City of San Bernardino
The City of San Bernardino is hiring a City Planner (U) to lead strategic planning initiatives in one of Southern California's most dynamic communities. Based in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, this full-time position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing city experiencing significant housing development, economic investment, and transformative community projects.
About the Role
As City Planner (U), you'll direct planning programs and major initiatives that guide development and growth across San Bernardino. This leadership position plays a central role in advancing the City's strategic vision while overseeing planning department operations and setting the direction for the community's future.
What You'll Do
- Oversee comprehensive planning efforts, including long-range land-use strategy, zoning policy development, and General Plan implementation
- Review and evaluate development proposals, ensuring alignment with City codes, planning policies, and sustainability standards
- Lead planning commission meetings and present recommendations to City Council on major projects and policy decisions
- Collaborate with community stakeholders, developers, departments, and local organizations to advance projects supporting housing growth and economic development
- Direct planning department budget, staff, and programs aligned with San Bernardino's growth and revitalization priorities
- Develop and implement policies that support equitable, sustainable, and inclusive development throughout the City
- Prepare planning studies, analyses, and recommendations for significant projects and policy initiatives
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, City Planning, or related field, or equivalent professional planning experience
- 5+ years of planning experience, including land-use planning, development review, and policy work in a municipal setting
- Strong knowledge of California planning law, zoning regulations, and local government planning requirements
- Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage planning departments or major planning initiatives
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, with proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and with diverse communities
- AICP certification (American Institute of Certified Planners) or eligibility to obtain within one year of hire
About the City of San Bernardino
San Bernardino is at a pivotal time of growth and revitalization, with expanding housing development, active investment in community projects, and a commitment to building opportunity across the City. As City Planner (U), you'll be instrumental in guiding this momentum and ensuring sustainable, inclusive growth.
How to Apply
Apply through this listing. The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Working in San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino is a city in and the county seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States. Located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California, the city had a population of 222,101 in the 2020 census, making it the 18th–most populous city in California. The Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan area at 4.74 million residents is the 12th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. San Bernardino is the economic, cultural, and political hub of the San Bernardino Valley, sharing that distinction for the wider Inland Empire with its twin city of Riverside.
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