Database Administrator 2

Why live in Helena, Montana?

• Helena is surrounded by rolling hills and lofty mountains and is tucked below the Continental Divide.

• It is a relatively quiet place to call home where small-town living collides with outdoor adventure.

• Helena has a rich history and was originally founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush.

Why should you keep reading and consider working here?

The Montana Board of Crime Control's (MBCC) mission is to proactively contribute to public safety, crime prevention and victim assistance through planning, policy development and coordination of the justice system in partnership with citizens, government and communities in Montana. In support of this mission, MBCC is comprised of twenty-one dedicated employees possessing a shared vision of public service for Montana's most vulnerable citizens

What is this career opportunity?

This position provides database design, development, and administration support for MBCC's database hosting services and to assist with deployment of state standard database technology. The duties typically involve creating and configuring production databases using established procedures, database development, backup and recovery strategies, technical support, and software patch management and maintenance of relational database systems for mission-critical operations.

This includes configuring database parameters; modifying database environments through coding, testing, and implementation; and running test programs to validate functionality and correct errors. Duties also include planning and implementing database security measures, managing user access and permissions, and ensuring data security protocols are in place and functioning.

The position involves making strategic decisions about database design, maintenance and tuning, as well as diagnosing and troubleshooting complex database issues, monitoring database performance, and performing performance tuning. The Database Administrator also installs upgrades and patches and supports user needs by extracting data and responding to data requests using existing tools.

As agency priorities dictate, the Database Administrator must be able to carry out any assignment in the section with minimal retraining and may be assigned responsibility for project components.

What are we looking for?

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in a computer science related field; and

• Two years experience working in a variety of database environments; or

Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Preference will be given to candidates with specific experience in:

• Relational database management systems (RDMS) such MS SQL Server or Oracle.

• Database administration, automation, business rule enforcement, web design and development, and performance optimization techniques.

Competencies:

Knowledge of:

• System performance optimization and management techniques.

• Principles and practices of information systems analysis, design, implementation, maintenance, and security related functions.

• 508 compliance measures and implementation strategies,

Ability to:

• Provide exceptional customer service and enjoy working in a team environment.

• Build trust and credibility in constructing effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.

• Manage varying deadlines and multiple projects; responding positively to changes in direction, priorities, responsibilities or assignment.

• Keep large projects, involving multiple parties, moving forward and delivering on time.

• Provide guidance and instructions to other agency staff.

• Evaluate program requirements relative to systems development; conduct research; exercise sound judgment in solving programs and make decisions where few precedents exist.

• Exhibit a commitment to stay up-to-date in the IT profession.

• Organize a dynamic workload and meet established deadlines.

Does this sound like you?

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume and cover letter. (Please Note: You do not need to complete the "work experience" or the "education & certifications" portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)

What can you expect from us in return for your hard work?

Ø Look here to see the additional benefits! They include:

o Work/life Balance

o Health Coverage

o Retirement plans

o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays

o And more…

Ø Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Other important information to be aware of.

• This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check.

• Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.