Community Development Director

Community Development Director

Salary

$139,309.38 - $210,278.32 Annually

Location

City Hall - 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard, Dania Beach, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00635

Department

Community Development

Division

Administration

Opening Date

06/01/2026

Closing Date

6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Join the City of Dania Beach: Career Growth, Competitive Benefits and a Supportive Team

Join the City of Dania Beach and lead the future of public services in one of South Florida's most dynamic and growing communities. Broward County's first city is undergoing an exciting renaissance, and we are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven leader to serve as our Community Development Director.

The ideal candidate will Performs highly responsible administrative work directing the Citys community growth and development activities. The employee in this classification is responsible for managing and directing the Community Development Department, including but not limited to; comprehensive planning, zoning & development plan review, citywide economic development, building permitting, inspections, and Code Compliance.

Apply today and help lead Dania Beach into its next chapter of excellence!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the activities involved in administering City codes through permits, inspections, and development review.
• Directs the preparation and implementation of the Department budget.
• Prepares and submits Department procedural and operational recommendations to City Managers Office.
• Handles department personnel matters including but not limited to; corrective action, coaching, employee performance, employee hiring, and staff assignment.
• Confers with individuals, citizen groups, civic and homeowner associations, business organizations, consultants, governmental agencies (county, state, and federal) and other City departments in addressing planning and development related concerns and issues.
• Supervises the work of planning, zoning, and landscape consultants; including comprehensive planning, neighborhood planning and major zoning code amendments.
• Coordinates and balances the interests of private development with those of the public to encourage and development and redevelopment consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Community Redevelopment Area Plan, Neighborhood Plans, and applicable zoning regulations.
• Serves as Department liaison to the City Manager, City Commission, Planning and Zoning board, other City departments, the public and governmental agencies, including but not limited to, the Florida Department of Community Affairs (State Planning Agency), Florida Department of Transportation, Broward County Planning Council, and the Broward County School Board.
• Prepares text amendments to the City Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, and City Code of Ordinances.
• Supervise Department staff, budget and daily operations for all four divisions (Building, Planning, Code Compliance and Beach Rangers.
• Supervise the enforcement of the citys parking regulations throughout the city (included but not limited to the Beach, City Hall and Downtown).
• Supervise the Special Magistrate Hearings and contract for Special Master.
• Directs and manages the development review process.

Qualifications

Whats required: (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelors Degree in Regional and Urban Planning or related field.

• Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible supervisory/management experience in public administration, to include planning and development services 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 30 days of hire date.

Whats preferred: (Desired Requirements)

• Masters degree in Regional and Urban Planning or related field.

• Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible supervisory/management experience in public administration, to include planning and development services experience.

• AICP Certification.

Health Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA) coverage for the whole family
• City-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability plans
• High deductible health plan option with city-paid health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) available
• Medical benefit opt-out payment option (in addition to base pay)
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Mental health support
• Many other voluntary benefits

Financial Perks

• Annual base salary increases upon approval
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) pension plan *
• Deferred compensation 457(b) with a 3% city match*
• FICA alternative: Part-time positions do not pay social security. Money is deposited into a portable retirement account.*
• City-subsidized health insurance upon regular retirement
• City-paid credit protection
• Qualified loan forgiveness employer

Paid Time Off

• 12 City paid holidays *
• One floating holiday
• Sick and vacation leave *
• Cash-out option for vacation leave *
• Personal days and safety day
• Religious day conversion
• Family care days
• Volunteer time

And Much More

• Supportive workforce and management team
• Hybrid work schedule (select departments and positions)
• Professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free gym membership
• Summer childcare discounts

The City is committed to the development of its employees, offering on-the-job training opportunities, City paid external training and certifications, and tuition reimbursement.

Includes part-time positions

01

Do you have a bachelors degree in Regional, Urban Planning or related field?

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• No

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Do you have a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible supervisory/management experience in public administration, to include planning and development services experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you in 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 30 days of hire date.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a masters degree in urban and Regional Planning or related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have ten (10) years of progressively responsible supervisory/management experience in public administration, to include planning and development services experience

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Dania Beach

Address 100 W Dania Beach BLVD

Dania Beach, Florida, 33004

Phone 954-924-6819

Website http://www.daniabeachfl.gov