Planner III: Public Works Regulatory Specialist*

Job Description:

Planner III: Public Works Regulatory Specialist*

Description

The Job

San Bernardino County Wants You To Join Our Team!

Applications will be accepted until sufficient applications are received.

We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $111,092.80 annually .

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Planner III: Public Works Regulatory Specialists, who are responsible for a wide range of environmental planning duties in support of capital improvement projects and maintenance of existing public works facilities.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

The Department of Public Works is an innovative, forward-looking department that provides a wide variety of environmental and regulatory compliance services including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance Services as well as other regulatory and environmental planning activities for a multitude of County Departments/Divisions including but not limited to Flood Control, Transportation, Solid Waste, and Special Districts. As such, the position requires an understanding of the planning, operating, and engineering characteristics of stormwater/flood projects and systems, transportation roadway and bridge projects, long term capital improvement projects and more. The Department of Public Works is responsible for preparing Federal and State regulatory applications and obtaining 404 permits, 401 certifications, and 1602 streambed alteration agreements for the construction and maintenance of public works facilities throughout the county by working closely with federal, state, and local resource agencies.

The Department of Public Works is seeking to hire Planner III: Public Works Regulatory Specialists to support its Environmental Management Division (EMD) - Maintenance Section. The Maintenance Section is responsible for all environmental clearance efforts in support of ongoing maintenance activities of Public Works facilities. The Maintenance section works with multiple divisions within Public Works but primarily supports Operations Divisions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Prepare and manage the CEQA environmental review process for projects. The majority of CEQA documents are at the Categorical Exemption or Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration level. If at the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration level, the Regulatory Specialist will coordinate with technical support staff internally to provide preliminary analysis of impacts, and/or procure a consultant who will prepare the CEQA documents with the required environmental technical reports.
• Prepare and manage the federal and state routine maintenance permit applications and provide oversight leading to successful receipt of permits. Management involves consultation with federal and state agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife, and California Department of Fish and Game.
  
• Prepare emergency permit applications documents/maps as needed in support of emergency operations work during storm season.
  
• Create or review GIS maps or data in support of permit applications.
  
• Procure environmental consulting services, manage contracts, process invoices, oversee schedule.
  
• Review encroachment permit applications to determine if an applicant's proposed project will have an environmental impact to a public works owned/maintained facility.
  
• Schedule and lead project meetings as needed.
  
• Provide planning support to Operations and other DPW staff on an as needed basis.
  

Official Title: Planner III

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

2) Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and must be maintained during employment. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance. Mileage reimbursement is available.

3) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

4) GIS Knowledge: Any selected applicant who does not have GIS experience will be required to enroll in a GIS course within 6 months of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess the required experience and fulfill ONE of the required education options :

EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of professional-level planning and project management experience in regulatory permitting and compliance, environmental review/analysis, or land use planning.

-AND-
EDUCATION Option 1:
A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Geographic Information Systems, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, or a closely related field.
Option 2:
An Associate Degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Biology, Botany, Geographic Information Systems, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Engineering, or closely related field -AND- One (1) year of planning-related experience which may include experience as an Engineering/ Land Use/Survey Technician or assisting with preparation/review of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) applications for 404 permits/401 certifications (Clean Water Act), or Lake and Streambed Alteration Act (LSA) permits.

Substitution: A Master’s Degree in one of the areas listed above or in Public/Business Administration or Project Management may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Desired Qualifications

Seeking candidates knowledgeable of local, state and federal environmental laws, regulations, and standard practices, including NEPA, CEQA, Clean Water Act (404,401), ESA, CESA, California Fish and Game Code, Federal and State Habitat Restoration/Conservation Plans, and other applicable regulations and guidance. The ideal candidate will have professional experience using online Geographic Information Systems or ArcGIS Pro desktop application.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire in order to be considered.

Applications will be received until a sufficient number of applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration as recruitment may close at any time.

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.

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.
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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.

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: Continuous

Salary:

$80,704.00 - $111,092.80 Annually