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Database Administrator (Telework) - (824476)

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WHO WE ARE:

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

This position is eligible for telecommuting from anywhere in the State of Texas.

You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:

Seeking an IT professional to provide support in the design and maintenance of database structures and develop policies and procedures designed to ensure the integrity of the database environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, recommending, and implementing procedures necessary to backup and recovery databases from hardware and software failures. Must have the ability to communicate in a professional, customer-focused manner. Collaborates with other IT teams as well as business customers to accomplish work.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Database Administrator is selected by and accountable to the Data Governance Officer Director with the approval of the Chief Information Officer. Performs highly complex to advanced (senior-level) database administration work. Work involves providing direction and guidance in database administration operations and planning; providing for the efficient and effective storage, retrieval, customization, and archiving of data to ensure integrated database systems; planning, developing, and implementing database policies and procedures; and maintaining and verifying data integrity. Work is performed under limited to minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May supervise the work of others. Maintains a reliable, predictable work schedule. May be called upon to work outside of normal business hours to sustain operations or complete urgent assignments.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

  • Provide professional and technical assistance in the planning and development of TWC on-line transaction processing (OLTP) and decision support databases.
  • Consult with programmer/analysts to ensure the conceptual and design phases of new applications are consistent with the structural parameters within the database environment.
  • Responsible for the development and ongoing enhancements of decision support database systems, monitoring and fine-tuning database performance in both the OLTP and decision support environment, developing and supporting business interface processes and developing database conversion stored procedures.
  • Implement and maintain policies and standards related to the design of databases, data access requirements, security and recovery procedures for the database.
  • Evaluate database engines, query and performance monitoring tools.
  • Maintain disaster recovery procedures and participate in disaster recovery tests and actual recoveries as needed.
  • May develop and conduct training and/or give expert advice on database/information availability, design policies and standards and database query tools.
  • May work outside normal office hours and days when needed to resolve production issues and provide on-call activities.
  • Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, policies, and procedures, including IT Handbook and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), that govern TWC IT.
  • Contribute to teamwork and communicates effectively.
  • Promote an image of IT excellence.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to maintain IT operations.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming and systems design, of computer operations, systems, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of cost estimating techniques, computer programming languages; data processing flowcharting techniques.
  • Knowledge of data structure design and current database technologies in at least one of these RDBMS- Informix version 11.x or higher, SQL Server 2016 or Oracle version 11 or higher.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and supporting stored procedures, CRON scripts, UNIX shell scripts, and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) jobs.
  • Knowledge of industry best practices for configuring and supporting large, complex relational databases, including database backup/restoration, information validation and data verification processes.
  • Skilled in the development of computer programs and stored procedures utilizing high level programming languages, such as Java, SAS data modeling, SPL, Microsoft Visual Studio and industry standard data extract/transform/load (ETL) tools.
  • Skilled in shell script development in Unix Sun Solaris 10 environments or higher.
  • Skilled in applying data modeling methodologies, data conversion techniques and implementing repeatable processes for creating and modifying data base structures.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with a team of database administrators, analysts and developers to complete work assignments.
  • Ability to communicate technical information effectively, both orally and in writing to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, coworkers, and vendors.
  • Ability to work independently while understanding the need for communicating and coordinating work efforts with others.
  • Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

  • Database Administrator III: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years of full-time experience in computer programming and/or systems analysis. 
  • Database Administrator IV: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus three years of full-time experience in computer programming and/or systems analysis. 
  • Both Levels: One year of full-time experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education.

YOU GAIN:

  • A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
  • Telecommuting from anywhere in Texas
  • Competitive starting salary: $6,000.00 - $7,500.00/month
  • Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
  • Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
  • Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

VETERANS:

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:

  • To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future. 
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 
  • A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.

Primary Location

: United States-Texas-Austin

Work Locations

Austin:1411 Brazos 

1411 Brazos St 

Austin 78701

Job

: Database Administrators

Organization

: TWC Business Unit

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Travel

: No

Job Posting

: Mar 6, 2024, 6:00:00 AM

Work From Home: Yes

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