Municipal / Public Utility Compensation Specialist
LocationUnited States
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 16, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live16h ago
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5+ years compensation/classification consulting or utility HR compensation work
Direct experience with public utilities, water/wastewater, electric, or special-district compensation studies (or equivalent municipal public-works heavy studies)
Strong analytical and report-writing skills
Ability to explain technical findings to nontechnical audiences
Electric utility peer surveys; water district studies; FLSA for field/operations roles
About the role
AlphaGov is seeking a Municipal / Public Utility Compensation Specialist for project-based compensation and classification work with cities, counties, public utilities, water/wastewater districts, electric utilities, and similar special districts.
You will support market surveys, classification reviews, total-compensation comparisons, and pay-plan recommendations in utility and municipal operating environments. Ideal candidates have completed studies for utilities or special districts, not only general government HR.
Responsibilities
What you’ll do:
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Conduct and support compensation and classification studies for municipal and utility employers
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Analyze craft, technical, operator, professional, and management roles common to utilities and public works
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Build peer sets that include utilities, special districts, and comparable municipal operations
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Evaluate premiums, certifications, shift differentials, and total compensation practices
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Support salary structure, range, and implementation recommendations
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Prepare clear reports and board/executive presentations
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Contribute utility-sector technical content to AlphaGov proposals
Requirements
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Required:
5+ years compensation/classification consulting or utility HR compensation work
Direct experience with public utilities, water/wastewater, electric, or special-district compensation studies (or equivalent municipal public-works heavy studies)
Strong analytical and report-writing skills
Ability to explain technical findings to nontechnical audiences
Nice to have:
Electric utility peer surveys; water district studies; FLSA for field/operations roles