Irrigation Systems Specialist

City of Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation/Sick Leave

Medical/Dental/Vision

ASRS Retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Wellness Incentives

Free Fitness Facilities

Job summary

The City of Scottsdale seeks an experienced Irrigation Systems Specialist to manage water-use data for parks and public spaces, monitor allocations, and develop insightful reports for decision-making. You will troubleshoot irrigation hardware, coordinate with IT, and lead a small crew on projects to improve water efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring strong data-management skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and a commitment to responsible water management while collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of professional experience with computer systems or database systems and data analysis, including one year in central irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly water-use reports and assist with field assessments.
• Monitor centralized irrigation control system and flag malfunctioning equipment.
• Communicate repair needs to staff and assist with troubleshooting and hardware fixes.
• Liaise with information systems to resolve irrigation software/hardware issues.
• Provide lead expertise and occasional supervision for a small crew.
• Support contract management and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Maintain irrigation software data and settings; provide system support.

Skills

Data analysis

Irrigation systems

Troubleshooting

Tech-savvy

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Irrigation software

Database systems

Job description

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 troubleshootingand 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.

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.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $34.22/hour.

The City of Scottsdale offers comprehensive benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth including:

• 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

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Education and Experience

• 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.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• 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. Note: Graduated Driver’s Licenses are considered restricted.
• 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.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 36-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part‑time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.