Database Administrator II
Company: Newport News Public Schools
Location: Newport News
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
Position is responsible to the Supervisor of Technology
Operations, for the district-wide implementation, maintenance and
administration of the school division's large-scale, complex,
database management systems which support mission-critical
operations. The position ensures the availability, integrity,
security, and efficiency of assigned databases. The position is
also responsible for documenting, managing, and maintaining
assigned implementation and project plans. Position establishes and
interprets policies and operating procedures; evaluates database
operations; prepares budgeting and cost analyses. Work requires
highly professional customer service to staff and students.
Position supervises and evaluates work performance of assigned
staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a
related field and significant experience in database administration
using Microsoft Server Operating Systems, Microsoft SQL, Sun
Solaris, and Oracle DBMS; or any equivalent combination of
education and experience to include industry certifications that
provide the noted knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the
essential duties.
- Must possess a comprehensive knowledge in implementing and
maintaining database management systems and design techniques and
demonstrate the ability to design database system structures and
server configurations.
- Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of database system
performance monitoring/tuning; capacity planning; testing and
restructuring; database backup and recovery and security
techniques.
- Must possess and the ability to analyze system requirements;
conduct feasibility studies; and develop database management system
standards, procedures, specifications, and documentation; possess
the ability to analyze and resolve system problems related to
database design and systems operations.
- Experience in the implementation of integrated student
information, financial, work order tracking, and human
resources/payroll systems is preferred.
- Must possess demonstrated successful experience in project
planning and management (e.g., new installations, upgrades)
involving multiples customer sites.
- Experience in writing system documentation, system
specifications, system requirements, project plans, presentations,
correspondence, studies, reports, and training materials.
- Be able to demonstrate ability to properly develop and maintain
accurate documentation.
- Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with departmental peers, departmental
technicians and specialist, and all customers served.
- Must have the ability to direct the efforts and evaluate the
work of assigned staff.
- Must have the ability to effectively explain complex technical
concepts to both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license with a good
driving record.
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