Rail Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems Specialist

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Rail Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems Specialist

Salary

$48.35 - $58.45 Hourly

Location

Multiple locations in King County, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2022SJ17576

Department

MTD - Metro Transit

Division

Rail

Opening Date

10/01/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C4 : PROTEC17-P&T-MTD

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Summary

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Applicant review will be on-going.

Metro Transit's Rail Division has exciting opportunities for Rail Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems Specialists!  
 
SCADA Systems Specialists install, maintain and repair control system networks, more specifically Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, components and equipment, throughout the rail systems and facilities.  Rail Transit SCADA Systems are mostly comprised of networks, servers, workstations, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and software applications supporting control, graphic presentations and data collection. Networks support the Emergency Ventilation System (EVS), Building Management System (BMS), and the Train Control System (TCS). Examples of maintained field devices include video cameras, intrusion detection devices, security card readers, Variable Message Signs (VMS's) Public Address Systems, and telephony devices.
 
These positions are considered safety sensitive. Applicants for these positions are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and subsequent to commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substance testing program protocols. 

Who May Apply
This recruitment is being used to fill fifteen (15) immediate Career Service positions and is open to internal applicants and the general public. Additional consideration will be given to King County career service employees. An applicant eligibility pool may also be created for vacancies which may arise over the next year in this classification.
 
Note:  We are currently filling Career Service Rail SCADA Systems Specialist positions with this posting. We could also fill fully-benefited long-term temporary positions (TLTs) through this posting if such positions emerge during the immediate timeframe of this particular selection process. Such temporary positions could alternatively be filled via a Special Duty Assignment filled by qualified King County employees who have completed their initial King County probation.
 
Work Schedule 
The initial training period is 6-8 weeks in which employees will work Monday through Friday 0700-1500. Employees will continue to work this schedule until the next bi-annual seniority-based shift pick where employees with more seniority will be given first preference to schedule picks. After the shift picks are awarded, it is likely that hires will work night shift for some period of time. Night shift hours are by contract from 0000-0500, but the other report hours are flexible with supervisor approval. These positions are non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Employees will work a 40-hour per week schedule with consecutive days off. Schedules are a mix of 4/10 and 5/8 shifts with various reporting hours, all subject to a seniority-based pick system. Night shift is exclusively 4/10. The work schedule may include non-standard work hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Per the union contract, there is a shift premium to those assigned to work swing and graveyard shifts.
 
Work Location
Employees may report to any of the following locations:   Rail Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Central at 3407 Airport Way S, Seattle WA 98134 or OMF East 1925 120th Ave NE Bellevue WA 98005, or any other locations that may be added or changed in the future.
 
Forms and Materials Required
A King County application completed at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs and completion of the supplemental questionnaire as a part of that application are required.  
   
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: 
Skyler Jones
Talent Advisor
Skjones@kingcounty.gov

Job Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. You will:
 

  • Perform preventative maintenance modifications, repairs, upgrades, analysis, and diagnostics on SCADA and communications hardware and software including network switches and routers, closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems, Remote Terminal Units, TWC multiplexers, programmable logic controllers, and other specialized rail systems equipment.
  • Maintain configuration control for all SCADA, signals, and communications systems.
  • Perform software and system maintenance on various rail system databases.
  • Provide specialized reports on rail network systems and equipment availability.
  • Develop and administer specialized databases in support of rail operations.
  • Record and document maintenance and diagnostic data.
  • Access logs and troubleshoot problems associated with technological assets. 
  • Work with other trades, contractors, and operating sections as needed.
  • Operate assigned vehicles including Hi-Rail and Aerial Lift equipment.
  • Prioritize tasks in the absence of on-site supervision.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Three years of experience working with SCADA systems or other control system networks OR any equivalent combination of education, course work and experience that results in the ability to perform the duties of the position, are required. Additional minimum qualifications are:

  • Advanced knowledge and the ability to proficiently apply knowledge of SCADA, communications, network applications, software and hardware. 
  • Skill in installing, maintaining and modifying applicable software and hardware. 
  • Skill in oral and written communications including the ability and skill to convey technical information to non-technical users. 
  • Skill in troubleshooting, analyzing and solving problems. 
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
Necessary Special Requirements
  • A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record. If you possess an out-of-state driver’s license, you must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire
  • Ability to obtain boom truck, Hi-Rail, forklift, ariel lift and confined space certification (we train) 
Desirable Qualifications
  • SCADA experience in a rail, mass transit, or utility environment is desired.
  • Experience working with PLC’s and other process control equipment.
  • Experience with Rockwell Collins Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated (ARINC) software.
  • Network + or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications.
Working Environment
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather.  Fall protection and confined space training will be required to work within confined spaces and on ladder or scissor lifts. PPE will be required in some workspaces. Work in underground tunnels may also be required.
 
Application Process 
Applicants should complete the online application at www.kingcounty.gov as described above and attach, if you choose to do so, your optional resume and cover letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for this position.
 
