Job Posting
Department: 81
Organization: 812062
Job Code/Title: 15302
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Executive Offices
Ex Mgd Srvs Div
Database Administrator 1
Position Number: 50355131
County: Dauphin
Work Location: Office of Information Technology
Bureau of Compute and Messaging Services
1 Technology Park
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Type of Job: Civil Service
Union: No Union Representation (Not subject to provisions of a union agreement.)
Bargaining Unit: A3
Seniority Unit:
Type Position: Permanent / Full Time
Salary Range: $58,719 - $89,213
Pay Schedule / Range: MA / MA09
Posting Length: 10 days
Posting Dates: 4/13/2015 - 4/22/2015
Contact Number: (717)772-8075 or lshank@pa.gov
Information: WORK HOURS: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Description of Duties: This is an advanced and highly technical position within the Bureau of Compute and Messaging
Services located at the Commonwealth Technology Center (CTC). This position reports directly
to the Database Operations Team Manager.
This position provides operational support of databases hosted in the EDC. The environment
consists primarily of SQL Server instances running on virtual and physical infrastructure.
Additional databases run on Oracle including an enterprise Oracle RAC solution.
The incumbent:
Confers with Commonwealth agencies on their database requirements.
Installs RDBMS software.
Performs backup and recovery and database tuning, replication, and clustering.
Performs day-to-day database administration duties for all EDC supported databases instances.
Evaluates new products and emerging technologies and determines how they can be used
effectively.
Establishes and administers data and database policies and ensures continued compliance with
standards.
Ensures agency database problems are resolved in a timely manner.
Installs, upgrades, patches, and configures RDBMS software and related products.
Troubleshoots and resolves very complex database and server problems.
Creates, maintains, and modifies physical databases within the EDC, including the database
storage structures and database objects ensuring that appropriate links exist and that keys are
established to provide processing efficiency.
Implements changes in database design and operation, which will maintain or improve upon the
quality of services.
Designs centralized and distributed database structures or system architecture consistent with
EDC applications, operations, and networking goals and objectives.
Establishes and defines database backup and recovery procedures by establishing the backup
schedule and retention periods, monitoring backup processes and procedures, preparing scripts
to recover databases from backup systems, and developing procedures for the reconstruction of
lost or damaged data.
Monitors system performance, assesses space utilization and growth, and recommends
upgrades and enhancements to software and hardware to ensure optimal database
performance based on current and future requirements.
Performs database tuning analysis, recommendation and implementation.
Creates and schedules database administration jobs using Integration Services and scripts.
Sets up and maintains database replication procedures.
Researches, evaluates, tests, and installs database software and perform database software
conversions and migrations to new levels, vendors, or platforms while preserving data integrity.
Makes capacity planning and server/software purchase recommendations
Develops and establishes security standards and procedures for controlling and monitoring user
access and for establishing and maintaining user passwords, roles, and profiles.
Maintains and modifies specialized software and utilities and analyzes and resolves problem
conditions attributed to database design or software, which may involve contacting vendor or
internal technical support on software related problems.
Interfaces with programming, applications development, distributed systems, operations, and
operating systems personnel and users to maintain control of the configuration of the database
structure, to establish database access techniques, to address database performance issues,
and to resolve database problems.
Reviews and approves data model designs developed by application developers.
Performs problem resolution and root cause analysis along with recommending and
implementing preventive techniques.
Provides on call and/or emergency support to maintain operations as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned, to include those outlined in the CoG Plan when the
Plan is activated. Responds to the designated alternate or secondary location when directed in
response to a catastrophic incident.
PLEASE NOTE: Final selected candidate(s) may be required to undergo and successfully
complete a comprehensive background check, which may include criminal and financial checks.
Essential Functions: * Use a computer and standard office machines
* Provide on call and/or emergency support
* Work independently and as a team member
* Prioritize, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure
* Interact with individuals at all levels of government
* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
* Maintain effective internal and external working relationships
Last Date Job Applications Will Be Accepted: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
THIS IS A MANAGEMENT POSITION
Recruitment Method(s):
Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following methods(s) to be considered for this vacancy:
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Promotion Without Examination
Transfer
Reassignment
Voluntary Demotion
Reinstatement
Eligibility - all candidates
1. Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job: One year as a Database Analyst or Information
Technology Generalist 2; OR Three years of information technology experience that includes two years in the
analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration, and an associate's
degree in any information
technology field; OR Five years of information technology experience that includes two years in the analysis,
design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration; OR One year of information
technology experience in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database
administration, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; OR An equivalent combination of
experience and training.
2. Be a resident of Pennsylvania.
3. Be eligible for selection in accordance with Civil Service rules.
Eligibility - Competitive Promotion Without Examination Only
CLASS RESTRICTIONS
1. Have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications:
o Database Analyst
o Applications Developer 2
o Information Technology Generalist 2
Selection Criteria
2. Minimum experience and training required for the job.
3. Meritorious service; defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the
24 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last due overall regular or probationary
performance evaluation was satisfactory or higher.
4. Seniority, defined as a minimum of one year(s) in the next lower class(es) by the posting closing date of
4/22/2015.
Application Instructions
5. Interested qualified applicants must submit all requested materials as specified in the "How To Apply Section".
Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this
position. Send completed application materials to the address listed in "How To Apply" section.
6. Additional information may be obtained by calling: (717)772-8075
This section is issued for compliance with Management Directive 580.19, Promotion in the Classified
Service without Examination.
How to apply - all candidates:
The following materials must be mailed and postmarked on or before Wednesday, April 22, 2015:
1. Completed Civil Service Application (0.40 MB)
2. Most Recent Employee Performance Review
3. Submit a request for consideration in the form of a memorandum, letter, or bid form which must be accompanied
by a resume which reflects work history and education.
If interested in applying by mail, please send above specified materials to:
CONTACT PERSON: Lynn Shank
ADDRESS: Commonwealth Technology Center
1 Technology Park
Harrisburg, PA 17110
TELEPHONE: 717-772-8075
EMAIL: lshank@pa.gov
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.