Planning and Economic Development Manager (Housing Director)



Planning and Economic Development Manager (Housing Director)

Salary

$110,115.20 - $152,942.40 Annually

Location

Saint Paul, MN

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

21-02934

Department

Planning and Economic Development

Opening Date

01/13/2022

Closing Date

2/17/2022 4:30 PM Central

About the Position

Resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will be open until filled. 

The City of Saint Paul, Minnesota is seeking a Housing Director to play a key role in shaping our diverse, urban community and its future. Please review the Housing Director Position Profile to obtain additional information about this position.

About the Position
The City of Saint Paul, Minnesota is seeking an experienced Housing Director for the Department of Planning & Economic Development. Reporting to the Department Director, this position provides overall management for a team of professionals working to ensure access to quality housing for all Saint Paul residents. The Housing Division finances multifamily and single-family housing construction and renovations, implements redevelopment projects with a mix of uses, provides foreclosure prevention counseling and rental assistance, supports homeless prevention and shelter services, and informs housing policy decisions.

The Housing Director will serve as the City’s chief housing policy expert and implementation manager, overseeing a staff of 15-20 professionals working in housing policy, single family and multifamily housing preservation and production, housing finance, foreclosure prevention counseling, and homelessness prevention. As a member of PED’s (Planning & 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.  

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 median sale price of a Saint Paul single family home in December 2021 according to MLS data is $265,000.  The salary range for this position is $106,371 to $147,721 with an outstanding benefits package.
 

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.

Position Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a closely-related field. No substitution for education. 
  • 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. 
A Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a closely-related field is preferred.

How to Apply

Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Upload or submit the following required document(s)via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)

  1. A legible copy of your cover letter, and
  2. A legible copy of your resume
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Not sure how the City of Saint Paul's hiring process works? Attend one of our Elevate sessions. The schedule is available at www.stpaul.gov/elevate.

Learn more about our Hiring Process

Unclassified Position: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.

Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process. 

Condition of Employment: This position will require proof of vaccination and an attestation of vaccination for COVID-19. This position also requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history. 

Human Resources Contact Information:  
Pa Lee at 651-266-8905
25 West Fourth Street, Suite 1400
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-266-8905
E-mail: pa.lee@ci.stpaul.mn.us

To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours.

Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Title: Housing Director
Official Title: Planning and Economic Development Manager

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for many eligible positions. Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Vacation/Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Retirement Program
Optional Benefits
  • Dental
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Long Term Care Insurance
     
For a detailed overview, visit General Benefits.

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Agency
City of Saint Paul
Address
25 West Fourth Street, Suite 200 City Hall Annex

Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102
Phone
651-266-6500