What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Administrator position at Pierce County, WA?
Salary : $103,906.08 - $151,302.33 Annually
Location : University Place, WA
Job Type : Career Service - Full Time
Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid
Job Number : 25-00205
Department : Planning and Public Works
Division : PPW WWTP Operations
Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 18 / 2025 11 : 00 PM Pacific
Description
Position Summary
Why It's a Great Opportunity : In this role for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Administrator you will be responsible for the system administration needs of multiple utility SCADA systems at water and wastewater treatment facilities and their associated collection and distribution systems. You will manage and coordinate system updates, upgrades, and network communications across the utility industrial network. You will also coordinate with the Pierce County IT Department to ensure updates across the business and industrial networks are completed without service interruption. Keeping the wastewater systems working for Pierce County residents is what this role is all about.
Tour of the WWTP
Tour the New Expansion
Drone Footage of the Plant
Why It's a Great Department : PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.
How to be Successful in the Role : Your success will come from your knowledge in multiple utility SCADA systems at water and wastewater treatment facilities and their associated collection and distribution systems. Critical thinking, and communication of complex workings to diverse groups will also ensure your success.
Your Future in this Role : Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.
Core Daily Responsibilities :
- Administer and support utility wide SCADA system operation for the County's wastewater treatment facilities, water systems, and collection system.
- Manage SCADA System expansions / updates / upgrades and coordinate SCADA network communications.
- Collaborate with engineers and system integrators on existing SCADA system needs as well as new design requirements.
- HMI / SCADA programming / design.
- Understanding the diverse array of protocols utilized for transmitting, collecting, storing, and managing data within SCADA ecosystems.
- Provide troubleshooting and technical support in order to ensure that technology adheres to system development methodology and policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
- Perform emergency response and triage for Plant operations for all SCADA systems.
- Maintain up to date documentation for technical processes, procedures and training materials for applications, databases, and systems.
- Work cross-functionally and effectively with the County's IT Department to ensure SCADA integrity and continuous operation of the utility industrial networks.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please :
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education / experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Our benefits :
Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows :
Vacation Accruals :
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days
A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.
Military Leave :
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.
Holidays :
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows :
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25
Personal Holidays :
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.
Furlough :
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.
Sick Leave :
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.
Insurance Benefits :
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation :
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security :
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Miscellaneous Benefits :
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Telework / Remote Options :
Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy
Salary : $103,906 - $151,302
