Supervising Public Works Planner*

Salary : $96,324.80 - $135,948.80 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19835DPW-02
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt

The Job
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 thejob 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 of Benefits 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.
Minimum Requirements

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.

Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will 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).

Selection Process
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.

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Supervisory Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Qualifying Option: Please select the minimum qualification option you meet.

• 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.

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Describe your experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor. Include your specific experience in leading projects, assigning/reviewing work, scheduling, work performance evaluations, and other supervisory or project management duties. As applicable, include the titles and number of employees you lead/supervised. If no experience, indicate N/A.
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Describe in detail your experience in environmental planning, particularly, with the California Environmental and Quality Act (CEQA), the California Endangered Species Act (CESA), the Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act and EIR/EA/EIS (involvement). Include any experience in mitigation project/program planning, development, management, and/or implementation. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience with acquiring environmental permits for infrastructure projects through state and federal agencies. Include the agency, type of environmental permit(s), your role, and your responsibilities for ensuring conformance to the regulations. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience in making presentations before Planning Commissions and Citizen Groups. Include the type of group and subject matter of your presentations, as well as the materials used and your role in preparing for presentations. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe in detail your experience as a project leader in working and/or coordinating with public agencies on complex infrastructure projects and/or large long-range planning programs. Include the type of project or program goal(s), your specific responsibilities to the team, length/duration of project or program, and the size of your team. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Describe your experience with a public agency as a Planner. Indicate whether your employment is/was a direct hire or on a contract basis with each agency (including dates of assignment)