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. Schedules and attends development meetings with external customers and internal departments and provides follow-up directions. Communicates 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.

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

Benefits

City of Celina Employee Benefits Four day work week for most positions! Vacation

• 80 hours per year up to the completion of 5 years of service
• 120 hours per year up to the completion of 10 years of service
• 160 hours per year from 11 years of service forward

Holidays New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day Good Friday Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day **Plus, floating holidays **Plus, birthday holiday Sick Leave Accrues at the rate of one day per continuous month of service for full-time employees for a total of twelve (12) days per year. Can be taken after six months of employment. Retirement Texas Municipal Retirement System 7% employee contribution; 2 to 1 City match 5-year vesting; 20-year retirement ICMA RC – 457 deferred compensation plan Health Insurance Group Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Long Term Disability – 100% city paid Optional plans offered including Short-Term Disability, Additional Life Insurance Dependent coverage available Education Work-Related Professional Association Memberships & Professional Certifications Licenses and Continuing Education Reimbursement amount varies