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Technician, Senior Automation and Control Systems

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Technician, Senior Automation and Control Systems

Salary

$37.06 - $52.12 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07602OD

Department

Utilities

Opening Date

07/11/2025

Closing Date

7/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

This position is responsible for the implementation, administration, support, and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), industrial communication systems, and network infrastructure within our water and wastewater operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in process automation, network and server administration, and control systems, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex systems in a utility environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC systems.

+ Configure and calibrate instrumentation and control devices.

+ Develop, support, and maintain hardware and software for SCADA systems, network infrastructure (WAN/LAN), and server environments.

+ Support and troubleshoot industrial communications and electronic relay-logic control panels.

+ Administer and maintain security systems related to SCADA and control environments.

+ Create and maintain accurate documentation, reports, logs, and daily activity summaries.

+ Interpret engineering drawings, plans, and specifications for project implementation.

+ Participate in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Education, Experience, Licensing

+ High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

+ Four (4) years of experience in automation and controls.

+ Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

+ Working knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards related to automation and control systems.

Supplemental Information

+ Advanced technical certifications or college coursework in automation, control systems, or electrical engineering is preferred.

+ Experience in SCADA programming, instrumentation, and system integration.

+ Strong understanding of engineering principles and industrial process control.

+ Familiarity with IT/OT security practices, network configurations, and server administration.

+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

+ Proven customer service skills and ability to work both independently and within a team.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

02

How many years of experience do you have working with SCADA systems?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–3 years

+ 4–6 years

+ More than 6 years

03

Which of the following best describes your familiarity with PLC programming?

+ No experience

+ Basic (can read code, no programming)

+ Intermediate (can modify existing code)

+ Advanced (can develop and deploy new code)

04

Which of the following certifications or trainings have you completed?

+ Instrumentation or Control Systems Certification

+ Network+ or similar networking certification

+ SCADA or HMI software training

+ OSHA safety certifications

+ None of the above

05

How many years do you have working with Ethernet I/P and analog communications?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1-3 years

+ 4-6 years

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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