Salary : $134,175.78 - $174,114.15 Annually
Location : Development Services 12400 NE 8 Ave North Miami, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Development Services Department
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description The City of North Miami is seeking an experienced planning professional to serve as Assistant Director of Community Planning and Development. This senior leadership position supports the Director in managing day-to-day departmental operations and advancing the City's planning, zoning, sustainability, redevelopment, and business licensing functions.
The Assistant Director serves as the Department's primary operational leader, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery and legally defensible implementation of adopted plans and regulations. While policy direction remains with the Director and City leadership, this position plays a critical role in translating policy into effective execution.
Essential Job Functions - Assist the Director in managing daily operations of the Community Planning and Development Department.
- Oversee planning, zoning, sustainability, and business licensing functions in accordance with adopted regulations and procedures.
- Supervise and mentor professional, technical, and administrative staff; promote collaboration and accountability.
- Review complex development applications, zoning actions, and redevelopment proposals for compliance with adopted plans and codes.
- Coordinate development review and licensing activities with Building, Public Works, Utilities, Code Compliance, and other City departments.
- Represent the department at public meetings, hearings, workshops, and community outreach events.
- Support updates to the Comprehensive Plan, land development regulations, and related ordinances.
- Assist with budget preparation, performance tracking, and operational reporting. Serve as Acting Director in the Director's absence, as assigned.
Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Geography, or a related field.
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning or community development, including at least three (3) years of supervisory exp e ce.
- Experience working in a municipal planning environment. Valid Florida driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field. AICP certification.
- Experience in a coastal or redevelopment-focused Florida municipality.
Healthcare- Group Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: HMO and dependent coverage is available
- Life Insurance: One times employee's gross annual salary. Dependent coverage is available.
- Disability Insurance: Optional coverage available
- Flexible Spending Accounts/ Dependent Care Savings Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Events and Fitness Classes
- On-The-Job Injury Benefits: Worker's Compensation and Supplemental Pay Benefits, when applicable
Retirement- Pension: (General Employees) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Pension: (Sworn Police Personnel) Mandatory participation. Defined benefit plan/Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Deferred Compensation: Optional employee contribution to IRA, and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans offered through Mission Square and Corbridge Financial.
Work-Life Balance- Vacation: Two weeks per year; after five years, three weeks; after fifteen years, four weeks. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a six-month waiting period for using vacation time.
- Holidays: Paid holidays, employee's birthday, and two Floating/Personal Holidays
- Sick Leave: Ten days per year; after three years, 11 days; after five years, 12 days. Accumulation starts on date of hire. There is a three-month waiting period for using sick time.
Additional Benefits- Student Loan Forgiveness: The U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program may forgive your student loan balance after making 120 qualifying payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. For additional information please visit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Trust Fund: A trust fund set up by the City of North Miami to assist employees who are faces with unforeseen emergencies. Participation is on a volunteer basis.
- Reduced pricing for Transit and Tri-Rail Passes
- Legal benefits coverage available -
- Pet Insurance available -
- Free City Library Card
- Merit Increase: Full time employees are eligible for an annual merit increase.
- Salary: Paid on a weekly basis for the previous work week
- Direct Deposit
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