Dep Dir-Econ Develop-002901 in Detroit, Michigan at Wayne County Government

Title: Dep Dir-Econ Develop-002901

Job Description

Under the leadership of the Assistant County Executive, the Deputy Director - Economic Development supervises the work of a growing staff working on economic development, business development, and community development projects. The Deputy Director approves annual project goals and develops resources and plans to meet these goals. The Deputy Director is responsible for the division budget, and for the development and implementation of new economic development initiatives, special projects, and target market initiatives as requested by the County Executive, Assistant County Executive, and other senior staff. The Deputy Director also coordinates and, in some cases, oversees activities of component united of the County, including the WC Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, the Stadium Authority, the WC Economic Development Corporation, and others as needed. The position may also represent Wayne County as a speaker at events and participates in regional and statewide economic development committees, taskforces, and boards. Additionally, the Deputy Director will oversee and provide training and guidance to professional level staff in the Economic Vitality Division.

Responsibilities

Required Tasks

• Supervises the work of professional, technical and clerical staff in the Economic Development Department, as assigned by the department director, to ensure that goals are set and met, staff turnover is minimal, and the department’s reputation is second to none
• Assists the department director with the development of annual project goals, target market plans, strategies and objectives for the Economic Development Department and the methods used to accomplish these goals
• Assists with the preparation and management of the annual budget for the programs, projects, and activities of the department
• Develops and implements new major economic development initiatives as delegated by the department director
• Conducts personal visits to local groups, communities and businesses to identify their needs and provide information regarding available local, regional, state and federal economic development resources and programs
• Represents Wayne County as a speaker at events and participates in regional and state-wide economic development committees, taskforces and boards.
• Oversees and provides training and guidance to professional level staff in the department.
• Cooperates with, and is knowledgeable of, the various business services of other development agencies and supports these activities to the extent possible

• Participates in state and national professional associations related to economic development to remain abreast of key issues and economic development strategies

Qualifications

Educational/Experience Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, Public Administration, General Studies; or a closely related field.
• Master's degree preferred
• Have at least five (5) years of full-time professional work experience in the public, non-profit, or private sector in economic development, or a closely related area; AND
• Have at least three (3) years of supervisory experience, preferably with teams of five or more

Job Info

Job Identification: 2887

Posting Date: 06/22/2026, 04:38 PM

Apply Before: 07/20/2026, 08:30 PM

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Location: 500 Griswold St, Detroit, MI, 48226, US