SCADA Technician

SCADA Technician

Salary

$27.69 - $38.77 Hourly

Location

Shady Hills, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

14348-1026

Department

Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M

Division

Water Services

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Range

$27.69 - $38.77

Pay Grade

N40 (Non-exempt position)

Salary Disclosure

Rates of pay are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

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General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SCADA TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) technicians are essential members of the Utilitys SCADA team which includes SCADA programmers. This team is comprised of technology driven disciplines that provide the technical expertise required to support the operations of water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collections at the Utilitys plants and field facilities. SCADA technicians calibrate, install, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace process control electronic equipment including but not limited to analog and digital instrumentation, motorized valve actuators, flow meters, surge suppression equipment, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Develops, troubleshoots, and maintains the programs used by programmable logic controllers (PLC),operator interfaces, and control room screens.

Environment and Hazards: Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may be subject to extreme heat, cold, foul smells, noise, vibration ,and electromagnetic fields. Hazards include electrical current and potential exposuretochemicals,fluids,fumes,odors,dusts,mist,gases,confined spaces, and/or poor ventilation. National Electric Code (NEC)Class I, Division I environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises and trains less experienced technicians as required.
• Coordinates work efforts with the SCADA team and other workgroups.
• Installs and calibrates analog and digital instrumentation using basic hand tools, process meters, instrument calibrators and/or manufacturer prepared manuals.
• Installs, programs, troubleshoots, or replaces PLC equipment.
• Uses test equipment, reads schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Traces out and tests low voltage circuits to locate defective connections and parts.
• Disassembles, cleans, replaces defective parts, and reassembles instruments.
• Lubricates equipment and replaces defective wiring and tubing.
• Calibrates and ensures the accuracy of various industrial instruments and equipment used for data collection and/or process control.
• Ensures that required compliance instrumentation is properly calibrated.
• Maintains and calibrates chlorine and ammonia monitoring equipment.
• Removes or replaces defective instruments.
• Coordinates with operators and/or ICS SCADA Programmers to ensure end-to-end accuracy and consistency of instrument readings on operator interfaces and control room displays.
• Records calibrations, parts used, and maintain inventory parts on hand.
• Uses CAD and other software to prepare schematic drawings, sketches to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of low voltage electrical operation and theory.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot 4-20ma loop circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot 120VAC power circuits.
• Ability to calibrate and repair electronic and electrical equipment or instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and loop diagrams for water and wastewater treatment equipment.
• Ability to work as an effective team member and work independently at remote locations.
• Working knowledge of modern water and wastewater instrumentation for a large utility.
• Knowledge of the principles of industrial instrumentation, chemical analyzers, pumps, motors, controllers, water and wastewater treatment processes is preferred.
• Ability to Troubleshoot PLC hardware and electrical circuits.
• Ability to learn PLC software.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to frequently bend, climb, squat, and walk.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in electronics or a related field and one (1) year of experience with electrical or industrial automation and/or instrumentation, preferably at a water or wastewater utility or with water or wastewater instrumentation OR successful completion from technical school with a focus on electronics, process instrumentation, or related field and three (3) years of experience with electrical or industrial automation and/or instrumentation, preferably at a water or wastewater utility water and wastewater instrumentation OR Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and five (5) years of experience with electrical or industrial automation and/or instrumentation, preferably at a water or wastewater utility water and wastewater instrumentation

LICENSES,CERTIFICATIONS ORREGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida drivers license. CCST Certification may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. On call as needed. Will also participate in an on-call rotation that requires a 24/7 response while on-call.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATIONS TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Technical School
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have with electrical or industrial automation and/or instrumentation, preferably at a water or wastewater utility or with water or wastewater instrumentation?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Do you possess a valid Florida drivers license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid CCST Certification?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

08

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

09

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you recently taken a disbursement from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

12

If so, please provide the date.

13

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

14

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

15

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.

Required Question

Employer Pasco County

Address 7536 State Street

New Port Richey, Florida, 34654

Phone (727) 847-8030

(727) 847-8103

Website http://www.pascocountyfl.net