Entry Level Land Use Planner Jobs in Riverside, CA

Salary : $65,208.00 - $91,769.60 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-13083LUS-01
Department: Land Use Services
Opening Date: 08/22/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Job
The Land Use Services (LUS) plays a vital role in shaping San Bernardino County's unincorporated communities. From residential improvements to large-scale development, LUS guides projects through planning, permitting, and compliance processes and oversees enforcement operations. The Department works closely with the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and district offices, County Counsel, law enforcement agencies, and community stakeholders to support safe, orderly, and sustainable development throughout the County.
LUS is seeking a creative, versatile, and community-focused Land Use Services Media Specialist* to develop engaging communications and multimedia content that informs the public, supports County initiatives, and highlights the Department's work. The LUS Media Specialist uses a variety of tools and techniques- including social media, photography, videography, graphic design, and audio production to create content for internal and external publications, digital platforms, public outreach, and community engagement activities. Working closely with staff and subject matter experts, the LUS Media Specialist will translate complex land use information into clear, accessible, and engaging content for diverse audiences.
Many LUS projects and initiatives are high-profile and may involve complex or sensitive issues, generating significant interest from residents, the media, neighboring jurisdictions, and other stakeholders. The LUS Media Specialist may represent the Department at community outreach events and public activities and will be expected to communicate with professionalism, tact, and sound judgment when addressing sensitive or highly visible matters.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative communications professional to combine multimedia expertise with public service and help the community better understand the programs, services, projects, and decisions that shape San Bernardino County.
*Official job title: Media Specialist I; for more detailed information, please refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including a job-related physical exam, drug test, and verification of employment history and education prior to employment.
Travel: Travel throughout the county is required to perform essential job duties. Incumbents will be required to make provision for transportation and may be required to use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Shifts: This position requires occasional evening, weekend, holiday, or on-call coverage.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet both the education and experience requirement for one (1) of the following options in order to qualify:
Option 1:
Education: A completedBachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a closely related field.
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Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience with primary responsibility for writing and editing educational/informational brochures, news releases, and/or promotional materials for internal or external publications; organizing, coordinating, and overseeing outreach programs to promote organizational events and activities; and creating content for a variety of social media platforms.
Option 2:
Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited institution in Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a closely related field. A list of completed college coursework or legible transcripts must be submitted with the application.
-AND-
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as listed in option 1.Option 3Education: A completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a closely related field.
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Experience: One (1) year of full time equivalent experience managing communications involving complex, sensitive, or high-profile matters where information may be subject to public and media interest.
Notes on Education:

• Coursework: Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) MUST be submitted with the application if the applicant does not possess a completed bachelor's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed. If the field of study is not listed, transcripts must be submitted for review of relevant coursework.
• International Coursework: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. 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
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong background in marketing, communications, and public engagement, specifically implementing public information campaigns
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite or similar design software
• Skilled in video production and editing, as well as photography and photo editing
• Able to create clear, accessible graphics and marketing materials for public dissemination
• Experience handling sensitive or high-profile information and projects, working closely with Department leaders and other County teams; crisis communications experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate highly technical content into easy-to-understand language, strong grammar and editing skills, and familiarity with AP style
• Knowledge of ADA accessible design standards and their application in public-facing materials
• Ability to shift priorities quickly in response to changing needs
• Experience in a government, public sector, or nonprofit setting strongly preferred

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.
Work Samples/Portfolios: Work Samples and Portfolios may be submitted with the Application, however these items will not be reviewed as part of the competitive evaluation process. The Application and Supplemental Questionnaire must be completed in order to be considered. Failure to adhere to the Application Procedure may adversely affect the evaluation of your application.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PST, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
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 Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details,
Administrative Services Unit
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 * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications.
All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Qualifying Option: Please select the following option that describes your qualifications.

• Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a closely related field -AND- One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience writing and editing educational/informational brochures, news releases and/or promotional materials for internal or external publications; organizing, coordinating and overseeing outreach programs to promote organizational events and activities; and creating content for a variety of social media platforms.
• Option 2: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited institution in Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a closely related field -AND- Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as listed in option 1.
• Option 3: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a closely related field. -AND- One (1) year of full time equivalent experience managing communications involving complex, sensitive, or high-profile matters where information may be subject to public and media interest.
• None of the Above

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Experience: Indicate all the areas in which you have experience, make sure to provide detailed examples of these skills in the work experience section of your application:

• Marketing/Printed Media
• Social Media
• Outreach/Public Relations
• Videography
• Photography and photo editing
• Internal Communications
• Event Staffing/Support
• Graphic Design
• Community Outreach
• Project Management
• None of the above

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Design Programs: Indicate which of the following programs you have at least one (1) year of paid work experience. Select all that apply.

• After Effects
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• Canva
• Premier Pro
• WordPress
• GovDelivery, Constant Contact, or Mailchimp
• Other
• None of the Above

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Design Program Experience: For each program selected above, provide the following:
- Program name
- Employer Name, Job Title(s)
- Length of experience (months or years)
- Description of your experience utilizing the program
If none, indicate "N/A."
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Digital Media: Describe your experience developing or producing public information for digital media, as well as designing, developing and/or maintaining websites. Include your employer(s) and job title(s). If none, indicate "N/A."
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High-Profile/Complex Issues: Describe your experience developing communications, multimedia content, or public outreach materials involving complex, sensitive, or high-profile issues. Inclu