Database Administrator

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. 
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

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The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

Job Description

This is an intermediate level Database Administration position managing several databases within the City’s specific technology infrastructure.  This position serves as Database Administrator for the development, testing and production of the City’s mission critical databases.  Duties include all database administration activities at the intermediate level for designated Database Management System technologies (including the IBM z/OS Mainframe):   database creation, database sizing and maintenance.  This position reports to the IT director of Data Management in the Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT) and receives oversight from Principal Database Administrators.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform all Database Administration activities at an intermediate level (including the Mainframe)
  • Database creation
  • Database sizing and maintenance
  • Database capacity planning
  • Database backup and recovery
  • Database performance tuning
  • Database security management: user access grant, privilege management, etc.
  • Data replication
  • Database metrics monitoring and reporting
  • Database objects migration
  • Database jobs creation and monitoring
  • Database Reorganization
  • Database and related ancillary software installation and configuration
  • Database patching
  • Research and Documentation
  • Basic Business Intelligence and Reporting
• Perform IT service management activities
  • Change Management: create and update change requests
  • Request Fulfillment:  create and update request tickets
  • Release Management: maintain release management artifacts, capture release management Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
  • Problem Management: participate in problem management meetings as directed
  • Adherence to standards, policies and procedures of OIT and the Database Group
  • Customer engagement
  • Collaborate with other OIT units
• Perform Professional Development Activities
  • Studying and preparing for identified relevant certifications in the technology of choice (PostgreSQL, Oracle , SQL Server, etc.) as directed.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of the z/OS Mainframe 
• Appropriate Operational Knowledge of preferably two of the following City’s Database Management System technologies: ADABAS/NATURAL, PostgreSQL, SQL SERVER 
• Knowledge of Software Programming concepts: source code, compilation, design, etc.
• Familiarity with navigating online documentation
• Working knowledge of relevant Operating Systems (z/OS for ADABAS, WINDOWS)
• Ability to carry out administrative and technical communication orally and in writing.  Comfort level with diagrams and numbers.
• Ability to work as a team member
• Working understanding of computer network architecture and operation
• Ability to communicate with non-specialist customers
• