Located in the heart of South Florida, the City of Dania Beach is an ideal and exciting place to live, work and play. Dania Beach is in a renaissance, and we invite you to consider employment with us in our collaborative work environment. We want motivated individuals looking for an opportunity to make a difference. As a member of our highly qualified team, you will have the opportunity to play a vital role as part of our local government. Join our team of dedicated professionals who love what they do and help us create a thriving community for all. Come and discover our unique charm and our pioneering spirit as Broward’s first city, incorporated in 1904. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

Future Salary Increases

• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - 6% Across the base salary increase 

Employee Training and Development

The City is committed to the development of our team members. We encourage you to grow with us! We offer numerous in-house organizational training opportunities, as well as tuition reimbursement for our full-time team members, after successfully completing probation. We work diligently with our team members to enhance their skill sets and progress their careers.

Excellent Benefits

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
• Many other voluntary benefits

Financial Perks

• Future base salary increases: 2024-2025: 6%
• 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
• 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

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity with the Community Development Department, Planning Division of the City of Dania Beach. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Planner Position. The ideal individual will be responsible for performing technical and professional planning services associated with the daily operations of the Community Development Department. Will also address current and comprehensive planning issues involving development review, zoning administration, and preparation tasks associated with comprehensive plan implementation. 

This position is within a small but busy division in a fast-paced work environment offering a diverse range of experiences in current planning, historic preservation, public art, transportation planning, and comprehensive planning.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews building permit and site plan applications for compliance with the City’s Land Development Code and applicable board orders.
• Reviews development applications for completeness and conformity to Land Development Regulations.
• Research complex issues and drafts amendments for approval.
• Ensures adherence to established timelines regarding development petitions; reviews and tracks petition submittals; writes staff reports; reviews comments on site plans; and presents staff recommendations.
• Represents the Department at meetings and public hearings and has contact with other public and private agencies and officials at the local, county, state, and federal levels, as well as the public at large.
• Prepares various materials and documentation for public hearings and board presentations, e.g., variances, special exceptions, design variations, vacations of easements, development order amendments, land use plan amendments, and other applicable requests.
• Conducts the review of various types of development plans regulated by the city to ensure compliance with state and local requirements.
• Assists with the periodic review and update of the comprehensive plan, land development code, and other planning and development-related regulations; implements changes to same accordingly.
• Works a schedule as determined by the Department, which may include, some nights, weekends, holidays, and before/after a declared emergency.
• Performs field inspections.
• Assists in the public hearing notification efforts of the department.
• Prepares maps, plans, charts, graphs, photographs, and other visual aids for use in a presentation.
• Assists with graphical and other support materials at/for meetings and public hearings.

What's required: (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning or a closely related field. The related fields include Planning, Administration, Social Sciences, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design.
• One (1) year of experience in municipal or county planning and zoning functions or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience (i.e., 5 years of experience without a Bachelor's degree).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license required with an overall good driving record. If the driver’s license is out of state, must be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of the hire date.

 What's preferred: (Desired Requirements)

• A Master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning or a closely related field. The related fields include Planning, Administration, Social Sciences, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design. 
• Two (2) years of experience with municipal or county planning and zoning functions or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience (i.e., 6 years of experience without a Bachelor's degree).
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certification.