Bexar County

Summary

Bexar County IT employees exemplify our Core Values of Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. We focus on helping team members find a work-life balance to optimize personal productivity and fulfillment. Bexar County IT fosters a supportive and collaborative culture based on mutual respect and professional relationships. We are a technology-based organization focused on leveraging human ingenuity and innovation to deliver the best possible solution to our customers and constituents. Bexar County IT values diversity and encourages the free exchange of ideas within and between teams.

This position is Excluded from Civil Service

Duties and Responsibilities

• Culture – Key indicators from our employee survey in 2021
• Employees are satisfied with their careers – 91.8%
• Employees can see themselves at BCIT one year from now – 93.6%
• Managers support their employees in their careers – 93.8%
• BCIT supports a mission employees believe in – 93.8%
• Health
• Health Insurance with competitive premiums and low deductibles, co-pays, and out-of-pocket maximums
• Excellent prescription drug coverage where most generics are free
• Multiple dental plans to choose from
• Multiple vision plans to choose from
• Teladoc (telemedicine) services available
• Flexible Spending Accounts offered
• Life
• 35 paid days off earned in Year 1
• 13 County Holidays
• 12 Sick Days
• 10 Vacation Days
• Free Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• State-of-the-Art Wellness Center and Gym
• Telework (for some positions)
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance offered
• Retirement
• Annuity-based retirement program provides a 2-for-1 dollar match on retirement contributions
• Additional retirement savings options available
• Other Benefits
• Annual Training Plans for all employees
• Paid Certifications
• Longevity Pay
• And much more…

Senior contributor that is fully proficient in applying established standards; knowledge base acquired from several years of experience in the area of Database Engineering

Supervises, constructs, and coaches team of database engineers

Leads projects in design, development, implementation and management of databases

Develops database architectures to address business requirements, ensuring system scalability, security, performance and reliability

Constructs data decomposition diagrams, provides data flow diagrams and documents the process

Designs database applications such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms and data partitions to enable efficient access of the generic database structure.

Creates plans for architecture updates and integrates new systems with existing warehouse structure to refine performance/functionality

Leverages in-depth knowledge and expertise of database technologies, along with solid programming, design and system analysis skills

Partners with Software Architects and Software Developers on data access methods and decisions on optimal data structures for persistence

Overall responsibility for all production database environments

Audits database environments to ensure appropriate use and compatibility with County standards

Assesses data extraction, report generation, and bugs appearing in operations involving the data warehouse

Performs other related technology duties and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a relevant degree, 5-7 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Expert knowledge with stored procedures, data batch processing, and data as a service; expert knowledge with SQL and SSRS (SQL Server 2008-2016)
• Skill in Agile Methodology; skill in managing data operations for data at rest, data exchange, batch processing, and data reporting
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner across functional and technical departments, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, stakeholders, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations and agencies, vendors and the general public
• Demonstrates technological intuitiveness
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Must have available transportation during entire workday
• Required to travel to remote sites within Bexar County
• Must have valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance
• Required to be on call 24 hours
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
• May be required to work weekends

Preferred Certification/License:

• CompTIA Security+ SQL Database, MCDBA, GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, or other equivalent certifications

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Constantly working in indoor conditions
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
• Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County:

https://www.bexar.org/1368/Employee-Benefits

NOTE: Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.