Senior Land Use Technician- Land Development Engineering*

Senior Land Use Technician- Land Development Engineering*

Salary

$60,569.60 - $85,446.40 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-12052LD-01

Department

Land Use Services

Opening Date

10/03/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

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.

• Official job title: Senior Land Use Technician; for more information about job duties, please see the Senior Land Use Technician job description.

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 (MOU).

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment 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.

Minimum Requirements

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.

Desired Qualifications

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.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

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.

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PT, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

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.

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

Technical & Inspection 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 Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website 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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Qualifications: Do you possess at least two (2) years of experience performing technical support duties in a land use, planning, building safety, or code enforcement, which includes explaining related regulations and requirements to the public?

• Yes
• No

03

Describe your experience in Customer Service and Complaint Resolution within a Land Development Agency. Include the employer, dates of employment, and job title where this experience was obtained. If none, indicate N/A.

04

Describe your experience in a Lead or Supervisory role, including the employer, dates of employment, and job title where this experience was obtained. If none, indicate N/A.

05

Engineering Experience: Indicate your level of experience in processing engineering-related permit applications to ensure completeness. If none, please select N/A.

• 01 - 06 months of experience
• 06 - 12 months of experience
• 12 - 18 months of experience
• 18 - 24 months of experience
• None of the above

06

Describe your experience in processing engineering related permit applications to ensure completeness. Include the employer, dates of employment, and job title where experience was obtained. If none, indicate "N/A."

07

Research: Please indicate your level of experience in a Land Development Agency researching and compiling data to support application packages. If none, please indicate N/A.

• 01 - 06 months of experience
• 06 - 12 months of experience
• 12 - 18 months of experience
• 18 - 24 months of experience
• None of the above

08

Computer Experience: Check the boxes with which you have at least one (1) year of experience. If none, indicate None of the above.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Bluebeam
• Permits Plus
• Accela
• None of the above

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I understand.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Download the PDF Guide. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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Employer San Bernardino County

Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440

Phone (909) 387-8304

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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs