Senior Technology Systems Analyst

Roseville, CA, United States

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Senior Electric Technology Systems Analyst

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for

the Regular and Full-time position of

Senior Electric Technology Systems Analyst

i n the

Electric Department.

The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

A flex schedule may be available.

Roseville Electric Utility

is a locally-owned electric power provider committed to improving the quality of life of our community and customers with reliable electricity, competitive prices, exceptional service and a culture of safety.

This position is open until filled.

The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve.

Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

What the City of Roseville Offers:

$10,592

- $14,194 Month/

Salary

$127,109 - $170,338 Annual/Salary

Health and welfare benefits, with City contributions of up to $2,265 per month

Competitive vacation and sick leave programs

10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays

Up to 100 hours of management leave in addition to vacation time

Opportunities to learn and promote

A top-notch team and more!

DEFINITION

To organize, assign, and review the work of assigned personnel engaged in electric operational technology systems, including analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of electric utility real-time control systems within the Electric Department; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Electric Technology Systems Administrator.

Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional and technical personnel.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for electric utility operational technology systems; implement policies and procedures.

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of operational technology systems and applications, including but not limited to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System, Outage Management Systems (OMS), Generation Turbine Control Systems, and Generation Distributed Control System (DCS),.

Oversee the design and implementation of operational technology systems architecture to ensure system reliability and availability, including system redundancies, backup and recovery plans, and access controls.

Design and implement system communication networks and related telemetry settings, such as communications between SCADA master stations and substation field devices.

Analyze and support real-time data acquisition technologies, such as distribution and generation control system software, OSISoft PI and other control system historian applications.

Manage technology infrastructure for real-time data exchange with other entities such as Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) and Western Area Power Administration (WAPA).

Design and manage real-time control system interfaces connecting with other electric operational systems and related enterprise systems.

Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.

Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

Establish and implement policies and system designs to be in compliance with cyber security standards of

the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) and industry best practices.

Supervise hardware and software systems support for sophisticated training, asset and work order, outage tracking, and related work management applications; support and maintain operational technology systems at generation and distribution facilities including substations, dispatch center, power plants, warehouse and operation buildings.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employee and the public using principles of good customer service.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of :

Principles and technical methodologies related to the development, design, implementation, analysis and maintenance of computer systems and applications related to operating and control systems in a utility environment.

Principles of industry real-time control system architecture and security best practices.

Principles of system redundancy and recovery technologies.

Principle of operational technology system network design, development, and maintenance.

Principles of computing technologies, such as Window Operating Systems.

Familiar with industrial communication protocols such as DNP, Modbus, TCP/IP and ICCP.

Regulatory requirements of the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC).

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations.

Principles of budget monitoring.

Principles and practices of safety management.

Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.

Principles and practices of project management.

Ability to :

Organize, implement and direct electric utility computer systems operations.

On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job. Intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.

On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time. Intermittently twist to reach

equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone,

and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.

Interpret and explain pertinent electric utility support practices and City and department policies and procedures.

Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.

Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.

Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.

Provide technical assistance in resolving difficult electric utility computer systems and applications issues.

Effectively manage complex projects.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be

Experience

:

Three years of performing professional duties related to electric systems operations, including analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of electric utility computer based systems.

OR

Three years of increasingly responsible experience providing support to an electric utility operating and control computer systems similar to the responsibilities of an

Electric Technology Systems Technician

with the City of Roseville.

AND

Training

:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with course work in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the

Frequently Asked Questions

page.

The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website

http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation .

Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.

Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at

www.naces.org

or

www.aice-eval.org

.

A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.

If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above.

Applicants who do not provide verification will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.

MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

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