Planning and Zoning Director

Cities, Inc.; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Shores Village is seeking a Planning & Zoning leader to coordinate current and long-range planning, GIS, land-use management, and development review. The role reports to the Deputy Village Manager and presents planning information to the Council.

The position involves directing staff, preparing budgets, coordinating with boards, and ensuring compliance with zoning and environmental regulations while engaging the community.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs planning & zoning department activities.
• Reviews and updates comprehensive plans, regulations and zoning ordinances.
• Prepares and administers departmental budget.
• Oversees development reviews and land-use applications.
• Engages with residents and boards on planning initiatives.
• Attends council meetings to present planning information.
• Trains and mentors junior staff and coordinates with multiple boards.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Village Manager, provides guidance to the Mayor, Village Manager, Deputy Manager and Village Council by coordinating the Village’s current and long-range planning functions, geographic information systems, land-use management, and zoning and development review; may perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, and directs all activities of the planning & zoning department by assigning, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating the work of subordinates;
• Creates agendas and agenda items for Council and all boards;
• Reviews and recommends changes/additions to the village zoning and building ordinances, works with various planning authorities and commissions, revises and updates the village’s comprehensive plan, coordinates and organizes various planning-related meetings;
• Reviews land-use, site plans and development applications, and recommends disposition;
• Prepares and administers departmental budget;
• Writes and reviews environmental impact statements and technical reports, and makes recommendations to Village officials and respective agencies as needed;
• Reviews and approves special permits and license applications within limits of authority, and forwards others to the manager and/or council for resolution;
• Organizes and implements effective, traceable procedures for reviewing and processing approved and projected development plans, and construction to assure compliance with village building codes, zoning ordinances, environmental laws and regulations;
• Trains and mentors junior staff;
• Coordinates in community outreach efforts to inform and engage residents on planning, and zoning initiatives;
• Makes complex planning issues understandable to the general public;
• Maintains records of activities such as licenses and permits issued, procures or develops maps, blueprints, overlays and sketches pertinent to planning and development projects;
• Attends workshops and conferences to stay abreast of changing environmental, building, and development rules and regulations;
• Attends council meetings to present information on planning & zoning issues;
• Designee to the Sustainability Board, Historic Preservation Board and Planning & Zoning Board; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Miami Shores Village is a drug-free workplace.Miami Shores Village complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).Miami Shores Village is an equal-opportunity employer.Veterans’ preference will be awarded under applicable Florida law.All resumes are subject to Florida Public Records Law.