Planning and Zoning Manager ($8k bonus)

The City of Hallandale Beach is a full-service municipality committed to enhancing community quality of life through fiscally responsible, high-quality public services and ongoing resident engagement. Located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami near Aventura, the city offers convenient access to major airports, seaports, and I-95, making it a strategic hub in South Florida. Hallandale Beach is known for its beautiful beaches, year-round hospitality, and premier racing venues including Gulfstream Park and Mardi Gras Gaming. With a population of over 37,000 year-round residents, the city operates its own Police and Fire/Rescue departments, providing comprehensive public safety services.

About the Role

The Planning & Zoning Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale Area, responsible for leading and coordinating the City’s planning and zoning activities. This position oversees the review of development applications, site plans, rezoning requests, and land use proposals to ensure consistency with the City’s comprehensive plan and land development regulations. The role includes preparing staff reports and recommendations for planning board and city commission meetings, presenting findings, and responding to questions from elected officials, residents, and developers.

Day-to-day tasks involve supervising planning staff, managing long-range planning initiatives, updating zoning and land use codes, and collaborating with other departments on redevelopment, transportation, and infrastructure projects. The Planning & Zoning Manager also provides technical guidance, ensures regulatory compliance, and promotes community engagement through public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder outreach.

Qualifications

• Strong urban planning and zoning expertise, including experience with comprehensive planning, land use analysis, and development review.
• Skills in regulatory interpretation and code development, including familiarity with local government land development regulations and applicable state and federal statutes.
• Leadership and staff management abilities, including supervising professional teams, mentoring staff, and coordinating cross-departmental projects.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including preparing clear reports, presenting to boards and commissions, and working with residents, developers, and community groups.
• Project management and organizational skills, including setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Relevant qualifications that would be beneficial include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography, or a related field; AICP certification or progress toward certification; and prior experience in a municipal or county planning department.
• Additional beneficial skills include proficiency with GIS and planning software, knowledge of South Florida regional planning issues, and a demonstrated commitment to ethical planning practices.