ABOUT US A Small City with a Family Friendly atmosphere The City of Eagle Lake is committed to providing an open and transparent government, and helping to make residents’ interactions with the city a positive experience. Although many residents work outside of the city, they enjoy the friendly neighborhoods they come home to. The ease of meeting the daily needs of life make Eagle Lake a great place to live. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR CITY OF EAGLE LAKE, MN The City of Eagle Lake, MN (Population 3,331) is accepting applications for the position of Community Development Coordinator. This position is responsible for planning and economic development related activities and projects. The pay range for this position is $25.95-$33.87 with a competitive benefits package. Eagle Lake is part of the Mankato-North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area. Minimum requirements include a B.A. or B.S. in city planning, urban studies, public administration, or related field. An individual nearing completion of such degree may also be considered for this position. For more information regarding the position, please view the City's website at https ://eaglelakemn.com/city/employment-opportunities/. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and application to the following: Eagle Lake City Hall Attn: City Administrator 705 Parkway A venue PO Box 159 Eagle Lake, MN 56024 jbromeland@eaglelakemn.com ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Facilitates Economic Development Authority : Prepare staff reports, type agendas and minutes, and make recommendations to facilitate Economic Development Authority meetings. 2. Facilitates Planning Commission Meetings and Processes : Prepare staff reports, type agendas and minutes, and make recommendations to facilitate Planning Commission meetings. 3. Revolving Loan Fund Program : Processes applications for revolving loan funds. Works with Revolving Loan Committee on reviewing applications. 4. Economic Development : Oversees the business recruitment, retention, and expansion of Eagle Lake's economic development. 5. Review Building Permits & Zoning Applications : Assist applicants with permit process. Ensure compliance of uses of land with zoning code and land use/comprehensive planning documents. 6. Prepare & Update Land Use Documents : Keep land use policies and documents current with existing laws and needs of the community. Prepare and present to Planning Commission for approval and ultimately to City Council if policy or document is to be updated. 7. Subdivision Review : Oversees the project review process pertaining to new subdivision developments. This includes working with City Administrator, City Engineer, and appropriate staff for public works and public utilities. 8. Grant Administration : Write grants as directed or needed related to community development.We are seeking a dedicated Development Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in fundraising, relationship management, and strategic planning to support our organization's growth and mission. 9. Provide Information to Citizens : Discuss issues and questions citizens may have regarding zoning code, comprehensive plan, variances, conditional use permits, annexations, building permits, etc. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Occasionally required to answer incoming calls and help customers in the front office and direct them accordingly. 2. Performs other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES ► Must possess knowledge of current land use practices. ► Must possess knowledge of state statutes that pertain to the field of planning and economic development. ► Must possess ability to work and communicate, in verbal and written fashion, with the public, planning and zoning commission, city council, and work groups. ► Must be able to organize and facilitate public meetings in conjunction with the chairpersons of the planning commission and economic development authority. ► Must possess research skills. ► Must have a working knowledge of Windows based software, Microsoft Word, Excel, GIS, and have an ability to continue learning other software or updates of existing software. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires B.A. or B.S. in city planning, urban studies, public administration, or related field. An individual nearing completion of such degree may also be considered for this position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred qualifications for this position would be an M.A. in urban studies, public administration or related field, experience in planning, economic development and GIS or any combination of the three. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in typical office environment with travel within/without the City to observe projects and attend meetings. Operates either personal or City vehicle for regular transportation needs. Sits for extended periods of time. Noise in work place is usually quiet but may be exposed to louder noises at work sites. Uses near vision, ability to focus, sense of touch, and hearing. Uses fine and large motor movements at times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. HOURS OF WORK Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and attendance at before and after work meetings as needed. **A first review of applications received will take place on August 23, 2024. The position will be open until filled. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.95 - $33.87 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Evenings as needed Ability to Commute: Eagle Lake, MN 56024 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Eagle Lake, MN 56024: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: $25.95 - $33.87 an hour
Employment Type: Full-time
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