Director of Planning and Development Services

City of Deerfield Beach, FL•Deerfield Beach, FL

40d

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to direct the operations of the Planning and Development Services Department, which includes the Building and Landscape Divisions. Responsible for the implementation of the City's Growth Management Program including zoning, subdivision regulations, annexation, development information and coordination, zoning inspection, planned developments, public benefit uses, variances, conditional uses and impact, and long-range, strategic plans. This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Architecture or related discipline.
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in the urban planning field or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
AICP Certified Planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning; mapping and graphics techniques.
Knowledge of comprehensive planning techniques.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and County laws relating to planning and urban development.
Knowledge of objectives and application of zoning, including development plan review.
Knowledge of geographic information system concepts and design basics including management principles of inter-relational data bases.
Knowledge of building and inspection services.
Skill in writing, verbal communication and public presentations.
Ability to apply a wide variety of problems related to both advance and current planning work.
Ability to present findings and recommendations concisely and effectively in both oral and written form.
Ability to supervise and motivate professional, technical and clerical personnel engaged in planning.
Ability to make budget recommendations and manage the budget.
Ability to use small office equipment and computers, and highly technical computer applications.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, vendors, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Oversees the Building Department contract and meets regularly with the Building Official to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code.
Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
Develops and interprets policies, methods, procedures, and work performance for the administration and operation of the department.
Develops and administers long-range plans, operating procedures, and budget for the department. Monitors department expenditures.
Meets regularly with executive staff to discuss status of projects, programs, plans, resolve problems, and related issues affecting the department.
Represents staff at Community Appearance Board, Historic Preservation Board, Planning and Zoning Board, Zoning Appeals Special Master, and City Commission meetings.
Meets with developers and property owners on planned projects.
Directs all in-house planning projects, planning studies, research, data collection, and analysis.
Implements procedures and techniques for gathering City's necessary planning data for implementing growth management policy objectives.
Coordinates City's planning activities with county, regional, and State planning agencies.
Participates in and provides direction in the review of development proposals such as subdivisions, rezoning, annexations, abandonments, planned developments, public benefit uses, variances, conditional uses and impact.
Directs the compilation of information and development of formal planning presentations. Coordinates and makes presentations at public hearings.
Serves as key liaison, meeting with development professionals, developers, community groups, and the public regarding development proposals, zoning information, and City's planning policies and activities.
Responds to and follows up on all requests received from citizens, elected officials, agencies, City employees and/or clients, and public on an as needed basis.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.