Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics, plus six (6) years of experience in a field related to SCADA and/or Baggage Handling Process Control work, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:Valid State of Texas Class “C” driver license.
Notes to Applicants
POSITION OVERVIEW Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for managing the real-time Supervisory Control Data Acquisition ( SCADA ) system for the Austin Bergstrom International Airport Baggage Handling Systems.
ASSESSMENT A skills assessment will be required for this position.
DRIVER’S REQUIREMENT This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and the individual will be required to drive a City vehicle. Position will also be required to drive on the AOA .
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the
City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.
- The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
- Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
- Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
- The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
VETERAN Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.
CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.
GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EMPLOYEES Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.
LANGUAGE Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.
SHIFT INCENTIVE Shift work includes shift differential incentive for evening and night shifts and weekends.
OVERTIME Overtime may be required with or without notice.
WORK HOURS Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.
DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
Pay Range
$38.97 - $50.67
Hours
Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Job Close Date 04/30/2024 Type of Posting Departmental Only Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport Preferred Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of Airport SCADA systems specific to Baggage Handling Systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and ability to read, troubleshoot, and modify ladder logic.
- Experience planning, scheduling, and overseeing SCADA systems.
- Experience using Computer Based Maintenance Systems.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Manages, trains, and leads staff that supports 24/7 real-time control system integrity and ensures the highest operational reliability and system availability. This requires after-hours on-call support to meet the response requirements for restoring the mission critical system. Oversees daily evaluations and tuning of real-time control systems operations to accomplish the best system performance; communicates with dispatchers, engineers, and field crews; and troubleshoots and performs problem analysis and resolution as required. Leads technical discussions on complex system issues; makes recommendations and suggestions to management and users; interacts closely with SCADA vendors or third-party technology vendors in order to keep abreast of the latest technology environment. Works with CIP project management to ensure SCADA systems are updated and tested to support project schedule; ensures that all telemetry and controls are available and accurate. Reviews and coordinates the addition of Process Control Automation devices to the systems. Manages customer relationships. Keeps customers and project managers informed about status of all projects and manages project deadlines. Oversees the implementation of the Advanced Network applications to ensure efficient and reliable remote system administration and troubleshooting. Provides for emergency backup system and plans to exercise it on a regular basis. Plans, implements, coordinates, and monitors compliance and evaluates policies and procedures to guide staff actions and transactions. Implements changes to improve processes and policies. Reviews current and future requirements from business and technical needs assessments and develops short- and long-range plans to anticipate those needs. Is responsible for CIP and O&M sectional budgets associated with improvements and enhancements to the SCADA systems and other control systems. Ensures group efforts to keep up with the latest developments in the airport industry, to Federal, State, and Local regulations and Automation ( ISA ) standards and regulatory requirements
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of PLC ladder login programming.
- Knowledge of Siemens, GE Fanuc, or Allen Bradley integrated architecture.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Ability to direct the timely production of project proposals and agreements.
- Ability to understand database design and application development.
- Ability to perform systems testing of specification requirements.
- Ability to understand and use standard application development design, report and project management tools.
- Ability to effectively participate in multiple projects or project capacities.
- Ability to perform objective analyses and re-engineering of business processes to maximize quality service and cost-effectiveness.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Airport SCADA Supervisor position are Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics, plus six (6) years of experience in a field related to SCADA and/or Baggage Handling Process Control work, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* Are you a current City of Austin Aviation employee?
* This position requires a valid State of Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid State of Texas Class C Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid State of Texas Class C Driver License by your hire date?
* Please describe your experience with Airport SCADA systems specific to Baggage Handling Systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and ability to read, troubleshoot, and modify ladder logic.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience planning, scheduling, and overseeing SCADA systems.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience using Computer Based Maintenance Systems.
(Open Ended Question)
* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment
* Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)
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