Employment Opportunities

Join us in building a vibrant, dynamic, and equitable Saint Paul! The Department of Planning and Economic Development (PED) is hiring for three exciting opportunities on the Housing and Economic Development teams, each offering unique responsibilities.

Housing Team: Utilize and leverage a variety of affordable housing finance tools to help produce, preserve and protect the City’s affordable housing. Help shape the City’s housing policy through the performance of expert-level professional work in directing, reviewing, promoting, negotiating, facilitating, and preparing proposals and underwriting loans requiring multiple-sources of funding for complex real estate development proposals requesting City assistance. Must have a solid understanding and experience in utilizing CDBG, HOME, Tax Increment Financing, Revenue Bonds, LIHTC, pass-through development grants and other local and federal funding sources.

Economic Development Team: Manage commercial real estate development projects and support business investments and job growth including property acquisition and assembly, reviewing development proposals, financing, permitting, and construction. We are looking for individuals with strong project management skills and experience with complex development projects. Must have a solid understanding and experience in utilizing CDBG, HOME, Tax Increment Financing, pass-through development grants and other local and federal funding sources.

Here's what you can expect to do in the role: Providing guidance on development strategy, policy and logistics Working collaboratively with colleagues in the department and other City departments Shaping City policy related to real estate development, business investment, and affordable housing Collaborating with community organizations, government entities and developers on real estate projects For more information and essential functions, see our Principal Project Manager job description.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.