Director of Planning and Development
Apply NowCompany: City of Jacksonville, FL
Location: Jacksonville, FL 32210
Description:
Salary: $154,000.00 - $185,000.00 Annually
Location : Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Appointed Official
Job Number: 2025-06541
Department: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
This position reports to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and develops and manages all operations of the Planning Department which include the Community Planning Division, Current Planning Division, Transportation Planning Division and the Office of Resiliency.
Examples of Work
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at A resume is required with your application. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make "" a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email:
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
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Do you have a master's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, urban planning or a related field? (If yes, a copy of your college transcript may be required during the selection process.)
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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
05
Do you have ten (10) year's of professional and administrative experience in a managerial capacity?
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
08
Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in an urban planning or a related field OR with an urban planning agency or organization?
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If you stated you have experience in a related field, please state what the related field is and explain how this is related to the required areas listed above.
10
Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
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A resume is required with your application. A copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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Location : Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Appointed Official
Job Number: 2025-06541
Department: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 4/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
This position reports to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and develops and manages all operations of the Planning Department which include the Community Planning Division, Current Planning Division, Transportation Planning Division and the Office of Resiliency.
Examples of Work
- Develops and implements strategic goals and objectives for the Planning Department.
- Directs the development, coordination, and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures that guide decision-making and affect studies, financing, and project development.
- Administers, interprets, enforces, and makes recommendations for exceptions, variances, and waivers to the Zoning Code to the Planning Commission, the Council and its committees.
- Coordinates and develops Jacksonville's resiliency strategy across all departments and affiliated agencies.
- Assists with the reapportionment of Council districts as required by Charter or requested by Council.
- Reviews, recommends, and proposes local, state, and federal legislation related growth management, transportation, environment, Brownfield, historic preservation, and other planning related matters.
- Coaches and provides direction and support to the division chiefs and appointed managers, in charge of managing large units within the department to ensure positive outcomes and goal attainment that are responsive to customer needs.
- Communicates clear direction, manages for results and leads organizational change.
- Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing and motivating employees.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
- Shall have a master's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, urban planning or a related field OR
- Shall have ten (10) year's professional and administrative experience in a managerial capacity, at least five (5) of which shall be in an urban planning or a related field OR
- Shall have ten (10) years' professional and administrative experience in a managerial capacity, at least five (5) of which shall be in an urban planning agency or organization.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at A resume is required with your application. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make "" a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. For further information regarding the application process please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the website.
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email:
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a master's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, urban planning or a related field? (If yes, a copy of your college transcript may be required during the selection process.)
- Yes
- No
- I meet the minimum qualifications based on experience.
04
If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
05
Do you have ten (10) year's of professional and administrative experience in a managerial capacity?
- Yes
- No
06
Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
07
Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
08
Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in an urban planning or a related field OR with an urban planning agency or organization?
- I have at least five (5) years of experience in an urban planning field.
- I have at least five (5) years of experience in a related field.
- I have at least five (5) years of experience with an urban planning agency or organization.
- I have less than five (5) years in one of the above area.
- None of the above.
09
If you stated you have experience in a related field, please state what the related field is and explain how this is related to the required areas listed above.
10
Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
11
Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
12
If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
- Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
- No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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A resume is required with your application. A copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
- I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
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