Director of Community and Economic Development
Department: Community and Economic Development
Department Head: Nicole Hofert, Deputy City Manager
Date Posted: 04/27/2026
Date Closing: 05/11/2026
Salary: $101,000.00-$145,500.00 per year
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Community Description
Wyoming is a vibrant, diverse community covering 25 square miles on the
southwest side of Grand Rapids. Offering a high quality of life to its residents,
Wyoming has 21 city parks, a newly built community marketplace, an active senior
center, several school districts, and an expanding non-motorized trail network.
The City hosts a popular Concerts in the Park series in the summer and the new
Godwin Mercado hosts regular markets which attract a wide range of visitors. As
Michigan’s 17th largest community, Wyoming has a good mix of industrial,
commercial, and residential property and continues to attract and retain residents
and businesses.
The Opportunity
The City of Wyoming is seeking an experienced candidate to join our team
as the Director of Community and Economic Development. This position will partner
with the city leadership team to develop and progress toward strategic goals and
guide the day-to-day operation of the community and economic development department.
The scope of responsibilities includes technical, administrative, and professional
work related to the areas of community development, economic development, inspections,
and planning. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of the related
laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, grants, and other contract requirements affecting
land use, planning, and economic development in the City.
In addition to competitive wages of $101,000 – $145,000 for the position
(dependent on qualifications), the City of Wyoming provides a generous benefits
package, including:
- Four-day workweek
- 12% employer-paid retirement package
- Comprehensive health insurance through Priority Health
- Dental, vision, and life insurance
- Language incentive pay for multi-lingual employees
- Employer commitment to education, training, and development
- Paid leave time including holidays, sick, vacation, and personal
days
- Free access to an employee assistance program
What you will bring along:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. city and regional
planning, urban planning, public administration, and/or a related field). A
master’s degree is preferred.
- Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners
preferred but not required.
- Experience in areas of responsibility, including work related
to planning and community development, building inspections, and economic
development or real estate development.
- Minimum of 5 years responsible supervisory experience and
training employees.
- Creative and strategic thinking and excellent skill in
communication.
- Possession of a valid Michigan motor vehicle operator’s permit.
This job may be a great fit for you if:
- You have experience supervising, mentoring, and developing
others.
- You enjoy solving problems and taking initiative.
- You build relationships and collaborate with internal and
external partners.
- You work well as part of a team.
- You let respect, competency, and integrity guide you.
- You are driven by casting a vision and leading your team.
- You are results-oriented and exercise sound judgment.
- You are a collaborator who looks for creative solutions.
For accommodation requests during the application process, contact the
human resources department at hr_fax@wyomingmi.gov.