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LTD Lane Transit District

Senior Database Administrator

LTD Lane Transit District, Eugene, Oregon, United States, 97403


Lane Transit District, named

Best Mid-Sized Transit System in North America

for 2014, is one of the most successful and highly regarded public transit systems in the nation; has received numerous national, state, and local awards for service to the community; and, for transit districts its size, is consistently ranked among the nation's leaders in the successful implementation of Bus Rapid Transit, bus ridership, and service efficiency. LTD is committed to the values of working together, taking initiative, being professional, and practicing safety.

This is an excellent career opportunity with a progressive and innovative transit organization that offers an attractive starting salary, an excellent benefit package, and equal opportunity. Lane Transit District values diversity at all levels of its workforce. Women and minority applicants, including members of the LGBTQ community, are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary:

The Senior Database Administrator will manage the administration, maintenance, and security of database systems at LTD as part of the Information Technology team. This role emphasizes ensuring database performance, data integrity, and availability. Responsibilities include implementing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans. Key tasks involve monitoring and tuning databases, implementing data security measures, and maintaining database documentation.Essential Job Functions:

Work closely with the Data Warehouse Manager, SQL Developer, and Business Intelligence Analysts to support LTD's overall Business Intelligence Strategy

Design, develop, and deploy code (ETL, Visualization, Design Modeling, SQL, and other tools, languages, and technologies)

Configure and administer Power BI Report Server (development, testing, and production environments)

Monitor performance of ETL processes and build in redundancies to avoid risk of an information outage

Build up repository of data that can be used to move forward in the case of catastrophic loss of data (disaster recovery)

Implement backup and recovery plans

Suggest courses of action for database high availability

Preparations for systems upgrades

Maintain documentation and versioning

Investigate data flows, identify automation opportunities and create updated data flows

Ensure performance, security, and integrity of database systems

Monitor database performance and tune SQL queries

Manage database access, user permissions, and security measures

Develop and implement source control and deployment standards

Script and automate database maintenance tasks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Administration and Management - knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and experience within an IT environment

Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Windows

Strong cybersecurity knowledge - Role-based access controls, network security, vulnerability management, patching, and encryption

SQL: Advanced proficiency in writing complex queries, and knowledge of SQL commands, functions, and procedures

Relational Databases: Proficiency with SQL Server

Data Modeling: Proficiency in ER diagrams and normalization techniques

Schema Design: Ability to design and implement database schemas

Performance Tuning: Skills in optimizing SQL queries and managing indexes.

Monitoring: Experience with database performance tools

Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and resolve performance issues

Backup and Recovery: Knowledge of backup strategies and disaster recovery plans.

Security: Knowledge of access control, encryption, and data protection regulations

Automation: Experience with automation tools for database tasks

ETL Processes: Knowledge of ETL processes and tools like SSIS, PowerShell, and SFTP file transfers

Database Tools: Experience with tools like SSMS and Redgate Tools

SQL Performance Monitoring Tools like Redgate Monitor

Cloud Databases: Knowledge of AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database

Virtualization: Understanding of VMware and virtualization concepts

Replication and Clustering: Experience with database replication and clustering.

Development: Skills in stored procedures, and API integration

Good oral and written communication including regular communication inside and outside the District to exchange ideas and gather information that can be used to influence decisions, policies, projects, or program design/management with some degree of tact, negotiation, and/or confidentiality

Adapt to shifting priorities and demands, effectively integrating diverse functions and interests

Identify opportunities for improving existing processes and procedures, and collaborate with relevant teams to implement solutions

Analyze problems or concepts and make decisions based on the information.

Work under minimal supervision

Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in time-sensitive situations

Qualifications:Required Education and Experience

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Education and course work can substitute for years of experience.Experience:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a technical discipline or experience equivalent (at least 5 years of on-the-job database administration experience)

10 years' experience in technical domains, including at least 5 years' experience in database administration

Experience with BI tools (SSRS and Power BI)

Experience with data integration from multiple different systems including knowledge of API data transfers

Able to read, write and interpret advanced T-SQL database programming

Advanced proficiency of standard office software (MS Office), reporting applications, and analytical techniques

Experience developing detailed project plans and project documentation

Preferred:

Technology skills to include: database management, Visual Studio for Integration services, tabular models, and console applications (C#); Power BI/M & Power BI Report server; HTML; Redgate for SQL monitoring; data profiling; advanced Excel skills; DAX; MDX; TSQL, JSON Data manipulation, PowerShell

Professional Certifications

ITIL Foundations

Work Schedule:

May work onsite at our Administrative offices in Eugene, OR and/or remote office as approved. Will occasionally be required to work and/or attend meetings or events in public and at all LTD locations

Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

Occasional shift work and/or flexible work schedule as needed; occasional abnormal hours are expected

How to apply:

Visit our website: http://ltdjobs.applicantpool.com/jobs/.

The Lane Transit District is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.