Job description

Located in the heart of South Florida, the City of Dania Beach is an ideal and exciting place to live, work and play. Come and discover our unique charm as Broward’s first city, incorporated in 1904. Dania Beach is in a renaissance and we invite you to consider employment with us in our collaborative work environment.
Future Salary Increases
Fiscal year 2023-2024 - 7% Across the base salary increase
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - 6% Across the base salary increase

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Employee Training and Development*
The City is committed to the development of its employees, we want 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 to progress their careers.
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Excellent Benefits*

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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 Planning Associate Position. The ideal individual will be responsible for handling routine administrative and process-related tasks. This position also requires working closely with the public on a regular basis to perform professional-level duties of moderate complexity. This position will expose you to a variety of experiences and is a wonderful growth opportunity in a city currently experiencing a renaissance.

Duties & Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

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Provides support to all members of the department.

• Assists staff in collecting and preparing data for various planning projects.
• Manages a full meeting calendar, creates and mails committee meeting packages.
• Conducts field work, collects parcel data, and searches land records.
• Produces sketches and renderings of limited or variable complexity.
• Provides technical assistance and information to staff and the public in the administration of specific planning program areas or ordinances.
• Reviews building plans and zoning permit applications to ensure compliance.
• Reviews development applications for completeness and conformity to Land Development Regulations.
• Performs routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, file management, copying, answering telephones, responding to e-mails, and customer services.
• Prepares narrative staff reports and recommendations of limited complexity, such as special use permits and variances.
• Researches and compiles information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources.
• Assists in the preparation of public notices or property owners' verifications.
• Prepares maps, charts, tables of information, and databases utilizing GIS.
• Investigates violations of planning regulations and ordinances, including site visits.
• Attends public meetings, assisting other planning staff as appropriate.

Qualifications
What's required:* (Minimum Requirements)*

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Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Urban Planning or related field. The related field includes Planning, Administration, Social Sciences, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or at least one (1) year of experience working in a Planning or Zoning Office. (Additional planning experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the educational requirement).

• Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license with an overall good driving record is required. If 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.

What's preferred: (Desired Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or related field. The related field includes Planning Administration, Social Sciences, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design.
• One (1) year of previous work experience in Urban Planning, Planning Administration, Social Sciences, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design

The City of Dania Beach offers a comprehensive health insurance package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, as well as various supplemental medical, life, and flexible spending options. Employees enjoy paid vacations, sick time, personal days, and holidays. Some full-time positions may allow a hybrid telework schedule. Deferred compensation with a City contribution is available and eligible employees will be an active participant in the Florida Retirement System, that includes 2 pension options.

The City is committed to the development of its employees, offering on-the-job training opportunities, City paid external training and certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
Click here for more information regarding benefits: https://daniabeachfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14115/City-of-Dania-Beach-Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,454.50 - $76,654.47 per year

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