Section Chief Of SCADA Development & Planning
About The Position
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment for over 8 million New Yorkers. The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) operates and maintains critical wastewater infrastructure across all five boroughs. BWT is undergoing a digital transformation focused on SCADA Support and Development, IT Support and Cybersecurity, Asset Management, and Application Development. The Section Chief of SCADA Development oversees the design, programming, and optimization of SCADA systems for BWT. This role includes leading a development team, establishing SCADA standards, managing project implementation, and aligning with cybersecurity, IT, and engineering requirements. The Section Chief will also maintain the BWT SCADA master plan, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure successful integration and documentation of new systems and enhancements.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree in computer science, engineering or a related field from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure; or
- Eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the above.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the SCADA Development team and project execution.
- Develop and implement BWT’s SCADA Master Plan and Road Map.
- Establish and maintain SCADA standards, naming conventions, documentation, and procedures.
- Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to plan and develop SCADA/I&C/Automation projects.
- Collaborate with BIT to develop SCADA-specific cybersecurity and disaster recovery policies.
- Oversee SCADA architecture, coding standards, change management, and quality assurance.
- Plan and deploy solutions within Microsoft enterprise environments.
- Lead integration of SCADA with other platforms and enterprise systems.
- Incorporate DevOps practices and manage secure development lifecycles.
- Guide staff development and promote a collaborative team culture.
- Provide input on strategic planning, technology roadmaps, and budgets.
- Engage in professional development and represent DEP at relevant conferences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
