SCADA Operator, Electric Distribution

Annual Salary: $33,238.40 Grade:  20 (Employee: 7% on your current salary, whichever is greater; or 10.5% on your current salary, whichever is greater, if position is 3 grades or higher than current position) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill vacancies in the Electric Distribution Department and future vacancies as they occur to monitor, and maintain the supply and distribution of electricity across the City’s power grid using the computerized supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system in accordance with all established regulations, standards, and procedures.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience involving operation of SCADA systems and experience with electrical distribution systems; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Work Hours:

12 hour rotating shifts, work holidays, nights and weekends

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.  Examination notices are sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location.  Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.  The information is subject to verification. 

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications: Until filled

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA OR SCAN QR CODE.

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5030, Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.