Planning Director & Chief Resiliency Officer Miami Shores Village

Job Title: Planning Director & Chief Resiliency Officer Miami Shores Village

Salary range: $115,000 - $125,000

Department: Planning and Zoning

Job Description:

Position Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Department:              Planning & Zoning

Reports to:                 Deputy Village Manager        

Pay Grade:                 36                                           

FLSA Status:             Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Village Manager, provides guidance to the Mayor, Manager, Deputy Manager and Council by coordinating the Village’s current and long-range planning functions, Climate Change initiatives, geographic information systems, land-use management, and zoning and development review; may perform other duties as assigned.   

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:      

• Plans, organizes, and directs all activities of the planning & zoning department by assigning, coordinating, reviewing and evaluating the work of subordinates;
• Reviews and recommends changes/additions to the village zoning and building ordinance, works with various planning authorities and commissions, revises and updates the village’s comprehensive plan, coordinates and organizes various planning-related meetings;
• Reviews land-use, site plans and development applications, and recommends disposition;
• Prepares and administers departmental budget;
• Writes and reviews environmental impact statements and technical reports, and ma recommendation; makes recommendations;
• Reviews and approves special permits and license applications within limits of authority, and forwards others to the manager and/or commission for resolution;
• Organizes and implements effective, traceable procedures for reviewing and processing approved and projected development plans, and construction to assure compliance with village building codes, zoning ordinances, environmental laws and regulations;
• Maintains records of activities such as licenses and permits issued, procures or develops maps, blueprints, overlays and sketches pertinent to planning and development projects;
• Serves as the principle representative of the village on climate change and resilience initiatives.  Works with internal and external stakeholders in collaborating on sustainability and planning related matters that affect Miami Shores Village;
• Identifies, establishes and incorporates resilience planning tools that advance the goals outlined in the Strategic Management Plan;
• Attends workshops and conferences to stay abreast of changing environmental, building, and development rules and regulations;
• Attends council meetings to present information on planning & zoning issues;
• Designee to the Sustainability Board, Historic Preservation Board and Planning & Zoning Board; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration or engineering;
• Five years of experience in urban planning, with supervisory experience;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience;
• AICP certification preferred; and
• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Village policies and procedures;
• Act as a representative of the Village to the Public;

• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret oral and written instructions;
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and solve complex problems;
• Ability to deal appropriately and effectively with the public and various officials
• Ability to direct and manage multiple functions;
• Knowledgeable of municipal planning and development laws, rules and regulations in the state of Florida; and
• Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively in both oral and written form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:     

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting and training room, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations. 

SALARY:      $115,000 - $125,000

To apply please submit resume to hr@msvfl.gov.  Position open until filled.

Miami Shores Village is an Equal Opportunity/ADA/Drug Free Workplace Employer.  Veterans' preference will be awarded under applicable Florida law.  All resumes are subject to Florida Public Records Law.