Database Administrator II Recorders Office

Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 2042 - Database Administrator II

Salary Grade: 16

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $76876 - $92268 Annually

Pay Range: $76876 - $107660 Annually

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience education licenses training and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

This position provides technical and analytical support for specific application systems and databases involving the design development construction implementation and ongoing support of systems processes and methods. Responsible for performing all database administrator duties which include general database administration design backup and recovery data security data access performance tuning technical consulting troubleshooting development of standards production support capacity planning and evaluation of database technology. The Database Administrator II is also responsible for organizing the data providing access to data designing and reviewing applications that use the data creating and implementing data-naming standards and providing training in data modeling and design. This classification is distinguished from the Database Administrator I by its focus on system design process engineering and complexity of assignments.

This classification is appointed unclassified and exempt from the Pima county Merit Systems Rules.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Assists with defining strategies for backup and recovery of each database and ensures availability of databases;

• Monitors and optimizes database performance ensures data integrity and maintains database security;

• Provides technical database leadership when working with teams;

• Creates and implements data element standards and provides for the physical dissemination of the data;

• Performs application administration including but not limited to software installation optimization security patch installation and upgrades;

• Assists with the installation of Database Management Systems (DBMS) packages and upgrades and with the training of users in the use of databases;

• Designs creates and maintains database objects;

• Assists with the configuration and support of cloud-based and in-house environments such as SharePoint Microsoft Dynamics Agave and Team Foundation Server;

• Analyzes new and existing information systems and provides technology evaluations and recommendations;

• Writes and maintains database documentation;

• Participates in technical project teams serving as a lead in using data modeling concepts for application designs;

• Coordinates with other information technology groups to facilitate database development projects software upgrades and new product implementations;

• Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Department and Pima County.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college university or technical school AND five (5) years of experience in database administration.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Two (2) years with Pima County in a Database Administrator I or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum five (5) years experience in the last five (5) years in relational database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server MySQL and exposure to Oracle or other database systems.

• Minimum three (3) years experience in the last five (5) years in data manipulation and transformation using SQL Python or R.

• Experience with/knowledge of ETL tools (e.g. SSIS SSAS) and data warehousing platforms.

• Minimum three (3) years experience in the last five (5) years installing and configuring Database Management Systems (DBMS) application software and related tools.

• Experience with/knowledge of monitoring and administering DBMS security using appropriate protocols and best practices.

• Minimum three (3) years experience in the last five (5) years in system administration of database servers to ensure optimal performance and integration with DBMS environments.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. Employment contingent on ACJIS certification. Employees must attain and maintain access certification for all relevant departmental databases required of assigned position.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities records and communication systems. The Recorders Office is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. This position will require apost-job offer physicaland/or drug screen.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.