Utility Services Project Controls Specialist

Salary : $70,864.09 - $106,296.14 Annually
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1450FEB24-P-ARC
Department:Utility Services
Opening Date: 02/05/2024
Closing Date: 2/29/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
Position Overview
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Utility Services Project Controls Specialist in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
Under general direction, assists with coordinating daily projects for the department including the development and management of schedules, budgets, contracts, agreements, procurement documents, and reports related to the Utility Services Capital Improvement Program (CIP); conducts efficiency studies; participates in asset and fiscal management activities; and manages and implements assigned projects; and performs related duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties

• Assists the Project Controls Coordinator with project managers and teams to ensure the integrity of the project delivery system is maintained; coordinates the preparation and routing of forms related to project schedules, budgets, contracts, agreements, procurement documents and reports; assists in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting project changes
• Performs financial analysis; develops, maintains, and disseminates complex financial reports and critical project information regarding budgets and cost, scope changes, planned versus actual schedules, work accomplished, and earned value of work completed during the projects period; develops and maintains multiple financial reports and assists in the year-end close process as it relates to financial close of CIP projects
• Prepares and monitors budgets, financial analysis and forecasting, capital improvement, and asset management plans that support long and short-term goals and objectives; researches and prepares related complex data reports, analysis, presentations for management, and policies and procedures
• Develops, oversees, revises, and maintains an enterprise-wide project reporting and document management system
• Executes special projects related to financial system auditing, technical financial analyses, and fiscal impact studies, or any other projects related to CIP activities

Additional Position Information

• This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week; at least 50% of work time must be spent in-person onsite.
• Work schedules and remote work opportunities are subject to change.

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Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range of $70,864.09 - $106,296.14 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
• Pay for Performance Base Wage Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**
• *Click here to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
• **Contingent upon the City's financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
• Work-Life Balance
  • Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
  • Option for hybrid remote work (max of 2-days/week) after completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period and subject to business needs

Paid Leave and Holidays

• Leave and Holidays Policy

Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
• Retirement Benefits
  • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
  • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
  • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans

Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government

Program, and much more!

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in business administration or a related field
• Two (2) years of experience in the following areas: project budget/cost controls, financial, administrative, and/or business analysis which must include analytical experience working in a utility setting
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered

Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Resume* (Optional)
*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Oral Board Interview with Written/Performance Component (Weighted 100%): Monday, March 18, 2024
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
Selection Interview: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
CITY OF HENDERSON, NEVADA
Full-Time Regular Non-Represented
Position Benefits Summary
INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision.
• Employer paid Long Term Disability.
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance - $50,000 or one times annual salary, whichever is higher.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%.

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages.
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program.
• Service based retiree health insurance subsidy.

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• From date of hire, employee is credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO prorated by the number of full months remaining in the calendar year, not including the month of hire. In January of each year, employee will be provided with a lump sum annual allocation of PTO as follows:
• Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 22 days
• Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 26 days
• Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 30 days

*Actual number of days of PTO granted may vary by position.
Bereavement

• Four consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member.

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year.

Banked Holidays

• Holidays that fall on a day the employee is not scheduled to work will be banked. Employees may accumulate up to 152 hours of banked holiday hours at any given time.

Floating Holidays

• Employee credited with two (2) floating holidays at the beginning of each calendar year. If hired prior to July 1, employee will be credited with two (2) floating holidays and if hired between July 1 and October 31, employee will be credited with one (1) floating holiday.

WORK WEEK

• Four day, 9.5 hour work day, 38 hour work week.
• Four day, 10 hour work day, 40 hour work week for Police PERS positions.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401A Deferred Compensation Plan (new/re-hired employees only)
• IRC125 Plan Flexible Benefits Plan
• Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• Employee Network Membership

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on the discretion of the City Manager or City Council.
Revised 05/18
01
For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:

• The dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold).
• My current employer is listed on my application.
• Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately (with corresponding dates from/to for each position held).
• Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application.
• All supplemental questions have been answered fully.
• I did not list "see resume" or "refer to application" on my application or in the supplemental questions (this will be viewed as an incomplete response).

Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No

02
What is your highest level of education achieved from an accredited college or university with a major in Business Administration or a related field?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• The degree I possess is not in Business Administration or a related field
• I do not possess any of the above diplomas or degrees

03
Please list your degree type and area of study. If none, please enter N/A.
04
How many years of experience in the following areas: project budget/cost controls, financial, administrative, and/or business analysis do you possess?
Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hrs.

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years to less than 3 years
• More than 3 years to less than 4 years
• More than 4 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

05
How many years of analytical experience working in a utility setting do you possess?
Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hrs.

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 years
• More than 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years to less than 3 years
• More than 3 years to less than 4 years
• More than 4 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

06
Please describe in detail your experience in the following areas: project budget/cost controls, financial, administrative, and/or business analysis, be sure to highlight your analytical experience working in a utility setting.
For each position where you gained this experience please include:

1. Employer Name
2. Job Title
3. Dates of Employment
4. Primary Duties.

If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.
07
If you do not have the required education and/or experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of related training and experience you feel should be considered?
If so, please provide a detailed explanation below.
If you have the required education and/or experience, please enter N/A.
08
Please list any specialized training you have completed and/or certifications you currently possess applicable to this position.
If none, please enter N/A.
Required Question