SCADA System Administrator presso City of Ashland, OR

About the Department

PURPOSE:  
The SCADA Systems Administrator analyzes, plans, manages, coordinates, maintains, and reviews the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to ensure the integrity and reliability of the SCADA systems within the City of Ashland’s Water and Wastewater utilities. This position is part of the Public Works department.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:  
The SCADA System Administrator is a single position classification responsible for overseeing the day-to-day SCADA operation for the City’s Water and Wastewater utilities. The position also implements and ensures appropriate compliance with City IT and other regulatory policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: 
Receives general direction from the Public Works Director or designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   
The employee in this classification has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Position Duties

The SCADA Systems Administrator is responsible for the administration and integration of the SCADA systems including HMI software, SCADA servers and clients, Operational Technology (OT) communications, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other related equipment for the City of Ashland Public Works Water and Wastewater Divisions. This position will work closely with Public Works Project Managers and Operations Supervisors to ensure network and communication stability. Active Communication and Respectfulness of co-workers and the public are skills required for this position. 

The duties listed below are only intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related and/or a logical assignment to the classification.

• Overall daily maintenance and upkeep of SCADA Systems, including SCADA servers/clients, local HMI screens, communications networks, PLCs and related equipment.
• Program, design, and maintenance of existing and future HMI screens.
• Troubleshoots SCADA System hardware and software, local HMI computers, programming, communications issues and resolves in a timely manner.
• Updates programming and configuration of PLCs when new devices and processes are added or removed. Tests and confirms proper functionality after, and confirms configuration changes are made. 
• Provides on going development of SCADA system configuration; add/update tags ,alarms, trends, page graphics, reports, etc.
• Works with staff to provide SCADA related reports and data for analysis.
• Works with team to ensure industry standards and best practices are maintained with cybersecurity protections.
• Works with team to troubleshoot and maintain SCADA OT network.
• Promptly responds to urgent or emergency related events after hours, and/or coordinate work activities of consultant integrators responding to urgent or emergency related events.
• Develops cybersecurity policies and procedures related to SCADA systems, provides staff cybersecurity training, enforces policy and acts as needed in response to violations.
• Maintains and updates drawings and documentation for the SCADA system and communications network.
• Reviews, documents, recommends improvements to follow best practices and ensure system reliability and security.
• Works with staff and contractors on SCADA related projects, including the installation and upgrade of new equipment at remote sites.
• Manages implementation of new OT components to ensure appropriate introduction into the network environment. Manages O&M documentation for SCADA and SCADA network components and coordinates with Operations staff.

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS:  
Maintain proficiency by attending training conferences and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other closely related field. 
Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in SCADA systems or any satisfactory combination of experience and training providing the desirable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Substitution: Any satisfactory combination of experience and training providing the desirable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Desirable Qualifications: Previous public sector work as a SCADA integrator. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
License: Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, an Oregon driver’s license by the time of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Required: Proficient knowledge of principles and practices of SCADA Systems, applications, tools, hardware and software. Strong knowledge of   HMI software and related systems; programmable logic controller (PLC) hardware and software administration, maintenance, and installation. Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking principles.

Desirable: Prior experience in a water environment/utility desired. Working knowledge of Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers.  Experience with Rockwell Automation HMI software systems. Understanding of OT network communications, radio/telephone/ethernet communications systems. TCP/IP networking design including wireless, cellular, and fiber connectivity. Knowledge of SCADA systems cybersecurity hardening practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(1) Mobility: frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. 
(2) Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds. 
(3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. 
(4) Dexterity: frequent use of keyboard; frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. 
(5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person, on a radio, and on the phone. 
(6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment and is subject to moderate noise; however, the incumbent will occasionally work in an outside environment exposed to various weather conditions as well as occasional exposure to fumes, odors, dust, and airborne particles.

Other Qualifications

Please apply ONLINE at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ashlandor
  
 A completed City application must be filed online with the Human Resources Department before the deadline shown above and may be supplemented with a resume of work experience. Resumes are NOT accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Resumes received without a completed City application will not receive a response from the Human Resources Department.

Following a review of the applications, a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants may be invited via email to proceed further in the selection process. Those not selected for interview will be notified in email (no phone calls please). The applicant selected must provide, at the time of employment, appropriate documentation of citizenship, as required by the immigration and Naturalization Act of 1986.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Ashland grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

A thorough background investigation will be completed on the candidate selected for hire.

 The City of Ashland is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin or mental or physical disability unless based on a bonafide occupational qualification.
   
 The City of Ashland will make reasonable accommodations for the disabled.  Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation in the application or testing process MUST inform the Human Resources Department of the City of Ashland, in writing, no later than the final filing date as stated on the job bulletin.  Applicants needing such accommodations should document the request, including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.

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