Database Administrator - Hybrid Tallahassee, FL

4 Scope of Services

The DBA team is
responsible for ensuring the application and processing architectures, data
dictionaries, and database schemas meet the department standards for data
requirements. The candidate in this position will be responsible for
assisting in the design, development, amendments and optimization of the
schema to meet system(s) requirements. The candidate must be able to
understand and demonstrate the ability to develop database and warehousing
design across multiple platforms and computing environments. The candidate
must be able to work as part of a team to assist in developing an overall
data architecture that supports the Department’s needs and meets Department
and Agency for State Technology (AST) security standards.

5 Education

Bachelor’s Degree in
Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent
work experience.

6 Experience

The candidate must have skill and five (5) years combined experience
in database administration for the following database

platforms:

1.    Expert in SQL Server 2012, and above

2.    Oracle 10g and above

3.    Experience with Azure SQL is a plus

4.    Experience with AWS SQL tools is a plus

5.    Experience with managing ArcGIS for Server is a plus

6.    Experience with GIS and spatial databases

7 Primary Job Duties/ Tasks

This resource will
primarily be tasked with performing Database (SQL Server, Oracle, GIS)
planning and operational activities

including, but not
limited to the following:

1. Daily operational
and database administration activities

2. Plan, design,
implement, support for database structures

3. Conduct database
performance monitoring and tuning

4. Develop and
maintain database administration procedures and documentation

5. Perform SQL Code
reviews

6. Assist with
training/mentoring other technical staff This resource may also be required
to perform other database or infrastructure activities as requested

7. Support database
activities for application enhancements and rewrites.

8 Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

The submitted
candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in
the following areas:

1.    Knowledge of the principles, practices and
techniques of relational database management systems

2.    Ability to work independently in the technical
analysis, evaluation and resolution of large Enterprise database production
issues or problems, with little or no assistance, and to make decisions and
recommendations to remediate those issues or problems

3.    Knowledge of Relational Database Management
principles, design and practices

4.    Knowledge of the principles, practices and
techniques of ESRI SDE Geodatabases

5.    Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and
prioritize work assignments for him/herself or lower level database analysts

6.    Skill in accurately estimating time
requirements for database analysis and administration tasks for a project

7.    Skill in customer service

8.    Ability to work effectively with Project
Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, to build efficient, long term
solutions in the development of databases utilizing all established
departmental standards

9.    Analyzing processes and workflows to design
efficient database solutions

10.  Ability to prepare complex database
specifications

11.  Ability to design relational databases

12.  Skill in interpreting and communicating
technical information related to computer programming and data processing,
both verbally and in writing

13.  Ability to develop and manage relational
databases in accordance with the Department’s standards

14.  Ability to receive and give constructive
criticism, and maintain effective work relationships with others

9 General Knowledge Skills
and Abilities (KSAs):

The submitted candidate
must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following
areas:

1. Initiative:
Must be able to comprehend assignments, organize workload, and meet deadlines
with little direction. Must be able to monitor and analyze situations to
determine the next step.
2. Communication:
Can clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to
individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team
meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to
effectively listen and process information provided by others.
3. Customer Service:
Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or
other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide
information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
4. Decision Making:
Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions utilizing critical
thinking skills and analysis.
5. Flexibility:
is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new
information. Can adapt in response to new information, changing conditions,
or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism
and maintain effective work relationships with others.
6. Interpersonal:
Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others
7. Leadership:
Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Can adapt leadership styles in
a variety of situations.
8. Problem Solving:
Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate
alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.
9. Team Building:
Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal
as an equal member of the team.
10. Quality Assurance:
Knowledge of the ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and
control. The ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into
practice.