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PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES SPECIALIST

First review of applications will occur on September 12, 2024.


Hourly Salary Range:
$28.34 - $37.69


The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, up to 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $56/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:
Employee Benefit Summary


Department / Division:
Public Works / Engineering


Job Type:
Full-Time Regular


Schedule:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday


Job Number:
RC#902158


DESCRIPTION
The Engineering Division manages the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) from design through construction.


This Public Works Service Specialist position is assigned to the Contract Administration Section. Duties include preparation and processing of contracts and other documents related to procurement of professional and construction services. During the course of any CIP project, this position works closely with other Engineering staff, client department staff, consultants, and contractors in handling administration of contracts including processing of contract change orders and monthly payments as well as responding to inquiries.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience:
Requires three (3) years of financial, contract, engineering or administrative support experience.
Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.


Education:
Requires a high school diploma, GED or equivalency. An associate degree is preferred.
The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:
Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ


This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.


Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.