Municipal / Public Utility Compensation Specialist
AlphaHire Open · verified Oct 19, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Compensation & Benefits role at AlphaHire. Remote, United States · no salary stated · we estimate $79,921–$136,750 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Run compensation and job-classification studies for municipal employers and public utilities
- Compare craft, technical, operator, professional and management jobs found in utilities and public works
- Choose comparable peers that reflect utilities, special districts and similar municipal operations
- Assess pay premiums, certifications, shift differences and total compensation practices
- Develop pay-plan recommendations and present findings through reports and board or executive briefings
What you bring
- At least five years in compensation and classification consulting or utility HR pay work
- You have studied pay at public utilities, water or electric operations, special districts, or municipal public works
- You can analyze compensation data, write clear reports and explain technical findings to nontechnical audiences
Who this fits
This project-based role suits a mid-career compensation specialist with direct utility or public-works study experience. It is remote within the United States.
From the employer
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.
What you'll do:
- Conduct and support compensation and classification studies for municipal and utility employers
- Analyze craft, technical, operator, professional, and management roles common to utilities and public works
- Build peer sets that include utilities, special districts, and comparable municipal operations
- Evaluate premiums, certifications, shift differentials, and total compensation practices
- Support salary structure, range, and implementation recommendations
- Prepare clear reports and board/executive presentations
- Contribute utility-sector technical content to AlphaGov proposals
Requirements
- 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