Programmer Analyst 2 (Scada)

Programmer Analyst 2 (SCADA)
Programmer Analyst 2, C28
Location: 6730 142nd Avenue North, Largo, FL 33771
This is professional work, tactical in nature and includes advanced technical and analytical work in planning, design, implementation and maintenance of the Water/Wastewater Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. SCADA platform software is installed in a server based, high availability virtualized environment utilizing a variety of communication protocols connected to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and thin client computers to monitor and control processes at multiple facilities and remote sites.
The position is responsible for providing technical support in the functional areas of SCADA development and support in a mission critical environment. Work requires creative and original thinking and is performed under the general direction of more senior professionals with significant latitude for individual and team initiative, judgment and discretion in working with customers to maintain operations and achieve business objectives.
Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

• Comprehensive medical coverage at a low cost:

2024 Medical Plan Premiums
Choose from two medical plans which offer the same low premiums and include medical care, prescription coverage, behavioral/mental health and vision care.
Coverage
Biweekly Cost
Employee Only
$13.09
Employee and Spouse or Domestic Partner
$151.16
Employee and Child(ren)
$120.60
Family
$247.67

• Benefits package includes health, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance, disability, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Choose the Investment Plan or Pension Plan
• Generous leave time including 9 to 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 2 personal days (pro-rated), and 15 days of annual leave the first year
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,800 per year
• Wellness Program including a Wellness Center, gym discounts, and classes.
• Deferred compensation plans from four providers
• To learn more, see What We Offer

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate with Utilities Operation and Technical staff on trouble-call response and system enhancement requests.
• Perform regular software maintenance on SCADA related servers and systems.
• Represents the SCADA department during the coordination of plant or engineering projects.
• Provide general guidance to lesser experienced team members during standby calls, troubleshooting efforts and assigned tasks.
• Assist with design and development of SCADA architecture, Archestra objects, and HMI Screens.
• Assist in the development of SCADA/Security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintain SCADA design and implementation standards and follow established procedures for issue tracking and documentation.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Position Specific Qualifications
Experience - technical and professional experience in SCADA technology including architecture, Archestra HMI and Object Design, Cybersecurity and SQL Database technology.
Education - degree in information technology, computer science, computer technology, or related field.

• High school diploma and 4 years of experience as described above; or
• Associate's degree as described above and 2 years of experience as described above; or
• Bachelor's degree or higher-level degree as described above and some experience as described above.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possession, or ability to obtain upon hire, and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver's License with eligibility based upon evaluation of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) driving report.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Proficiency in the following areas: Archestra Configuration, SQL Database Reporting tools, Ethernet and Cellular Networks, Windows Server Management, Application Documentation, PLC Programming, Basic Instrumentation and Electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read, interpret and provide technical review of a wide variety of engineering plans, specifications and related documents.
• Decision Quality: Makes good decisions based on a composite of research and analysis, subject matter knowledge, experience, and SCADA best practices.
• Self-motivates, manages and performs personal daily activities and multiple major projects under the discipline of defined departmental business processes.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, to peers, management and customers at various levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of Water/Wastewater processes and pump station control.
• Familiar with GIS concepts.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge and experience with:
  • Wonderware System Platform components including Application Server, Intouch Managed HMI Applications with Archestra graphics, Historian and Historian Client, OI Servers, and License Management.
  • Kepware IO Servers.
  • Rockwell Software Thin Manager and Thin Client configuration.
  • Schneider Unity Pro PLC software.
  • Motorola STS PLC software.
  • Cellular modems.
  • Visual Basic, VBA, or .NET scripting.
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016.
  • Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Microsoft Remote Desktop/Terminal Services.
  • Microsoft Office.
• General knowledge and familiarity with:
  • Cyber Security concepts.
  • VMWARE and Virtual Environments.
  • Network functionality and troubleshooting.
  • Microsoft Active Directory.
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Sharepoint

Physical/Mental Demands
This work requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
• Mental acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Visual acuity: Have close visual acuity such as color differentiation, depth perception, and adequate field vision.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

This position has supplemental questions. If unable to complete all questions, you may save your answers as a draft during the application process and return at any time prior to the closing date. Please note that the application is complete upon final submission.