Senior Land Use Technician- Land Development Engineering*

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Modified Benefits Option (MBO)

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Senior Land Use Technician - Land Development Engineering to lead a team and ensure accurate review of development plans. The role involves processing applications, updating permitting software, and researching zoning and land use data to advise on regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will mentor staff, communicate effectively with the public, and apply federal, state, and local regulations in a fast-paced environment within the Land Use Services

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in engineering, land use, planning, or related fields.
• Ability to explain regulations to the public.
• ICC certification can substitute for six months of experience.
• Process-driven leader with ability to mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Review complex development or engineering plans for completeness and conformance to regulations.
• Process applications and update permitting software.
• Research property information including zoning, overlays, and land use descriptions.
• Explain and apply federal, state, and local regulations to the public.
• Lead a team and mentor staff during projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Customer service

Education

ICC Certification

Job description

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. The Land Development Division of San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department is looking for an energetic Senior Land Use Technician- Land Development Engineering to join a dynamic team dedicated to outstanding service, innovation, and teamwork.

The Senior Land Use Technician- Land Development Engineering 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 engineering and associated regulations. This position will serve as a lead technician in the Department and will be tasked with reviewing complex development or engineering 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.

LAND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

Land Development is a division of the Land Use Services Department. Land Development Engineering is responsible for review of local area drainage, grading plans, tentative and final maps, coordination with Planning Division for conditioning of new developments, and reviewing and processing engineering improvement plans for roads and drainage facilities associated with land development projects in accordance with the San Bernardino County Development Code and General Plan within the unincorporated County area.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• To view 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-Enrollment 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: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
• Experience: Two (2) years of full‑time equivalent experience performing technical support duties in engineering, land use, planning, building safety, or code enforcement, 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.
• 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.

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.

Further Information

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