Assistant Director of Planning & Development Services
City of Deerfield Beach · Deerfield beach, United States
Job Description
Applications to the City of Deerfield Beach are reviewed as received. Early application is encouraged, as this posting may close at any time.
The purpose of this position is to assist in the management and operations of the Planning and Development Services Department, which includes the Building and Landscape Divisions. Responsible for the implementation of the City’s Growth Management Program including zoning, subdivision regulations, annexation, development information and coordination, zoning inspection, planned developments, public benefit uses, variances, conditional uses and impact, and long-range, strategic plans.
This class works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Essential Functions This essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
Typical QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Work Hours
Physical Demands
Work Environment
WORK HOURS
Monday – Friday 8am- 5pm (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.)
Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Essential Safety Functions
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses. Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
City Of Deerfield Beach 2026 Benefits SummaryHOLIDAY LEAVETwelve (12) days shall be the days observed by all City employees as holidays and the one (1) personal leave day shall be taken at the employee’s discretion with permission of the Department Director or their designee (once each calendar year)
New Year's DayLabor DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayVeteran's DayPresident's DayThanksgiving DayMemorial DayDay Following Thanksgiving DayJuneteenthChristmasIndependence Day Day preceding or following Christmas Day as designated by the City Manager
VACATION LEAVEEmployees Start To Accrue Vacation Leave Effective At The Start Of The First Full Month Of Employment Based On The Following Schedule
Service TimeLeave Accumulated Annually HoursMaximum Accrual Hours
0 - 48 months96 hours per year19249 - 108 months112 hours per year - 168 months136 hours per year months and over 176 hours per year352
SICK LEAVE
Employees start to accrue sick leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment. Employees sick days shall be credited at the rate of eight (8) hours or one (1) working day for each month of completed service.
RETIREMENT PLAN
The City provides a defined contribution plan under Section 401(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The City contributes eight percent (8%) of your salary as an employee, and you as an employee contribute four percent (4%) of your salary. The City has a 5-year Vesting Schedule. Vesting refers to your ownership of the money in your account. Based on your period of service completed you are gradually vested in your employer contributions: 20% in 1 year, 40% in 2 years, 60% in 3 years, 80% in 4 years and 100% upon the completion of 5 years of service.
Employees may also make voluntary contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, up to the annual limit as defined by the IRS.
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Full-time employees are eligible to receive educational reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate coursework according to the following criteria and schedule of benefits. Employees who have completed their one (1) year of employment are eligible to participate in the Educational Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement (other than Master's Degree program courses) of 100% for a grade of A, 90% for a grade of B, and 75% for a grade of C. The City will provide reimbursement up to a maximum of $5,250.00 per tax (calendar) year based on current federal taxation requirements and limits, or as may be modified in future years. Per IRS regulations, tax-free benefits under an education assistance program are limited to $5,250 per employee, per year.
ANNUAL EVALUATIONS
An annual evaluation will be given on the anniversary date of employment. Annual evaluations are eligible for merit increases to commensurate with the City’s pay for performance policy of up to 3%.
DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Tickets at Work, Government Car Rental, Tri-Rail EDP Discount., and etc.
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Employees on the City's medical plan may participate in the City’s Wellness Program to help offset the cost of their medical premiums. For new hires, points toward the Wellness Program can be accumulated starting from your date of hire through the last day of the year. Existing employees may begin participating in the program at any time. Please note, points will only be tallied on a calendar-year basis.
Employee Benefits Highlights
The City of Deerfield Beach provides group insurance benefits to eligible employees. The Employee Benefit Highlights Booklet provides a general summary of the benefit options as a convenient reference.
2026 Employee Benefits Highlights
Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the Employee Benefits Highlight Booklet, Employee Personnel Rules and Regulations, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at or
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
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What is/was your major field of study? (Associate's degree or above)?
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This position requires a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in the urban planning field or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Which of the following best describes your experience as indicated above? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application and will be verified by Human Resources if selected.
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Do you possess a AICP Certified Planner with the American Institute of Certified Planners? (If Yes, please attach to application)
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Do you have skills in drafting, cartography and preparation of visual materials used in City planning operations and group presentations? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application and will be verified by Human Resources if selected.
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Do you have possession of a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving history? (must remain valid throughout employment)
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Has your driver's license ever been suspended, cancelled or revoked for any reason in the past 7 years?
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Have you previously applied to this or any other position with the City of Deerfield Beach?
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If yes, please state the position(s) and dates applied.
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Where did you hear about this job opportunity?
Details
| Company | City of Deerfield Beach |
| Location | Deerfield beach, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |