Database Administrator II

Texas A&M University System • Kingsville, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Database Administrator II, under general supervision, routinely performs complex and non-routine specialized data management and administration support functions including troubleshooting, analysis, research, problem-solving, and recovery. This role involves implementing database design activities, managing physical descriptions of database components, and installing and testing database systems. The position requires maintaining and upgrading complex, multiplatform databases, monitoring their performance for optimum efficiency, and resolving performance problems. Additionally, the Database Administrator II will execute database recoveries, troubleshoot and repair databases, and document all database issues, recoveries, and repairs. Collaboration with clients to identify database needs and providing support for data access are key aspects of the role. The position also involves working closely with graduate students and faculty to build integrated databases for wildlife research programs, reviewing the accuracy of documentation, and ensuring adherence to security procedures. Coordination of technical activities for small project teams and mentoring students and staff in resolving technical issues are also expected. Miscellaneous duties related to the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute’s research and teaching mission may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience in data management.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of advanced analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of client relations and requirement analysis.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, context, and interrelationships, and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment using computer equipment.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing data-related tasks.
• This position is security sensitive.
• This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud-based databases and AWS accounts.
• Experience with data common to wildlife research programs (e.g., animal location data, remote camera images, vegetation data, remote sensing images, GIS data).
• Knowledge of and experience with Amazon Web Services data storage platforms.

Responsibilities

• Implements database design activities.
• Manages physical descriptions of database components.
• Installs and tests database systems.
• Maintains and upgrades complex, multiplatform databases.
• Monitors performance for complex, multiplatform databases for optimum performance.
• Resolves performance problems and executes database recoveries.
• Troubleshoots and repairs databases.
• Documents database issues, recoveries, and repairs.
• Works with clients to identify database needs to support the clients’ goals.
• Provides support for data access as part of analysis and modeling exercises.
• Works closely with graduate students and faculty to build integrated databases consisting of data common to wildlife research programs.
• Reviews accuracy of documentation of database administration methods.
• Ensures adherence to security procedures.
• Coordinates technical activities of small project teams.
• Assists and mentors' students and staff in resolving technical issues.
• Miscellaneous duties related to Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute’s research and teaching mission.

Benefits

• Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Employee and Family coverage.
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
• On-Campus Wellness Opportunities: TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program, Book scholarships
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month, 8 hours of paid Birthday leave, 12-15 paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree