San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, California

Planning Chief

Salary: $136,406 to $195,478
The County offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Final filing date: Monday, August 4, 2025.

San Bernardino County is on the lookout for an exceptional leader to join our Land Use Services Department. As the Planning Chief, you'll drive operational excellence within the Department, where you'll have an opportunity to help shape the future of the county's policies and services. This critical leadership role will be involved in integrating various county services into a unified one-stop permit center.

The Planning Chief reports to the Assistant Director of Land Use Services and will have oversight of the Department's Planning Division, which includes 42 staff, including seven direct reports, and a budget of $9.6 million. The Planning Chief is deeply involved in regulatory compliance, such as understanding CEQA and navigating complexities of land-use policy. The ideal candidate for this role is a motivational leader who inspires excellence through a strong commitment to staff development, fostering growth, engagement, and high-performing teams.

To learn more and to apply, please visit: Planning Chief | CPS HR Consulting

For more information contact:

Erich WonSavage
CPS HR Consulting
(916) 471-3115
ewonsavage@cpshr.us

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://executivesearch.cpshr.us/flyer?file=APPROVEDSanBernardinoCountyPC.pdf

To learn more about the County, visit: Land Use Services – San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County is an equal opportunity employer.