SCADAEMS Supervisor

Under minimal supervision perform professional level work in planning designing programming testing documentation and maintenance of complex computer systems programs and applications for Power and Light. Primary responsibilities include the supervision of the SCADA Support staff who have the responsibilities for upgrading and maintaining the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system telemetry and field equipment/devices. Provide technical service and guidance in the development design testing debugging operation and maintenance of specialized computer systems utilized in System Operations. Schedule and manage projects and/or programs as required including: budgeting and planning computer system upgrades. Provide technical support to Operators in order to resolve problems with computer systems; provides training for users in use of applications. Performs other related duties as Qualifications: Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university in electrical engineering computer science information technology or a related field; and five years of progressively responsible related experience which includes two years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of education training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Have a working knowledge of database management systems and Windows administration and operations. SCADA Industrial Automation and Electric Utility experience highly preferred. A valid drivers license is required. Must complete required NIMS level training within the first six months of hire. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Real-time control/industrial automation systems database development and HMI display development; electrical system operating practices and substation design; Specification preparation and enforcement; Programming languages C/C and Visual Basic; LAN/WAN data communications and networking; Skill in communicating clearly and effectively with others both orally and in writing; organizing work setting priorities to meet critical deadlines and following through on assignments with a minimum of direction. Able to compile analyze and evaluate data; able to distinguish colors and good hearing. Physical Demands: Frequently required to walk sit and kneel use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance talk or hear and occasionally lift and/or move up to approx. 60 lbs. Typical Working Condition: Typically moderately quiet in a standard office environment. Must be able to work extended hours as necessary to provide operational Background CheckDrug TestingIn addition to the application testing and/or examinations may be required for further consideration on this Open Until OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER BILINGUAL SKILLS PREFERREDEqual Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening drug-free City of Independence provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job please submit your request to : The above statements describe the general nature level and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities demands and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment compensation or contract rights to any person or person. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add delete or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.