Senior Land Use Technician

San Bernardino County Fire Department; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Bernardino County Fire Department is seeking a Senior Land Use Technician to join their dynamic team dedicated to community service and teamwork. This key role involves reviewing development plans for compliance with laws, mentoring other technicians, and engaging effectively with the public.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of relevant experience and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills. The position emphasizes customer service in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in land use, planning, or related fields.
• Ability to explain regulations to the public.
• ICC Certification may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Review complex development plans for accuracy and compliance.
• Mentor and guide junior staff.
• Assist with public inquiries about land use regulations.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Mentoring and teaching

Customer service

Process-driven decision-making

Job description

The Job

Join Our Team To Make A Difference In Your Community!

Help build a better, safer future for business and residents in one of the largest, most diverse counties in the U.S. San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department is looking for an energetic Senior Land Use Technician to join a dynamic team dedicated to outstanding service, innovation, and teamwork.

The Senior Land Use Technician must demonstrate strong verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with the public and team members, and to clearly explain, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local laws related to land development and associated regulations. This position will serve as a lead technician in the Department and will be tasked with reviewing complex development or construction plans for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to regulations. This position will also complete initial processing of applications, update information in permitting software, calculate fees, research property information, including but not limited to zoning, hazard overlays, community plans, legal descriptions and land use. This position may also recommend policy and procedural changes to Land Use Technician Supervisors and may represent supervisors during meetings.

The Senior Land Use Technician will be a leader in a close-knit team of skilled professionals. It is essential that the incumbent has the ability to mentor, inspire, teach and guide staff. Devotion to teambuilding and outstanding communication are essential.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience performing technical support duties in a land use, planning, building safety, code enforcement, or weed abatement environment, which includes explaining related regulations and requirements to the public.

Substitution: International Code Council (ICC) Certification as a building technician or other related ICC certificate will substitute for six (6) months of the required experience.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be process driven with the ability to lead a team in providing customer service. This candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while making sound decisions and handling unforeseen conflict. Demonstrated skills in mentoring and training fellow staff is highly desirable.

Benefits

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS – To view job‑specific benefits refer to Summary of Benefits.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidates 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.

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

EEO/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.

Veterans’ Preference

Eligible veterans and 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 Veterans' Preference Policy.