COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST: Join our team and unlock your potential. The City of Saint Peter has an open position for a Community Development Specialist. Under the direction and general supervision of the Community Development Director, the Community Development Specialist performs a variety of complex office responsibilities, undertakes special projects, and assists the Community Development Director as needed. The Community Development Specialist, with their professional skills and knowledge, helps to: coordinate licensing, land use/zoning permits, mapping, proofreading, notices, meeting packets, meeting minutes, resolutions, loan files, land records, department information, and advisory board members (terms, meeting quorum, communication); and assist with planning, zoning, building, economic development, historic preservation, housing, transportation, and business licensing. The “MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS” for this position: Associates Degree or equivalent/related field; One (1) or more years of experience working in an office setting with similar duties; experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with customer service; and a valid driver’s license. The “DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS” for this position: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent/related field; two (2) or more years of experience working in an office setting with similar duties; advanced experience and proficiency in use of standard software (Microsoft Suite); experience using permit/licensing software; knowledge of City regulations (building, zoning, business, public works); Experience reading maps and using Geographic Information Systems, such as Schneider Corp/Beacon, ESRI/ArcGIS, or county/city/consultant GIS; Experience working in Federal, State or local unit government office; Demonstrated ability to speak conversational Spanish or Somali. SALARY RANGE: Min $28.00- Max $35.00 per hour DOQ (non-exempt) The City provides a competitive benefits package including: 4 Medical Plans, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Account, generous vacation and sick plans, including ESST and 12 paid holidays, Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and MN Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) for qualified employees. Additional details for these programs are available, contact HR. Notice:  Job offer will be conditional upon a successful criminal background and City Council approval. Complete the City Application online at www.saintpetermn.gov/employment by Sunday, April 27th, 2025 at 11:59pm. Please include a resume. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for May 15th, 2025. The City of Saint Peter is committed to building a diverse, welcoming and respectful workforce. AA/EEO EMPLOYER