Supervising Public Works Planner*

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Supervising Public Works Planner to oversee Planners and support staff across environmental, urban, and rural land use projects. The role includes supervising, coordinating with multiple departments, and leading major planning programs.

The ideal candidate will have CEQA/NEPA expertise, strong leadership, and a track record in regulatory compliance. Apply for priority consideration by August 21, 2026.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years minimum professional planning experience with lead responsibilities.
• Education: Master’s degree in Planning or related field; multiple options accepted.
• Experience in urban/regional planning, environmental review, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise Planners and support staff on planning projects.
• Coordinate with County departments and advisory groups; prepare reports and data.
• Lead major planning programs and act as project leader on selected initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

CEQA

NEPA

Regulatory compliance

GIS

AutoCAD

Education

Master's degree in Planning

Bachelor's degree in Planning

Associate's degree + 1 year experience

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

APPLY BY AUGUST 21, 2026 FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION

San Bernardino County established a $0.50/hour American Institute of Certified Planner Differential for employees in the Planning Series that included Planner Trainee, Planner I, Planner II, Planner III, Planning Supervisor and Planning Manager who attain and maintain a certificate as an American Institute Certified Planner.

San Bernardino County Department of Public Works is recruiting for a Supervising Public Works Planner* to oversee and supervise Planners and other support personnel engaged in a wide variety of environmental, urban, and rural land use services, while performing the most challenging planning assignments. Supervising Planners assign, review and evaluate the work of subordinates, work with a variety of County departments, commissions, and advisory groups, and assist management with reports, data and other correspondence. In addition, Supervising Planners act as project leaders and may also work independently on major planning programs.

For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Planner job description.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Department of Public Works is an innovative, forward-looking department that provides a wide variety of environmental and regulatory compliance services including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance as well as other regulatory and environmental planning activities for a multitude of County Departments/Divisions including but not limited to Flood Control, Transportation, Solid Waste, and Special Districts. As such, the position requires an understanding of the planning, operating, and engineering characteristics of stormwater/flood projects and systems, transportation roadway and bridge projects, long term capital improvement projects and more. The Department of Public Works is responsible for preparing applications and obtaining 404 permits, 401 certifications, and streambed alteration agreements for the construction and maintenance of flood control, transportation, and solid waste facilities throughout the county by working closely with federal, state, and local resource agencies.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the General Unit MOU

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and physical exam prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment.

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. Candidates must meet ONE (1) of the options listed below:

• Option 1: Experience: Three (3) years of professional level planning experience in urban/regional planning, policy development, comprehensive land use, entitlement, environmental review, analysis or site design planning, and/or regulatory compliance, which includes one year of lead work responsibility. Education : Master's degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field.
• Option 2: Experience: Four (4) years of professional level planning experience in urban/regional planning, policy development, comprehensive land use, entitlement, environmental review, analysis or site design planning, and/or regulatory compliance, which includes one year of lead work responsibility. Education: Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field.
• Option 3: Experience: Five (5) years minimum professional level planning experience in urban/regional planning, policy development, comprehensive land use, entitlement, environmental review, analysis or site design planning and/or regulatory compliance, which includes one year of lead work responsibility. Education: Associate's degree or equivalent units AND one additional year of planning related experience, which may include experience as a Land Use Technician or assisting with preparation/review of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) applications for 404 permits/401 certifications (Clean Water Act), Lake and Streambed Alteration Act (LSA) permits, land use planning and site planning. Substitution (Option 3 only): Two additional years of experience as above may substitute for the Associate's degree.

The ideal candidatewill be experienced in the implementation of local, state, and federal environmental laws, regulations, and standard practices, including but not limited to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), including Sections 404 and 401, Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Water Discharge Requirements, Sections 13260-13276), the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) and California Endangered Species Act (CESA), and the California Fish and Game Code, pertaining to public works infrastructure. This includes experience with "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS), "Waters of the State," state and federal Incidental Take Permit (ITP) processes, and Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plans (MSHCPs).

Application Procedure

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. For priority consideration please apply by August 21, 2026. To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

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.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

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.

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 a recruitment filing deadline.

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 the Veterans' Preference Policy.

Additional Resources

For more important details, review the links below:

• Guide to Completing a County Job Application
• Applicant Information and the County Employment Process