What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Information Technology position at City of Wyoming?
Department: Information Technology
Department Head: Paul Gerndt, Director of Information Technology
Date Posted: 09/29/2025
Date Closing: 10/19/2025
Wage: $46.53-$59.05 per hour
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Wyoming is seeking a skilled and motivated Assistant Director to help lead the City’s Information Technology Department forward for continual growth in the quickly evolving technological world. This position is situated for strategic growth and may be considered for promotion to the director position upon their retirement.
Our IT Department supports the full range of municipal services, and the Assistant Director will provide leadership and strategic guidance for city and departmental goals and objectives. As an Assistant director, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the department and oversee projects that support the City’s infrastructure, systems, applications, and security while fostering collaboration and teamwork within the department. The scope of responsibility includes technical, administrative, and professional work such as coordination, management, and supervision of subordinate staff.
This role requires the ability to use tact, good judgment, and resourcefulness when working with superiors, associates, subordinates, and internal and external stakeholders. Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to coach and lead others are integral to this position.
This on-site position offers a generous employee benefits package:
- Monday – Thursday, four-day workweek
- Paid leave time, including holidays, sick, vacation, and personal days
- 12% employer-paid retirement package which includes a defined contribution and post-employment health plan
- Comprehensive health insurance with no deductible
- Employer-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employer commitment to education, training, and development.
- Free access to an Employee Assistance Program
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 a High-A baseball team, farmers markets, breweries, shopping, parks, hiking and biking trials, beaches, and camping. Only a short drive to the shores of Lake Michigan, outdoor recreational opportunities abound.
To be considered for this position, the preferred candidate should possess job-related experience with progressively increasing responsibilities and training or supervisory experience. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, certification and experience will be considered.
We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about technology, leading and fostering growth, and impacting a community-focused environment!
For accommodation requests during the application process, please contact Human Resources at HR_fax@wyomingmi.gov.
Salary : $47 - $59
