Salary : $28.38 - $42.92 Hourly
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 25-1236
Department : Sewer Maintenance
Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 26 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Description
The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.
NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
FLSA Status : Non -Exempt Safety Sensitive : NO Level II Screening : NO
Under the direction of designated supervisor, position performs a variety of advanced technical duties related to operating, maintaining, installing, and troubleshooting instrumentation, process control and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for the City's water, wastewater and lift stations system. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation :
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
Perks and Benefits
- Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
- 13 paid holidays
- Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
- City-paid life insurance
- Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-site Gym facility
- And much more!
Duties / Responsibilities
Researches and evaluates new developments in the fields of SCADA systems, GIS and related technologies. mapping hardware and software as applicable.Support field personnel with GIS mobile data collections and applicationsUpdate the City GIS with data collected from field.Programs PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers)Programs, installs, and troubleshoots telemetry systems for water and wastewater.Troubleshoots software and hardware problems with SCADA panels in the field and office.May assist with installing wiring for SCADA panels.Assist with purchasing and work orders related to SCADA systems.Monitor and maintain inventory of electronic components in stock; ensure adequate stock; supplies and parts and procure replacements from vendors.Review and evaluate technical specifications for new control systems / alterations of existing ones for feasibility and technical adequacy.Use test equipment such as multi-meters, digital voltmeters, digital calibrators, digital logic probes, oscilloscopes, SWR meters, frequency measuring meters, and other pertinent electrical and electronic measuring devices.Monitors, maintains, repairs, replaces, and installs lift station SCADA systems.Install, troubleshoot, program various types of PLC's.Identify opportunities for continuous improvements for enhancing the instrumentation and SCADA system.Bench test radio equipment to determine if it needs repair.Maintain records of services and instrumentation maintenance performed.Install, calibrate, and repair various types of electronic equipment and instruments, using electronic testing equipment and hand tools.Inspect equipment for malfunctions, maintenance needs, breakage, and detection of potential problems and causes of instrument failure.Analyzes SCADA equipment failures to determine cause and to prevent recurrences.Communicates effectively orally and in writing at all levels regarding recommended maintenance and repair procedures.May be required to work in on-call status during assigned periods.May be required to drive a motor vehicle to perform assigned tasks.This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace.Performs other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proficient in the use of spreadsheet, database and presentation software.Proficient in the use of GIS desktop and mobile data collectionKnowledge of network operating systems, data and file structure.Skill in written, verbal, electronic, and visual communications for effective expression and clarity.Skill in organization, prioritization, and time management.Ability to apply sound judgment and interpretation based on acquired knowledge in circumstances where limited standardization exists.Ability to speak and document clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to operate necessary equipment, including personal computer, network server, network equipment, mainframe, network routers, tape library system and testing and diagnostic equipment.Minimum Requirements
Associate's Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or Electronics Technology or equivalent electronics technical school and six months combination of experience in the following areas : PLC programming, Radio systems, computer usage, instrumentation, electrical or HMI SCADA and / or GIS.An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions may be substituted for the degreeMust possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Data Flow Systems HT4 SCADA SoftwareTelemetry Control Unit 800 (TCU800)Experience in Esri desktop and mobile data collection applicationsPhysical Demands and Working Conditions
This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.
Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.Standing - for sustained periods of time.Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities / structures.Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles / heavy equipment.Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.Work performed is primarily :
Medium work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works in an office environment and sits for long periods of timeMay be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Full-time regular City employee benefits :
Health Insurance ()City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
Basic Life Insurance ()City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00.
Optional Vision Insurance ()Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
Optional Dental Insurance ()Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
Supplemental InsuranceEmployees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.
Pension Plan (General) Administered byPension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by401(a) ( )Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).
Roth IRA ()Offered through payroll deduction.
Disability ()Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance.
Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)Paid HolidaysCity recognizes 13 holidays which include : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday Holiday and Floating Holiday.
Birthday and Float after 1-year of service.Deferred Compensation Programs () OR ()Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.
Flexible Spending AccountsEmployees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.
Payroll Direct DepositAvailable to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.
Employee Assistance Program ()City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.
Please note : Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Insurance Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions.
Do you currently possess a minimum of an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or Electronics Technology or equivalent electronics technical school AND six months of combined of experience in the following areas : PLC programming, Radio systems, computer usage, instrumentation, electrical or HMI SCADA and / or GIS; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and / or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities?
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION : Do you currently possess any experience in Esri desktop and mobile data collection applications?
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION : Do you currently possess any experience with Telemetry Control Unit 800 (TCU800)?
If the answer is Yes to question #1, please explain. If you answered "No" please enter "n / a".
Do you currently possess a valid Florida Driver's License with acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain a Florida driver's license at time of hire?
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION : Do you currently possess any experience with Data Flow Systems HT4 SCADA Software?
Required Question
Salary : $28 - $43
