Management Analyst I - Flood Warning

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Job Posting Closing on: Friday, December 6, 2024

Pay Range: $26.38 – Mid $34.30 Hourly. Annual: $54,879.00 - $71,343.00

****Signing bonus: $2,000 ****

Workdays & Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am – 5 pm. Occasional overtime may be required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

The Flood Warning Analyst will perform field work and desktop tasks to advance the reliability and resilience of the City’s Flood Warning System which consists of flood and weather monitoring stations located throughout the City (see www.fortworthtexas.gov/floodwarning for more information). There are currently 84 “master” stations that monitor flood and weather parameters, along with over 200 roadside remote flashers that are controlled by the “masters.” Field work will include installing, maintaining, and repairing infra-structure (pole-cabinet assemblies), low voltage (12V DC or less) electronics, and telemetry equipment.

Typical outdoor work consists of diagnosing problems reading tables from data loggers, trouble shooting and repairing electronic and radio telemetry equipment, performing scheduled maintenance and calibration tests on sensors. The applicant should have excellent organizational and logistic skills with ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The Flood Warning group is embarking on initiatives ranging from flood forecasting to integrating flood warning with traffic management systems to improve road safety. Applicants with a scientific background who enjoy working outdoors may find a good fit for this job posting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, or related and no previous experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two (2) or more years-experience assembling and repairing electronic equipment.
One or more years programming experience, including but not limited to SDI-12 language connecting sensors to dataloggers.
Two or more years data processing experience with excel spreadsheets or similar software.
Must pass an in-person knowledge and skills written test administered after the interview.

job responsibilities include:

Monitoring the health of system components through server software (Contrail) reports,
Assembling and analyzing data in excel to diagnose problems,
Inputting maintenance records in the VueWorks work order database,
Fields visits to perform inspections and repairs on equipment.
Writing bid solicitations for procurement of equipment and professional services, writing technical reports, and contract management.
Working outdoors performing repairs, including on ladders, while hoisted from bucket trucks, in boots and waders within creeks.
Organizing equipment and tools prior to field deployment with ability to deploy on short notice
Performing regularly scheduled preventative maintenance functions on all masters and remote flashers at least once every six months.
Performing emergency repairs and maintenance during critical failure of equipment such as knock-downs, sensor and battery failures.

Working Conditions

This position requires a high level of safety awareness. The applicant will be working outdoors 2-3 days in a typical work week. Working conditions outdoors will be on ladders or while hoisted from bucket trucks repairing equipment on utility poles. Conduit and cable work for sensors will be performed on culvert headwalls and in creeks. Occasional heavy lifting (not more than about 30 pounds) will be required. Applicants will need to be familiar with use of tools to assemble infra-structure components such as poles, cabinets and masts and guide cables through conduits, and testing and diagnosing electrical circuits with multimeters. Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking and repetitive motions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

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What You Should Know About Management Analyst I - Flood Warning, The City of Fort Worth

Join the City of Fort Worth as a Management Analyst I - Flood Warning, where you'll help ensure the safety and resilience of our community's flood warning systems! This is an exciting opportunity for anyone passionate about public service and environmental safety. In this role, your days will be filled with a mix of fieldwork and desk tasks, focusing on the City’s extensive flood warning system comprised of 84 master stations and 200 roadside remote flashers. You’ll be involved in the installation and maintenance of critical infrastructure, low-voltage electronics, and telemetry equipment. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast with strong organizational skills, you’ll thrive while performing hands-on inspections and repairs—sometimes from ladders or bucket trucks! Your analytical abilities will come into play as you monitor system health using server software and analyze data to troubleshoot issues. The team is dedicated to innovations that integrate flood warnings with traffic management systems, so your input will directly affect public safety. With a competitive pay range, a $2,000 signing bonus, and extensive benefits like healthcare and professional development opportunities, the City of Fort Worth is committed to valuing its employees while serving nearly a million residents. If you possess a Bachelor’s degree and enjoy a diverse work environment with the chance to make meaningful contributions, this position could be your perfect fit. Apply today to be part of a fast-growing city that prioritizes exceptional service, respect for diversity, and ethical behavior.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Management Analyst I - Flood Warning Role at The City of Fort Worth

What does a Management Analyst I - Flood Warning do at the City of Fort Worth?

As a Management Analyst I - Flood Warning, you'll be responsible for performing both field and desk tasks to ensure the reliability and performance of the Flood Warning System in Fort Worth. This includes maintaining flood and weather monitoring stations and assembling data to diagnose issues effectively.