Aviation Building Controls / Networked Fire Alarm Field Specialist (User Technology Specialist) - Aviation Department

City of Phoenix (AZ)•Phoenix, AZ

51d•$30 - $48

About The Position

Aviation Building Controls & Fire Alarm Field Specialists provide 24/7 coverage with 3 shifts as well as an Energy Systems Command Center Post. In the Command Center role, technicians monitor all critical Facilities control systems and function as an aide/advisor to the Airport Duty Manager (ADM). The City of Phoenix Aviation Department is seeking a Building Controls / Network Fire Alarm Field Specialist (User Technology Specialist). This position is responsible for maintaining the critical Fire Life Safety and Security systems at Sky Harbor International, Deer Valley and Phoenix Goodyear Airports. The incumbent will install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate environmental monitoring sensors, automated building control systems, electrical sub-meters, and energy management equipment, as well as other specialized building networks/systems. In addition, this position will develop, modify, and implement computer graphics, software programs and database management; install and maintain network wiring and wireless communications using copper, fiber optics, switched and microprocessor-based network controllers; evaluate systems and make recommendations for system expansion, upgrades, modification, and replacement; manage contracts; and work with and evaluate contactors. Aviation Building Controls & Fire Alarm Field Specialists provide 24/7 coverage with 3 shifts as well as an Energy Systems Command Center Post. In the Command Center role, technicians monitor all critical Facilities control systems and function as an aide/advisor to the Airport Duty Manager (ADM).

Requirements

One year of experience in systems applications analysis, programming or telecommunications functions utilizing a variety of hardware and software or installation and maintenance of digital systems, radio, and electronic communications systems.
OR One year of experience in telephone station equipment and related telecommunications distribution systems.
OR One year of experience in avionics maintenance.
And course work including training or experience with one or more workstation computers and one or more programming languages and one or more operating systems.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Two years of journey level experience in: The design, installation, programming, and maintenance of networked fire life safety systems.
The design, installation, programming, and maintenance of access control, HVAC building automation and audio/video surveillance networked systems.
Two years of journey-level experience in the installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of copper and fiber optic network infrastructure, including patch panels, switches, and field devices.
Two years of experience working in an aviation environment with knowledge of TSA and FAA rules and regulations. Must be knowledgeable of mandated environmental security protections pertaining to building controls.
Three years field work experience with one or more of the following systems: Building Controls and Energy Conservation control systems.
Networked Multiplex Fire Alarm Life Safety systems.
Access Control System Environmental Sensor and Electrical Sub-Meter networks and systems.
Video Surveillance Systems with digital video storage
Experience in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives.
Experience in the installation operation and maintenance of various environmental safety sensors.
Experience in the creation and maintenance of graphical user interfaces in special building systems. (Fire Alarm, Access Control, BAS/DDC, Lighting, etc.)
Experience working with control communication protocols (Lonworks, Modbus and BACNet, RS 232 & RS485) and control signal protocols (1-10vdc, 4-20 ma).
Associate degree (or higher-level degree) in Electronics or a related field (such as Electronic Engineering Technology or Computer Information Systems).
CSA Level II or NICET Level II Fire Alarm Systems certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintaining the critical Fire Life Safety and Security systems
Install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate environmental monitoring sensors, automated building control systems, electrical sub-meters, and energy management equipment, as well as other specialized building networks/systems
Develop, modify, and implement computer graphics, software programs and database management
Install and maintain network wiring and wireless communications using copper, fiber optics, switched and microprocessor-based network controllers
Evaluate systems and make recommendations for system expansion, upgrades, modification, and replacement
Manage contracts
Work with and evaluate contactors
Monitor all critical Facilities control systems and function as an aide/advisor to the Airport Duty Manager (ADM)

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi