PTSC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bulletin No:  003818-009

External Recruitment*

Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

 

COMMUNICATIONS & CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEER I

Grade I: $49,338 - $61,651 - $73,986

Appointments to positions can be made at any point in the salary range with appropriate management approval.

 

This job bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP).

 

Position

Provides technical support for computer-based electronic communications and control systems operating in the Metro Rail Systems; identifies, documents, and responds to hardware and software problems related to Metro’s rail operations, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), safety and security communications, alarm, and access control systems; monitors systems performance and takes appropriate actions when system problems occur; provides technical assistance to the field technicians and other repair personnel; performs testing of new and current electronic and computer hardware/software systems to determine reliability; generates and analyzes information from the computer data bases to evaluate systems performance; analyzes system defects and recommends corrective measures; assists in the development of technical procedures for system operation maintenance; inspects and analyzes SCADA network problems at communications and signaling buildings along rail route; assists in updating and preparing new maintenance and repair procedures; responsible for maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro’s safety rules, policies, and procedures; and performs other related work.

 

 

Requirements for Employment

Potential candidates interested in this position MUST meet the following requirements: a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic, Engineering, or Computer Technology and three years of experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic control systems and computer hardware and software, including two years of experience in any operating system, any relational database applications, and network technology.

 

Must have a satisfactory job performance record as verified by reference check prior to the offer of employment. Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license. Occasional exposure to weather, physical, mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards.  Overtime, scheduled 24-hour on-call assignments, some weekend/holiday work required when necessary.

 

Knowledge:  Theories, principles, and practices of electronics/electrical engineering, process control systems, data processing, and information systems; Local Area Networks and their applications; applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

 

Abilities:  Perform systems work in UNIX or any relational database; repair and maintain hardware and software components of real-time computer and electronic communications systems used in support of rail operations; travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe.

 

 

Selection Procedure

 

1. Application Review

2. Appraisal Interview:  To Be Determined

 

Only a limited number of candidates determined as most qualified will be invited to participate in each phase of the competitive selection process.


Application Procedure

To obtain an application package, call Metro Headquarters at (213) 922-7153 or (213) 922-3900 for the hearing impaired (TDD).  All application materials may also be downloaded from Metro's Website at: www.metro.net.

 

Submit your entire Application Package (employment application, resume, and supplemental application, if required) by electronic mail (e-mail) to: jobs@metro.net, or by mail, or hand deliver to one of the following locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA  90012

 

METRO San Fernando Valley

9760 Topanga Canyon Boulevard

Chatsworth, CA  91311

 

METRO San Gabriel Valley

3369 Santa Anita Avenue

El Monte, CA  91731

 

METRO South Bay

680 Knox Street, Suite 150

Torrance, CA  90502

 

Completed application packages are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

 

This recruitment will close once we have received sufficient applications to begin the selection process. 

 

 

 

*Open to the public and all Metro/PTSC employees.

 

 

 

Open date: 5/12/08   JCH/rg   3818   5/7/08    08-106