JOB DESCRIPTION

Organization: City of Fairmont, Minnesota

Position: Community and Economic Development Director

Hiring Range: $119,662 to $132,475 (Full Range: $119,662 to $151,715)

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA/FSA options, life and disability insurance, PERA retirement, paid leave, and wellness resources

Application Deadline: November 11, 2026

Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the City Administrator, the Community & Economic Development Director is responsible for organizing and directing the full range of the City’s community development operations as they relate to planning, zoning, and economic development, residential and commercial ordinance administration, property maintenance codes and enforcement, developing and implementing a Lakes Management Plan, and other special plans, projects, and authorities/commissions. This position will also supervise Community Development Department personnel.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Economic Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, economic development, community development, housing, and/or redevelopment, including some supervisory experience. 

Apply: Visit https://daviddrown.hiringplatform.com/432792-fairmont-community-and-economic-development-director/1627703-application-form/en and complete the application process by November 11, 2026. Finalists will be selected on November 25, 2026, and final interviews will be held on December 9, 2026.

Please direct any questions to Liza Donabauer at liza@daviddrown.com or 612-920-3320 x111.