Human Resources
All employment opportunities will be posted on the home page of the city's website. The City of Coopersville is an ADA/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment applications may be obtained here or at Coopersville City Hall.
Employment applications may be obtained here or at Coopersville City Hall.
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CURRENT OPENINGS
Deputy City Manager
The City of Coopersville, MI (pop. 4,275) is seeking a full-time Deputy City Manager and Planning Director. Coopersville is ideally located on Interstate 96, 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and the lakeshore. Coopersville offers a quality community built on a strong partnership between its citizens, businesses, and local government. The City of Coopersville offers a professional and stable working environment with a strong commitment to personal and professional development.
The Deputy City Manager handles operations and city services as the primary deputy to the City Manager. This position plans and carries out ongoing work and special assignments with considerable independence according to established policies and objectives. The Deputy City Manager regularly interacts with local businesses and the public. Excellent personal communication skills are desired. A detailed job posting can be found here and the complete job description can be found here.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and list of three (3) professional references to Jonathan Seyferth at 289 Danforth St. Coopersville, MI 49404, or by email to jseyferth@cityofcoopersville.com. Résumés will be accepted through July 20, 2018.
The Deputy City Manager handles operations and city services as the primary deputy to the City Manager. This position plans and carries out ongoing work and special assignments with considerable independence according to established policies and objectives. The Deputy City Manager regularly interacts with local businesses and the public. Excellent personal communication skills are desired. A detailed job posting can be found here and the complete job description can be found here.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and list of three (3) professional references to Jonathan Seyferth at 289 Danforth St. Coopersville, MI 49404, or by email to jseyferth@cityofcoopersville.com. Résumés will be accepted through July 20, 2018.
Administrative Assistant to the City Manager
The City of Coopersville (pop. 4,275) is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the City Manager, who serves as the primary executive support for the top city management, Council, and city boards. This position requires considerable independent work, high-quality accurate work, high verbal and written communication skills, tact, diplomacy, and anticipatory problem solving. This position also handles human resource functions and so is also considered a confidential employee. The Administrative Assistant to the City Manager regularly interacts with Council, city boards, and the public. Required three years experience in multi-disciplinary office at the executive level, some college course work in public administration, business administration, English, or computer science and/or human relations, or related field. Additional work experience can be substituted for this training. Preferred experience in a municipal government office and comfort with visual graphics. This is a full time hourly position with a competitive benefits package. EOE/ADA. A detailed job description can be found here.
To apply, send résumé, cover letter, application, and three references to: jseyferth@cityofcoopersville.com with the subject line “Assistant to the City Manager Search.” Resumes may also be mailed to City Hall, Attn: Assistant to the City Manager Search, City of Coopersville, 289 Danforth St., Coopersville, MI 49404. The position is open until filled, first application review will be July 6, 2018.
To apply, send résumé, cover letter, application, and three references to: jseyferth@cityofcoopersville.com with the subject line “Assistant to the City Manager Search.” Resumes may also be mailed to City Hall, Attn: Assistant to the City Manager Search, City of Coopersville, 289 Danforth St., Coopersville, MI 49404. The position is open until filled, first application review will be July 6, 2018.
Rescue Unit seeking qualified applicants
Rescue Unit seeking qualified applicants for on-call licensed EMT or First Responder for all shifts. Pay is per-call with a weekend shift premium. Must live in city limits or immediate vicinity. The City will provide licensing tuition assistance to qualified applicants with signed commitment agreement. A summary of the job can be found here.
Application and copies of current licenses can be mailed to City Hall, 289 Danforth Street or emailed.
Application and copies of current licenses can be mailed to City Hall, 289 Danforth Street or emailed.
Volunteer Opportunities
The City of Coopersville has several Board and Commission positions available at this time.
Planning Commission: It is the function and duty of the Planning Commission to prepare a Master Plan for Land Use and to advise the City Council in regard to the proper development of the City of Coopersville . The Planning Commission reviews and recommends to City Council all requests for change in zoning and ordinance text amendments. The commission also reviews and approves industrial, commercial and residential development site plans within the City.
Alternate Member Vacancy
Term: Fill-in expires July 1, 2016
Meetings: Third Monday of each month at 6:00 P.M.
Zoning Board of Appeals: The Zoning Board of Appeals authorizes use in a zoning district in which it is not otherwise permitted, provided it is clearly shown that the land cannot be utilized for a zoned use. The board is empowered to act on matters where the zoning ordinance provides for administrative review, interpretation, exception or special approval permit, and to author a variance.
Alternate Member Vacancy
Term: Fill-in expires July 1, 2016
Meetings: Meets as requested
Planning Commission: It is the function and duty of the Planning Commission to prepare a Master Plan for Land Use and to advise the City Council in regard to the proper development of the City of Coopersville . The Planning Commission reviews and recommends to City Council all requests for change in zoning and ordinance text amendments. The commission also reviews and approves industrial, commercial and residential development site plans within the City.
Alternate Member Vacancy
Term: Fill-in expires July 1, 2016
Meetings: Third Monday of each month at 6:00 P.M.
Zoning Board of Appeals: The Zoning Board of Appeals authorizes use in a zoning district in which it is not otherwise permitted, provided it is clearly shown that the land cannot be utilized for a zoned use. The board is empowered to act on matters where the zoning ordinance provides for administrative review, interpretation, exception or special approval permit, and to author a variance.
Alternate Member Vacancy
Term: Fill-in expires July 1, 2016
Meetings: Meets as requested
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