Lead Control Systems and Communications Technician

Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department as a Lead Control Systems and Communication Technician.

The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for performing a wide variety of advanced professional and technical duties in the planning, design, implementation, calibration, testing, and modification of supervisory control systems, Radio Frequency (RF) and fiber-optic based telecommunication systems, water reclamation plant process control systems, Department Distribution System Hydraulic Model (DSHM), security access and control systems, and field telemetry communication systems.

The Lead Control Systems and Communication Technician is the advanced journey level working crew leader in the Control Systems and Communication Technician series. In addition to fully performing the duties of the senior level class, incumbents in this class perform a variety of more difficult and complex professional and technical tasks involved in the maintenance, development, implementation, and support of the Department’s process control Systems, supervisory control systems, and wide area telecommunication networks including radio-based telemetry and voice radio systems, instrumentation, and electrical systems. Incumbents are responsible for training, instructing, directing, and monitoring the work of assigned crew members and may also oversee the inspection of work performed by contractors.

Incumbents are expected to work under general directions using good judgment and discretion in carrying out work assignments and directing the work of others and may serve in the absence of the Control Systems and Communication Supervisor. 

The ideal candidate will an Associate Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Instrumentation and Control Systems and 2 years of journey level experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair in a utility or industrial application, including at least 2 years of experience in the programming of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:   

 At least two (2) years of journey level experience in the use of proprietary human machine interface (HMI) software packages. Must be proficient in the design and operation of supervisory control systems and associated systems equivalent to those used by the Water Department.

AND 

 Associate Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Instrumentation and Control Systems, or closely related science and two (2) years of journey level experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility/industrial applications preferred) including at least two (2) years of experience in the programming of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

 OR 

 High School graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of journey level experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility/industrial applications preferred) including at least two (2) years of experience in the programming of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

 OR 

 Trade/Military Technical School graduation and four (4) years of journey level experience in supervisory control systems design, installation, maintenance, and/or repair (utility/industrial applications preferred) including at least two (2) years of experience in the programming of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

 License/Certificate:

 Possession of a Grade II Certified Control Systems Technician certificate, issued by the International Society of Automation (ISA) or Grade III Electrical Instrumentation Technologist certificate, issued by California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is highly desirable.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license. For out of state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid Class “C” California driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

Must be able to respond to emergency call-out situations as necessary and participate in standby or on-call duty including emergency response during after hours, weekends, and holidays according to predetermined schedules.

Must be clean shaven or have trimmed facial hair in order to properly use personal respirators and SCBA equipment. Must pass a respirator medical exam and be physically able to wear SCBA equipment. Must be able to work in enclosed spaces while wearing protective clothing and under extreme temperatures and hazardous environment.

Apply online at: www.sbmwd.org

Recruitment opens 12/29/2025 at 8:00 a.m. and closes when the first 25 qualified applications are received or 1/25/2026, whichever occurs first.

EEO/ADA (909)453-6091

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