SCADA Analyst

This is professional, technical, operational, and analytical work with the City’s Water Resources Department, responsible for developing and maintaining Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Work includes developing and supporting SCADA software and hardware systems in an enterprise wide manufacturing environment; communicating highly technical information in a clear and concise manner; troubleshooting SCADA, real-time data, and control systems; documenting and extending the functionality of the control systems of primary production systems; providing production efficiency and performance metrics for entire production lines; implementing process/production monitoring and product quality controls, including network integration, Windows server systems, and SCADA interfaces, on new and existing production systems.

Salary: $73,036 - $117,013

Close Date: 10-24-2025 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid Bachelor's degree or in lieu of the degree possess a valid high school diploma or GED supplemented by formal training at a recognized technical or vendor sponsored training school.

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.

• Have previous experience in supporting Industrial Control Systems, PLCs, HMI, Drives, and various industrial equipment controls.

• Have previous experience working with electrical controls and instrumentation systems.

• Have previous experience providing end-user support and training.

• Be able to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely, orally and in writing.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have at least two years’ experience in corporate or industrial networks and systems administration.

• Have progressive experience in PLC programming (preferably Allen Bradley), SCADA and ICS commissioning, design, or operations.

• Have experience working in an Industrial controls’ environment.

• Have industry certifications such as ISA CAP and CCST or vendor specific certifications related to automation.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.