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Senior Policy Advisor - Commission

Utah Co, Provo, Utah, us, 84605

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R0001571## **UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT**100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158Fax: (801) 851-8166

Email: humanresources@UtahCounty.gov# ***“The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities.”*****Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:****We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.****Apply today and join our Team.**# **JOB ANNOUNCEMENT****Posting Date:** December 22, 2025

**Closing Date:** \*open until filled\*All applications received by **January 5, 2026** at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office.

Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview.

The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled# **POSITION:**

Senior Policy Advisor - Commission POSTING #: 2289-1225sr## This is an Appointed Position**The Opportunity:**This role is appointed by a Utah County Commissioner. The incumbent performs duties, including those listed below, as assigned by the Commissioner. As authorized by the Commissioner, the incumbent communicates the positions of the Commissioner. The incumbent shall not participate in formal decision-making functions. The incumbent researches pertinent issues and provides public policy analysis and advice as directed by the Commissioner.**Starting Pay:** Grade 726 $73,528.00 - $84,468.80 Annually**Schedule:** 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday**Recommended Education and Experience:**1. Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.

2. Four (4) years of complex executive support and/or policy experience.

3. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be also be considered.**Preferred Candidates will possess the below attribute:**1. Master’s or Juris Doctorate degree.**Additional Eligibility Qualifications:**

1. Selected applicants may be required to obtain a State of Utah Certificate of Authority of Notary Public.

2. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.

3. Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.Click **here** for a full job description**Benefits Package Includes:**100% paid premiums for health insuranceUp to 6.2% match in your 401(k)Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)Fourteen (14) paid HolidaysDental and Vision InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program**AAP/EEO Statement**It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.## **UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**## **Assessor**The Utah County Assessor's office is responsible for classifying all property in the county; in cooperation with the Recorder's office, associate ownership with the property; establishing a taxable value for all property subject to property taxation; and compiling this information into reports that are utilized by the Auditor's office to calculate tax rates and the Treasurer's office for collections.## **Attorney**The County Attorney's Office protects Utah County by vigorously prosecuting and investigating crime, compassionately assisting crime victims, and by providing the highest quality legal representation to Utah County Government.## **Clerk/Auditor**The County Auditor investigates all financial claims against the county and pays the bills. The Clerk Auditors Office examines the financial bonds kept by the other county officials to see that accurate and complete records are maintained. Conducts all elections in Utah county pertaining to county, state or national offices, and marriage licenses and passports are processed in the Clerk/Auditor Office.## **Recorder**The County Recorder keeps the official records of the county, recording mortgages, deeds, and other documents involving property. The Recorder also maintains up-to-date maps which show current ownership of every section of land.## **Sheriff**The County Sheriff is the law enforcement officer in the county and is responsible for the preservation of the peace. The Sheriff and deputies make arrests and prepare legal papers for Sheriff's sale. The Sheriff also oversees the County Jail.## **Surveyor**The County Surveyor Office identifies and protects the section corner monuments that define record title (real property) interests. The Surveyor Office acts as a depository for all records of survey and is responsible for performing survey work for Utah County.## **Health**The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury, and promote health by monitoring the health of the community, and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.## **Information Systems**The Information Systems department provides technology support to all Utah County government agencies. This support includes acquisition, deployment and management of computer-based workstations, software applications, local and wide-area network infrastructure, security, and information use policy.## **Children's Justice Center**The Children's Justice Center is a homelike facility which serves children and families who are experiencing the crisis and chaos that comes with the disclosure of significant physical or sexual abuse of a child.## **Human Resources**The County Human Resources Office provides full Human Resource services including payroll and benefits for approximately 1,200 Utah County employees.## **Justice Court**The Utah County Justice Court is established by Utah County and has the authority to deal with class B and C misdemeanors, violations of ordinances, small claims, and infractions committed within County jurisdiction.## **Public Works**The Utah County Public Works Department is a multi-service Department within County government operating in the areas of Administration, Buildings, Engineering, Mapping, Motor Pool, Parks, Roads, Special Projects, Surveying and Telecommunications. #J-18808-Ljbffr