Senior Water Systems Telemetry and Distributed Control Specialist

EMPLOYER: The City of Fresno

Under general supervision, performs advanced technical work and complex assignments in the administration, maintenance, and operation of computerized distributed control, telemetry, and other computerized network systems which require extensive technical knowledge, initiative, discretion, and judgment, and provide lead directions to assigned technical staff. Incumbent develops policies and procedures for computer operations; develops and implements strategies for meeting division short and long-term computer-related objectives; prepares consulting services agreements and acts as project manager for contract services.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees all division computerized information activities including administration,
• programming, database administration, telemetry management, and Instrumentation and
• Control Systems (IC).
• Develops policies and procedures for computer operations.
• Develops and implements strategies for meeting division short and long term computer-related objectives.
• Prepares consulting services agreements and acts as project manager for contract services.
• Performs needs assessments, feasibility studies, and provides recommendations.
• Designs and oversees development of in-house programming efforts; employs various
• computer programming languages to upgrade, configure, and debug new control systems, process sequences, telemetry systems, graphic displays, and data management.
• Coordinates with Information Systems, consultants, and division management to obtain
• efficient and effective use of division's computer-related equipment and systems.
• Administers the division's in-house computer training programs; coordinates with Information Systems for training outside of the division.
• Designs and implements extensions and improvements of the division's automation,
• Instrumentation, Distributed Control Systems, communication systems, interoperability, and data integration.
• Assures adequate inventory of computer-related supplies.
• Assures proper installation, operation, maintenance, and upgrade of all division instrumentation and control systems, and computer hardware and software.
• Provides lead direction to assigned staff. Performs related duties as required.

Full job description available to be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Senior-Water-Systems-Telemetry-and-Distributed-Control-Specialist.pdf

The Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
Two years of experience as a Water Systems Telemetry and Distributed Control Specialist with the City of Fresno.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, water science, or closely related field;
AND
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in LAN administration, computer programming, Scada/Telemetry system management, distributed control systems, or Process Control Instrumentation.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected if relying upon education to meet the Minimum Requirements.

Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record. Current vacancies at the Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division requires a valid California Driver's License the incumbent will travel between the main regional facility and the remote north facility as well as activities throughout the city at multiple sewers lift stations.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Healthcare Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off