Business Solutions Supervisor

City-of-Saint-Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

The City of Saint Paul is hiring a Business Solutions Supervisor in the Planning and Economic Development Department. This highly visible, public-facing role serves as a key contact for local businesses and policymakers while overseeing a team of business navigators.

The position involves operational leadership, managing complex projects, and aligning initiatives with departmental priorities. The anticipated starting salary range is $109,000–$119,000 annually, with benefits including health

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning, housing development, economic development, public administration, or financial management.
• A Associate’s Degree may be substituted for two years of work experience. A Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted for four years. A Master’s Degree may be substituted for six years.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with the business community and associations and represent the City in public settings.
• Supervise an assigned team, including planning and assigning work, managing performance, developing employees, hiring staff, and addressing performance or disciplinary matters.
• Lead complex business services and economic development initiatives involving business outreach, zoning, planning, licensing, funding programs, and real estate transactions.
• Serve as an expert resource and navigator for businesses, connecting them with appropriate City departments, programs, resources, and external partners.
• Develop and monitor program budgets, reporting and compliance requirements, performance measures, and program outcomes.
• Translate departmental priorities into actionable work plans and provide reports, presentations, project proposals, and policy recommendations to department leadership, stakeholders, and elected officials.

Skills

Relationship building

Team supervision

Budget management

Policy recommendations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

The City of Saint Paul’s Department of Planning and Economic Development is hiring a Business Solutions Supervisor. This position is a highly visible, public facing position that serves as a key point of contact for the local business community and policymakers while overseeing a team of City employees that serve as business navigators. Maintaining a regular presence in the community, building relationships, and engaging directly with businesses are essential parts of the role. This position also provides operational leadership, oversees complex economic development initiatives, and supports departmental strategic priorities

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $109,000–$119,000 annually.

Here’s what you can expect to do:

• Build strong relationships with the business community and associations including Saint Paul Area Chamber, Business Owners Managers Association, St. Paul Port Authority and local business chambers,and representing the City in public settings.
• Supervise an assigned team, including planning and assigning work, managing performance, developing employees, hiring staff, and addressing performance or disciplinary matters.
• Lead complex business services and economic development initiatives involving business outreach, zoning, planning, licensing, funding programs, and real estate transactions.
• Serve as an expert resource and navigator for businesses, connecting them with appropriate City departments, programs, resources, and external partners.
• Develop and monitor program budgets, reporting and compliance requirements, performance measures, and program outcomes.
• Translate departmental priorities into actionable work plans and provide reports, presentations, project proposals, and policy recommendations to department leadership, stakeholders, and elected officials.

For more information and essential functions, see our Planning and Economic Development Supervisor job description.

Our Benefits:

We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Ten years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning, housing development, economic development, public administration, or financial management. business administration. NOTE: An Associate’s Degree in a related field may be substituted for two years of work experience. A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field may be substituted for four years of experience. A Master’s Degree in a related field may be submitted for six years of experience.

Pre-Employment Screening:

This position may require 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, if qualifying with education.

Human Resources Contact Information:

Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519 E-mail: [e-mail]

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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

Working Title:

Business Solutions Supervisor

Official Title:

Planning and Economic Development Supervisor