SCADA Support Specialist

Salary: $75,000 - $140,000 (annual)

* The I.T automation engineer Civil Service Title is non-competitive and does not require perspective candidate to be on a civil service list. * About DEP: The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment for over 8 million New Yorkers. We provide 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water daily, manage wastewater and stormwater, and regulate air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. With nearly 6,000 employees, DEP operates the largest municipal water and wastewater utility in the U.S. About BWT: The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) operates and maintains critical wastewater infrastructure across all five boroughs, including 14 Wastewater Resource Recovery Facilities, over 90 pumping systems, combined sewer overflow facilities, and more. BWT is undergoing a digital transformation focused on four pillars: SCADA Support and Development, IT Support and Cybersecurity, Asset Management, and Application Development. This transformation aims to modernize operations and improve resilience, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. Under the supervision of the Section Chief of SCADA Support, the selected candidate will serve as a SCADA Support Specialist for the specified BWT wastewater Treatment facilities. The SCADA Support specialist will be the subject matter expert (SME) on the facilities' SCADA system and associated components such as network, security, backup, and data management. Key Responsibilities will include but not limited to: - Provide technical support for SCADA systems, including troubleshooting and problem resolution. - Assist with the design, implementation, and maintenance of SCADA systems. - Configure and test SCADA software and hardware to ensure proper functioning. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues with SCADA systems. - Oversee and provide day-to-day maintenance and support of all components related to the facilities’ OT environment. - Responsible for the configuration, installation, support and maintenance for all monitoring and control equipment including, electronic sensing devices, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), data communications equipment and services, computer hardware, and other telemetry devices. - Work with third party vendors/contractors to ensure proper installation, reliability, accuracy, and maintenance of all computer hardware and supporting control systems associated with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. - Work with field technicians and I.T. divisions to support operation and upgrades of the telemetry equipment and communications infrastructure. - Coordinate with operating and maintenance personnel to provide for proper calibration, repair and maintenance of sensors, instruments, and telemetry equipment. - Maintain the facility’s network devices, data backup, anti-virus, patch management, and PLC backup systems. Troubleshoot and resolve computer system issues (HW/SW). - Maintain documentation of SCADA systems and processes. - Apply and maintain local security and cyber-security protocols and standards establish by the I.T. management group. - Travel to and support SCADA systems at other facilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in computer science, engineering or a related field from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure; or 2. Eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure; 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of PLCs and automation systems - Excellent problem-solving and communication skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a team - Experience with Allen Bradley Equipment / Rockwell Automation is a plus (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Rockwell Studio 5000) *Additional Requirements* Driver License Requirement: A valid New York State driver’s license is required and must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For additional information about DEP, visit www.nyc.gov/dep. DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.