IT Database Administrator

IT Database Administrator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines/jobs/newprint/4714357) Apply ? IT Database Administrator Salary $102,065.60 - $124,113.60 Annually Location Des Moines, IA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 4193-10-2024 Department Information Technology Division IT152000 - IT Enterprise Application Development Opening Date 10/31/2024 Closing Date 11/25/2024 4:00 PM Central FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit MEA Occupational Group Civil Service Location of Vacancy Information Technology Department Recruitment Entrance Selection Method Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be referred to the hiring department for consideration. Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date. Description Benefits Questions Distinguishing Features of the Class Under general direction, performs database operational support to ensure city-wide databases are available and running smoothly 24/7 providing a seamless flow of information throughout the organization while considering backend data structure and frontend accessibility. Provides support and training to end users including business unit operations personnel, staff in IT Operations: Applications, Help Desk, Infrastructure, and Business Analysts. Performs other related duties as assigned. Acceptable Experience and Training Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Database Administration or related field, or a Bachelors Degree in Business/Public Administration with major coursework in information systems, computer science, or database administration; and Considerable experience in database administration, application database development, database architecture, or a related field; or Any combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. MCSE/MCSA certification preferred. NOTE: Certifications and Educational Transcripts need to be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresourcesdmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date. Required Special Qualifications A candidate will be required to successfully pass a post-offer background investigation, drug screen and physical examination. Must possess a valid Iowa Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) Implements design of databases to ensure the storage, security, selection and retrieval of information is performed logically, orderly and efficiently; Install and maintain database software and servers for the organization; Ensure quality performance of databases and their servers; Develop processes for optimizing and ensuring database security; Set and maintain database standards; Manage, maintain, and secure database access; Performance tuning of database systems; Install, upgrade, and manage database applications for both third party and internally built software; Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors; Recommend and implement emerging database technologies; Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards; Create automation for repeating database tasks; Be available for on-call support as needed; Other duties as assigned.