Land Use/Environmental Planner II-Watershed-26350804W

County of San Diego • San Diego, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The County of San Diego - Department of Public Works is seeking qualified individuals for the Land Use/Environmental Planner II - Watershed position. This role supports ongoing advancements within the Watershed Protection Program (WPP). The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for a wide range of infrastructure and environmental services, including roads, traffic engineering, land development review, design and construction management, land surveying, cartographic services, watershed quality, flood protection, airports, solid waste planning, landfill management, wastewater systems, and special districts. DPW's mission is to plan, build, and maintain safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure. The Land Use/Environmental Planner II (LUEP II) is a mid-entry, journey-level professional classification that independently manages environmental planning, watershed protection, and scientific/technical analysis of moderate complexity and public sensitivity. Positions within the Watershed Protection Program may support a variety of duties depending on team needs and program priorities.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in Biology, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related science field AND at least two (2) years of professional level experience in the field of watershed planning and/or wetland conservation and restoration.
• Experience must be at the level equivalent to a Land Use/Environmental Planner I within the County of San Diego; OR,
• A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in Biology, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related science field, AND one year of professional level experience as described above; OR,
• One (1) year of experience as a Land Use/Environmental Planner I with the County of San Diego.
• 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.
• Degree must be from a U.S. accredited college or university, or certified equivalency for foreign studies must be provided.
• Include experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
• Prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment.
• Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Innovative ideas
• Strong work ethics
• Commitment to protecting our region’s water quality
• Self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
• Can work independently while contributing effectively to team efforts
• Communicates clearly and professionally in both verbal and written formats
• Holds self and others accountable for high-quality work
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, innovation, and the ability to leverage available resources
• Facilitates teamwork, collaboration, and positive working relationships
• Exhibits ethical behavior, sound judgment, and support for organizational change
• Technical expertise in watershed planning, environmental analysis, or conservation
• Experience relevant to environmental compliance, watershed protection, or scientific monitoring

Responsibilities

• Conducting field assessments and investigations of public and private facilities to determine compliance with stormwater and environmental regulations.
• Responding to complaints and inquiries related to water quality, stormwater pollution, or watershed conditions.
• Performing environmental monitoring, sampling, inspections, and other field-based verification work.
• Managing and analyzing environmental, watershed, or scientific datasets and supporting quality assurance processes.
• Preparing technical and regulatory documents, environmental studies, watershed plans, reports, and analyses to support compliance, planning, and policy objectives.
• Supporting long-range watershed planning, modeling, research, and development of strategies and recommendations.
• Serving on projects, programs, grants, and contract activities related to watershed management and stormwater permit compliance.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives, data management systems, training efforts, and workflow enhancements.
• Coordinating with internal teams, external agencies, local jurisdictions, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Providing outreach, education, and public communication on stormwater pollution prevention, watershed health, and program objectives.
• Supporting community-focused initiatives, incentive programs, and collaborative planning efforts.

Benefits

• Future Salary Increases: June 2026 – 4.37% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + .87% Market Adjustment)
• Future Salary Increases: June 2027 – 3.87% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + .87% Market Adjustment)
• Veteran hiring, retention, and professional development
• Preferential credits for military service

What This Job Offers

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