Junior Land Use/Environmental Planner-26352305

County of San Diego • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of San Diego Planning & Development Services is seeking a Junior Land Use/Environmental Planner. This is an entry-level professional position responsible for conducting environmental and land use planning studies, research, and data analysis to develop policy recommendations. The recruitment will fill current vacant positions within the Project Planning division, but the list may be used by other divisions. The County of San Diego is committed to helping communities thrive while protecting natural resources, balancing community, economic, and environmental interests. Planning & Development Services (PDS) reviews discretionary projects, building permits for consistency with ordinances and policies, and conducts environmental reviews under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PDS advises the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on land use matters in the unincorporated county.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, with at least 30 semester units in fields such as life science, physical science, city and regional planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, architecture, geography, archaeology, biology, wildlife and/or botany; geology, conservation of environmental quality, natural resources, physical geography, ecology, zoology, or engineering with an emphasis in acoustics or environmental management, public administration or a closely-related field.
• Professional level land use/environmental planning experience in a public or private agency may substitute for education on a year for year basis, for up to two (2) years of the education requirement.
• Applicants must submit or attach copies of their complete official or unofficial transcripts, diplomas, and/or proof of completion letters, or other documentation originated by a United States accredited college or university; or a certified foreign studies equivalency for colleges or universities outside of the United States.
• Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Responsibilities

• Performing professional environmental and land use planning studies/projects
• Conducting research and data analysis
• Developing goals and policy recommendations for adoption by decision-making bodies
• Reviewing privately initiated discretionary projects
• Reviewing ministerial building permits for consistency with the Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, and other State and local land use policies
• Evaluating land use projects for regulatory compliance
• Conducting environmental reviews in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• Advising the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission on land items

Benefits

• Future Salary Increases June 2026 – 5.87% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 2.37% Market Adjustment)
• June 2027 – 5.37% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 2.37% Market Adjustment)
• Veteran's Preference Policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level