City Manager | Park City, Utah
- Salary: $210,000 to $270,000 USD Annually
- Salary Top:$270,000
- Apply By: Jan 18, 2026
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Executive
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Summary
Incorporated in 1884, Park City, Utah (pop. 8,400, elev. 6,898 ft., 20 sq. mi.), proudly celebrates its roots as a booming silver mining town turned world-class mountain resort community. Today, the city’s reputation rests on its two major ski destinations – Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort. At peak times, Park City’s daytime population swells to nearly 40,000. The world came here for the 2002 Winter Olympics, and the Games return in 2034. The FY 2025-26 budget (July 1 – June 30) totals $97.9 million (General Fund $54.4 million; reserves $15.56 million) and supports 364 FTEs – roughly 650 employees including part-time and seasonal staff.
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Job Description
This opportunity is available with the departure of City Manager Matthew Dias, who served the city capably for over 12 years, first as deputy city manager, then for six years as city manager. The next city manager will inherit a talented, dedicated leadership team of various levels of experience. The city manager position in Park City is a challenging, uniquely demanding job. The community is extremely engaged; residents’ expectations are high; and the issues are numerous, nuanced, and complex. It’s hard to find a brighter or more intense spotlight than the one shining on Park City.
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Job Requirements
A four-year degree in a relevant field of study, preferably in public administration, business administration, or a related field, and seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience in local government, including at least five as a municipal or county manager, deputy, assistant, or major department head, or any equivalent combination of education and experience are all required. Experience must include managing operations and people, and in some of the following areas: finance and budget, strategic planning, transportation, media relations, and project management. A master’s in public administration or a related field, and experience serving mountain, resort, or other communities with tourism-based economies are preferred. Also preferred are International City/County Management Association (ICMA) membership and experience or expertise in legislative activities, lobbying, and negotiation.
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Special Instructions
Filing deadline is January 18, 2026. Cover letter and resume only to: apply@columbialtd.com.
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Additional Information
The annual salary range for this position is $210,000 to $270,000 DOQE. In addition, the following benefits are provided: comprehensive health benefits, including employer fully paid medical and dental insurances; retirement benefits through Utah Retirement Systems (URS pension), and defined contribution plans with a 457 match; and generous paid time off plus 13 paid holidays. Additional benefits include $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement, stipends for bilingual ability and childcare support, and outdoor lifestyle perks to include ski and mountain bike passes at Deer Valley Resort, cross-country ski passes, a family membership to the MARC (Park City Municipal Athletic & Recreation Center), and discounts at the Park City Golf Club, and the Park City Ice Arena. The preferred candidate will be eligible to receive support through a housing stipend, or access to subsidized city housing, for up to two years. Relocation assistance subject to negotiation.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Columbia ltd
Show moreColumbia ltd provides executive search services to local government agencies throughout the western United States. Incorporated in 2016 by Andrew Gorgey, who serves as Chief Executive Officer and lead recruiter, the firm maintains its principal place of business and headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information, please visit https://columbialtd.com.
Mayors, commissioners, supervisors, council members, trustees, directors, and board members trust Columbia ltd to help them with one of the most important decisions they will ever make, choosing their next manager. Similarly, professional local government managers and human resources professionals trust Columbia ltd to find high-performing, ethical professionals to complete their executive leadership teams.
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