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Database Administrator 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Dauphin, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/6/2024 CLOSED ON 9/16/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator 1 position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?

Information technology (IT) reaches all Pennsylvanians, which is why we are serious about IT! Our mission is to provide, operate, and improve IT services through collaboration and optimization, all while fostering an inclusive and and innovative workforce. The Office of Administration, Public Safety IT Delivery Center (PSITDC) is looking for a creative and diligent Database Administrator 1 to join our team of technical pioneers. Apply today to start an exciting and challenging chapter of your career!   

PSITDC's work is a strong, but often invisible, thread through the government services delivered through the PA State Police (PSP), Department of Corrections (DOC), PA Board of Probation & Parole, Office of Victim Advocate, Sex Offender Assessment Board, Firearms Education and Training Commission, PA Justice Network, and the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for advanced technical work in all phases of database development activities including supporting the application development lifecycle, planning, designing, developing, implementing, data migration, quality assurance, data cleanup, and data administration. Work also includes database operations activities such as database administration, database security, assuring availability, server monitoring, performance monitoring, capacity planning, SQL software installation and configuration, and Service Pack installations.


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Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. 

 

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • 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. 

 

Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

 

Legal Requirements:

  • A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
  • You must pass a background investigation.

 

How to Apply: 

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing dateLate applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 

 

Veterans: 

  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

 

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

 

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
   

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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