Biotechnology Instructor; Temporary, Part-Time Pool

Overview

General Description This is a highly responsible administrative, managerial, and technical position reporting to the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Director. Work involves responsibility for planning and directing the overall operation, including support services and performance of System Administrator duties for the Utility Enterprise SCADA and CMMS. Provides systems management, maintenance, security, and operational control over all related instrumentation infrastructure, computer equipment, telecommunications, software, and networks.

Directs the implementation, integration, and operation of SCADA/CMMS for the entire Utilities Services Branch. Provides oversight of SCADA/CMMS staff, with input on selection, counseling, appraisals, and recognition; recommends salary, promotion, disciplinary actions, termination, and other personnel actions. Understands the engineering design and operational aspects of utility SCADA/CMMS/I&C systems and related process control equipment. Commands full knowledge of preventive system maintenance, naming conventions, security, telecommunication frequencies, and tasks.

Manages and directs activities and other utility contact service personnel and vendor representatives associated with SCADA/CMMS/I&C Systems. Analyzes current information system needs, develops and manages short and long range plans, develops and implements standards for automation equipment. Develops plans; directs, supervises, and solves problems associated with daily operations and implements and monitors the budget for achievement of goals and objectives.

Manages SCADA/CMMS/I&C technical and communication lines and systems; meets with staff, other departments, contractors, telecommunication companies; and attends related conferences. Manages maintenance contracts with hardware and software vendors. Serves as technical advisor in areas of SCADA/CMMS/I&C automation, equipment purchases, and standardization. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge of SCADA/CMMS/I&C Systems, business systems, automated document management systems, control devices, and various other related systems to ensure an effective 24/7 operation. Knowledge of security systems, security cameras, digital video recorders, and alarm systems to effectively manage site and centralized security systems. Knowledge of management methods, budget preparation/implementation, and County policies and practices to complete job functions and responsibilities. Knowledge of various communication protocols to ensure safe, reliable, secure communication with external devices.

Knowledge of the use and application of programmable logic controllers (PLC's); instrumentation devices; analog and digital devices to ensure their compatibility, including making sure standards are being used. Knowledge of all major computer operating systems, including Enterprise Client-Server Environment software utilized for SCADA network applications. Knowledge of databases used for SCADA/CMMS/I&C applications to ensure that data storage and monitoring performance requirements are met.

Knowledge of security theory and equipment and electronic maintenance and repair practices and procedures. Knowledge of public administration principles and practices. Ability to plan, direct, assign work, instruct, review, and evaluate technical personnel and support service vendors.

PHYSICAL

SKILLS:

The ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills. The ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and four years of experience in SCADA and related telemetric, instrumentation, computerized process-control systems in an industrial environment, and utility system applications; two years must have been in a supervisory position. A comparable amount of directly related experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirements.