Assistant Community Planning & Development Director

City of North Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Worker's Compensation

Pension/FRS

Deferred Compensation

Vacation

Holidays

Sick Leave

Student Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Reimbursement

Transit Discounts

Legal benefits

Pet Insurance

Library Card

Merit Increase

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

City of North Miami seeks an experienced planning professional to serve as Assistant Director of Community Planning and Development. This senior leader supports the Director in managing daily operations and advancing planning, zoning, sustainability, redevelopment, and business licensing functions.

The role translates policy into effective execution and leads operational delivery across the department. Candidates should have a strong municipal planning background and a valid Florida driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, architecture, geography, or related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible planning or community development experience, including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Municipal planning experience and valid Florida driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in managing daily operations of the Community Planning and Development Department.
• Oversee planning, zoning, sustainability, and business licensing functions per adopted regulations.
• Supervise and mentor professional, technical, and administrative staff.
• Review complex development applications, zoning actions, and redevelopment proposals for compliance.
• Coordinate development review and licensing with other City departments.
• Represent the department at public meetings, hearings, and community events.
• Support updates to the Comprehensive Plan, land development regulations, and related ordinances.
• Assist with budget preparation, performance tracking, and reporting; serve as Acting Director when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Public administration

Urban planning

Policy execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Geography

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

The City of North Miami is seeking an experienced planning professional to serve as Assistant Director of Community Planning and Development. This senior leadership position supports the Director in managing day-to-day departmental operations and advancing the City’s planning, zoning, sustainability, redevelopment, and business licensing functions.

Description

The City of North Miami is seeking an experienced planning professional to serve as Assistant Director of Community Planning and Development. This senior leadership position supports the Director in managing day-to-day departmental operations and advancing the City’s planning, zoning, sustainability, redevelopment, and business licensing functions. The Assistant Director serves as the Department’s primary operational leader, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery and legally defensible implementation of adopted plans and regulations. While policy direction remains with the Director and City leadership, this position plays a critical role in translating policy into effective execution.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the Director in managing daily operations of the Community Planning and Development Department.
• Oversee planning, zoning, sustainability, and business licensing functions in accordance with adopted regulations and procedures.
• Supervise and mentor professional, technical, and administrative staff; promote collaboration and accountability.
• Review complex development applications, zoning actions, and redevelopment proposals for compliance with adopted plans and codes.
• Coordinate development review and licensing activities with Building, Public Works, Utilities, Code Compliance, and other City departments.
• Represent the department at public meetings, hearings, workshops, and community outreach events.
• Support updates to the Comprehensive Plan, land development regulations, and related ordinances.
• Assist with budget preparation, performance tracking, and operational reporting. Serve as Acting Director in the Director's absence, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Geography, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning or community development, including at least three (3) years of supervisory exp e ce.
• Experience working in a municipal planning environment. Valid Florida driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field. AICP certification.
• Experience in a coastal or redevelopment-focused Florida municipality.

Benefits

City Of North Miami Benefits Page

Healthcare

• Group Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: HMO and dependent coverage is available
• Life Insurance: One times employee’s gross annual salary. Dependent coverage is available.
• Disability Insurance: Optional coverage available
• Flexible Spending Accounts/ Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Events and Fitness Classes
• On-The-Job Injury Benefits: Worker's Compensation and Supplemental Pay Benefits, when applicable

Retirement

• Pension: (General Employees) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Pension: (Sworn Police Personnel) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Deferred Compensation: Optional employee contribution to IRA, and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans offered through Mission Square and Corbridge Financial.

Work-Life Balance

• Vacation: Two weeks per year; after five years, three weeks; after fifteen years, four weeks. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a six-month waiting period for using vacation time.
• Holidays: Paid holidays, employee’s birthday, and two Floating/Personal Holidays
• Sick Leave: Ten days per year; after three years, 11 days; after five years, 12 days. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a three-month waiting period for using sick time.

Additional Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness: The U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program may forgive your student loan balance after making 120 qualifying payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. For additional information please visitFederal Student Aid.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Trust Fund: A trust fund set up by the City of North Miami to assist employees who are faces with unforeseen emergencies. Participation is on a volunteer basis.
• Reduced pricing for Transit and Tri-Rail Passes
• Legal benefits coverage available -LegalShield
• Pet Insurance available -Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Free City Library Card
• Merit Increase: Full time employees are eligible for an annual merit increase.
• Salary: Paid on a weekly basis for the previous work week
• Direct Deposit

Benefit Documents

2025 Employee Benefits Guide (PDF)