SCADA System Specialist Lead

Rail SCADA Systems Specialist Lead

Primary responsibilities include assigning and coordinating the work of the Rail SCADA Systems Specialists in addition to installing, maintaining, and repairing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) communications systems, components, and equipment throughout the rail systems and facilities. The Rail SCADA Lead reports directly to the Rail SCADA Chief.

King County Metro Transit's Rail Division manages and maintains Sound Transit's Link light rail service and City of Seattle’s streetcar system. Link light rail currently spans a 63‑mile route and includes 50 stations. The 1 Line operates from Federal Way to Lynnwood and the 2 Line operates from Redmond to Downtown Seattle. Additional expansions to the Link system will be coming online for years to come.

Seattle Streetcar includes the 1.3 mile South Lake Union line and the 2.5 mile First Hill line, proudly serving the diverse and vibrant communities around Seattle’s downtown core. These rail services complement Metro's extensive fixed-route bus system and mobility services. Puget Sound transit agencies are collaborating to create an integrated transit network that enables people to travel farther, faster, and more easily.

This recruitment may immediately fill up to two (2) Career Service positions and may also be used to establish an eligibility list for future Career Service, as well as any fully-benefitted Term‑Limited Temporary (TLT)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA), vacancies, valid up to 12 months or until the list is exhausted, and at the discretion of the hiring authority.

This position is open to King County employees and the general public.

• Assist in workload planning, prioritizing and assigning work schedules.
• Assist in the training of other Rail SCADA System Specialists.
• Assign work; control and monitor workflow; ensure adherence to all maintenance schedules.
• Train new employees and be the point of contact for any assistance needed.
• Respond to questions and advise crew members as requested; instruct crew members on work assignments and advise on crew members’ performance.
• Provide feedback to higher‑level staff on employee and teamwork performance as well as any behavioral and attendance issues.
• Maintain a variety of records including work performed, time spent, materials used, operating logs and related information; enter and extract data using automated systems; maintain manual records as required.
• Provide support for service issues and failures at any time if required.
• Perform modifications, preventative maintenance, repairs, upgrades, analysis and diagnostics on SCADA and communications hardware and software including equipment supporting rail system operations, network switches and routers, PANMS systems, CCTV systems, Remote Terminal Units, programmable logic controllers, and other complex and specialized rail systems equipment.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for SCADA systems and components. Prepare records and document maintenance and diagnostic data.
• Determine work priorities for emergency maintenance tasks in the absence of on‑site supervision; respond to emergency calls as necessary.
• Work with other trades, contractors, and operating sections as needed.
• Operate assigned vehicles including Hi‑Rail and Aerial Lift equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Advanced knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, communications, network applications, software, and hardware.
• Skill in installing, maintaining, and modifying applicable software and hardware.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication with experience conveying technical information to non‑technical users.
• Experience in maintaining technical documentation and configuration control.
• Must be a people leader with good communication skills and a result‑driven attitude.

• Any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties of the position.
• Minimu…