Technical Hardware Analyst I

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line: Houston Public Works

Section: Drinking Water Operations/Groundwater

Reporting Location: 7027 Ardmore St.

Workdays & Hours: M-F, 6a-2:30p*

                                         *Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs moderately complex, skilled technical work in the design, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of electrical motors, Blowers, instrumentation communications equipment and industrial control systems. Designs, evaluates, and implements data communication networks or microprocessor-based control equipment.

Assists in identification and selection of new equipment through collaborations with vendors, user, and management. Diagnoses data communications system failures: interfaces with vendors to resolve problems with various types of data communications facilities. Evaluates networks design to make recommendations for improvement of performance; provides training for installation and operation of network equipment.

Maintains statistical reports on project status and inventory. Designs and maintains cable layout logs. Operates test equipment to isolate software/hardware circuits or cable relates problems.

Repairs and calibrates all components of process control systems or data communications networks; troubleshoots and repairs both digital and analog equipment to the component level. May lead other technical hardware analysts. Perform other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works position at the Tier I Level.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

Requires an associate degree in a computer science, instrumentation, or electronics discipline or the equivalent, such as certification in a technical/specialty program of up to three years in duration.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year of experience in the design, installation, operation and/or maintenance of a computerized data network or industrial control system is required.                      

Relevant experience (as described above) may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).Preferences will be given to applicants with extensive experience with remote installation, troubleshooting and resolving, technical and systems support issues related to physical and virtual servers, and other infrastructure components, Microsoft System Center Configuration Center, Advance System Backup/Restore, Virtualization, Active Directory, and ITIL Best Practice. Preference will be given to the candidate with e electrical and PLC experience. Preference will be given to the candidate with a Groundwater operations license issued by TCEQ.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:   None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:   Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 17

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6017

If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6017 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. 

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.