NOTE: Please answer all relevant questions in the online employment application itself, with each of your jobs during the last 10 years listed (if you have ten years) (listing each position for each employer separately), duties explained, reasons for leaving, etc. Earlier jobs should be included if they are relevant in some way to this job. If you have questions about this, please contact Travis McKinnon as stated above.
 
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions under Application FAQs at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs. If you need an accommodation in the selection process or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with the Human Resources contact for this job announcement, Skyler Jones, Skjones@kingcounty.gov.
 
Selection Process
Applications will be screened for completeness and to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications. There will be a panel interview, employment offers will be finalized only after candidates have successfully completed a drug screen, a drug and alcohol background check, and references.
 
Union Membership
This position is represented by Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17 - Professional and Technical (Interest Arbitration) unit.  
 
CLASS CODE:  8311300

Supplemental Information


Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
 
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
 
Additional assistance
Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs under Application Tips and FAQs. If you have questions, need to request additional support regarding accommodations, or are needing application materials in an alternate language or format, please contact: Skyler Jones HR Talent Advisor:
#RailJobs #TradesJobs

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being.  Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
  • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite activity centers
  • Employee Giving Program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
  • Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.  If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.  
 
NOTE:  Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
 
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

01
Are you applying to this position as a Priority Placement Program Participant And Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
  • Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
  • No.
02
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
03
When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE sections of your application. Failure to do so can result in disqualification from consideration. Please check off all of the items that you have completed in your application:
  • Completed education history
  • Detailed description of each position that you have held in the last ten years. Please list gaps in employment and reason.
  • Reason for leaving employers, (in cases of termination, state why you were terminated)
  • Supervisor Name
  • Employer phone number
04
Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied, but did not get hired, for safety-sensitive transportation work covered by the DOT drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years?
  • Yes
  • No
05
If yes, for which employer and when? If no, please answer "N/A".
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Have you had a license in another state besides Washington in the last 5 years?
  • Yes
  • No
08
If you indicated above that you have had a license in a state other than Washington in the last 5 years, list the state(s) and the years you had the license(s).
09
The Minimum Qualifications for this position include an Associate's Degree or trade school certification in electronics, SCADA or equivalent combination of education, training and experience, AND three years of experience working with SCADA systems or other control system networks OR any equivalent combination of education, course work and experience that results in the ability to perform the duties of the position. Explain concisely, clearly and completely how you meet this qualification. When referring to training or employment positions you have had, state the school or employer, and be sure that the school and/or employer is listed on your application.
10
On our posting, SCADA experience in a rail, mass transit, or utility environment is listed as desirable. This means that it is not required, but is preferable to have. If you have any of this experience, lease concisely, but clearly and completely describe this experience and which positions you are referring to. If none, please mark "None."
11
Briefly describe your knowledge of SCADA, communications, network applications, software and hardware, and where you received this knowledge and experience. (If none, list N/A)
12
Please provide an example of a problem you needed to troubleshoot, analyze and solve, and explain how you did that, that relates to your work installing, maintaining or repairing control system networks, preferably a SCADA system, but not necessarily SCADA.
13
How many years of professional experience do you have working with SCADA systems?
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-5 years
  • 5-7 years
  • 7-10 year or more
  • No experience
14
For the question above, please describe how you obtained this experience, your working title, and employer.
15
Summarize your interest in the position and why you would be a great candidate to hire.
16
If you are offered the position as Light Rail SCADA Systems Specialist you must be open to work all shifts. Will you be able to work non- standard work hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
  • Yes
  • No
17
If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation for the testing process only.
  • Yes
  • No
18
I certify that the statements made by me on the application and supplemental questions are, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and correct. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission of fact on this or any other document required by King County may constitute grounds for rejection, or if employed by King County, for disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
  • Yes
  • No
19
I understand that after my initial training period is completed and the seniority-based shift pick occurs, I will likely be required to work night shift for a period time.
  • Yes
  • No
20
I have read the job announcement and understand the duties and requirements for this position. I also understand that the provisions of the job announcement do not constitute an express or implied contract. I further understand that any employment offer may be subject to successful completion and results for drug and alcohol background check, pre-employment physical, drug testing, reference checks, driver's record evaluation, and criminal history checks. Having applied for employment with King County, I give my consent that any person, firm or organization listed hereon is authorized to furnish King County with reference material concerning my character, past employment or any other information requested. I hereby authorize the full release of my employment and work record to the Transit Division of King County for the purpose of evaluation and consideration for employment including, but not limited to, specific reasons and details regarding my resignation and/or termination, attendance and punctuality, infractions or any disciplinary actions I may have received, and disclosure of all performance evaluations for the previous ten (10) years. I agree to hold current or former employers harmless from any claim or action based upon the release of information or documentation relating to my employment record. I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information. By checking this box and completing by name in the field below, I provide my consent for King County Metro Transit to obtain the above referenced information.
  • Yes
  • No

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Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone
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