Virginia's Community Colleges

Working Title APEX Programmer/Oracle Database Administrator

Role Title Info Technology Specialist II

Role Code 39112-SW

FLSA Exempt

Pay Band 05

Position Number 29500449

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location Norfolk - 710

Hiring Range $80,000 - $115,000, commensurate w/ experience

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category 2-Professionals

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM.

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

This position will work on multiple complex projects to support the development and maintenance of complex information systems supporting the administrative functions of Tidewater Community College using Oracle APEX. Tasks include serving as lead APEX Programmer for complex financial, academic, and administrative applications, serves as Oracle Database Administrator and APEX administrator which includes installing patches and upgrades on both systems.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge of Oracle (current release) database administration, including patching.
• Substantial knowledge of Oracle Apex instance and workspace management, including installations and upgrades.
• Ability to develop complex computer and web applications to meet functional requirements of business processes with Oracle APEX or equivalent.
• Substantial knowledge of application analysis and programming techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of personal computers, operating systems and desktop computer applications including Windows 10/11 and Microsoft Office 365.
• Ability to analyze complex business processes, interpret users’ needs and evaluate alternative solutions.
• Ability to understand program coding and logically apply it.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex programs quickly.
• Ability to handle multiple, complex programs simultaneously while meeting day-to-day needs and periodic deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team with direct supervision.
• Ability to provide periodic updates and progress reports to supervisor in written and oral formats for yourself and subordinates who report to you.
• Ability to communicate effectively at a technical and end-user level both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop procedures and written documentation for complex information systems.
• Ability to install and configure web server software such as Apache Tomcat and SSL Certificates
• Knowledge of backup and restoration procedures and performance monitoring
• Substantial experience with Client/Server development tools such as TOAD, SQL Developer, Jasper Reports.
• Extensive experience in writing, testing, and debugging complex computer programs.

Additional Considerations

• Substantial knowledge of business processes and administrative functions in a large educational environment.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and training to less experienced personnel.

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

No

Posting Number CLS_4609P

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 07/23/2026

Job Close Date 08/06/2026

Open Until Filled

Agency Website tcc.edu

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/98873

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