Planning & Zonning Manager

City of Dania Beach•Dania Beach, FL

About The Position

The City of Dania Beach is seeking a Planning and Zoning Manager for its Community Development team. The role supervises planning and zoning staff and leads advanced, complex professional planning and zoning activities. The manager serves as a liaison between the City and governmental, professional, and business entities; manages complex planning projects; oversees specialized planning functions; and advises the Community Development Director, boards, commissions, councils, and elected officials on planning matters. The position also supports City boards and committees, coordinates departmental GIS functions, participates in budget preparation and administration, handles sensitive personnel matters, and provides customer service to residents, business owners, and developers. Field site visits and inspections are performed as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field, including Planning, Administration, Social Sciences, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Design; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
At least five years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in municipal planning and zoning functions.
At least five years of supervisory experience.
Valid driver’s license with an overall good driving record.
Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field, including Planning, Administration, Social Sciences, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Design.
Seven or more years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in municipal planning and zoning functions; experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Seven or more years of supervisory experience.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise entry-level professional and paraprofessional staff responsible for the Community Development Department’s planning and zoning function.
Act as a liaison between the City and governmental, professional, and business entities.
Perform and manage complex and sensitive professional planning projects involving research and analysis.
Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Oversee specialized planning functions, including large-scale development proposals and environmental studies.
Manage division-related planning issues.
Advise the Community Development Director on planning matters.
Advise councils, boards, commissions, and elected officials on planning issues.
Serve as liaison to City boards and committees and provide necessary support.
Assign work to professional staff and ensure appropriate training is provided.
Coordinate and manage GIS functions to meet departmental mapping needs.
Handle sensitive personnel matters.
Participate in budget preparation and administration.
Conduct field site visits and inspections as needed.
Provide customer service to residents, business owners, and developers.