WWW Scada System Supervisor - Department of Public Works bei Baltimorecity

POSTING DATE: 10/10/2025

Salary Range: $84,021.00 - $130,424.00 Annually

Our Benefits                                       

The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Get to Know Us 

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits plans. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team!

CLASS DEFINITION

A SCADA System Supervisor plans, oversees the installation and maintenance of the process control system for water and wastewater plants, distribution stations and related facilities; and the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic, instrumentation and hydraulic equipment and programmable logic controllers in treatment plants, pumping stations, and related facilities. Work of this class involves directing the activities of electronic maintenance and repair work units.

Incumbents receive general supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek; callback or overtime may be required in emergencies. Work is performed primarily in an office setting; however, there may be occasional exposure to toxic chemicals and high voltage equipment. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have an associate of arts degree in computer science, instrumentation or electronic technology from an accredited college or university.                                                                    

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have five years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electronic instrumentation equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), electronic testing equipment, electronic, and ultrasonic flow meters and transmitters, electronic recording devices, quindar tone equipment, current-to-time pulse equipment, time relays or related equipment at least three of which must have been in the enhancement and maintenance of a process control system including one year of such supervisory responsibilities as disciplining, evaluating the performance of and recommending the hiring, firing and promoting of others.

OR

NOTES EQUIVALENCIE: Have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering technology or a related field may substitute for two years of the experience requirement. Additional experience in the enhancement and maintenance of a process control system may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the college requirement.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. 

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of automated process control system principles and protocols.

• Knowledge of proportional-integral-derivative controller (PID controller) theory and principles.

• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers’ operation, maintenance and repair.

• Knowledge of programming language common to process control systems.

• Knowledge of the techniques, tools and materials used in the installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of electronic, instrumentation, hydraulic, and electrical equipment.

• Knowledge of digital, analog and solid-state electronics.

• Knowledge of the design and fabrication of complex electronic equipment.

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures to be followed in the operation, maintenance and repair

• of electronic, instrumentation and hydraulic and electrical devices.

• Ability to program various elements of process control systems.

• Ability to create and store files and directories and maintain database.

• Ability to prepare a budget and monitor budgetary expenditures.

• Ability to train subordinate technicians.

• Ability to read electrical logic schematics.

• Ability to maintain records and write reports.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others.

• Supervisory ability.

• Administrative ability.

Background Check                                        

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Probation 

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. 

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. 

Education Accreditation 

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

Selection Process 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process
 

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented in your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

Your Recruiter: Katrina Bayton

If you have any questions please contact Katrina Bayton, Recruitment Talent & Acquisition Specialist II via email at [email protected].

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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