Northern and Southern Hatcheries Automation Staff Specialist - 2 Vacancies (Equipment Technician 12) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4800102) Apply  Northern and Southern Hatcheries Automation Staff Specialist - 2 Vacancies (Equipment Technician 12) Salary $26.46 - $39.57 Hourly Location Various, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 7501-25-FISH-005 Department Natural Resources Opening Date 01/23/2025 Closing Date 2/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit TECHNICAL (SEIU) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Vacancy 1 Northern Hatcheries Automation Staff Specialist This position serves as an automation staff specialist with sole responsibility for analyzing and supporting operations of the northern fish hatcheries’ Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated software. This position performs analysis of system performance, researching, designing, testing, evaluating, maintaining and programming modifications, replacements, and enhancements of the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based OPTO Epic Groov SCADA alarm systems and associated critical software that keep fish alive during emergencies at DNR state fish hatcheries and weirs, plus other Fisheries units as needed. This position performs analysis and system programming updates as required for the Fisheries Production Section, Research Section or Field Management Sections. This position works with the southern automation staff specialist and routinely collaborates with other hatchery staff. In addition, this position provides analysis of solar array performance and electrical generation data compared to hatchery electrical consumption data for four high-profile hatchery solar projects in northern Michigan to explore and recommend methods for optimizing energy efficiencies. The official workstation location will be at one of the 3 DNR State Fish Hatcheries listed below, based on the preference of the selected candidate: + Marquette State Fish Hatchery: Marquette, MI + Thompson State Fish Hatchery: Manistique, MI + Oden State Fish Hatchery: Alanson, MI Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDReportEquipmentTechSSFishNorthernHatcheries.pdf) Vacancy 2 Southern Hatcheries Automation Staff Specialist This position serves as an automation staff specialist with sole responsibility for analyzing and supporting operations of the southern fish hatcheries’ Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated software. This position performs analysis of system performance, researching, designing, testing, evaluating, maintaining and programming modifications, replacements, and enhancements of the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based OPTO Epic Groov SCADA alarm systems and associated critical software that keep fish alive during emergencies at DNR state fish hatcheries and weirs, plus other Fisheries units as needed. This position performs analysis and system programming updates as required for the Fisheries Production Section, Research Section or Field Management Sections. This position works with the northern automation staff specialist and routinely collaborates with other hatchery staff. In addition, this position provides analysis of solar array performance and electrical generation data compared to hatchery electrical consumption data for four high-profile hatchery solar projects in southern Michigan to explore and recommend methods for optimizing energy efficiencies. The official workstation location will be at one of the 3 DNR State Fish Hatcheries listed below, based on the preference of the selected candidate: + Platte River State Fish Hatchery: Beulah, MI + Harrietta State Fish Hatchery: Harrietta, MI + Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery: Mattawan, MI Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PDReportEquipmentTechSSFishSouthernHatcheriesUpdated.pdf) Required Education and Experience EDUCATION: Possession of an associate's degree in electrical, electromechanical, electronics engineering, or electronics technology. EXPERIENCE: Four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment equivalent to an Equipment Technician, including two years equivalent to an Equipment Technician E10 or one year equivalent to an Equipment Technician 11. Alternate Education and Experience Equipment Technician 8 - 12 Four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment may be substituted for the education requirement. This is in addition to the experience requirements for the specific levels. A certificate from a two year, post-secondary, technical program in electrical, electromechanical, or electronics technology may be substituted for the education requirement. Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis. View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EquipmentTechnician.pdf Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. 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Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. 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Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 EQIPTCH – Do you possess one of the following? An associate's degree or higher in electrical, electromechanical, electronics engineering, or electronics technology. If so, please attach an official copy of your transcripts; OR At least four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment; OR A certificate from a two year, post-secondary, technical program in electrical, electromechanical, or electronics technology. If so, please attach a copy of your official certificate. OR A bachelor's degree or higher with 16 semester (24 term) credits in job specific or related course work? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. + Yes + No 02 EQPTCHSS – Do you possess four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment equivalent to an Equipment Technician, including two years equivalent to an Equipment Technician E10 or one year equivalent to an Equipment Technician 11? + Yes + No 03 How many years of experience do you have installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical or electronic automation equipment? + None + Up to 2 years + 2 - 4 years + 4 - 6 years + More than 6 years 04 If you indicated that you have experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronic automation equipment, please provide detailed examples that support your response. These examples must be substantiated in your application materials. If none, enter N/A. 05 Please indicate all job experience and specialized training you have had. (Check all that apply.) Your choices must be substantiated in your application materials. + Industrial motor controls + Programmable Logic Control (PLC) + SCADA system programming, such as OPTO-Epic + Variable Frequency Drive operation/programming + 800 MHz radio programming & maintenance + Fiber optics + Wells and water distribution systems + Flow meters + Electronic fish hatchery equipment such as fish feeders, fish pumps, Ultraviolet lights, filter (disc/drum/sand) controllers, etc. + HVAC systems / chillers / heaters, etc. + None of the above 06 Please indicate areas related to electrical, electromechanical, electronics engineering or electronics technology that you have experience working in (Check all that apply.) Your choices must be substantiated in your application materials. + Electronic systems utilizing ethernet networks + Interpreting engineering plans + Applying information in schematic drawings + Calibration of electronic devices + Developing or maintaining preventative maintenance programs + Maintaining equipment used to measure/monitor dissolved oxygen, water flow, and/or water temperature + Designing and testing new electronic systems, equipment, and devices + Providing training on operation of electronic systems and equipment + None of the above 07 Do you have the following experience with purchasing and budgeting? (Check all that apply.) + Purchased equipment or supplies + Written specifications for equipment purchases + Obtained bids of quotes for a project + Assisted with gathering information to request a non-accounting requisition (RQN) purchase + Coded purchasing related documents (invoices, receipts, or logs) so that they go to correct budgets + Assisted with budget development by making budget requests + None of the above 08 Please briefly describe your participation level when you’re on a team project, where you are working as part of a team. If no experience, enter N/A. 09 DNR-Fisheries is filling two positions with this job announcement and interview process. One position is for the northern three hatcheries, which includes Marquette (near Marquette), Thompson (near Manistique), and Oden (near Petoskey). The other position is for the southern three hatcheries, which includes Wolf Lake (near Kalamazoo), Harrietta (near Cadillac), and Platte River (near Traverse City). Please select the region where you would be willing to be stationed and work. + Northern + Southern + Either Northern or Southern 10 Did you attach a copy of your official transcripts, cover letter and resume? Failure to do so may screen you out of the application pool. + Yes + No 11 Did you attach three references, one of which as a direct supervisor within the last 5 years in your application materials? Failure to do so may screen you out of the application pool. + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Natural Resources Address 525 West Allegan Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Phone 517-284-5014 Website https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email