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Senior Planner - Land Use Services*

San Bernardino County

Throughout San Bernardino County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Aug 2026

💰 $118,500/yr($83,980/yr – $118,500/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 26-16179LUS-02

Department: Land Use Services

Division: 69100-Land Use Services Planning

Job classification: Planner III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Planning and Development, Land Use

Summary

San Bernardino County, Land Use Services Wants You to Join Our Team!

Apply NOW for immediate consideration!

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San Bernardino County is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Planner-Land Use Services* to join our Long Range planning team. This advanced-level position plays a key role in urban, rural, and regional planning projects, including guiding the implementation of the Countywide Plan, policy development, regional planning initiatives, and special studies. The Senior Planner performs the most complex planning assignments and serves as a project leader on major initiatives. This position works closely with internal teams, external agencies, the public, and may represent the department before the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission.

Key Responsibilities may include:

Lead or participate in the development and analysis for planning and environmental projects.
Organize and conduct public meetings and presentations, including those on controversial or high-profile projects.
Serve as project manager, assigning and reviewing work, and guiding team members throughout project execution.
Research and review technical reports, maps, and plans; compile and document data for planning initiatives.
Respond to inquiries from the public, effectively communicating complex regulations and policies to support resolutions of land use or planning issues.

*Official Title is: Planner III. For more detailed information, refer to the Planner III job description.

RECRUITMENT BONUS: Bonus payments up to $2000 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.**
REFERRAL BONUS: Bonus payments up to $750 for each employee referred and hired into an eligible regular position.**
**Refer to the Teamsters MOU for more details.

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.***

PLANNING FOR THE COUNTY WIDE VISION

The San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department is recruiting experienced Planners, to lead long-range policy initiatives related to General Plan implementation, including developing and updating elements of the Countywide Plan, community plans, and the development code. This role involves producing and managing special studies, ensuring federal and state legislation is properly implemented by the Planning Department, and collaborating with regional agencies such as Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) on long range planning efforts. Senior Planners perform the most complex planning work, serve as project managers, supervise staff, and coordinate communication with external agencies, public groups, the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission.

LAND USE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

San Bernardino County is geographically the largest county in the United States and the twelfth largest in population. We are currently in the midst of historic change as our leaders have adopted a Countywide Vision that sets an exciting and ambitious course for our future. The Planning Division includes both Current Planning and Long Range Planning and is committed