Planning & Zonning Manager

Planning & Zonning Manager

Salary

$100,262.81 - $146,610.70 Annually

Location

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

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

00661

Department

Community Development

Division

Planning & Zoning

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Join the Dania Beach Team and Make a Difference!

Are you ready to contribute to a thriving community in one of South Floridas 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Whats 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.

Whats 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.

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 bachelor's degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field? Related field includes Planning, Administration, Social Sciences, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of full time progressively responsible experience in municipal planning and zoning functions?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid FL Drivers License with a good driving record? If drivers license is out of state, applicant must be able to obtain a Florida drivers license within thirty (30) days of hire.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a masters degree in Urban & Regional Planning or related field? Related field includes Planning, Administration, Social Sciences, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have seven (7) years or more of full time progressively responsible experience in municipal planning and zoning functions?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have seven (7) years or more of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you currently hold American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification?

• Yes
• No

09

If you do not currently hold AICP certification, are you able to obtain it within 12 months of your date of hire?

• 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