Development Coordinator

Join One of the Fastest-Growing Cities in the Nation

It’s an exciting time to work for the City of Celina! We’re growing rapidly and looking for dedicated, collaborative people to join our team of talented and valued employees.

At the City of Celina, our Values of Excellence, Community, Integrity, and Service are more than just words—they guide our decisions, shape our culture, and inspire the work we do every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

Our employees are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our commitment to serve our growing community. We create a workplace where challenging projects, empowered decision-making, and purposeful work are celebrated.

As the Development Coordinator, you will: be the primary liaison to the development community in terms of the commercial development process and processing permits, calculating all associated development fees, and monitoring project timelines. Schedule and attend development meetings with external customers and internal departments and provide follow-up directions. Communicate proactively with project representatives to help guide them through the City’s development process, including pre-development, plan review and permitting, construction, and close-out. Maintain and organize precise timelines of development projects and proactively navigate each through the City’s processes, including all permitting software functions.

For the full Development Coordinator job description, click here.

The City of Celina operates on a 4-day work week.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Balanced schedule – 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday–Thursday
• Telework option – one day per week for eligible employees, based on department needs and with Director approval
• Competitive pay with exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
• Vacation and sick pay
• 12 paid holidays, PLUS your birthday and floating holidays
• City-paid LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing training and professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program

What You’ll Bring

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required and at least two (2) or more years of college or technical training preferred in architecture, building technology, general construction, land use, urban planning, public administration, or a related field; or comparable equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background investigation and MVR check.
• Must possess valid class C driver’s license.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Pride in your work and your community
• Commitment to delivering excellent experiences for employees and residents
• Discretion, sound judgment, and initiative