Seeking a Database Administrator to join our AWESOME Information Technology department. This position will lead, plan, implement, and maintain the database and intranet environments for OWASA.
Key responsibilities: Works with OWASA business units to identify and implement business process improvements, predictive reporting capabilities, and leverage future and existing technology investments for the betterment of the organization.Develops and maintains a methodology for monitoring database performance and growth; tests and implements upgrades; communicates with vendors and third-party support; provides enterprise application support including billing, financial and CMMS systems; develops documentation and end-user trainings; attends training, conferences, and user groups to achieve and maintain expertise in areas of assigned technical responsibility; develops and maintains custom ad hoc reporting for all databases; creates and manages cryptographic keys; creates and manages PowerShell scripts or SQL Server Integration Services packages; programs against vendor APIs; and collaborates with various staff.Tests and implements project updates for infrastructure software and business applications by verifying platform compatibilities; determining business application relevance; creating test environments; running through upgrade procedures; ensuring upgrade success; and coordinating end user upgrade testing.Conducts business analyses and requirement gathering by interviewing business owners; distinguishing between technical and personnel aspects of solutions; determining business needs; identifying information technology solutions to business problems; developing scripts, packages, reports, and other database tools; testing solutions; and verifying success.Establishes and maintains monitoring and maintenance solutions by preparing and maintaining monitoring and reporting solutions for databases; setting up monitoring programs; managing disk space; and monitoring database growth.Manages vendors and external support by handling all phone calls and email correspondence, recording, tracking, and resolving issues, and maintaining strong vendor relationships.Researches, tests, and implements technologies by researching and purchasing new technologies as needed; cooperating with vendors; ensuring proper implementation of technologies; and remaining abreast of industry technologies.Provides end user support by providing tier 2 support for database applications; responding to assigned help desk tickets; and training end users.Performs other related duties as required or assigned.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science (or relevant field of study) plus 4 years' experience in database and intranet environments or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience with Microsoft SQL Server on Server Core.Advanced knowledge of data warehousing techniques and best practices.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex data sets.Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Proven ability to work independently, manage projects, and meet deadlines.Pay and Benefits include: Salary Range is $87,678 – $131,517Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System5% Employer 457 Deferred Compensation contribution; Retirement Health Savings accountEmployer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Long-term DisabilityVacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement and Parental Leave; 12 Paid HolidaysEducational Reimbursement, Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or EducationCell Phone StipendAbility to transfer unused sick leave from preceding NC Local Government or State agency employerOWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to integrity, reliability, teamwork, safety, stewardship, innovation, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Visit www.owasa.org to learn more about OWASA or to apply for this excellent opportunity. This recruitment will close on September 20, 2024.
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