BARGANING UNIT ONLY- SCADA Systems Administrator

OPEN TO MEMBERS OF AFSCME 109 PUBLIC WORKS-SOLID WASTE ADDENDUM BARGAINING UNIT ONLY.

Temporary employees hired through a competitive process may apply for bargaining unit positions.

Are you a technology professional with a passion for data-driven solutions and operational excellence? The Public Works Solid Waste Division is seeking a SCADA & Database Systems Administrator to join our dedicated team. This is a unique opportunity to combine your expertise in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems with strong database administration skills to support critical infrastructure and environmental compliance.

While direct SCADA experience is required, we understand that SCADA systems often overlap with other technical fields. If you have worked with industrial automation, process control, web development or instrumentation systems—and you bring strong database administration skills—we encourage you to apply. Experience in water or wastewater operations, or holding SCADA certification in those fields, is also highly valued.

We provide additional training and support to help you deepen your SCADA expertise and succeed in this role.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and maintain SCADA systems to ensure accurate, real-time monitoring and control of Solid Waste operations.
• Administer and optimize databases for regulatory reporting, operational analytics, and cloud-based applications.
• Develop and maintain custom web applications and dashboards to improve data accessibility and decision-making.
• Collaborate with engineers, operators, and IT professionals to ensure system reliability and compliance with environmental standards.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience with SCADA platforms such as Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio and Historian.
• Knowledge of PLC systems (MicroLogix/ControlLogix).
• Strong skills in SQL Server administration, SSRS reporting, database optimization, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with Win-911, asp.net, and C# programming.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders both verbally and in the development of SOPs.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Work on mission-critical systems that protect public health and the environment.
• Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and technical excellence.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the stability of a public sector role.
  
  

If you have a proven track record in SCADA systems and database administration—and you’re ready to make an impact—we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us keep our community running efficiently and sustainably.

Selection Process

Attach a resume that provides a clear and concise summary of your relevant work experience, technical skills, and qualifications for the SCADA Systems Administrator position. Your resume should be well-organized, easy to navigate, and professionally formatted to reflect your personal style while effectively communicating your background and capabilities.

Additionally, please attach a cover letter summarizing your relevant experience, technical skills, and abilities specific to the SCADA Systems Administrator role. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate your qualifications, emphasizing your experience with SCADA systems, database administration, and programming.

The cover letter should also reflect strong written communication skills, professionalism, and your ability to work effectively as part of a team.

For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: SPW-Recruitment.

BASIC FUNCTION

The SCADA Systems Administrator is responsible for all aspects of support, maintenance and operation of the Solid Waste Division’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and related technologies or programs, ensuring accurate and timely capture of operational and mandated data to support Solid Waste division tasks.

Statement Of Essential Job Duties

• Manages and supports Programable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) services and related components throughout Solid Waste; includes identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying the SCADA system.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and adjusts PLC and SCADA software to ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment.
• Programs, maintains, edits, and troubleshoots various databases and related applications or issues to ensure Team accessibility and integrity of regulatory data; includes programming of web-based applications, SQL server administration and utilizing a variety of reporting tools to convey information.
• Documents SCADA and Solid Waste technology systems, procedures, and applications including but not limited to code documentation, software updates and installations, troubleshooting, work orders, as-builts, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Supports physical and virtual servers housing SCADA related and scale automation or auto-processing related components.
• Serves as a systems liaison between the Environmental Services Section (ESS) and accounting staff, Department of Information Technology, and/or data processing consultants on systems operations issues; controls system security, communicates in verbal or written form to define issues; develops change requests; assists with system administration and system training.
• Provides primary technology support for Solid Waste division operations.
• Calibrates and documents process instrumentation.
• Participates in the design of advanced electrical and electronic systems including documenting specifications, plans, and standard operating procedures (SOP). Reviews electrical and electronic systems designed by consultants for technical adequacy; makes periodic inspections of contractor's work to ensure installations are constructed according to plans and specifications. Interprets blueprints, sketches, and other instructions; may draw or sketch work to be performed.
• Works with electricians to troubleshoot hardware, software, and peripheral components of Solid Waste division’s specialty equipment.
• Procures equipment, materials, parts and supplies; conducts research into the technical aspects of machinery and equipment. Provides purchase request information and justification as needed; reviews purchase specifications as required.
• Creates reports to support ESS activities.
• Supports all hardware, software and peripheral components of the Solid Waste scale automation and auto-processing system.
  
  

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Two (2) years of higher education / technical training in SCADA and instrumentation or industrial automation processing; PLUS, two (2) years of related SCADA systems experience, preferably in solid waste or wastewater treatment; OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

Special Requirements

• A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required for employment.
• Possession or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR Card is required within six (6) months of employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain forty (40) hour certification in Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification within six (6) months of employment. Must maintain valid forty (40) hour HAZWOPER training certification while in position.
• Possession or ability to obtain confined space entry certification within six (6) months of employment. Must maintain valid confined space entry certification while in position.
  
  

Knowledge And Abilities

Knowledge of:

• tools, standards, methods, best practices and industry trends applicable to SCADA and industrial automation processes
• Microsoft SQL Server administration and other relational databases
• client-server concepts
• programming languages and cloud development platforms/frameworks
• data historian software and concepts
• research and data collection techniques
• various Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) hardware, ladder logic programming systems, Human Machine Interface (HMI) dashboards
• chart recorder devices, alarm monitoring and communication networks
• various electrical systems and electronic devices
  
  

Ability To

• successfully administer and maintain solid waste technology systems
• effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• understand and follow oral and written instructions
• maintain accurate and complete written records and prepare reports as required
• ability to quickly comprehend complex data systems and business needs in order to streamline the underlying processes
• effectively troubleshoot equipment using limited documentation
• organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• interact professionally with a diverse group, managers, users and be a subject matter expert
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with users, departments, vendors, superiors, and associates
• assist and/or provide end user training and documentation
• Work safely around electrical, mechanical and environmental hazards
  
  

SUPERVISION

The employee works independently, with minimal supervision. Work is reviewed through status reports, staff meetings, work products and results obtained which may be spot checked for technical standardization, and conformance with design plans and specifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is generally performed in an office environment and occasionally outside in all types of inclement weather conditions at solid waste disposal sites throughout Snohomish County.

Work in this class may involve rotating shift assignments and requires employees to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

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