Airport SCADA-BHS Specialist

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the installation and maintenance of process control systems, electronic security systems, network communications, or computer and peripheral equipment.
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License.

Notes to Applicants

POSITION OVERVIEW

Performs a variety of moderately complex engineering and technical tasks in support of the Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition Baggage Handling System ( SCADA - BHS ). Supports 24/7 real-time BHS control system integrity and ensure the highest operational reliability and system availability. Leads the daily maintenance of the system to accomplish the best performance, communicates with dispatch, engineers and field crews, performs troubleshooting, problem analysis and resolution as required.Coordinates and analyzes the real-time control system user’s request, develops and implements enhancements or modifications requested in a timely manner.
Communicates system activity status to customers and management.Perform application programming activities, including coding, testing, debugging, documentation and system modifications.Configures and programs process control applications (Human Machine Interfaces), Programmable Logic Controllers, and remove Terminal Unit functions.Updates, maintains, and documents security controls.Enforces security policies and procedures by administering and monitoring data security profiles.Respond to after hour requests for remote support of the BHS .
Lead, train, and provide guidance and work oversight of others.

ASSESSMENT

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT

This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and the individual will be required to drive a City vehicle. Position will also be required to drive on the AOA .

This position requires a State of Texas Class “C” Drivers License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Job Offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.
• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
• Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
• Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.

VETERAN

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.


ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL

This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.


CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EMPLOYEES

Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.

LANGUAGE

Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

SHIFT INCENTIVE

Shift work includes shift differential incentive for evening and night shifts and weekends.


OVERTIME

Overtime may be required with or without notice.

ON- CALL / CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES

Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.


WORK HOURS

Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.

DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS
Pay Range
$32.23 - $40.29

Hours
Core Hours:
Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday
12:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Hours may change depending on departmental needs.

Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Job Close Date 11/04/2024 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport Preferred Qualifications Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Provides semi-skilled technical support for 24/7 real-time control system integrity and ensures the highest operational reliability and system availability. Consults with senior-level technicians for corrective action solutions. Assists with the daily operation and maintenance of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ( SCADA ) System. Assists senior-level technicians with the daily maintenance of the Airport BHS to accomplish the best system performance; communicates with dispatchers, engineers, and field crews; and troubleshoots, analyzes, and resolves problems as required. Assists with field inspections of the Airport BHS . Provides data reporting and updates on routine user service request activity. Administers and monitors data security profiles in accordance with security policies and procedures; reports observations to senior level technicians. Reviews technical and business documentation, including audit and training manuals. Updates, maintains, and documents security controls. Monitors stock and parts inventories and documentation for all systems; provides inventory management updates to senior level technicians. Assists with configuring and programming process control applications (Human Machine Interfaces), Programmable Logic Controllers ( PLC ), and Remote Terminal Unit ( RTU ) functions.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of PLC ladder logic programming.
• Knowledge of Siemens, GE Fanuc, or Allen Bradley integrated architecture.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Ability to work with Unix (TRU64 Unix preferred) and Windows-based systems.
• Ability to understand database design and application development.
• Ability to perform systems testing of specification requirements.
• Ability to understand and use standard application development design, report, and project management tools.
• Ability to effectively participate in multiple projects or project capacities.
• Ability to perform objective analyses and re-engineering of business processes to maximize quality service and cost-effectiveness.
• Ability to work after-hours on-call support to meet the response requirements for restoring mission critical systems.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Airport SCADA-BHS Specialist are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the installation and maintenance of process control systems, electronic security systems, network communications, or computer and peripheral equipment. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a State of Texas Class “C” Drivers License. Do you have a State of Texas Class “C” Drivers License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a State of Texas Class “C” Drivers License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment

* Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

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