SCADA IMS Supervisor (ITP-A, Exempt)

Are you an IT professional who is an expert with SCADA Information Management Systems and has IT supervisory experience? If so, this might be the role you've been looking for!
SPU has an opening for a SCADA IMS Supervisor to lead the utility's IT group. Serving as the face of SPU's IT group, you will engage end users to find out what their business needs are, provide leadership and expertise for the IMS system, and advise on the best uses for the system.
You will also serve as the liaison between IT, SPU Operations, King County Operations, State Department of Ecology, and other Federal Agencies for annual system planning. This position supervises three (3) Information Technology developers assigned to support the SCADA IMS System: an ITP-A Lead Developer, an ITP-B .NET Developer, and an ITP-C Systems Analyst.
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU's work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
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We know work isn't only about what you do it's also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Hybrid work schedule opportunities (As Appropriate)
• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

As the SCADA IMS Supervisor, you will lead the day-to-day work of the Information Management System (IMS) Team. In this role, you're expected to provide leadership, navigation, and architectural design of our IMS Systems. Like all other IMS positions, the core function is communication.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide team leadership in handling the support required for the servers that host specific proprietary Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) historical data software.
• Lead software installation and support of this proprietary software (Wonderware, SQL Server, Information Server, SQL Reporting Services, etc.). This work requires extensive knowledge of the proprietary software and how the utility will be applying the software.
• Conduct oversight of the installation and deployment of these applications as well as the security and management of the system accesses.
• Upgrade applications as needed, using Visual Studio. Most of the applications and services are written in Visual Basic.
• Lead all IMS SCADA web portal applications and services.
• Review all users' enhancement requests for completeness and for validity. Meet with the users to define any ambiguity found in the request.
• Meet with customers to discuss new projects, support and maintenance of existing services, feature requests, problems, and overall satisfaction.
• Architect the Solution to the problem presented by user enhancement requests.
• Configure systems to support new sites, reports, and processes that provide desired outcomes, per the users' request, technical analysis, and functional design.

*Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Education: Bachelor's degree in computer scienceEducation/Experience Equivalency of 7+ years of relevant experience.
Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience including prior supervisory experience
Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Wonderware
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience

This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to come into the office twice a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The full salary range for this position is: $108,346.32 - $162,529.92For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ernest Stephens at Ernest.Stephens@Seattle.gov.
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Employment Type: Civil Service Exempt, Regular, Full-time