Resumes will be reviewed as they are received and the position will be open until filled, with preference given to applications received by April 26, 2024.
The City of Saint Paul is seeking a talented, innovative professional who understands both the challenges and the unique rewards of public service. While the expectations are high, and the demands will be significant, our new Housing Director will be joining a team of skilled professionals who are excited about the future, committed to public service, and looking forward to building on the momentum in Saint Paul. Read more about the position in the Position Profile.
The Housing Director will serve as the City’s chief housing policy expert and implementation manager supported by two supervisors and overseeing a staff of 15-20 professionals working in housing policy, single family and multifamily housing preservation and production, housing finance, downpayment assistance and homeowner rehab assistance. As a member of PED’s (Planning and Economic Development) Leadership Team, the Housing Director will work closely with the department Director, Deputy Director, and the Directors of the Planning Division and Economic Development Division, as well as leadership from other departments, City Council and the Mayor’s Office.
The City of Saint Paul offers an excellent benefits package including low-premium health insurance, retirement contributions and generous paid time off.
About Saint Paul: Saint Paul is the capital of the State of Minnesota, located along the beautiful Mississippi River in the prosperous Minneapolis-Saint Paul region. Our city pairs very high quality of life with a relatively low cost of living. We are the nation's number one park system and home to terrific restaurants and varied arts and entertainment offerings.
The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a closely-related field. Five years of responsible administrative experience directing urban planning, housing development, economic development, or financial management. Two years of the five years of experience must have been in a supervisory position. No substitution for education.
A Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a closely-related field is preferred.
City of Saint Paul
Saint Paul, USA, Minnesota 55102
US
