Salary : $6,683.42 - $8,053.48 Monthly
Location : Lompoc, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number: Department: Utility
Division: Wastewater
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Max Number of Applicants: 100
DEFINITION/SELECTION PROCESS THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR A CURRENT VACANCY. Interested applicants must submit on-line application NO paper applications will be accepted. If you forget your password, have application login problems, or get an error message during the application process, please call the NeoGov helpline at
1- for assistance.
The City reserves the right to stop accepting applications prior to the posted deadline if sufficient numbers of qualified applications are received. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The recruitment is officially closed once it has been removed from the City's website.
Under direction, performs database configuration and maintenance, programming, calibration, testing and repair of a water/wastewater utility computer system, supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), communications equipment, and all related operating system and application software; installs, maintains and configures the hardware and software application; and performs related work as required.
The class of
Utility SCADA-Network Analyst represents a fully-skilled professional class involved in the performance of responsible work related to installation, maintenance, operation, and trouble diagnosis of the Utility Department's SCADA and communications systems and equipment; supports the real-time systems used for monitoring and controlling water/wastewater operations using a real-time transient model to monitor flow rates and equipment status and related responsibilities; and trains and assists staff in use of these systems.
EXAMINATION PROCESS: Based upon screening of the
City application, résumé, and
responses to supplemental questions, applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include but is not limited to, panel interview, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job-related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.
SELECTION PROCESS: As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position are subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background, as part of the employment screening process. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination (based upon job-related physical standards) by a City-designated physician.
Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Oversee and test of SCADA systems using various components (hardware and software)
- Read and understand technical specifications
- Participates in the integration, loading, configuration and testing of SCADA, networking and communication hardware and software
- Startup and troubleshoot systems/equipment
- Configure and cutover NEW equipment/systems
- Write documentation
- Develops, implements, and monitors preventative and emergency maintenance of computerized SCADA systems and peripherals, remote telemetry and data gathering systems, high voltage telemetering, communication systems, and other electronic equipment
- Develops, implements and maintains "C" language scripts; develops SCADA reports on an as-needed basis and maintains and reviews all logs
- Develops, implements and maintains standards, guidelines, and procedures
- Performs computer and technical work through the application of a knowledge of electrical theory, computer hardware/software theory and experience
- Troubleshoots and maintains operations analysis and documentation
- Plans and performs installation and commissioning for all SCADA network communications programs and related equipment
- Interfaces with vendors for support and purchase of information technology system hardware and software
- Maintains a variety of records and logs related to installation configurations, inventory, cabling and equipment maintenance
- Undertakes special projects
- Provides instruction in the use of standard and system-wide applications
- Provides training for and assists with hardware support and maintenance, applications support, system backups, backup hardware cycling, historical information systems maintenance and support, RTU maintenance, protocol applications and support and security monitoring
- Provides technical assistance to other operations personnel as required, including maintaining inventory, ordering operating supplies
- Running computer programs and procedures
- Performs related work as required
PERIPHERAL FUNCTIONS: Devises new and improved methods, hardware and software, and equipment with assistance from the management staff. Reports alarms and compiles data.
If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources at .TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Include any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying background is Associate of Science degree
OR completion of technical vocational school training with considerable emphasis on computer science, electronics, and/or power systems with computer hardware, software, technical communications protocol experience
AND three (3) years directly related experience in the SCADA/Communications profession with an emphasis in programming, operation and maintenance. Experience in the operation, maintenance and administration of fiber optic equipment and cable installation, application software is required. Water or wastewater utility operations experience is desirable.
Substitution: Qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of college coursework on the basis of two years of qualifying experience for one year of college. Formalized SCADA training/certifications may be considered toward college coursework requirements.
LICENSE REQUIRED: Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License.
KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles of electronics, particularly in the solid-state digital field; standard methods, practices, tools and materials used for repair and maintenance of electronic and solid state electrical equipment; basic math to conduct calculations for programming applications; RTU / PLC development and Process Control and instrumentation; electrical equipment and instrumentation; SCADA protocols and Historian platforms; MicroSoft operating systems and productivity applications, including Office, VBA, SQL, etc. Principles and techniques of computer programming; programmable Logic Controllers networking, programming, configurations and troubleshooting; DEC/Novell Interface programs and industrial networks (DeviceNet, ControlNet, ModBus, etc.); Ethernet networks layout, design and configuration Visual Basic and 4GL programming languages; communications hardware installation, troubleshooting and maintenance; uses and limitations of SCADA applications; current developments in emerging technology; principles of information entry, storage, and retrieval; principles of operation of local and wide area networks; Network protocols; and intranet configurations including equipment and software; English language usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
ABILITY TO: Plan, specify, and install equipment, operating system and application software; diagnose and repair complex computer and communication system troubles; understand, maintain and develop computer software and databases; troubleshoot SCADA real-time data, control and communications systems efficiently; differentiate between computer hardware and software problems; interpret, redline and assist in the preliminary design of electrical blueprints, schematic diagrams, logic diagrams and service manuals; organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; work within prescribed time constraints; work independently; install and maintain interface programs; properly use test equipment; work with vendors in solving problems with application and network software; write programming documentation; identify, document and take corrective actions to solve problems in programs; set up users and servers running SCADA; train users in operation of hardware and software; communicate effectively with all levels of users; operate SCADA and personal computer equipment and peripherals; work under emergency conditions, day or night, and be willing to work when called anytime during a 24-hour period; understand and carry out oral and written instructions spoken and written in English; and establish and maintain effective work relationships with Utilities staff . click apply for full job details