Housing Director
Department: Housing Commission
Department Head: Patrick Waterman, Deputy City Manager
Date Posted: 02/13/2025
Date Closing: 03/02/2025
Wage: $44.61-$56.54 per hour
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Wyoming is seeking to hire a Housing Director. Under the direction of the Housing Commission and the City Manager, the Housing Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and administration of the city’s Public Housing, and Section 8 programs. The Housing Director manages funding, budget issues, resident qualification processes, maintenance and rehabilitation projects and other operational areas to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This position works closely with internal and external stakeholders to address housing needs and promote safe, sustainable, and affordable housing.
Candidates should have strong critical thinking and judgment skills, be able to act and respond to difficult situations with tact and diplomacy, and demonstrate excellent management, leadership, and communication skills. Working knowledge of applicable federal and state housing statutes. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public or business administrations, or related field or equivalent education, training and/or experience.
This on-site position offers a competitive salary of $92,788.80 – $117,603.20 and a generous employee benefits package including:
- Monday -Thursday, four-day workweek (7am-5pm)
- Paid leave time including holidays, sick, vacation, and personal days
- 12% employer-paid retirement package which includes a defined contribution and post-employment health savings plan
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental, vision, and life insurance
- Free access to an employee assistance program
- Employer commitment to education, training, and development
Wyoming is a vibrant, diverse community covering 25 square miles on the southwest side of Grand Rapids. The region boasts award-winning cultural and family activities such as a presidential museum, art and children's museums, symphony, ballet, and theater, the John Ball Zoo, an AHL hockey team, and High-A baseball team, farmers markets, breweries, restaurants, shopping, parks, hiking and biking trails, beaches, and camping.? Only a short drive to the shores of Lake Michigan, outdoor recreational opportunities abound.
Consider joining the hard-working, fun, and supportive environment at the City of Wyoming! We're looking for you!
Should an applicant need any disability-related accommodations or other considerations in the application process, please notify our human resources department upon submitting the application by email at hr_fax@wyomingmi.gov