ITS14 - Database Administrator Specialist

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) supports state agencies through services including information technology, facilities management, procurement, financial management, and other operational functions. This position is in DTMB’s Agency Services area and supports Oracle databases for Michigan Department of Health and Human Services applications, including MPI, MiAIMS, and Child Day Care I-Billing.

The Database Administrator Specialist maintains the integrity, security, and availability of assigned databases and ensures they comply with DTMB database standards, policies, and procedures. The role assists with developing database-management policies and provides ongoing production support. The office is in Lansing, Michigan. DTMB offers a hybrid work option of two days per week onsite at the official work location and three days remote. Out-of-state applicants must plan to relocate. This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500; the bonus is not available to current state employees. DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

Requirements

• Meet the applicable education and experience qualifications for the position.
• One alternate qualification pathway is an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics, or an equivalent field; at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11, or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.
• Another alternate qualification pathway is an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school; at least three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician; and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11, or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.
• Apply online through NEOGOV; hard-copy applications are not accepted.
• Document relevant experience and education in the resume, transcript, and/or application. Attach a resume with specific experience, employment dates (month and year), and hours worked per week.
• Attach a cover letter and, if applicable, a copy of official transcripts. Unofficial or web-based transcript copies are not accepted.
• Be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three business days of starting employment.
• Out-of-state applicants must plan to relocate to Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity, security, and availability of assigned Oracle databases.
• Ensure Oracle databases comply with DTMB database standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in developing policies for database backup and recovery, startup and shutdown, monitoring, estimating, and planning.
• Perform database performance tuning.
• Identify and resolve minor and major bugs and issues.
• Provide ongoing production support, including creating tables, columns, indexes, and scripts.

Benefits

• Potential sign-on bonus of up to $2,500, with up to $1,250 paid upon hire and the remainder after satisfactory completion of the initial 12-month probationary period; not applicable to current state employees.
• Hybrid work option, with two onsite days and three remote days per week.

What This Job Offers

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