The City of Ramsey (MN) is seeking a Community Development Director to work in its dynamic, growing community of 22,000 residents. 

The primary objective of the Community Development Director position is to develop, manage and evaluate community development programs, which include planning; subdivision and site plan review; redevelopment; housing; building plan review & inspections; economic development; and environmental services.  Essential duties of the Community Development Director include supervising the work and performance of all Community Development Department staff; developing the department work plan; preparing and monitoring the annual budget; providing professional planning and development advice to elected and appointed officials, City staff, citizens and developers; and overseeing the development, implementation and revision of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

Minimum qualifications for the Community Development Director position include: a Bachelor’s Degree in a closely related field; five years of progressively responsible community development experience; two years of supervisory experience and a Minnesota driver’s license.  A Master’s Degree and community development or planning experience are preferred. 

The 2007 hiring range for this position is $73,939 -- $81,333, DOQ. To apply, please print an application packet from the City’s website:  www.ci.ramsey.mn.us or call            (763) 576-4301.  Resumes are welcome; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. The application deadline is Friday, December 21, 2007 at 4:30pm.  EEO/AA

Mail all applications to:

The City of Ramsey
Human Resources Office