Meter Services Specialist I (Part-Time, PERS Eligible)*

Job Description:

Meter Services Specialist I (Part-Time, PERS Eligible)*

Description

Position Overview

*This posting is limited to the first 150 applications received by Human Resources and will close without notice after that limit has been reached.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create a consideration for hire list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the part-time classification of Meter Services Specialist I in the Department of Utility Services. The consideration for hire list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs duties in meter reading, meter maintenance, Automatic Meter Reading (AMR)/Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), customer response, and conservation awareness relating to water in the Department of Utility Services; performs related duties as assigned.

Position Details:

• This is a part-time, PERS eligible position.
• The work schedule will consist of an average of 29 hours/week. Hours per week may increase or decrease based on Department needs.
• This position does not qualify for employer-paid benefits (other than PERS), wage increases, or union representation.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• One (1) year of full-time work experience in public water utility, including customer service responsibilities, AMR/AMI, or meter repair and replacement; work experience must have included direct customer/public contact
• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Incumbent must obtain a State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade I Certification, or higher, within eighteen (18) months of hire
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate OSHA card as defined by the Nevada Revised Statue (NRS 618.950)
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, or as required herein, must be obtained at incumbent’s expense
• Employee must maintain certificates and licenses for the position in good standing as a condition of continued employment
• Employee may be expected to obtain certification and/or training through the City of Henderson in confined space entry
• Desirable: State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade I Certification at time of hire
• Desirable: AWWA OR American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade I certification, AWWA OR American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification (if applicable)*

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Performance Examination (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and Wednesday, February 25, 2026
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Selection Interview - Thursday, March 05, 2026
(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.

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
Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision through Teamsters Local #14 Health Trust
• Medical Benefit Allowance to offset monthly insurance premium to a $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 Life Insurance on employee
• Health Trust paid Life Insurance - $25,000 for Employee and $10,000 for active Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program - 8 Free Visits for Employee and Family Members in the Household
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program - Employer contribution of 1.7% of base wage

PAID LEAVE

VACATION

• Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).
• Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond

SICK LEAVE

• Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 228 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Three-day, 12-hour workday, 38-hour work week for certain positions

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

• Uniform Allowance - $85.00 per month to employees required to wear a uniform, or $115.00 if required to wear fire retardant clothing
• A $175.00 shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear ANSI Z41-1991 or above rated safety shoes

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program

Revised 03/24

Closing Date/Time: 2/17/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$28.00 Hourly