Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services

Applications to the City of Deerfield Beach are reviewed as received. Early application is encouraged, as this posting may close at any time.

The purpose of this position is to assist in the management and operations of the Planning and Development Services Department, which includes the Building and Landscape Divisions. Responsible for the implementation of the City's Growth Management Program including zoning, subdivision regulations, annexation, development information and coordination, zoning inspection, planned developments, public benefit uses, variances, conditional uses and impact, and long-range, strategic plans.

This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• 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.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• 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.

• Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, Architecture or related discipline.
• AICP Certified Planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners.

• Knowledge of the principles of community and urban planning.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and County laws relating to planning and urban development.
• Knowledge of planning, mapping and graphic techniques.
• Knowledge of techniques used in preparing, monitoring, and updating a long-range master plan.
• Knowledge of Building and Inspection Services.
• Knowledge in the ability to use GIS.
• Skill in applying statistical tools in data.
• Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.
• Skill in collecting, tabulating and analyzing demographic statistics.
• Skill in working under the pressure of rigid and/or short work cycle.
• Skill in prioritizing tasks and/or work…