Salary: $70,688.32 - $106,032.48 AnnuallyLocation : Dade City, FLJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: DCPSD-1224Department: City of Dade CityOpening Date: 12/18/2024Closing Date: ContinuousSalary Range: $70,688.32- $106,032.48Pay Grade: DC-180 (Exempt position)Salary Disclosure: Rates of pay are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.General DescriptionJOIN OUR TEAM AS A PLANNING SERVICES DIRECTOR - THE CITY OF DADE CITY!The City of Dade City is seeking an experienced leader to join their team as the Planning Services Director. This role is an executive role responsible for all professional, technical, administrative, and supervisory work associated with the areas of planning and zoning. This position requires the coordination of assigned revitalization activities with other departments and provides highly responsible and technical staff assistance to the City Manager. Under the leadership and direction of the City Manager, the Planning Services Director will plan integral role on the executive team for the City of Dade City and have a positive impact on the planning and development of the community. Essential Job Functions The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Plans, coordinates and provides overall direction for the various functions of the Planning & Development department including developing and implementing strategic planning for the department.
- Plans, coordinates and directs the implementation of all City adopted polices, plans and land development regulations with City staff, stakeholder groups, and elected and appointed officials.
- Makes recommendations on the establishment, abolition, changes, and consolidation of ordinances, rules, and regulations.
- Makes recommendations for proposed zoning and land use changes, conditional uses, special exceptions, transfers of development rights, unity of title, certified parcels etc.
- Develops, organizes and facilitates on-going comprehensive planning processes and procedures for redevelopment initiatives, current planning and long-range needs; ensures implementation and enforcement of planning and zoning ordinances; identifies alternatives for converting policy ideas into action plans affecting city developments, expansion, transportation and related programs.
- Performs and oversees staff functions, including reports and oral presentations related to administration, City Commission, and advisory boards' business. Makes all necessary reports to city departments and other government agencies as well as to the public.
- Works with community and advisory boards to provide leadership, technical insight, and recommendations related to department and city functions.
- Conducts public meetings and hearing as needed to solicit public response, provides explanation of policy and project options; educates the public through media, reports, public meetings and presentations.
- Oversees supervision of personnel; approves all hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and termination. Establishes and evaluates performance work standards, to include safety policies and procedures; helps resolve difficult personnel problems.
- Prepares and manages annual budget and monitors expenditures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Through knowledge of the principles and practices of government organizations and applicable law, theory and applications; local government structure and operation, including budgetary procedures.
- Knowledge of land development codes, comprehensive plans, permitting laws, zoning, subdivision, and land development regulations.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and the maintenance of public records.
- Considerable knowledge of research methodology and statistics, modern management practices; financial management, banking and real estate practices.
- Knowledge of community and economic development projects, policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of grant writing and research; thorough knowledge of budget development.
- Knowledge of redevelopment laws and processes; local government revenue sources and alternative forms of revenue generation, including tax increment financing, special improvement districts, and municipal funding options.
- Skill in the translation of technical, data, financial documents and account records into an easily understood format.
- Skill in public relations; making presentations, writing reports and other communication practices.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, business owners, developers, financiers and other government agencies.
- Ability to direct, motivate, develop, and evaluate subordinates; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish maintain effective working relations with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Minimum RequirementsPHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to operate a computer and to use a keyboard to enter data. Work is primarily performed in an office setting. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Bachelor's Degree in economics, public administration, urban or regional planning or a related field required. Master's Degree highly preferred. Five (5) years of experience in a responsible position within a city or municipal planning department. Five (5) years of supervisory experience required. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Must possess a AICP Certification or be able to obtain within one (1) year.ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: The City of Dade City is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the City and its citizens.Benefits include:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions. 01 I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.
02 Are you a current City of Dade City employee?
03 Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?
- GED
- High School
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the above
04 Which best describes the years of experience in a responsible position within a city or municipal planning department?
- Less than one year of experience
- One year but less than two
- Two years but less than three
- Three years but less than four
- Four years but less than five
- Five years but less than six
- Six years but less than seven
- Seven years but less than eight
- Eight years but less than nine
- Nine years but less than ten
- Ten or more years of experience
05 Which best describes the years of supervisory experience you have as required for this position?
- Ten or more years of experience
- Nine years but less than ten
- Eight years but less than nine
- Seven years but less than eight
- Six years but less than seven
- Five years but less than six
- Four years but less than five
- Three years but less than four
- Two years but less than three
- One year but less than two
- Less than one year of experience
06 Do you have an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or the ability to obtain within one year?
07 Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?
08 I hereby acknowledge that the City of Dade City is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by the City of Dade City.
09 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
10 Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less) Required Question