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  • Senior Water System Telemetry & Distributed Control Specialist

    2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721 United States CITY OF FRESNO, CA Full Time 7595.00 - 9170.00 Jul 30, 2025
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    CITY OF FRESNO, CA

    The City of Fresno is the largest city in the San Joaquin Valley and the fifth largest city in California, with a population of more than 545,000 residents. Fresno is the financial core of the San Joaquin Valley, and its economy relies on its large-scale agricultural production. Revitalization of Downtown Fresno's core and the construction of High Speed Rail are two of many exciting projects that continue to successfully support Fresno's growing economy.  Click HERE for a video about the great City of Fresno. Located in the geographical center of California, Fresno offers many sights. From fertile agricultural fields, an abundance of lakes, and the snowy Sierra Nevada mountain range, the scenic variety in Fresno is large. Fresno also features a diverse selection of dining, shopping, farmers markets, vibrant arts and culture, wineries, as well as a variety of attractions. With 300 days of sunshine a year, the climate in Fresno is the source of its agricultural productivity, and allows year-round recreational activities including sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and golfing.   Los Angeles is approximately four hours south and the San Francisco Bay Area is approximately three hours north. Fresno is located in proximity to three sites of natural beauty: Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, and Sequoia National Park. Residents and visitors alike enjoy these scenes and others, including the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Another advantage to living in Fresno is the exceptional housing that is available at lower price levels than California's other large metropolitan areas. There are four large school districts in the Fresno area: Fresno Unified, Central Unified, Sanger Unified and Clovis Unified. Fresno is the home of California State University, Fresno, as well as a number of other colleges and universities. The people of Fresno enjoy a wide variety of social, cultural, athletic, educational and recreational activities in an affordable and clean living environment. City Government Fresno is a full-service charter city operating under a strong mayor form of government. There are seven Council Members. The Council appoints the City Attorney and the City Clerk. The Mayor is elected at- large and does not serve on the Council, but has veto power over certain actions taken by the City Council. The City Manager, who is appointed by the Mayor, is responsible for appointing all other department heads in the City  

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    Job Description

    Position Description

    Under general supervision, performs advanced technical work and complex assignments in the administration, maintenance, and operation of computerized distributed control, telemetry, and other computerized network systems which require extensive technical knowledge, initiative, discretion, and judgment, and provide lead directions to assigned technical staff. Incumbent develops policies and procedures for computer operations; develops and implements strategies for meeting division short and long-term computer-related objectives; prepares consulting services agreements and acts as project manager for contract services.

    Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

    Oversees all division computerized information activities including administration,
    programming, database administration, telemetry management, and Instrumentation and
    Control Systems (IC).

    Develops policies and procedures for computer operations.

    Develops and implements strategies for meeting division short and long term computer-related objectives.

    Prepares consulting services agreements and acts as project manager for contract services.
    Performs needs assessments, feasibility studies, and provides recommendations.

    Designs and oversees development of in-house programming efforts; employs various
    computer programming languages to upgrade, configure, and debug new control systems, process sequences, telemetry systems, graphic displays, and data management.

    Coordinates with Information Systems, consultants, and division management to obtain
    efficient and effective use of division's computer-related equipment and systems.

    Administers the division's in-house computer training programs; coordinates with Information Systems for training outside of the division.

    Designs and implements extensions and improvements of the division's automation,
    Instrumentation, Distributed Control Systems, communication systems, interoperability, and data integration.

    Assures adequate inventory of computer-related supplies.

    Assures proper installation, operation, maintenance, and upgrade of all division instrumentation and control systems, and computer hardware and software.

    Provides lead direction to assigned staff. Performs related duties as required.

    Full job description available to be viewed at:

    https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Senior-Water-Systems-Telemetry-and-Distributed-Control-Specialist.pdf

    Two vacancies exist in the Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the Citys discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

    Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

    UNIT 3 Classification - The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

    HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
    FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
    DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
    VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service.
    SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
    SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
    HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
    SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
    BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
    HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
    RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
    DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

    Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
    https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

    The Requirements

    Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

    Two years of experience as a Water Systems Telemetry and Distributed Control Specialist with the City of Fresno.

    OR

    Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, water science, or closely related field;

    AND

    Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in LAN administration, computer programming, Scada/Telemetry system management, distributed control systems, or Process Control Instrumentation.

    Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

    A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected if relying upon education to meet the Minimum Requirements.

    Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record. Current vacancies at the Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division requires a valid California Driver's License the incumbent will travel between the main regional facility and the remote north facility as well as activities throughout the city at multiple sewers lift stations.

    The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

    How To Apply

    APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

    ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

    It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.

    Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF-SERVICE.

    Selection Process

    The examination process may consist of the following:

    Application review - Qualifying Only: Applications which meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the Oral Examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for evaluation.

    Oral Exam 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to evaluate a candidates knowledge of: personal computers, PLC programming, LAN administration, VAX systems, and associated operating systems and environments; Skill in the use of computer systems and a variety of application software, such as, spread sheets, data base managers, and word processors; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of assigned duties. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

    The oral examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of: September 1, 2025

    Veteran Preference Regulations

    Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.

    Additional Information

    HOW TO ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION:

    a) Your document must be scanned and saved to your computer or thumb drive as a pdf
    b) Go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line> Enter the same Login Information that was used to apply for this job> choose My Career Tools (located at the top of the page).
    c) Choose Cover Letters and Attachments Select Add Attachments.
    d) For Attachment Type: choose Reference Attachment, then select Add Attachment link.
    e) Select the Browse button, you will be able to attach the saved document from your computer. Select Upload.
    f) Click Save and Return.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

    Closing Date/Time: 08/12/2025
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