Land Use Services Coordinator

Job Description:

Land Use Services Coordinator

Description

The Job

Land Use Services Department is seeking a highly skilled Land Use Services Coordinator with exceptional verbal and written communication abilities. The Land Use Services Coordinator will be responsible for effectively engaging with developers, the public, and the Board of Supervisors, providing clear explanations and resolutions to development-related issues. This position will involve investigating and analyzing complaints, coordinating with key divisions within Land Use Services (including Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, and Land Development), and collaborating with other County departments involved in the development process. The Land Use Services Coordinator will serve as an advocate for complainants, recommend practical solutions, oversee project management to facilitate the completion of development processes, and identify opportunities for enhancing internal procedures to improve customer service delivery.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

San Bernardino County is geographically the largest in the United States and the twelfth largest in population. The Land Use Services Department is dedicated to ensuring a balance in the areas of housing, business, and recreational needs for the diverse cultures and communities of San Bernardino County. This is accomplished through comprehensive regional planning and enforcement of building standards, land uses, and environmental impacts. The Land Use Services Department continues to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors to San Bernardino County by providing a framework for orderly growth while maintaining the highest level of public safety. We are looking for land use professionals inspired by community-based planning, great customer service, permitting system innovation, interdisciplinary teamwork, and the pursuit of best practices. For more information visit https://lus.sbcounty.gov/

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Health Benefits Paid Time Off Retirement

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

Click the link for additional details: Benefits by Occupation Unit - Administrative Services
Click the link for the Modified Benefit Option (MBO): Modified Benefit Option - Administrative Services

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate 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: 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 Experience options below to qualify. A combination of experience under either option may be acceptable.

EXPERIENCE OPTION 1
Three (3) years of administrative experience explaining rules, regulations, and ordinances in development services or similar environment

EXPERIENCE OPTION 2
Three (3) years of professional-level experience gained in a public sector agency analyzing complex legislation, rules, and regulations, handling politically sensitive issues, and making recommendations/solutions based upon findings.

Desired Qualifications

The desired candidate will have experience working in a land development agency with experience in communicating and problem solving in a fast paced environment. Candidates working in a Land Use Environment are desirable.

Selection Process

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 before 5:00 PM, Friday, February 28, 2025 .It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted 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 require technical assistance, please click HERE 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

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

Closing Date/Time: 2/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$74,963.20 - $103,313.60 Annually