Business Solutions Supervisor

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. 

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload the following required document(s) via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without the document(s) attached.  (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) 
   • A resume

First time applying online? Read our  How to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application, answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and your resume. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and any attachments. You must submit your completed application, supplemental questionnaire, and any attachments by the application deadline.

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. 

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method. 

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: [email protected]

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