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SCADA Systems Administrator The Public Works Solid Waste Division, Environmental Services Section is seeking a skilled professional with technical expertise in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) services to join our dynamic team. The core function of the Solid Waste SCADA Systems Administrator position is to be responsible for all aspects of support, maintenance and operation of the Division’s SCADA systems and related technologies, ensuring effective, accurate and timely capture of operational and mandated data to support Division tasks. Additionally, the position will maintain various databases and program a variety of cloud-based applications to support access to regulatory data. We are looking for technology professionals with experience in Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio and Historian, MicroLogix/ControlLogix PLC systems, SQL server administration, SSRS, Win-911, asp.net and C#. If you have a proven track record of supporting SCADA systems, strong database administration and programming skills, we want to hear from you! Selection Process Please attach a cover letter summarizing your work experience and skills that are relevant to this position. Your cover letter must elaborate on why you are the ideal candidate for the SCADA Systems Administrator position. Additionally, your cover letter should reflect your style of writing, creativity, and represent your ability to produce written documentation. Additionally, attach a resume summarizing your work experience and skill that are relevant to this position. Your resume design should be reflective of your style and organized to clearly articulate the information. Join Snohomish County Public Works and enjoy these perks: Make a contribution in shaping one of Washington’s fastest growing counties Join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service Advancement opportunities Employee development and training opportunities Excellent medical, dental, and other benefits Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension. Security, stability, and a lifelong career! About the Solid Waste Division The Solid Waste Division oversees the disposal of garbage, hazardous materials, and recycling throughout Snohomish County. With four transfer stations and three drop box locations, the Division is focused on: Reducing overall waste from Snohomish County Promoting and emphasizing the reuse of items and recycling Handling household hazardous waste Providing garbage and recycling facilities for County resident Transferring garbage to the landfill and partnering with private vendors to handle recycled items To learn more about Solid Waste Divisions, please visit: Solid Waste. To see our facility locations, please visit Facility Location and Hours web page. About Snohomish County Public Works Department Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 550 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201. Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks for more information about Snohomish County Public Works. When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County. Benefits Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package: Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant. Flexible work schedules for some positions. Career development training. Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month. Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County. Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually. Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including, medical, and dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, deferred compensation and more. Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary. Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step. Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): Effective January 1, 2025, wage and salary tables will experience an increase of 3.63%. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. About Snohomish County Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Snohomish County - The Future We Choose - video For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: SPW-Recruitment.
Position:	SCADA Systems Administrator
Organization:	Snohomish County Public Works - Solid Waste
Location:	Snohomish, WA United States
Salary:	$87,611.40 - $106,425.12 Annually
Posting Start Date:	11/26/2024
Date Posted:	11/26/2024
Requirements	BASIC FUNCTION The SCADA Systems Administrator is responsible for all aspects of support, maintenance and operation of the Solid Waste Division’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and related technologies or programs, ensuring accurate and timely capture of operational and mandated data to support Solid Waste division tasks. STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Manages and supports Programable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) services and related components throughout Solid Waste; includes identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying the SCADA system. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and adjusts PLC and SCADA software to ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment. Programs, maintains, edits, and troubleshoots various databases and related applications or issues to ensure Team accessibility and integrity of regulatory data; includes programming of web-based applications, SQL server administration and utilizing a variety of reporting tools to convey information. Documents SCADA and Solid Waste technology systems, procedures, and applications including but not limited to code documentation, software updates and installations, troubleshooting, work orders, as-builts, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). Supports physical and virtual servers housing SCADA related and scale automation or auto-processing related components. Serves as a systems liaison between the Environmental Services Section (ESS) and accounting staff, Department of Information Technology, and/or data processing consultants on systems operations issues; controls system security, communicates in verbal or written form to define issues; develops change requests; assists with system administration and system training. Provides primary technology support for Solid Waste division operations. Calibrates and documents process instrumentation. Participates in the design of advanced electrical and electronic systems including documenting specifications, plans, and standard operating procedures (SOP). Reviews electrical and electronic systems designed by consultants for technical adequacy; makes periodic inspections of contractor's work to ensure installations are constructed according to plans and specifications. Interprets blueprints, sketches, and other instructions; may draw or sketch work to be performed. Works with electricians to troubleshoot hardware, software, and peripheral components of Solid Waste division’s specialty equipment. Procures equipment, materials, parts and supplies; conducts research into the technical aspects of machinery and equipment. Provides purchase request information and justification as needed; reviews purchase specifications as required. Creates reports to support ESS activities. Supports all hardware, software and peripheral components of the Solid Waste scale automation and auto-processing system. STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Two (2) years of higher education / technical training in SCADA and instrumentation or industrial automation processing; PLUS, two (2) years of related SCADA systems experience, preferably in solid waste or wastewater treatment; OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required for employment. Possession or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR Card is required within six (6) months of employment. Possession of or ability to obtain forty (40) hour certification in Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification within six (6) months of employment. Must maintain valid forty (40) hour HAZWOPER training certification while in position. Possession or ability to obtain confined space entry certification within six (6) months of employment. Must maintain valid confined space entry certification while in position. Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Additional Information KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: tools, standards, methods, best practices and industry trends applicable to SCADA and industrial automation processes Microsoft SQL Server administration and other relational databases client-server concepts programming languages and cloud development platforms/frameworks data historian software and concepts research and data collection techniques various Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) hardware, ladder logic programming systems, Human Machine Interface (HMI) dashboards chart recorder devices, alarm monitoring and communication networks various electrical systems and electronic devices Ability to: successfully administer and maintain solid waste technology systems effectively communicate both verbally and in writing understand and follow oral and written instructions maintain accurate and complete written records and prepare reports as required ability to quickly comprehend complex data systems and business needs in order to streamline the underlying processes effectively troubleshoot equipment using limited documentation organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines interact professionally with a diverse group, managers, users and be a subject matter expert establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, departments, vendors, superiors, and associates assist and/or provide end user training and documentation Work safely around electrical, mechanical and environmental hazards SUPERVISION The employee works independently, with minimal supervision. Work is reviewed through status reports, staff meetings, work products and results obtained which may be spot checked for technical standardization, and conformance with design plans and specifications. WORKING CONDITIONS The work is generally performed in an office environment and occasionally outside in all types of inclement weather conditions at solid waste disposal sites throughout Snohomish County. Work in this class may involve rotating shift assignments and requires employees to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Status:	This listing expires on: 1/10/2025