Planning Analyst Trainee*

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

Job summary

San Bernardino County Land Use Services seeks a Planning Analyst Trainee to support the Current Planning Team with research, analysis, and administrative tasks essential to review development applications and division activities.

The successful candidate will assist with docketing hearings, public noticing, and workload tracking, while gaining exposure to zoning, General Plan policies, environmental review, and project conditions in a dynamic county planning environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in public administration, urban planning or related field required.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to interpret land use regulations and development standards.
• Experience with public-facing processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret information related to land use, zoning, development standards, entitlement applications, environmental review, and other Current Planning matters.
• Assist with docketing and scheduling of projects for hearings, including tracking deadlines and assembling hearing materials.
• Provide analytical, technical, and project support across Current Planning work units based on workload and priorities.

Skills

Research

Analytical skills

Public administration

Planning knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in public/business administration, urban planning, geography, environmental studies, or other relevant field of study

Job description

San Bernardino County Land Use Services is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable Planning Analyst Trainee* 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. This position will serve as a flexible resource within Current Planning, assisting with project research and analysis, public hearing and docket preparation, public noticing, workload and process tracking, special assignments, and other division priorities as operational needs arise.

*Official Title: Staff Analyst II Trainee; for more information refer to the Staff Analyst II Trainee job description.

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.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants 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.
• Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Staff Analyst II Trainee are eligible for promotion to Staff Analyst II upon meeting minimum qualifications and receipt of a satisfactory work progress report. Incumbents must be promoted within 24 months or be terminated.

Applicants must meet the Education requirement AND the one of the Experience options to qualify.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

A completed/awarded Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public/business administration, urban planning, geography, environmental studies, or other relevant field of study.

EXPERIENCE OPTIONS

• EXPERIENCE OPTION 1: One (1) year of professional level experience performing research, data analysis, report writing, or administrative support in a public agency, planning, environmental, community development, or related setting.
• EXPERIENCE OPTION 2: One (1) year of professional level experience in urban planning, analytical duties, special projects coordination, data/statistical analysis and reporting, and/or organizational/staffing analysis or related experience.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

EDUCATION: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.)

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.

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 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.