Direct Digital Control Specialist - Utilities & Energy Services at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Direct Digital Control Specialist 1 / Direct Digital Control Specialist 2 / Direct Digital Control Specialist 3- Utilities & Energy Services



Job Summary


A Direct Digital Control Specialist monitors, reviews and makes setpoint adjustments to campus direct digital controls. They provide basic support to facilities construction, renovation, and maintenance that is associated with the building automation systems.


Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and make minor programming set point adjustments to the campus DDC and Card Access systems. Review systems concerning operational status of connected building equipment in response to requests from craft persons or alarm conditions.
• Review alarms and determine priorities while issuing work order requests to the appropriate shop.
• Maintain logs of building systems and monitored applications. Maintain and updates all files associated with alarm handling and critical alarm paging.
• Provide support to campus customers, students, and other Facilities & Services groups and shops. This could include but not limited to:
  a. HTML programming, and support implementing a web interface/graphics.
  b. Review graphics while assisting in troubleshooting systems.
  c. Provide data trending and reports.
• Provide 24/7 emergency support for the DDC and Card Access systems.
• There will be correspondence required between building occupants and crafts and trades on HVAC/Card Access that will require minor scheduling changes for building equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Physical Demands


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO UNDERTAKE JOB.
**Strong knowledge of computers and software.
**Basic electronic knowledge.
**Good mathematical skills.
**Analytical ability for problem solving.
**Ability to learn the building systems served by the building automation system.


ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
A. Scope and Effect
• The workload associated with the position can be stressful at times.


B. Physical Requirements
• Could require lifting technology equipment up to 25 pounds.
C. Work Environment
• Work is generally in office, however, there could be field work involved at times. This could include visits to equipment rooms, where the environment is: hot, cold, dusty, and noisy.


Minimum Qualifications for the DDC SPECIALIST 1



Specialty Factors


High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years work experience in IT-related functions, such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field. College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
o 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
o Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
o 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
o Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
• Demonstrated work experience in building automation programming.
• Demonstrated experience equivalent to 2 years vocational training.


Minimum Qualifications for the DDC Specialist 2



These include the minimum qualifications of the DDC Specialist 1 with the addition of the following.



Specialty Factors

• Demonstrated 2 years of work experience in building automation programming.
• Demonstrated experience equivalent to 2 years vocational training.
• Possession of at least one factory training certification in Siemens or Schneider Building Automation Systems.
• Demonstrated experience in modifying graphical user interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications for the DDC Specialist 3



These include the minimum qualifications of the DDC Specialist 1 with the addition of the following.



Specialty Factors

• Demonstrated 3 years of work experience in building automation programming.
• Demonstrated experience equivalent to 2 years vocational training.
• Possession of at least two factory training certifications in the same system, either Siemens or Schneider Electric Building Automation System.
• Demonstrated experience in creating or building custom graphical user interfaces.

Appointment Information


This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5031 - Information Technology Technical Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 7/8/2024. The starting salary for a DDC Specialist 1 is $67,052.46. The final salary and level offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, relevant collective bargaining agreements, and/or budget constraints. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .


Application Procedures & Deadline Information


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on June 16, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Bryan Fijalkovich at fijalkov@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .


Requisition ID: 1024392

Job Category: Technical

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu


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