Community Development Director

City of Wisconsin Rapids

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

AICP Certification: AICP Preferred

Salary: $94,100 - $110,718

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The City of Wisconsin Rapids is seeking qualified candidates who display the City's organizational values of community focus, honesty, integrity and accountability to fille an opening for Community Development Director.  

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscaping,
    architecture, civil engineering, public administration or a closely related field
  • Five years' experience in planning, engineering, zoning, or economic and
    community development, as an employee of a municipality or governmental
    unit
  • Five years proven administrative/management experience in a leadership
    position
  • Experience establishing relationships and/or partnerships with other city
    departments, governmental entities, and those in the business community
  • Budget and administrative experience
  • Experience in leadership, strategic planning, and employee relations
  • Valid Drivers License
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a
    drug screen and background investigation

Learn more at:  wirapids.gov/221/employment

 

Posted September 22, 2026, 9:59 AM PDT


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