Planning Manager

Provo City Corporation; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 97,024 - 144,033; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans (401k)

Paid leaves (vacation, sick, holidays,

Educational assistance

Provo Recreation Center access

Peaks Ice Arena access

Provo Library card

Golf course discount

4/10 work schedule

Job summary

Provo City is seeking a Planning Manager to oversee current and long-range urban planning, supervise the Planning division, and guide plans and projects with stakeholders to keep work moving safely and accurately.

The role requires a degree in planning or related field, several years of public planning experience, and a valid driver's license; AICP preferred. The city offers strong benefits, a 4/10 schedule, and opportunities to contribute to a vibrant Provo community.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A valid, lawful Driver License.
• An American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) membership is preferred.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, or related field

Job description

Position Title: Planning Manager

Job Posting Closing Date: 08/17

Provo City is seeking a planning professional to serve as the full-time Planning Manager for Provo City. This position is responsible for assigned current and long-range urban planning programs and for supervising the Planning division. This includes drafting and implementing plans and projects and communicating with key stakeholders to ensure projects move forward in a timely, safe, and accurate fashion.

Pay Range: (G38) $97,024 - $144,033 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.

Main Duties

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

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

• 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 required.


• A valid, lawful Driver License.


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

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on August 18, 2026. Applicants must meet 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 provo.gov to learn more!

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Full Time/Part Time: Full time Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40

Provo City provides Equal Employment Opportunity under the law to all applicants and employees regarding all terms and conditions of employment regardless of sex, race, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. Provo City also adheres to Federal and State anti-discrimination law and will make reasonable accommodations during the application, selection, and employment process for individuals with disabilities unless those accommodations impose an undue hardship on the City.