Planning Technician Trainee*

Job Description

The Job

San Bernardino County Land Use Services is recruiting for a Planning Technician Trainee*who process a variety of planning and other development permit applications, and provide information to the public.

Duties may include:

• Provide direct customer service at the public counter, online platforms, self-service kiosks, over the phone, and through email correspondence, assisting applicants, developers, and the public with application-related inquiries and project processing.
• Perform application intake functions, including verifying required documentation, and assisting customers with application submittal requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with applicable County regulations, policies, and procedures whiles supporting efficient application processing operations.

Trainees work under close supervision while receiving training and acquiring the knowledge and abilities necessary for promotion to Land Use Technician ( $57,720 - $81,348 annually).

*Official job title: Land Use Technician Trainee; for more detailed information, refer to the Land Use Technician Trainee job description.

Positions exist in the Planning division. The results eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout Land Use Services as they occur. Immediate vacancies exist in the city of San Bernardino and High Desert region.

Applications are also being accepted for Land Use Technician . A separate application is required. It is to your advantage to apply for all levels in which you qualify.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

San Bernardino County is geographically the largest in the United States covering over 20,105 square miles of land and is 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 Land Use Services Department includes the divisions of Planning (Current Planning and Advance Planning), Building and Safety including Land Development and Code Enforcement including Fire Hazard Abatement. We are a passionate team looking for the right teammate to grow and learn with us as we plan for our County's Vision. Our work is hard but offers the opportunity to become immersed in leading edge planning initiatives. If you are up to the challenge, are deeply committed to community development, and have the skills in planning for valleys, mountains and deserts, consider joining our team and helping us serve a great cause, a great region, and a great county.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the 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: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

Work Schedule: Candidates must be available to work weekends and holidays, as required.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Employees must be able to work in varied terrains throughout the County, including mountain and desert regions.

Promotion: Land Use Technician Trainees are eligible for promotion to Land Use Technician ( $57,720 - $81,348 annually ) upon meeting job requirements and receiving a satisfactory work progress report, and must qualify for promotion within 12 months or be terminated.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet one (1) of the Requirement Options below to qualify.
REQUIREMENT OPTION 1: Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience working in San Bernardino County Land Use Services. REQUIREMENT OPTION 2:
Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience assisting the public with processing applications or explaining rules and regulations of a public agency, reviewing parcel maps or conducting research related to community development.
REQUIREMENT OPTION 3:
Fifteen (15) semester (or 23 quarter) units of completed college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in urban and regional planning, urban development, geography, geographic information systems (GIS), public administration, environmental studies, or a closely related field. A list of related coursework must be submitted with the application .

Desired Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively. Candidates must also be available to work weekends and holidays, as required, and be able to work in varied terrains throughout the County, including mountain and desert regions.

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 the deadline: 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 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 DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees 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 recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

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.

Closing Date/Time: 11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific