Land Use Technician Trainee

The Job

The Land Use Services Department is recruiting for Land Use Technician Trainees who process a variety of planning, building, and other development related permit applications, provide information to the public, and perform field investigations for the Department. Incumbents in this classification review development and construction plans for completeness, accuracy, and conformance to regulations; may travel to field sites to gather, research, or verify information; research and compile legal, statistical, demographic, environmental, and historical data; and write reports for a land use team. Additionally, positions may process a variety of special use permit applications related to allowed residential/commercial activities and ensure continued compatibility with surrounding properties.

Trainees work under close supervision while receiving training and acquiring the knowledge and abilities necessary for promotion to Land Use Technician ($53,352 - $73,340 annually).

For more detailed information, refer to the Land Use Technician Trainee job description.

Positions exist in Planning, Building and Safety, Divisions. The eligible list may be used to fill vacancies in all divisions throughout the County as they arise. Immediate vacancies in San Bernardino and Mountain offices.

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation and must be maintained.

Promotion: Land Use Technician Trainees are eligible for promotion to Land Use Technician ($53,352- $73,340 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 at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the options below to qualify.

OPTION 1: Six (6 ) months of experience working in San Bernardino County Land Use Services.

OPTION 2: One (1) year of experience assisting the public with interpreting building codes and ordinances, processing permit applications, explaining rules and regulations of a public agency; customer service experience that included fielding and investigating complaints,

OPTION 3: Fifteen (15) semester (or 23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in urban development, building inspection technology, code enforcement, land surveying or a closely related field. A list of related coursework must be submitted with the application.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service experience and showcase a positive attitude, especially during peak times.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detail descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2024. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

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

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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.

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