Description
Applications will be accepted until June 21, 2024 - Apply on-line at www.wfec.com
*At the option of the hiring official, a candidate will be placed in one of the following Database Administrator levels based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and behaviors required.
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Manager, IT Operations, the Database Administrator is responsible for the planning, installation, maintenance, and recovery of the corporate on-premise or cloud-based Oracle database instances. The Database Administrator is also responsible for the planning and implementation of disaster recovery procedures for the corporate Oracle database. Additionally, the Database Administrator is responsible for performing PeopleSoft upgrades to the PeopleSoft Human Resource System and the PeopleSoft Financial System.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs Oracle code installation, product installation, database creation, and configuration to support multiple software systems. Performs Oracle database management, monitoring, and performance tuning. Develops, maintains, and interprets database backup and recovery procedures. Works closely with team members to ensure database operation and integrity. Plans and installs new database releases and associated products and patches, including security patches. Performs system provisioning including allocating compute instances, memory, and storage resources to workloads. Provides management and administration of database users, security, and database storage structures. Provides disaster recovery planning and implementation for Oracle database instances. Performs PeopleSoft administration duties for PeopleTools and application release upgrades for Financials and Human Resources. Assists in cost control management of our database investment through monitoring usage and resource utilization. Deploy and maintain resilient data replication schemes. Constructs well formed, efficient queries, views, and stored procedures to collect and process relevant data. Ethically handles private data. Other duties may be assigned.
COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Adaptability: Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected outcomes; Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Manages competing demands.
Analytical: Collects and researches data; Designs workflows and procedures; Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses experience to complement data.
Cost Consciousness: Conserves organizational resources; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Works within approved budget.
Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Meets commitments to Customers; Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Oral and Written Communication: Able to read and interpret written information; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Listens and gets clarification; Participates in meetings; Presents numerical data effectively; Responds well to questions; Speaks clearly and persuasively in Positive or negative situations; Varies writing style to meet needs; Writes clearly and informatively.
Planning/Organizing: Develops realistic action plans; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives; Uses time efficiently.
Problem Solving: Develops alternative solutions; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Professional Knowledge: Generates creative solutions; Pursues training and development opportunities; Shares expertise with others; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Translates concepts and information into applications; Uses feedback to modify recommendations.
Professionalism: Accepts responsibility for own actions; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Follows through on commitments; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Teamwork: Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors required of this position.
Education and Experience:
Database Administrator I - ($75,894 - $116,486): A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required. Experience with SQL Server administration is a plus. Directly related experience with relational databases and database structure languages may be substituted for education at the rate of two (2) years of experience for one (1) year of education.
Database Administrator II - ($84,152 - $130,521): A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in database administration, preferably Oracle, is required. PeopleSoft technical administration experience is preferred. Knowledge of Linux, Windows Server Infrastructures, and Unix shell scripting is required. Experience with SQL Server administration is a plus. Directly related experience may be substituted for education at the rate of two (2) years of experience for one (1) year of education.
Database Administrator III - ($92,816 - $145,479): A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in database administration, preferably Oracle, is required. PeopleSoft technical administration experience is preferred. Knowledge of Linux, Windows Server Infrastructures, and Unix shell scripting is required. Knowledge of Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC), Automatic Storage Management (ASM), and Data Guard is preferred. Experience with SQL Server administration is a plus. Directly related experience may be substituted for education at the rate of two (2) years of experience for one (1) year of education.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical documents and procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Math Skills: Requires the ability to work with mathematical concepts related to the job duties.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: Requires ability to use applicable computer programming languages related to enterprise business systems; ability to proficiently operate personal computers using Microsoft Office Suite.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: This position requires a current driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: This job may require a work schedule in excess of a 40-hour week and travel on short notice.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to normal.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. In accordance with WFEC Administrative Procedure 805-Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace this position is classified as "safety sensitive."
MUST MEET ALL PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WFEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER
MINORITIES, FEMALES, DISABILITY, AND
VETS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
EOE/AA/M/F/DISABILITY/VETS
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