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Job Description
The Job
San Bernardino County, Land Use Services Wants You To Join Our Team!
The Land Use Services Department, Building& Safety Division is seeking an experienced Permitting and Projects Manager* to oversee a newly created unit of technical and support staff who will be responsible for permit processing intake and project management . The permit process ensures that buildings being constructed meet the minimum code standards that are not only necessary to protect the public’s health, safety, and property, but also to promote energy efficiency and accessibility for disabled persons. The process includes reviewing construction plans for compliance, issuing permits, inspection of construction work in progress, final inspections, and the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
The Permitting and Projects Manager is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of permitting activities specifically as they relate to application acceptance, review and approval workflow; and the timely processing and issuance of permits. Essential duties also include conducting operational analysis, making recommendations for process improvement and enhanced efficiency, developing and recommending policies and procedures, gathering and presenting data to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions, supervising, training and evaluating staff, developing and conducting staff training relevant to the permit process, intake, and project management.
*Official job title: Supervising Public Works Project Manager; for more information Supervising Public Works Project Manager job description.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
San Bernardino County is geographically the largest in the United States and the fourteenth 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 administration of building, land use, and environmental policies and regulations. 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.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and job-related physical exam prior to employment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino 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) the Requirement Options in order to qualify.
REQUIREMENT OPTIONS OPTION 1: Experience: Two (2) years of technical or professional level experience within a land use, planning, building safety, or comparable permitting environment which included primary responsibility for project management, plan check review process, processing and issuing permits, enforcing code compliance and construction inspection. One (1) year of supervisory experience over staff performing the duties stated above is required.
Education: A completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Planning, Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, Construction Management, Architecture or other relevant field of study. OPTION 2: Experience: Four (4) years of technical or professional level experience within a land use, planning, building safety, or comparable permitting environment which included primary responsibility for project management, plan check review process, processing and issuing permits, enforcing code compliance and construction inspection. One (1) year of supervisory experience over staff performing the duties stated above is required.
Education: A completed Associate's degree from an accredited college/university in Planning, Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, Construction Management, Architecture or other relevant field of study OPTION 3: Experience: Six (6) years of technical or professional level experience within a land use, planning, building safety, or comparable permitting environment which included primary responsibility for project management, plan check review process, processing and issuing permits, enforcing code compliance and construction inspection. One (1) year of supervisory experience over staff performing the duties stated above is required.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, dynamic, results-oriented professional with strong critical thinking and leadership skills. Experience in the following areas is desired: operational/workflow analysis and process improvement, development of policy and procedures, fiscal analysis including fee assessment/development, and/or analysis and interpretation of quantitative data.
Selection Process
Application Procedure : Please
complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental
questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. 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 .
Supervisory 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: 4/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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