Planning Manager

Provo City is seeking a planning professional to serve as the full-time Planning Manager. This position is responsible for assigned current and long-range urban planning programs and for supervising the Planning division, including drafting and implementing plans and projects while communicating with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, implement, and administer assigned current and long-range planning programs, policies, ordinances, agreements, and related documents.
• Manage special area plans and planning projects related to land use, transportation, housing, building use, environmental impacts, current planning, and long-range community visioning.
• Conduct research, prepare planning studies, develop estimates, and produce specialized reports and recommendations for City planning projects and programs.
• Prepare and present staff reports and recommendations to the Planning Commission, Municipal Council, advisory committees, City departments, community groups, and the public.
• Advise City officials, boards, committees, departments, residents, and other stakeholders on planning issues, programs, policies, and project impacts.
• Plan and lead neighborhood and community meetings to explain City programs, gather input, answer questions, and share planning information.
• Represent the City before the Municipal Council and on boards, committees, public bodies, and intergovernmental groups.
• Coordinate with federal and state agencies as needed, including on grant submissions and management.
• Ensure program activities, records, reports, and performance measures are accurate and complete.
• Develop, review, and implement service programs, goals, policies, procedures, contract specifications, equipment purchases, and related administrative requirements.
• Supervise assigned personnel, including scheduling work, coordinating workflow, training staff, reviewing performance, resolving personnel concerns, making staffing recommendations or decisions, and performing related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, or other job-related field.
• Five (5) years of public planning experience, with 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
• Valid, lawful Driver License.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) membership is preferred.

Provo City will honor equivalent combinations of job-related education and experience.

About Provo City

Provo is a strong, community-centered city with thriving neighborhoods, dedicated residents, and a deep tradition of service and innovation. We build on these strengths by making city government more transparent and efficient, expanding diverse and affordable housing, revitalizing local business districts, and investing in smarter infrastructure and transportation. By planning growth thoughtfully and managing resources responsibly, we maintain a future for Provo that is vibrant, connected, and welcoming for families, students, seniors, and businesses for generations to come.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health insurance.
• Retirement and pension plans with employer matching.
• Paid leaves, holidays, and parental leave.
• Free use of the Provo Rec Center and Peaks Ice Arena.
• Library card.
• 4/10 work schedule (four 10-hour days per week).

Pay

Salary range: $97,000–$144,000.

Contact: Rachel Karnes, 445 W Center St, Provo, UT. Employer URL: provo.gov.