Assistant Director Land Use Services

Job Description:

Assistant Director Land Use Services

Description

The Job

Recruitment services provided by Koff & Associates

Website: https://koffassociates.com/

San Bernardino County is seeking an Assistant Director of Land Use Services. The ideal candidate is a strategic, people-centered leader with strong administrative, fiscal, and operational expertise in local government. They will oversee the department’s business services, budgeting, operational systems, and process improvements while supporting two major divisions and managing 3-4 direct reports. They bring experience developing cost-of-service models, aligning fees with budgets, strengthening operational protocols, and improving systems such as the Accela permitting platform.
This leader communicates clearly and professionally, represents the department with credibility, and brings an inclusive, collaborative style that reduces silos and strengthens team cohesion. They excel at building relationships, facilitating cross-department collaboration, and engaging staff through regular leadership meetings and supervisor huddles. They demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to unite technical experts around shared goals.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and execution-focused-capable of assessing workflows, aligning resources, and creating consistent, efficient administrative processes. They provide steady, accountable leadership without micromanaging, empower staff, support organizational improvements, and help cultivate a positive, high-performing culture.

Please check the Job Brochure for more detailed information!

APPLICATION & RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The final filling date is April 24, 2026

To be considered, please electronically submit your resume, cover letter, and a list of five professional references (references will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) to: https://koffassociates.com/assistant-director-of-land-use-services/

Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as the size of staff and budgets you have managed.

For additional information, please contact: Chelsea Freeman 510.570.3844 [email protected]
Website: https://koffassociates.com/

Exempt Unit-Group C

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$148,720.00 - $213,428.80 Annually