The City of Newport News is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Process Control Systems Specialist, Senior within the Waterworks Department. Please visit our Employment Opportunities site at www.nnva.gov/jobs to review the official job description and apply. The deadline to apply is February 07, 2021, at 11:59 PM EST.
What would a typical day on the job be like — what type of work would I do?
Do you enjoy working with data information systems? Are you looking for a new opportunity? Well, this may be the perfect time for you to join the City of Newport News!
As a Process Control Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing the Process Control and Communication systems for the water treatment plant’s information systems infrastructure, the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, telephones, cell phones and other mobile devices, pagers, radios, fiber connectivity, and more! This position is located within the Waterworks Department.
Day to day, you will be installing, configuring, programming, performing maintenance, and troubleshooting the technology within the water treatment plants. Knowledge of Active Directory domain controls, Structured Query Language (SQL), and Virtual Memory System (VMS) servers, workstation and desktop computers will be essential for this position. You will also oversee the waterworks communication systems, which will include planning, designing, contracting, implementing, and installing major voice communication projects and infrastructure.
Strategic continuous improvement is important to the City and the department, so you will need to serve as a liaison with software vendors, consultants, engineers, instrumentation personnel, customers and City employees to update and improve any issues the process control system may experience. This position does have the responsibility of the administration and supervision of the Waterworks Process Control and Communications branch, which would include budget preparation, purchasing and financial transactions, payroll approval, performance management, employee relations, and delegating and assigning work to employees. Communication is key in this position, as there are many moving parts and stakeholders involved in the daily operations.
How much money can I make?
At the senior level, the Process Controls Systems Specialist will make a competitive salary ranging from $56k to $96k annually depending on your education, qualifications, and work experience.
What will I learn on the job?
Your knowledge and skills of water treatment information systems, technology infrastructure, and instrumentation will continuously develop while working in this position! You will also gain knowledge of different processes and policies as you supervise and lead your team.
What are the qualifications for this position?
This position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer or Information Science, Computer Network Engineering, or a related field with 5-7 years of related experience. Related experience should include industrial controls including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and Local/Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN).
An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record will be required. Due to the nature of this position, satisfactory results from an audio exam will also be required.
Are there advancement opportunities in this position?
There are opportunities for career advancement and lateral movement! You will have exposure to all aspects of the Waterworks process control systems and the department as a whole. At the senior level, you are a supervisor over a team of employees, so you will add leadership and supervisory skills to your toolbox, which will prepare you for higher-level management positions within the City when the opportunity arises! From the senior level, there is a promotional opportunity to Network and Process Control Systems Manager. We believe that long-term job growth and opportunities lead to enhanced employee satisfaction!
Why should I work for the City of Newport News?
The City of Newport News is an organization committed to excellence in public service with strong communication and teamwork. As an established employer of choice in the Hampton Roads area, the City is also dedicated to maximizing employee potential. Join the City Newport News and embrace the City's values of "Commitment, Caring, and Collaboration."
Other stuff that’s good to know:
The City of Newport News offers a comprehensive benefits package to include a Virginia Retirement System defined benefit and defined contribution plan, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of wellness initiatives. Come join a team that treats you like family and emphasizes open communication!
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