DOS - DATA BASE CONSULTANT - 45001074

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

11d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

This position serves as the senior database administrator for the Office of Election Crimes and Security (OECS) at the Florida Department of State (Department). Responsible for maintaining OECS database resources for tracking electronic records, case files and outgoing document requests.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of equivalent work experience in the field of database administration or an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, management information systems.
• Advanced knowledge of data analysis techniques, database structures, and database theories.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of computer programming and system design.
• Knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux server administration.
• Ability to process information logically and analytically.
• Ability to design systems logic.
• Ability to analyze and interpret computer program data.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate technical data processing information effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and perform effectively under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in one or more of the following: Oracle Certified Professional. Microsoft Certified DBA, Microsoft Azure Administration, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Data+, CompTIA Server+.
• Experience with PL/SQL, T-SQL, P-SQL and MS SQL.
• Experience with database administration at a State of Florida agency.

Responsibilities

• Create queries and accurately interpret multiple data sets; write shell scripts to automate repetitive tasks in order to streamline workflow; analyze and develop PL/SQL packages and execute T-SQL and P-SQL queries; analyze business procedures and recommend specific types of data to improve processes.
• Develop conceptual and logical data models, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies to optimize statistical efficiency; provide OECS staff with data resources from election related databases needed for case intake, investigation and management; transform specialized data into formatted reports.
• Proposes and implements failover strategies. Performs or tasks database patches. Performs or tasks database upgrades and implements new features. Schedules the monitoring of successful database back-ups. Performs database restores as required.
• Responsible for conducting low level monitoring, access control, and performance of OECS databases; overall solution configuration; database and related systems architecture, availability planning, including Disaster Recovery; monitor all database environments for capacity, integrity, and efficiency.
• Performs database tuning as needed to address performance issues; conducts proactive maintenance. Responsible for analysis and query execution plans and index utilization. Assists in the development of new applications, including system design, creation of tables, and setting performance metrics. Implement database schema modifications as required.
• Maintain change logs for all database configuration updates and changes for all database servers. Maintain change logs for user accounts and ensure security standards are implemented.
• Other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

What This Job Offers

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