SCADA SYSTEM SUPERVISOR - WATER OPERATIONS

Salary : $137,136.00 - $166,656.00 Annually
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-7040-02
Department: Public Utilities-Water
Division: PU-Water-Production-Operation
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of SCADA SYSTEM SUPERVISOR to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Under general direction, the SCADA System Supervisor plans, coordinates, supervises, and oversees the operation, maintenance, integration, security, and continuous improvement of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems substation power supply systems, and related operational technology (OT) systems supporting the City's water, electric, and generation facilities. The SCADA System Supervisor supervises SCADA staff, contractors, and system integrators engaged in the maintenance, repair, expansion, and optimization of this system and performs related duties as required.

Work Performed
When assigned Water Operations, typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, assign, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of staff responsible for SCADA systems, industrial control systems, telemetry systems, communications infrastructure, and related operational technology (OT) systems supporting water operations facilities.
• Develop, configure, modify, troubleshoot, test, and implement SCADA applications, scripts, control logic, PLC programs, database modifications, and related industrial control system programming; perform onsite testing, startup, commissioning, and optimization of SCADA and telemetry systems
• Perform and oversee technical programming, troubleshooting, testing, startup, commissioning, and field activities related to SCADA systems, industrial control systems, telemetry systems, and communications infrastructure during staffing shortages, high field workload demands, emergencies, critical system failures, and other operational needs.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and optimization of SCADA systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), industrial networks, radio systems, cellular communications systems, and related infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability, integrity, and security of Operational Technology (OT) systems and coordinate with Information Technology staff regarding cybersecurity protections, system access, backups, network connectivity, and incident response procedures.
• Analyze system alarms, operational trends, communications issues, and equipment failures to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve system reliability and performance.
• Coordinate with Water Operations, Water Field, Engineering, Water Quality, Information Technology, and outside agencies regarding SCADA operations, emergency response activities, and system improvements.
• Develop and maintain SCADA standards, documentation, network diagrams, specifications, operating procedures, maintenance procedures, asset records, work orders, and recurring reports utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including asset lifecycle management solution systems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• Equivalent to an Associate of Science degree with major course work in computer science, electrical technology, electronics, industrial automation, or closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience:

• Five (5) years' experience in programming, operation and maintenance of computer systems, supervisory control, data acquisition, and communication systems.

Necessary Special Requirement:
When assigned to Water Operations possession of:

• Grade D2 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board
• Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board

Highly Desired Qualifications:

Possession of:

• Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board

Experience with the following:

• Water Utility Operations & OT Cybersecurity: Experience supporting automated control systems for water treatment, production, pumping, storage, and distribution, including implementing cybersecurity practices to protect critical water infrastructure.
• Telemetry & Industrial Networks: Experience managing and troubleshooting radio telemetry and industrial communications networks, including network architecture, segmentation, and cybersecurity best practices across multiple water facilities.
• PLC Programming & SCADA Development: Hands-on experience programming, configuring, and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, OITs, and SCADA platforms.
• Supervision & Coordination: Experience in a senior, lead, or supervisory technical role, providing hands-on technical support, directing technical staff, coordinating system integrators, supporting SCADA projects and operational activities, and preparing technical reports and updates for management.

Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

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. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

The City of Riverside does not provide sponsorship for employment-based work visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

An exception may be made if the selected candidate is eligible to work in the United States as a .

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - Supervisory Unit

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,712 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $250 per month to a 457 deferred compensation plan for a minimum $50 monthly employee contribution.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to IBEW Supervisory MOU for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
• Short Term Disability- Employees are automatically enrolled in with The Standard Short-Term Disability Plan. The City contributes $25.60 per month and the employee pays the remainder portion of the premium.
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Vacation Accrual - 0-4 yrs. = 80 hrs., 5-9 yrs. = 120 hrs., 10-14 yrs. = 160 hrs., 15+ yrs. = 200 hours
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For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework completed
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD

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Please indicate the amount of experience you possess in programming, operation and maintenance of computer systems, supervisory control, data acquisition, and communication systems.

• Less than 5 years
• More than 5 years, less than 6 years
• More than 6 years, less than 7 years
• 7 years, or more

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Do you possess an Associate's degree, or higher in the following:

• Computer science
• Electrical Technology
• Electronics
• Industrial Automation
• Related Field
• None of the above

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If you answered "related field" to the question above, please list the degree(s) obtained. If you answered, "none of the above" indicate "N/A"
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