Public Works Database Administrator

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems or a directly related field and four years of progressively responsible database experience; or any equivalent combination of directly related education, training and/or experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Reliable transportation is required to perform various duties.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Position Summary

This is responsible advanced technical work in the management of database services in Alachua County Public Works Department.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for administering, maintaining and supporting the County's database infrastructure for development, testing, training, and production database environments. Ensures database integrity and optimum operation by monitoring databases, diagnosing and resolving performance issues, developing backup and recovery strategies and managing access privileges.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher- level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.

Manages the installs, maintains and configures database and application data across different database servers.
Monitors and reports database functions and overall system health.

Develops database applications, stored procedures and SQL statements for various applications.

Administers the upgrades and patch management for servers on which the databases are installed and maintained.

Maintains and configures overall database security for databases and applications.

Works with vendors to install, configure and maintain third party databases and applications.

Evaluates existing databases and makes recommendations for improving operational efficiency for improved productivity.

Provides direction on the maintenance and configuration of database security for databases and applications. Verifies and evaluates the success of database back-ups.
Creates and maintains customized database reports, performs data analysis and works with customers to evaluate database needs.

Provides technical support for all levels of the organization, including other departments with shared databases. 

Provides setup and support for departmental hardware and software, including computers, cell phones, iPads and printers.

Updates and maintains  the Public Work and Solid Waste website information. 

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of Database structures, theories, principles and practices.

Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of database systems management.

Considerable knowledge of information research techniques and available resources.

Considerable knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL).
 
Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate work on a variety of projects.
 
Ability to initiate and implement administrative procedures.

Ability to conduct meetings with users and determine their information technology needs.
 
Ability to develop and carry out objectives.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, upper management and the general public.

Ability to work independently and to work effectively with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$77,529.71 Annually