The Planning Director will serve as the City’s chief planner, supported by two supervisors and overseeing a staff of 15-20 professionals working in planning and heritage preservation. The position serves as the City’s Planning Administrator for the Zoning Code and is the lead staff to the Saint Paul Planning Commission. As a member of PED’s Leadership Team, the Planning Director will work closely with the PED Director, Deputy Director, and the Directors of the Housing and Economic Development teams to ensure that planning and heritage preservation activities are well integrated with the Department’s housing and economic development work.
The City of Saint Paul offers an excellent benefits package including low-premium health insurance, retirement contributions and generous paid time off.
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, MN 55102
US
