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City of Fairmont Employment Application
2025 City of Fairmont Benefits: Full-time Employment
Applicants have rights under federal employment laws:
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Job openings with the City of Fairmont
Job Title: Planning & Zoning/Code Enforcement Coordinator
Salary Range: $34.54/hour – $43.72/hour, DOQ
Application Deadline: 03/26/2025; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.
The City of Fairmont is looking for a Planning & Zoning/Code Enforcement Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Community Development Director, the Planning & Zoning/Code Enforcement Coordinator will mainly be responsible for providing long-term planning support, administering zoning and subdivision regulations, carrying out solutions-based code enforcement to mitigate code violations in the city, and performing other tasks related to community development. This position will work closely with the following City entities/areas: building official, economic development, land disturbance, law enforcement, and water resources. Please see the corresponding job description for the full list of duties and expectations.
The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Additional hours may be required for attendance at meetings for City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and other organizations as assigned.
Qualifications for this position include an associate degree in business administration, GIS, urban planning, urban studies, or a related field as well as experience in a local government setting. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in community planning, urban planning, urban studies, or a related field; American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification; two (2) or more years’ experience in a local government setting in one (1) or more of the following areas: planning, zoning, and/or code enforcement; and code enforcement training.
The City provides a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life/AD&D insurances; HSA and FSA spending plans; paid leave (holiday, sick, and vacation time), an Employee Assistance Plan service, and a MN PERA benefit for qualified employees. Additional information can be found on the City’s employment webpage.
Applicants must complete a City of Fairmont job application. A résumé and cover letter are welcome too. The application materials should be submitted to City of Fairmont, Attention: Rachel, 100 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031 or emailed to rviesselman@fairmont.org.
City of Fairmont Employment Application
Planning & Zoning – Code Enforcement Coordinator Job Description
2025 City of Fairmont Benefits: Full-time Employment
The City of Fairmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
