Park City announces recruitment for two new Deputy City Managers

City Hall in Old Town Park City, Utah. Photo: TownLift // Meredith Kluever.

PARK CITY, Utah – Park City has begun recruiting efforts to fill two Deputy City Manager (DCM) positions, roles which city officials call critical leadership roles within the municipal organization. The news comes alongside Deputy City Manager Sarah Pearce’s retirement announcement.  Pearce will retire in April 2025 after five years of service to Park City. 

The two DCMs will oversee day-to-day operations, serve as strategic advisors to the City Council and City Manager, and support department heads, residents, and stakeholders in order to meet Park City’s goals and plans.

According to Transparent Utah the Park City Deputy City Manager position currently pays a total compensation package of $256,576 with a salary of $201,272 and a benefits package of $55,303. 

“This is a great opportunity to continue to deliver the highest-quality services to our residents,” said City Manager Matt Dias. “Recruiting two key positions simultaneously allows us to match candidates’ strengths to complement each other and our organizational needs. We’re looking for two steady and proven leaders, with expertise in areas such as planning, building, transportation, policy development, public-private partnerships, operations, and more.” 

“While we congratulate and support Sarah on her impending retirement, her presence and leadership will be difficult to replace,” said Mayor Nann Worel. “Her collaborative style and significant contributions to City operations, regional transportation solutions, and other key areas have been exemplary. Beyond her professional achievements, Sarah is a joy to work with and a positive force in our organization.” 

A press release from the city said they hope to attract qualified candidates to Park City who have an innate passion for mountain towns.

“Park City, Utah, is a dynamic mountain town of 8,500 residents in the Wasatch Mountains just 35 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. It’s a former mining camp-turned-world-famous ski destination with two top-ranked ski resorts, Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort, a Historic Main Street, the Sundance Film Festival, and exciting nightlife, dining, and live entertainment. A venue city for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Park City will welcome the world again in 2034,” the release read. 

Applications will be accepted until filled. For more information, view the job posting here.