CHIEF OF LAND DEVELOPMENT
Apply NowCompany: City of Miami, FL
Location: Miami, FL 33186
Description:
Salary: $98,472.61 Annually
Location : City of Miami, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2223-20250407-ORIG
Department: Department of Planning
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: 4/25/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
This is advanced level professional work coordinating the design review and entitlement processes of proposed projects to ensure the thorough review of development proposals. Work entails planning, assigning and coordinating the work of professional and support staff, assigned on a project basis, to undertake analysis and special studies. The incumbent must devise streamlined processes which allow expedited review of development proposals and assemble standards and guidelines for developers throughout the City of Miami. Incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating the maintenance of Zoning Ordinance updates, changes and other legislation to be codified, as well as design/planning review and approval of projects undergoing special permit approvals.
An employee of this class is expected to exercise considerable discretion and independent judgment in developing appropriate procedures to assure that the City codes and ordinances are properly enforced. Duties include office supervision as well as field supervision of assigned professional and clerical personnel. General supervision is received from the Assistant Director who confers with the incumbent on problems involving division policy.
Essential Functions
Manages complex and time sensitive entitlement projects and rezoning applications; performs research and analysis related to special permits and zoning regulations for form based codes.
Processes, directs, reviews, and signs the work of staff on land use development applications for consistency with City policies and other applicable requirements.
Manages intra/inter-departmental and external coordination of land use and design matters related to development projects, and other related studies.
Supervises and coordinates the activities of assigned staff involved in the review of Special Permits and Rezoning Applications in geo-team areas; coordinates trainings for staff development in Land Development.
Under the guidance of the Assistant Director, represents and functions as the liaison to the Planning , Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB); manages all review and permitting activities related to Future Land Use Map updates and zoning changes process through the PZAB.
Recommends to the Assistant Director amendments to pertinent sections of the City Code and the Zoning Ordinance to expand the scope of review in order to ensure sound site planning and optimize the design for major development proposals.
Participates in the annual review process of Development Agreements with applicants to ensure compliance of public benefits.
Evaluates customer needs and leads the Division in any process improvement efforts including the development, formulation, and revisions of departmental policies and procedures; provides recommendations to the Assistant Director on updates to departmental policies and procedures; prepares any required reports for performance management, operations, and budget related requests.
Advises the Director and Assistant Director on planning related matters, as requested.
Monitors and ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and ensures quality control on all reports, studies, and materials submitted for acceptance or adoption.
Monitors and provides metrics for completing Special Permits within on-time reviews cycles; and coordinating with Assistant Director for PZAB scheduling.
Attends meetings and makes presentations to boards, planning groups, commissions, the public, and other decision-making bodies as the department representative, when assigned by the Assistant Director.
Performs other related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
Master's degree in City, Regional, or Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or a related field and Seven (7) years professional city, regional, or urban planning experience and four (4) years related supervisory experience. A certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) accreditation is highly desirable.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience.
Documentation Requirements
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
Proof education in the form of a Master's degree in City, Regional, or Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or a related field from an accredited college or university. . Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts. To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma, or equivalent, OR any higher accredited degree such as an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's degree or higher.
*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1:
Form VP2:
FORM VP3:
Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission
City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami resident
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer
01
Have you attached and uploaded a copy of your proof of education or a foreign credential evaluation which verifies your graduation as specified in the job announcement? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.
Required Question
Location : City of Miami, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2223-20250407-ORIG
Department: Department of Planning
Opening Date: 04/07/2025
Closing Date: 4/25/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Nature of Work
This is advanced level professional work coordinating the design review and entitlement processes of proposed projects to ensure the thorough review of development proposals. Work entails planning, assigning and coordinating the work of professional and support staff, assigned on a project basis, to undertake analysis and special studies. The incumbent must devise streamlined processes which allow expedited review of development proposals and assemble standards and guidelines for developers throughout the City of Miami. Incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating the maintenance of Zoning Ordinance updates, changes and other legislation to be codified, as well as design/planning review and approval of projects undergoing special permit approvals.
An employee of this class is expected to exercise considerable discretion and independent judgment in developing appropriate procedures to assure that the City codes and ordinances are properly enforced. Duties include office supervision as well as field supervision of assigned professional and clerical personnel. General supervision is received from the Assistant Director who confers with the incumbent on problems involving division policy.
Essential Functions
Manages complex and time sensitive entitlement projects and rezoning applications; performs research and analysis related to special permits and zoning regulations for form based codes.
Processes, directs, reviews, and signs the work of staff on land use development applications for consistency with City policies and other applicable requirements.
Manages intra/inter-departmental and external coordination of land use and design matters related to development projects, and other related studies.
Supervises and coordinates the activities of assigned staff involved in the review of Special Permits and Rezoning Applications in geo-team areas; coordinates trainings for staff development in Land Development.
Under the guidance of the Assistant Director, represents and functions as the liaison to the Planning , Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB); manages all review and permitting activities related to Future Land Use Map updates and zoning changes process through the PZAB.
Recommends to the Assistant Director amendments to pertinent sections of the City Code and the Zoning Ordinance to expand the scope of review in order to ensure sound site planning and optimize the design for major development proposals.
Participates in the annual review process of Development Agreements with applicants to ensure compliance of public benefits.
Evaluates customer needs and leads the Division in any process improvement efforts including the development, formulation, and revisions of departmental policies and procedures; provides recommendations to the Assistant Director on updates to departmental policies and procedures; prepares any required reports for performance management, operations, and budget related requests.
Advises the Director and Assistant Director on planning related matters, as requested.
Monitors and ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and ensures quality control on all reports, studies, and materials submitted for acceptance or adoption.
Monitors and provides metrics for completing Special Permits within on-time reviews cycles; and coordinating with Assistant Director for PZAB scheduling.
Attends meetings and makes presentations to boards, planning groups, commissions, the public, and other decision-making bodies as the department representative, when assigned by the Assistant Director.
Performs other related work as required.
Minimum Requirements
Master's degree in City, Regional, or Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or a related field and Seven (7) years professional city, regional, or urban planning experience and four (4) years related supervisory experience. A certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) accreditation is highly desirable.
OR
Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience.
Documentation Requirements
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
- An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
- A current member of the OR
- A current member of the OR
- A recognized Professional Organization
For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.
It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1:
Form VP2:
FORM VP3:
Selection Preference for City Residents: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission
City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.
Selection Preference: Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami resident
OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer
- Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Comprehensive Vision
- Pre-Paid Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, (eligible for enrollment after completing 90-day waiting period)
- Paid Leave (Vacation, Ill time, holidays, bereavement)
- Life Insurance
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Options for deferred comp, credit union membership, and supplemental life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement
01
Have you attached and uploaded a copy of your proof of education or a foreign credential evaluation which verifies your graduation as specified in the job announcement? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.
- Yes
- No
Required Question