Irrigation Systems Specialist

City of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

Scottsdale’s Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an experienced and analytical Irrigation Systems Specialist to help maintain exceptional parks and public spaces for our community. The team is committed to high-quality service, teamwork, innovation, and responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. This position plays a key role in managing the city’s water allocations for parks and public spaces. Reporting to the Irrigation Systems Supervisor, the Specialist collects and maintains water-use data, monitors allocations, analyzes trends, and develops meaningful reports to support operational decision-making. The role also identifies potential issues, researches solutions, collaborates with internal partners, and supports the implementation of improvements.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development or equivalent.
Two years of professional experience with computer systems or database systems and data analysis to include one year in central irrigation systems.
Must possess, at time of application, and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 36 months prior to the start date.
The Arizona Motor Vehicle Department requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized, with strong data-management and problem-solving abilities.
They are comfortable learning and implementing technology, collaborating across departments, and translating data into clear, actionable solutions.
Above all, they take pride in their work, understand the importance of responsible water management, and are committed to providing Simply Better Service for a World-Class Community.

Responsibilities

Completing monthly water-use reports and supporting field assessments to ensure compliance with Arizona Department of Water Resources regulations.
Monitoring the centralized irrigation control system and flagging malfunctioning equipment across parks, medians, and City buildings.
Communicating repair needs to appropriate staff and assisting with hands-on troubleshooting and hardware fixes.
Serving as a liaison with information systems to resolve irrigation-related software and hardware issues.
Providing lead expertise and occasional supervision for a small work crew during operational projects.
Supporting contract management tasks, including reviewing service performance, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
Providing irrigation software support by maintaining system functionality, assisting staff with program use, and ensuring accurate system data and settings.
Performing advanced troubleshooting of irrigation components, communication systems, and water-management technology.

Benefits

12 Paid Holidays , including 1 Floating Holiday
Vacation Accrual starting at 10.3 hours per month , available for use as soon as it’s earned
Sick Leave Accrual at 8 hours per month , also available immediately after accrual
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage , including behavioral health services
City-Paid Basic Life Insurance equal to one year of your annual salary, with optional supplemental coverage
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,500 per year to help you continue your education
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) — a defined benefit pension plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% , including long-term disability coverage
Post-Employment Health Plan , employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP
Supplemental Retirement Options through Nationwide (457 plan)
Pet Insurance to help care for your animals
Bilingual Pay Compensation for eligible employees
Employee Wellness Incentives to support your health goals
Free Access to multiple city-owned fitness and recreational facilities