Supervising Public Works Planner
Listed on 2026-02-03
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Government
Environmental/ Urban Planning -
Engineering
Environmental/ Urban Planning, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering
Overview
San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Supervising Public Works Planner to oversee and supervise Planners and other support personnel engaged in 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.
They act as project leaders and may also work independently on major planning programs.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Department of Public Works provides environmental and regulatory compliance services including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, and other regulatory and environmental planning activities for multiple County Departments/Divisions such as Flood Control, Transportation, Solid Waste, and Special Districts. The position requires understanding 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 is responsible for preparing applications and obtaining 404 permits, 401 certifications, and streambed alteration agreements for the construction and maintenance of facilities by working with federal, state, and local resource agencies.
Pre-Employment Process: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment.
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 meet ONE (1) of the options listed below:
Experience
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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
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Master’s degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field.
Experience
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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
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Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or closely related field.
Experience
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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
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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 CEQA/NEPA applications for 404 permits/401 certifications, including related acts.
Substitution (Option 3 only): Two additional years of experience as above may substitute for the Associate's degree. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental laws, regulations, and standard practices, including CEQA, NEPA, CWA (including 404 and 401), Porter-Cologne, ESA/CESA, and related environmental processes, as well as familiarity with Waters of the United States (WOTUS), Waters of the State, IT P processes, and MSHPs.
ApplicationProcedure
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive consideration, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental…
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