Position Overview
This recruitment will remain open until filled, and may close without notice at any time. Assessments will occur on an ongoing basis. Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding career that offers work-life balance? Are you highly skilled and motived to make a difference? Just minutes away from Las Vegas, Nevada, one of the world’s most famous entertainment destinations, Henderson is the safe, easily-accessible, and charming heart of Southern Nevada. Employment with the City of Henderson represents more than just a job; it's a commitment to public service excellence and enhancing the quality of life for those that live, learn, work, and play in our beautiful City!
The City of Henderson is excited to announce an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of SCADA Manager in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
The Department of Utility Services provides vital water and wastewater services to our citizens while protecting the environment, health and prosperity of our community. Under limited supervision, this position manages the planning, design, installation and maintenance of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for the Water and Wastewater facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties - Provides strategic and tactical planning for the SCADA system by establishing clear goals for the system, providing recommendations and cost estimates for upgrades, and evaluating all proposed and newly available system components for applicability and compatibility
- Serves as technical asset for SCADA in programming, design, and design review and leads, coordinates, and manages the staff acting as a technical backup for all members of the staff
- Maintains SCADA system capability in an evolving environment by managing and updating the SCADA Master Plan. Supervises the security, installation, maintenance, and repair of SCADA and directs the installation, configuration, and modification of software and hardware for SCADA.
- Administers all aspects of software related to SCADA. Provides expertise to set standards custom to the operation and evaluates and recommends software purchases. Manages the software, both packaged and application, for the electrical section
- Develops and manages all disaster recovery aspects for SCADA, control systems, and associated equipment. Reviews plans and specifications for new facilities and ensures proper design and installation criteria are met
The first review of applications will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
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Salary and Benefits - Competitive Salary Range of $106,126.36 - $159,189.54 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity*
- Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
- Pay for Performance Base Wage Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**
- *Click here to View the City's Non-Represented Compensation Policy
- **Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
- Work-Life Balance
- Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
- Option for hybrid remote work (max of 2-days/week) after completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period and subject to business needs
Paid Leave and Holidays
- Leave and Holidays Policy
- Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
- Retirement Benefits
- Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
- Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more! ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field
- Six (6) years of progressively experience in a combination of planning, design, installation, and/or maintenance of utility automated control systems; two (2) years of which was in a management / supervisory role
- Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
- Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
- Desirable: Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networking systems involving the complete end-to-end process of integration, performance, control, security, and monitoring
Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:1) Completed Employment Application
2) *Resume
*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click
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ASSESSMENT DATES: Additional assessments may take place as needed until the position is filled.
The first review of applications will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Virtual Performance Examination (Weighted 100%): - First Date: Monday, April 29, 2024
(Best Qualified Candidates) - Additional dates to be determined
Selection Interview: - First Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
(Top Scoring Candidates) - Additional dates to be determined
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on dates yet to be determined. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a medical/physical examination including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
City of Henderson, NevadaNon-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees
Benefits Summary HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE - Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
- Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
- Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or1X annual salary, whichever is greater
- Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
- Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%
RETIREMENT - Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- No Social Security tax on employee's wages
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
- Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
- Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
- Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
- Management Staff - $2,000 annually
- Executive Staff - $2,500 annually
PAID TIME OFF (PTO) - Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
- From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
- Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
- Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
- Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month
*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence
HOLIDAYS - 13 paid holidays per year
- Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
- The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off
WORK WEEK - Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
- Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only
- IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
- Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
- Auto and Home Insurance
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Supplemental Term Life Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Identity and Credit Protection
- PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
- Long Term Care + Life Insurance
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council
Revised 03/24
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
