provide analytical, technical, and project support across Current Planning work units based on divisional workload and operational priorities.
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, research assignments, and other Current Planning functions as assigned.

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

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

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

Paid time off, health and wellness, professional development, tax savings plan, work-life balance, and retirement.

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.

Examples of duties

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.

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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees 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 recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.