Job Description

Executive Director of the Municipal Council

Job Posting Closing Date:

06/17Provo City is seeking an executive-level management professional to serve as the Executive Director of the Municipal Council. This position is responsible to the City Council, is supervised by the Council Chair, and performs all work under minimal direction. This work is distinguished by its oversight of all Council functions, principal staff role to the Council, direction of policy development and legislative research, management of fiscal matters, oversight of public engagement, and direction over the City Council Department. Qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in providing these services to the Council, department, and City are encouraged to apply.

What is the compensation package?

Pay Range: MGT 7 $147,229 - $181,583 per year (depending on experience)

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 the full classification specification click here.)

• Provide executive direction over the Municipal Council, ensuring high-quality support for the Council’s work and priorities.

• Direct preparation of Council agendas, meeting materials, and legislative analysis to support informed public decision-making.

• Ensure Council meetings and records comply with legal requirements for public notice, transparency, and accessibility.

• Oversee the department budget, expenditures, and financial planning, and support the Council’s review of citywide budgets, audits, and appropriations.

• Provide impartial, well-researched analysis and strategic advice on ordinances, resolutions, and major policy issues before the Council.

• Monitor implementation of Council policies and evaluate whether City actions align with Council direction and adopted goals.

• Serve as a key liaison among the Council, Mayor’s Office, City departments, partner agencies, and the public to advance effective governance.

• Represent the Council in community, intergovernmental, and stakeholder settings, and help address constituent concerns in a professional and timely manner.

• Guide the Council’s work on major city issues such as land use, housing, transportation, capital planning, and long-range policy priorities.

• Supervise and develop department staff, including hiring, training, performance management, and maintaining effective administrative operations.

What are the minimum requirements?

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

• Five (5) years of professional experience in a job-related field, three ( 3) years of which must have been in a responsible management capacity

• A valid, lawful Driver License.

What is the selection process?

This applicant solicitation will end no later than June 18, 2026, with the first screening being held June 11, 2026. The posting may be closed at this time if a sufficient number of qualified applicants to proceed with a competitive process have been received

Interested individuals should submit an application and upload a single file containing a cover letter, resume, and several professional references (Note that references will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.) Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. 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.

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