What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCADA Systems Administrator position at Snohomish County, WA?
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
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.
This posting will remain open until the position is filled, with application reviews occurring every two (2) weeks.
Join Snohomish County Public Works And Enjoy These Perks
The Solid Waste Division oversees the disposal of garbage, hazardous materials, and recycling throughout Snohomish County. With three full-service facilities and an additional four neighborhood and special items facilities, the Division is focused on:
About Snohomish County Public Works Department
Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 500 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201. Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.
When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement is highly encouraged and supported. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County.
Benefits
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
Snohomish County the Future We Choose- video
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
Special Requirements
Knowledge Of
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.
EEO policy and ADA notice
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
This posting will remain open until the position is filled, with application reviews occurring every two (2) weeks.
Join Snohomish County Public Works And Enjoy These Perks
- Contribute to shaping one of Washington’s fastest growing counties
- Join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service
- Advancement opportunities
- Employee development and training opportunities
- Excellent medical, dental, and other benefits
- Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension
- Security, stability, and a lifelong career!
The Solid Waste Division oversees the disposal of garbage, hazardous materials, and recycling throughout Snohomish County. With three full-service facilities and an additional four neighborhood and special items facilities, the Division is focused on:
- Reducing overall waste from Snohomish County
- Promoting and emphasizing the reuse of items and recycling
- Handling household hazardous waste
- Providing garbage and recycling facilities for County residents
- Transferring garbage to a landfill and partnering with private vendors to handle recycled items
About Snohomish County Public Works Department
Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 500 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201. Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.
When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement is highly encouraged and supported. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County.
Benefits
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:
- Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
- Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
- Flexible work schedules for some positions.
- Career development training
- Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
- Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
- Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
- Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including, medical, and dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, deferred compensation and more.
- Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
- Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
- Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): Effective January 1, 2026, all five (5) step salary tables shall have a sixth (6th) step added to the top of each pay grade. Employees who have been at step 5 for a full year shall be placed at step 6 effective January 1, 2026.
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
Snohomish County the Future We Choose- video
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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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 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
- 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
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.
EEO policy and ADA notice