SCADA Technician

**All applicants interested in being considered for this position MUST visit www.awwd.com/careers and complete the online application form there. really applications will not be accepted.**

Why Alderwood Water & Wastewater District?

WATER FOR LIFE, FOREVER

The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District’s (AWWD) mission is to provide clean, reliable water and wastewater services for a healthy community. As an organization we strive to build and maintain a system that will function for the next 100 years and beyond. We protect the natural environment, conserve water resources, and provide critical services, every day. Spanning 45 square miles in southwest Snohomish County, the District is the largest special purpose water/wastewater District in the State of Washington.

The District’s strategic plan includes the following strategies: ‘serve you today’, ‘plan for tomorrow’, ‘protect our water supply’, ‘manage our information and our physical assets’, and ‘build a learning organization’. Our staff are engaged in updating the tools and methods we use to serve a growing community more efficiently and effectively.

"Planning for the long tomorrow" is AWWD's guiding principle. We consider our decisions and prioritize resources and programs based on the impact to our customers and community today and for the next 100 years and beyond.

The Opportunity: SCADA Technician

The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD) is looking for a SCADA professional with technical skills to fill a SCADA Technician opening in the Maintenance & Operations Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting preventative and corrective maintenance on the District SCADA system, telemetry & communication equipment, instrumentation, programmable logic controller (PLC), and our process control systems.

This position requires any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be two years of progressively responsible experience in SCADA system maintenance, PLC’s, instrumentation, and or two years of higher education in instrumentation, industrial automation and controls, engineering, or relatable field. A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required. Electrical certification at least at the level of an (06) Limited Energy Systems or higher is desirable.

The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District provides an array of employee benefits that we feel contribute to an overall desirable compensation package for employees. While employed with AWWD, you will participate in the Washington State PERS retirement program. We also offer a 457 deferred compensation plan with a 4% employer match (2025 adopted amount and subject to annual change), voluntary participation in a ROTH IRA plan, a medical benefit opt-out incentive paid into a Retirement Health Savings account, two options for health and welfare benefits (one plan at no cost to employees and one plan with a 6% employee premium share (2025 adopted amount and subject to annual change)), dental and vision plans for full-time regular employees at no employee expense, access to EAP services, a robust Wellness program, participation in a Commute Trip Reduction program and Employee Assistance program.

This position is represented by WCCCE, Local No. 1811A, AFSCME, AFL-CIO. A valid Washington State Driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required for all classification levels.

Please see the complete job description for further details on the tasks and responsibilities for this position.

The pay range for this position is $44.62 - $59.81 hourly, with a starting pay range of $44.62 - $51.67 dependent upon experience and qualifications. After successful completion of probation, the selected candidate has the ability to work toward an internal promotion to Senior SCADA Technician.

Application Process

This position will remain open until filled, please submit all application materials including a cover letter and resume by Sunday, February 9th, 2025 at 11:59 PM to be considered during the first review of applicants. Please visit www.awwd.com/careers for a complete job description and to apply online. The tentative timeline for this hiring process is:

• Applications review are scheduled the week of February 10th
• Interviews are tentatively scheduled the week of February 17th

Prior to employment, a criminal history background check and reference checks will be conducted on the top candidates. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains policies for a drug-free and smoke-free work environment.

**All applicants interested in being considered for this position MUST visit www.awwd.com/careers and complete the online application form there. really applications will not be accepted.**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44.62 - $59.81 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $60