NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Assistant Planning & Zoning Director
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$82K/yr - $134K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Planning & Zoning Director for the City of Sunny Isles Beach. The role involves assisting in the administration, coordination, and supervision of the Planning & Zoning Department’s programs and ensuring high-quality customer service while implementing the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates, develops, interprets, and implements the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations; formulates recommendations for amendments to ensure consistency with state legislation and best planning practices
Oversees and participates in the review of development applications, including site plans, plats, rezonings, variances, conditional uses, and other planning and zoning approvals. Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to the City Commission, boards, or committees
Assigns, directs, and supervises Planning & Zoning staff by performing evaluations and appraisals of their work. Assists Director with staff development, mentoring, training, and performance management
Supervises permit review and inspection work by other planners, checking for accuracy and completeness of review and report preparation
Meets and confers with developers, builders, design professionals, and property owners regarding prospective and active development proposals
Attends and participates in City Commission meetings, workshops, board and committee meetings, and public hearings as directed
Directs and participates in special planning studies, policy initiatives, and long-range planning projects, as required
Makes formal presentations to public and professional audiences regarding planning and zoning processes, policies, and projects
Assists the Director to develop and manage the annual operating budget of the Planning & Zoning Department
Coordinates planning activities with other City departments, external agencies, and planning consultants
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field from an accredited college
Minimum of five (5) years of professional planning and/or zoning experience in the public sector
An equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a bachelor's degree in an aforementioned or closely related field
Valid Florida Driver's License
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of urban planning, zoning, land use regulation, and related disciplines as applied to local government
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to planning and development
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to successfully supervise and delegate to subordinate staff
Ability to present technical information clearly to lay persons and professional groups
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, peers, officials, other agencies, and the public
Must possess strong decision-making skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work independently
Knowledge of personal computers and knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Preferred
Master's degree
Prior supervisory experience
Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is highly desirable
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Workers Compensation
Cafeteria Plan
Retirement
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Holidays
Floating Holidays
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
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