The City of Pleasant Hill is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Economic Development Specialist in the Community Development Department. The successful applicant will work under administrative direction of the Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director and performs a wide variety of responsible, professional and technical economic development work..

To be considered, candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, finance, economic development, planning, or related curriculum with two or more years of professional experience in economic development, community development or related field. An equivalent combination of education and professional experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position may substitute for the required degree.

Successful candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills and public presentation skills, knowledge of economic development and community development, planning and zoning, infrastructure, demographics and economic trends, knowledge of business and public administration, ability to implement City policies and procedures and ability to develop and present reports, policies, plans, and procedures for assigned topics.

Visit https://pleasanthilliowa.org/jobs.aspx for complete job description and application requirements. First review of applications begins on Friday, September 4th, 2026.