Description
If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to providing top-quality municipal services in a prime Northern California location, consider a career with the City of Arcata. We have an opening for the position of SCADA Systems Manager in our Water/Wastewater Division.
**3% salary increase in July 2026**
GREAT BENEFITS including:
The City currently pays the majority of the medical coverage premium for employees (and their dependents) and 100% of the premium for dental and vision coverage. The City also offers a $400/month health insurance opt-out option, if applicable. Additionally, 10 days Management Leave; vacation accrual increases with service; immediate City contribution to deferred compensation, increasing with service; longevity pay, etc. See more in the "Benefits" tab.
Please note: Applications are being accepted on on-going basis. Position is open until filled.
DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of higher-level staff, manages, coordinates, performs, and supervises a variety of work activities and duties related to the installation, programming, testing, maintenance, repair, and calibration of the City’s water and wastewater SCADA and electrical systems; performs all other related duties as assigned.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is distinguished by its responsibilities for the management, coordination, oversight, and performance of a variety of activities related to installation, maintenance, operation, adjustment, calibration, programming, trouble diagnosis and fabrication of City SCADA, (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), water/wastewater control, industrial communication, water/wastewater instrumentation, telemetry, motor control centers and other equipment that support the City’s real-time systems used for monitoring and controlling water/wastewater operations. Trains, instructs and assists staff in the use of SCADA and related equipment. This classification is further distinguished by the highly technical and skilled tasks required to perform the essential duties of the position. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties.
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Requirements
Typical Qualifications and Requirements
Knowledge of: Methods and techniques used in the installation, programming and maintenance of SCADA and other related water/wastewater operational electrical and instrumentation systems; standard methods, practices, tools and materials used for repair and maintenance of a wide variety of control systems and communication equipment; functional operational and testing principles of solid state electronics, solid state and electro-mechanical controls, and real-time computer control systems; interface programs and industrial networks used by the City; operation of applicable instrumentation and equipment; basic math to conduct calculations for programming applications; applicable local, State, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations; English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation; the principles and practices of budget development and administration; principles of record keeping; techniques for dealing effectively with those contacted in the course of work, both in person and on the telephone.
Ability to: Install, program, repair, maintain and troubleshoot the City’s water and wastewater SCADA and electrical systems and equipment; read, develop and interpret plans, specifications and manuals; analyze current and future application, equipment and operational requirements and needs; learn and apply new technological developments; analyze data and develop logical solutions to problems; recommend and implement appropriate revisions to processes and procedures; design implementation and operational procedures; develop and maintain a variety of records and logs; effectively train and support and provide technical support to other staff as it relates to the water/wastewater SCADA and electrical systems and equipment; assist in preparation and administration of assigned project budget; exercise critical thinking and problem solving skills; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; work independently and as a member of a work team; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others contacted in the course of work; ability to work independently, prioritize multiple complex projects, monitor work progress.
Additional Information
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Possess a valid California Driver’s License.
- A commitment to understand and support diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Willing and available to work a flexible and varied work schedule that is often determined by the needs of the systems and operations. This will often include evenings, weekends, and holidays; and being on-call
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is generally performed in both a general office and field environment. Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job, including sitting for periods of time, operating standard office equipment, including a computer and SCADA equipment; working around low and high-voltage equipment; traversing uneven terrain; operating a motor vehicle; working outside in varying weather conditions, hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.; working alone; working at heights up to 40 feet; with occasional exposure to toxic chemicals, gases, dust, fumes, smoke, odors and excessive noises.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science, industrial science, electricity and electronics, or a related field; and at least four (4) years progressively responsible experience in programming, operation and maintenance of computer systems, supervisory control, data acquisition and communication systems.
