Process Control Supervisor

This position supervises Process Control System Specialists and oversees their work in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Human Machine Interface (HMI) and networking as it relates to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for the Department of Utilities. This position plans analyzes and implements new equipment or upgrades to the SCADA system including Standard Operating Procedures or Policies. The position works with engineering and analyzes drawings and control narratives to new or upgraded sites.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background working in a process control environment preferably related to water treatment and conveyance systems. They will have the knowledge of industry standards related to cyber security best practices for critical infrastructure. They will have experience in programming and development of HMI and PLC software used in a SCADA system. Experience working with process control instruments for an application used in SCADA and configuring network communication equipment in an industrial environment for both hardwired and wireless applications is highly desirable.

Under direction the Process Control Supervisor supervises professional and technical staff involved with systems analysis systems programming/systems administration programming customer support and/or computer operations work for a major unit of a major department operation; prepares studies and reports; assists in development and implementation of goals and policies; supervises and assists in preparation of budgets and equipment acquisition programs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a supervisorylevel classification populated with multiple incumbents. The Process Control Supervisors duties are primarily administrative/supervisory in nature. Process Control Supervisors interface with City officials public/private agencies outside consultants and others and may assist a department head by developing proposing and implementing solutions for a variety of issues. The classification of Process Control Supervisor is distinguished from the next lower process control classification by the incumbents full responsibility for supervising the activities of one or more units in the process control office or all aspects of a major department operation and because oversight of staff by lowerlevel process control classifications is considered incidental duties. This class is distinguished from general information technology support classifications by the specialized and technical expertise related to process control systems specifically SCADA.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General direction is provided by a department head or their designee. Responsibilities include supervision of professional technical and administrative staff.

• Supervises trains and evaluates professional and technical subordinates; provides technical advice and assistance to staff; selects and supervises the work of contractors.
• Supervises the development of plans and estimates for systems development and major enhancements of the Citys information technology systems; supervises and participates in the preparation of special information technology studies and reports.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals objectives policies and priorities for an information technology unit; assists in the preparation and administration of unit budget; supervises and participates in the preparation of equipment acquisition and improvement programs and budgets.
• Establish program and production goals priorities and major work schedules in accordance with established policies
• Coordinate resolution of complex and technical problems and system changes that affect the work of the unit
• Confers others regarding project priorities and progress; participates in planning progress and design review meetings; provides technical assistance to resolve barriers to completion; negotiates contractor claims.
• Reviews and approves programming systems development and systems enhancement plans work orders consultant and related bills and purchase orders; prepares and monitors consultant agreements reviews new and proposed laws regulations codes methods materials and technique for application to projects; develops and implements procedures standards and systems.
• Participates in committees and work groups; may lead or participate in planning or focus groups; may represent the department; prepares comprehensive technical and statistical reports; maintains a variety of records and technical data.
• Performs related or other duties as assigned.

Skill In:

• Problem solving utilizing limited resources.
• Use of computers computer applications and software including computerbased research tools.
• Project planning and management techniques relating to the development acquisition and installation of information technology
• Budgeting

Ability to:

• Manage plan assign and supervise the work of a diverse staff in the accomplishment of multiple projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within various work groups.
• Manage multiple technical projects and adhere to deadlines.
• Use a variety of automated computer hardware and software systems.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Exercise analytical skills in providing factbased details to support ideas recommendations and analysis
• Coordinate within own department and across departments to identify opportunities for shared use of information systems and technologies.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Experience:

Four years of progressively responsible experience in the fields of systems analysis systems programming network administration application programming customer support computer operations or similar field in a multiplatform information systems environment including at least one year as a project lead or team leader.

Education:

A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science information systems business information systems business administration or a closely related field.

Substitutions:

Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education on a yearforyear basis. Professional certification in one or more fields of information technology may substitute for one year of education or one year of experience

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position then proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a casebycase basis.

Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via email. As such please ensure you verify the email address on your application and check your email frequently including your spam and junk email notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and past jobrelated experience in the duties area of the Work Experience section.Note: Qualifying experience is based on fulltime experience 40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the fulltime equivalent (prorated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If see resume is noted in the Work Experience section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire:(Pass/Fail) In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline;

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
• Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selectionprocess.

3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement for applications selected by the hiring department.

4. Interview Process:Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.

5. Conditional Hire:Upon receipt of a conditional offer the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/ applicable candidates may also need to pass a preemployment medical exam controlled substance and/or alcohol test and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

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