County of San Bernardino, CA
Land Development Engineer III
County of San Bernardino, CA, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
Salary :
$103,105.60 - $142,168.00 Annually Location :
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
25-16909LUS-02 Department:
Land Use Services Opening Date:
09/20/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
The Job San Bernardino County Wants You to Join Our Team! San Bernardino County Land Use Services
is seeking skilled and driven
Land Development Engineers III*
to work on a variety of exciting projects.
Key responsibilities may include:
Infrastructure Plans Review:
Review street, storm drain, grading and erosion control plans to ensure they meet county and state requirements. Technical Report Evaluation:
Review critical technical reports, including Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP) and drainage studies including hydrology and hydraulic review, ensuring adherence to environmental and safety standards. Building Plan Review:
Evaluate building construction plans for compliance with California Building Codes and other relevant Federal and State regulations. Project Coordination:
Represent the County in meetings with internal teams, external agencies, and developers to facilitate the processing of Planning and Building applications, ensuring regulatory compliance and the efficient coordination of land development and building projects. Leadership:
Provide strategic leadership by offering guidance and technical support to Engineer I and Engineer II team members. Regulatory Compliance:
Work closely with other governmental agencies to ensure projects comply with County standards, the Planning Commission's requirements, the State Map Act, Subdivision Ordinance, and other relevant State regulations. Official job title: Engineer III; for detailed job duties, refer to the job description. Vacancies exist in the Land Development division. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The San Bernardino County is geographically the largest in the United States and 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 Planning Division includes Current Planning and Advance Planning and is committed to the fulfillment of the Countywide Vision for our communities. We are a passionate team of planners looking for the right teammate to grow and learn with us as we plan for our County's Vision. The Planning Division recently adopted a major update to the General Plan, called the Countywide Plan, and Community Action Guides, and an entirely new Renewable Energy and Conservation Element, as well as numerous other strategic initiatives in support of the Countywide Vision. We are committed to continuing education and encourage our planners to pursue AICP status as they become eligible. 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 desert, consider joining our team and helping us serve a great cause, a great region, and a great county. 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 health expenses Up to 4 week 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 For additional information review the Benefit Summary: Learn how you can increase your base pay with the Modified Benefit Option Summary: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process:
Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam. Travel:
Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Physical : This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing. 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 Engineer III
- Applicants must meet all of the following requirements: License Must hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. Education Forty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework. Experience Three (3) years of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering Substitution for Experience Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field OR four (4) years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience. Note:
Candidates must provide a list of transcripts unless the candidates possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in a qualifying area .
All documents should be uploaded upon completion of the application.
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Degree Equivalency Evaluation : Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering is highly desirable.
Selection Process Examination Procedure: 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 for consideration before the posted deadline.
Resumes
will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. This recruitment is open on
continuous basis and can close at anytime. It is to your advantage to submit an
application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible.
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 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 and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the
For more important details, Professional 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
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
*Retirement benefits subject to change. 01
PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT Instructions:
The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a
competitive evaluation of qualifications . It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
I have read and understand the above statement.
02
List your college coursework in the box below, including any courses in engineering or a related field. List the school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned.
Example:
CSUSB, Intro to Engineering, ENG 100, 4 qtr unitsYou may also attach copies of your college transcripts in lieu of listing coursework. Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field do not need to provide list of coursework. If none, indicate N/A. 03
If your degree or coursework was completed outside of the United States, you must submit your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application; otherwise your application will not be considered.
I have submitted my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application. I require an Education Equivalency but have not attached it to my application. The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.
04
Indicate which of the following you possess:
FE/EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering/Engineer in Training) Professional Engineer License Other Not Applicable
05
If you checked "Other" above, indicate the certification you currently possess. If none, indicate N/A. 06
If you possess a
California Professional Civil Engineer
License, list your registration number and expiration date. If none, indicate N/A. 07
If you have a Professional License in another state, indicate the state and license number. If none, indicate N/A. 08
Check the boxes of
computer programs
with which you have experience.
Computer-aided Drafting and Design Geographic Information Systems Spreadsheets Databases None
09
Special Skills:
Some positions require specialized work experience. To be considered for a special skill, candidates must complete the supplemental question for that skill.
Employers listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Work Experience .
I understand.
10
Indicate your
Special Skills
by checking the appropriate boxes:
Environmental Engineering Land Development Engineering Contracts/Inspections/Permits Project/Program Management Building Codes Plan Check No Special Skills
11
Engineer Level - Initial Placement : Candidates may be hired at the Engineer I, II or III Level depending on qualifications and in accordance with the requirements as specified on the announcement/relevant job description. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide a complete work history and demonstrate that they meet any additional requirements which may be considered for placement on their application.
I understand the information above and have provided a complete work history and specified any additional requirements necessary to demonstrate my qualifications.
12
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email:
As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
13 **ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note:
If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
I understand. 14
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question
$103,105.60 - $142,168.00 Annually Location :
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA Job Type:
Full-time Job Number:
25-16909LUS-02 Department:
Land Use Services Opening Date:
09/20/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
The Job San Bernardino County Wants You to Join Our Team! San Bernardino County Land Use Services
is seeking skilled and driven
Land Development Engineers III*
to work on a variety of exciting projects.
