Instrumentation Process Control Supervisor

Job Description Summary Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation Job Description OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5349 - Instrumentation Process Control Supervisor Salary Grade: 15 Pay Range Hiring Range: $72,009 - $86,403 Annually  Pay Range: $72,009 - $100,817 Annually  Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The first review of applications will be on 09/25/2026 . Are you a visionary leader with expertise in Instrumentation and industrial automation? We are looking for an Process Control Supervisor to drive innovation, optimize processes, and lead a high-performing team in managing critical control systems. If you have a proven track record of delivering impactful automation solutions, leading successful teams, and driving continuous improvement, we invite you to apply and shape the future of industrial automation with us! Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor. Supervises the maintenance, installation, calibration, and repair of a variety of electronic instrumentation, metering devices, electrical equipment, process control Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, PLCs and operator SCADA workstation displays; Supervises routine diagnostics and component-level repair and electrical and pneumatic test equipment; Assists in the preparation of preliminary and long-range SCADA plans; Evaluates automatic process control equipment for its ability to meet the operational needs of the county’s wastewater treatment facility systems; Inspects new and existing installation of electronic instrumentation, computers and metering devices for the wastewater treatment facilities; Monitors warranty repair and services contracts for county-owned equipment; Troubleshoots problems and takes action to ensure facility integrity; Completes the more difficult installation of process control systems, calibration and repair jobs; Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times and streamline work processes; Modifies process control systems and prepares schematic diagrams to reflect changes; Documents work performed; Develops and implements PLC programs and operator SCADA workstation displays; Assists in the review of engineering drawings and specifications; Utilizes programming languages like Python, C++, Ladder logic, and scripting languages (VBScript, JavaScript) used for automation and customization of SCADA systems; Supports maintenance of SCADA platforms such as Wonderware, Ignition, Rockwell FactoryTalk; Maintains and supports the network and device communication protocols like Modbus, OPC, DNP3, Ethernet/IP, BACnet, and Profibus for interfacing SCADA with field devices; Maintains and integrates SCADA with PLCs, RTUs, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for seamless automation. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in electronics technology instrumentation and process control AND three years of experience in the repair, programming or maintenance of process control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLC), SCADA system displays, or similar instrumentation in an industrial or environmental setting INCLUDING one year of lead or supervisory experience which may be concurrent with general experience. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR: Three years of experience with Pima County in an Instrumentation Process Control Coordinator II or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.   Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):  Minimum three (3) years experience installing, programming, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing instrumentation and PLC systems. Minimum three (3) years experience in process control and instrumentation technologies, including calibration of flow meters, sensors, and analyzers. Minimum three (3) years experience programming and commissioning PLCs (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Blocks) and OITs, particularly Rockwell systems. Minimum three (3) years experience with SCADA platforms such as AVEVA System Platform, InTouch, Ignition, or VTScada. Minimum three (3) years experience reading panel drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs. Minimum three (3) years experience with RF/telemetry, networked radios, and microwave communication systems. Minimum three (3) years experience leading preventative maintenance programs and process control system upgrades. Selection Procedure : Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qu