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

Position Summary 

The City of Dania Beach is committed to employing a talented and diverse workforce. Are you an experienced planner looking for a new opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant community? We are currently seeking a Senior Planner to join our dynamic Community Development Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing professional planning services associated with the daily operations of the Community Development Department. Incumbents in this classification address current and comprehensive planning issues involving development review, zoning administration and preparation tasks associated with comprehensive plan implementation.

If you are ready to take the next step in your planning career and contribute to the growth and development of the City of Dania Beach, apply now to join our team!

Essential Job Functions 

• Reviews site plans, building permits, and certificate of use applications.
• Reviews development applications for completeness and conformity to Land Development Regulations.
• Researches 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 at meetings and public hearings.
• Attends various meetings on behalf of the department regarding planning, zoning and development initiatives.
• Functions in a liaison capacity between the City and various governmental, professional, and business entities.
• 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.
• Maintains current knowledge of issues, trends, and developments in the field of comprehensive municipal planning.
• Collects data and conducts in-depth research and analysis for development-related reports and studies conducted by the department.
• 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.
• Conducts special projects at the direction of the Deputy Director, Community Development and Director, Community Development as directed, involving in-depth research, analysis, and reporting.
• Works a schedule as determined by the Department that may some nights, weekends, holidays, and before/after a declared emergency.
• Performs field inspections.
• Assists in the public hearing notification efforts of the department.
• Create, maintain, and update GIS-based Zoning Map, FLU Map, and other GIS-based graphics.

What's required: (Minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning, or related field from an accredited college or university. Experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. 
• Minimum five (5) years of full-time professional work experience in municipal planning or county planning and zoning functions.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with an overall good driving record is required. If the driver’s license is out of state, must be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
• Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

 What's preferred: (Desired Requirements)

• Minimum of ten (10) years of full-time professional work experience in municipal planning or county planning and zoning functions; experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.