25 - Applications Database Administrator

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

About The Position

The Application Database Administrator’s role is to design production databases and provide support for specific applications. This individual focuses on the logical aspects of the database and application data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Design, or related field
Four (4) years’ experience managing applications and/or systems management
Certifications in Microsoft SQL, Oracle, or similar databases and systems.
Valid Colorado Driver License and ability to be insured by District Insurance Carrier
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring, and supporting database servers, including Microsoft SQL and Oracle
Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience.
Experience with Microsoft DTS and Reporting Services
Experience with Tableau
Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques.
Project management experience.
Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
Strong customer-service orientation.
Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
Ability to conduct research into application issues and products.
Highly self-motivated and directed.
Keen attention to detail.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Computer Information Systems, IT Management, or related field
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Prior experience in a medium to large sized K-12 public school district

Responsibilities

Work with application development staff to develop database architectures, coding standards, and quality assurance policies and procedures.
Create models for new database development and/or changes to existing ones.
Understand the needs and requirements of the applications using the databases and provide support for these applications.
Coordinate multiple applications accessing the same database.
Write and debug lines of SQL code for applications.
Create data views, stored procedures, and functions
Build and support interfacing and Data Transformation
Create or support creation of required reports in response to business user needs.
Instruct data administration to ensure data quality.
Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Applications Manager or Director of Technology