Sr. Database Administrator

Job Summary This position is within the Information Technology department and will be responsible for all activities related to the administration, support and design of computerized databases. Confers with and advises on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities and methods. Projects long-range requirements for data-based administration in conjunction with the Manager of Information Technology and DBA team. Controls the migration of database structures from Test to the Production environment, and manages Production environments. Provides database administration services to include segregation and security modifications. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of the systems analysis activity, and applies advanced knowledge of database management including design, configurations, sizing, importing and exporting. The Database Administrator applies considerable knowledge of the operating system and the on-prem or virtual platform on which the database is housed. The Database Administrator must have a complete understanding of the SQL installation and its interaction with the operating system.

This position is represented by the Information Technology Guild.

This position is available for remote work at a home office. Candidate needs to reside in OR or WA. No exceptions.

The successful candidate will be hired at the IT Professional IV level, step placement depending on related qualifications.Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelor's degree or certifications in computer science or a related field, and at least four (4) years of experience in the field of database administration. Project coordination, COTS application support, quality assurance, and leadership experience are desired. The degree must have been conferred by an institution of higher education and have National Recognition of Accrediting Agencies by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check.

All combinations of education, experience, and training that demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered.

The ideal team member will have experience with several of the following:

• Relational database design, and SQL Server administration experience required.
• Establish and modify databases and master files, apply system configuration standards; coordinating with systems, operations and technical support teams.
• Ensure database quality, integrity and performance.
• SSRS expertise desired.
• Hands-on experience with Azure/AWS cloud based data migration and management desired.
• Confer with primary database users to confirm modifications, adjustments needed and to solve problems.
• Design, size and install tables within context of the database and the platform on which it operates.
• Evaluate database and operating systems to determine appropriate modifications.
• Develop support tools to aid in monitoring data growth and gauge needs to increase space.
• Research database failures; develop and perform recovery strategies.
• Develop and maintain structure documentation; propose and implement standards for data management.
• Ability to tune the database and application through query optimization.
• Experience programming in various languages such as Sequel, T-SQL, SSRS, C#, .Net, web services and PowerShell scripting desired.
• Experience working in and supporting an Office365 environment including Teams, SharePoint and related Microsoft productivity tools;
• Handling personal work in a scrum team and experience with Jira tools a plus
• Basic Project Management, agile development, and ITIL background a plus
• Professional Certifications are desired
• Ability to be highly successful working independently in a home office with a virtual team, or in an office environment as the job duties require
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation and documentation skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and work with technical and non-technical people

Selection Process:

Resumes and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

Examples of Duties

Ability to: lead and/or participate in systems analysis, design, and program planning; accurately identify and evaluate database and system needs and requirements; analyze data and develop logical solutions to complex programming problems; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; provide excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Salary GradeIT Guild.305Salary Range$8, $11, per monthClose DateOpen Until FilledRecruiterIrene Catherine Chrest

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Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at 

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. 
 

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