Planning & Zonning Manager

City of Dania Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dania Beach is seeking a Planning and Zoning Manager to lead the Community Development team. The ideal candidate will supervise staff and guide advanced planning and zoning activities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and coordinating with City Boards and external entities.

Responsibilities include managing complex projects, GIS coordination, budget participation, and on-site inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of full time progressively responsible experience in municipal planning and zoning functions.
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with overall good driving record; if out of state, must obtain Florida license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise planning and zoning staff within the Community Development Department.
• Liaise between the City and government, professional, and business entities.
• Manage complex planning projects with research and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Oversee large-scale development proposals and environmental studies.
• Advise the Community Development Director and City Boards on planning matters.
• Coordinate GIS functions to meet department mapping needs.
• Participate in budget preparation and fiscal planning.
• Conduct field site visits and provide customer service to residents and developers.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Urban planning

Research & analysis

Interagency liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban & Regional Planning

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

GIS

Job description

Join the Dania Beach Team and Make a Difference!

Are you ready to contribute to a thriving community in one of South Florida's most dynamic cities? Dania Beach, Broward County’s first city, is undergoing a renaissance, and we’re looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our team. Discover the unique charm and pioneering spirit that defines our City.

Position Summary

The City of Dania Beach is committed to employing a talented and diverse workforce. We are currently seeking a Planning and Zoning Manager to join our dynamic Community Development team. The ideal candidate will supervises the planning and zoning staff and leads in advanced, highly complex professional planning and zoning activities.

• Manages and supervises entry-level professional and para-professional staff dedicated to the Community Development Department’s planning & zoning function.
• Functions in a liaison capacity between the City and various governmental, professional, and business entities.
• Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects with research and analysis.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Oversees specialized planning functions such as large-scale new development proposals and environmental studies.
• Provides overall management of division-related planning issues.
• Advises the Community Development Director on all planning-related matters.
• Advises various councils, boards, commissions and elected officials in planning-related issues.
• Serves as liaison and performs all necessary functions in support of various City Boards and committees.
• Assigns work to professional staff and ensures appropriate training is provided.
• Coordinate and manage GIS functions to ensure department mapping needs are met.
• Handles sensitive personnel matters.
• Participates in budget preparation and administration.
• In field site visits and inspections as needed.
• Provides customer service to residents / Business owners / developers.

What's required: (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field. Related field includes Planning, Administration, Social Sciences, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design.
• Minimum five (5) years of full time progressively responsible experience in municipal planning and zoning functions. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with overall good driving record required. If driver’s license is out of state, must be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire date.

What's preferred: (Desired Requirements)

• Master’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field. Related field includes Planning, Administration, Social Sciences, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design.
• Seven (7) years or more of full time progressively responsible experience in municipal planning and zoning functions. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Seven (7) years or more of supervisory experience.
• Possession of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or the ability to obtain it within 12 months of the date of hire.