AlphaGov is seeking a Special District / Solid Waste Authority Compensation & Classification Consultant for project-based engagements with solid waste districts, sanitary/irrigation districts, water/wastewater authorities, and similar special-purpose public agencies.
You will lead or support classification, compensation, and total-compensation studies for operating, technical, craft, professional, and management roles common to special districts — including pay structures, market peer sets, benefits valuation, and implementation recommendations. Ideal candidates have completed class/comp or total-rewards studies for solid waste authorities, sanitary districts, irrigation districts, or comparable special districts (not only general city/county HR).
What you'll do:
- Lead or support classification and compensation studies for special districts and solid waste / utility authorities
- Build peer sets that include special districts, public works, and comparable operating agencies
- Analyze craft, operator, scale-house, environmental, professional, and management roles
- Evaluate premiums, certifications, shift differentials, and total compensation practices
- Support job classification audits, rating manuals, salary ranges, and implementation cost models
- Prepare clear reports and board/management presentations (including multi-district joint studies when scoped)
- Contribute special-district technical content to AlphaGov proposals and scopes of work
Requirements
- Required:
- - 5+ years compensation, classification, or total-rewards consulting (or special-district HR compensation)
- - Direct experience completing studies for solid waste, sanitary, irrigation, water/wastewater, or comparable special districts
- - Strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder presentation skills
- - Advanced Excel or comparable tools
Nice to have:
- Multi-district joint studies
- Public-works / utility peer surveys
- CCP or WorldatWork credential
- New England or CA special-district experience