Special District / Solid Waste Authority Compensation & Classification Consultan

About this role

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)
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• Direct experience completing studies for solid waste, sanitary, irrigation, water/wastewater, or comparable special districts
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- Strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder presentation skills

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• 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