Planning Manager

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Job Details

What is the compensation package

Pay Range: (G38) $97024 - $144033 annually (paid in bi-weekly installments)

Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves including vacation sick holidays bereavement and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena a Provo Library card 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course a 4/10 work schedule and others. For more information about benefits click here.

What are the main duties (For more information about the ideal candidate click here. For a full list of job duties click here.)

• 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.

What are the minimum requirements

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

• Bachelors degree in Planning Public Administration or other job-related field.

• Five (5) years of public planning experience with 1 year in a supervisory capacity required.

• A valid lawful Driver License.

• An American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) membership is preferred.

What is the selection process

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted with the first screening being held on August 18 2026. Applicants mustmeet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why 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 business for generations to come. All of this makes Provo well-managed friendly economically vibrant and livable for people at all stages of life. Visit to learn more!

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.