Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 HourlyLocation : 4505 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TNJob Type: Part-Time/TemporaryJob Number: 00738Department: Communications InfrastructureOpening Date: 01/07/2025Closing Date: 1/28/2025 11:59 PM EasternClassification: StudentWork Hours: 15-29 hours/week: M-F, 7:00AM-5:00PMAbout KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.About the Role: The role involves supporting and optimizing KUB's Operational Technology (OT) network, ensuring the efficient operation of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) infrastructure across KUB's electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities. This position offers hands-on opportunity to collaborate with a team of professionals and gain exposure to the hardware and software components that makeup the SCADA system. Key responsibilities include capturing best practices, developing standards, visualizing data from various sources, and providing insights to enhance the OT network's performance. QualificationsPhysical Requirements:Sedentary work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above. Minimum Requirements:
- Must be and maintain full-time student status of an accredited college or university pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, or a graduate-level degree
- Degree must be in Networking, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management, or related discipline
- Must have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
- Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm
- Must have good oral and written communication skills
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred Requirements:
- Maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Has an interest in system administration and operational technology
- Has a passion for solving complex problems
- Possesses a strong work ethic with an attention to detail
- Adheres to safety protocols for themselves and others
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Selection ProcessAbout the Selection Process:Phase 1 - Apply online at www.kub.orgPhase 2 - Experience, training, and education evaluationPhase 3 - Interview with department representativesPhase 4 - Written, performance, and behavioral exercisesPhase 5 - Background InvestigationPhase 6 - Physical assessment and/or drug screen**KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace ProgramIf special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThis position is not eligible for benefits.01 If you answered Career/Job Fair, Employee Referral, or Other to the 'how did you first hear about this opportunity' question, please include details here. If 'no,' please type N/A in the text box. 02 How many course hours are you currently enrolled in? 03 What is your major? 04 What is your Cumulative GPA? 05 When is your expected graduation date? 06 Please provide your work availability for the upcoming semesters within our business hours Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM. 07 *Required* Did you attach a copy of your most recent transcript and your Spring 2024 class schedule? This is a requirement of the application process. Please make sure it is in the Attachments section.
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- Yes; I have attached my resume to my application.
- No; I'm not attaching a resume to my application.
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