Key responsibilities may include:
Infrastructure Plans Review:
Review street, storm drain, grading and erosion control plans to ensure they meet county and state requirements. Technical Report Evaluation:
Review critical technical reports, including Water Quality Management Plans (WQMP) and drainage studies including hydrology and hydraulic review, ensuring adherence to environmental and safety standards. Building Plan Review:
Evaluate building construction plans for compliance with California Building Codes and other relevant Federal and State regulations. Project Coordination:
Represent the County in meetings with internal teams, external agencies, and developers to facilitate the processing of Planning and Building applications, ensuring regulatory compliance and the efficient coordination of land development and building projects. Leadership:
Provide strategic leadership by offering guidance and technical support to Engineer I and Engineer II team members. Regulatory Compliance:
Work closely with other governmental agencies to ensure projects comply with County standards, the Planning Commission's requirements, the State Map Act, Subdivision Ordinance, and other relevant State regulations. Official job title: Engineer III; for detailed job duties, refer to the job description. Vacancies exist in the Land Development division. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The San Bernardino County is geographically the largest in the United States and 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 Planning Division includes Current Planning and Advance Planning and is committed to the fulfillment of the Countywide Vision for our communities. We are a passionate team of planners looking for the right teammate to grow and learn with us as we plan for our County's Vision. The Planning Division recently adopted a major update to the General Plan, called the Countywide Plan, and Community Action Guides, and an entirely new Renewable Energy and Conservation Element, as well as numerous other strategic initiatives in support of the Countywide Vision. We are committed to continuing education and encourage our planners to pursue AICP status as they become eligible. 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 desert, consider joining our team and helping us serve a great cause, a great region, and a great county. 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 health expenses Up to 4 week 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 For additional information review the Benefit Summary: Learn how you can increase your base pay with the Modified Benefit Option Summary: CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process:
Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam. Travel:
Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Physical : This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing. 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 Engineer III
- Applicants must meet all of the following requirements: License Must hold current status as a registered Professional Civil Engineer with the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. Education Forty-Five semester (68 quarter) units in civil engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework. Experience Three (3) years of professional experience working in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering Substitution for Experience Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field OR four (4) years of experience equivalent to an Engineering Technician in San Bernardino County may substitute for one year of the required engineer experience. Note:
Candidates must provide a list of transcripts unless the candidates possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in a qualifying area .
All documents should be uploaded upon completion of the application.
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Degree Equivalency Evaluation : Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school in land use, civil, environmental, or a closely related field of engineering is highly desirable.
Selection Process Examination Procedure: 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 for consideration before the posted deadline.
Resumes
will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. This recruitment is open on
continuous basis and can close at anytime. It is to your advantage to submit an
application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible.
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 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 and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the
For more important details, Professional 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
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
*Retirement benefits subject to change. 01
PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT Instructions:
The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a
competitive evaluation of qualifications . It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
I have read and understand the above statement.
02
List your college coursework in the box below, including any courses in engineering or a related field. List the school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned.
Example:
CSUSB, Intro to Engineering, ENG 100, 4 qtr unitsYou may also attach copies of your college transcripts in lieu of listing coursework. Candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field do not need to provide list of coursework. If none, indicate N/A. 03
If your degree or coursework was completed outside of the United States, you must submit your Education Equivalency Evaluation with your application; otherwise your application will not be considered.
I have submitted my Education Equivalency Evaluation with my application. I require an Education Equivalency but have not attached it to my application. The Education Equivalency does not apply to me.
04
Indicate which of the following you possess:
FE/EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering/Engineer in Training) Professional Engineer License Other Not Applicable
05
If you checked "Other" above, indicate the certification you currently possess. If none, indicate N/A. 06
If you possess a
California Professional Civil Engineer
License, list your registration number and expiration date. If none, indicate N/A. 07
If you have a Professional License in another state, indicate the state and license number. If none, indicate N/A. 08
Check the boxes of
computer programs
with which you have experience.
Computer-aided Drafting and Design Geographic Information Systems Spreadsheets Databases None
09
Special Skills:
Some positions require specialized work experience. To be considered for a special skill, candidates must complete the supplemental question for that skill.
Employers listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Work Experience .
I understand.
10
Indicate your
Special Skills
by checking the appropriate boxes:
Environmental Engineering Land Development Engineering Contracts/Inspections/Permits Project/Program Management Building Codes Plan Check No Special Skills
11
Engineer Level - Initial Placement : Candidates may be hired at the Engineer I, II or III Level depending on qualifications and in accordance with the requirements as specified on the announcement/relevant job description. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide a complete work history and demonstrate that they meet any additional requirements which may be considered for placement on their application.
I understand the information above and have provided a complete work history and specified any additional requirements necessary to demonstrate my qualifications.
12
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email:
As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
13 **ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note:
If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
I understand. 14
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete:
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question