Planning & Development Services Lead for Growth & Strategy

City of Deerfield Beach; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Deerfield Beach is seeking a seasoned Planning and Development Services leader to supervise the Planning, Zoning, Landscape and Building Divisions and guide long-range and current planning initiatives. The role emphasizes policy development, staff supervision, and coordination with developers and the public.

The candidate will oversee growth management programs, prepare division budgets, and ensure compliance with city planning policies while maintaining strong public engagement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Architecture or related discipline.
• Five (5) 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• 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.
• Serves as Department lead in the absence of the Director.
• Directs the functions of the Planning & Zoning, Landscape and Building Divisions.
• Plans, evaluates and directs departmental programs and operations.
• Develops and interprets policies, methods, procedures and work performance for the administration and operation of the department.
• Serves as a liaison, meeting with development professionals, developers, community groups, and the public regarding development proposals, zoning information, and City’s planning policies and activities.
• Provides assistance and information to the public regarding requirements for development.
• Assists in the formulation and administration of the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code.
• Prepares and implements division budgets and makes procedural and operational recommendations to City management through work plans.

Skills

Leadership

Urban planning

Public administration

GIS

Data analysis

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Education

Urban Planning degree

Public Administration degree

Geography degree

Master's degree

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

City of Deerfield Beach is seeking a seasoned Planning and Development Services leader to supervise the Planning, Zoning, Landscape and Building Divisions and guide long-range and current planning initiatives. The role emphasizes policy development, staff supervision, and coordination with developers and the public.

The candidate will oversee growth management programs, prepare division budgets, and ensure compliance with city planning policies while maintaining strong public engagement and