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Community Development Director - St. Joseph, MN

Community Development Director
St. Joseph, MN

St. Joseph, MN (pop. 6,787) is accepting applications for the position of Community Development Director. Complete details, here.

Job Summary
The Community Developer Director will be responsible for management, direction and accountability of planning and development functions, and economic and housing development activities, including, but not limited to: establishing relationships with and among the our economic development partners and building public/private partnerships; development and administration of city planning policies, procedures, and projects.

Minimum Qualifications:
A. Education from a four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, public administration or a closely related field. Preference will be given to candidates with an advanced degree in urban planning, landscape architecture or a closely related field.
B. A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible community development work, municipal experience preferred.

City application is required along with the supplemental questionnaire which is available on the City website: www.cityofstjoseph.com. Completed applications should be submitted to Judy Weyrens, City Administrator, 25 College Avenue No.; PO Box 668; St. Joseph MN 56374. Applications will be accepted until 3:00 PM, February 16, 2016. Salary Range: $ 57,010 - $ 77,584.