Assistant Manager, Process Computer

WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council , the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Environmental Services (ES) operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. It also provides coordinated long-range water resources and supply planning, and air and water quality monitoring to meet future needs. ES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. ES received a Governor's Award as a Great Place to Work.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region : This position provides leadership and oversight Treatment Services Process Computer Group. This position will supervise and coordinate project work activities to ensure that projects meet requirements. Direct PCG staff working on projects at the Council's various wastewater treatment plants; maintain and enforce Process Computer System standards; research and recommend system improvements and best practices; and provide backup for the Process Computer Group Manager in their absence.

Note : This position is eligible for a hybrid (remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

What you would do in this job

• As a part of the management team, assist the Process Computer manager by setting performance goals and direction for the unit, participate in planning and continuous improvement efforts, provide backup and represent the manager as appropriate.
• Manage the group's contract management activities that support the work and requirements of ES Treatment Services to successful outcomes through providing leadership of the procurement processes and subsequent management of major contracts. Coordinate projects with Engineering and Construction, vendors, contractors and consultants.
• Management of contracts, renewals and procurement for the Process Computer Group.
• Maintain support renewals for yearly maintenance agreements, Process renewals and master sole source for Process Computer Group.
• Assist with 10-year future planning to ensure end of life and equipment lifecycle goals.
• Supervise and train staff to accomplish the group's tasks, ensure cross-training to ensure service is maintained, and promote the progression of staff through increasing levels of responsibilities by direct supervision and accomplishing review of performance for a portion of the staff and identifying and addressing cross-training needs.
• Ensure the ICS is resilient, safe and secure for the real-time operations of the ES Wastewater Treatment Plants and the Interceptor collection system.
• Assist with maintaining a Disaster Recovery plan, COOP documents and schedule exercises.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations in completed education (degree field of study in computer science or related field) and experience in programming, maintaining and designing on-line real-time computer based process control systems :

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications) :

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have for this position :

What you can expect from us :

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Union / Grade : MANA - Grade J

FLSA Status : Exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

Work Environment :

Work is regularly performed in a normal office environment but may occasionally be performed in the field. The position may occasionally be exposed to a variety of conditions, including wet, humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme heat (non-weather). The position may occasionally work near moving parts or equipment in high, precarious places and be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. Local travel by car is occasional. The position is exposed to moderate noise.

What steps does the recruitment process involve :

Once you have completed the steps above, then :

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only) and a background check that verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they relate to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council , you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety-sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position). Criminal background checks if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files / databases, cash, vouchers, or transit fare cards. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position. IMPORTANT : If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the region's diversity and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us .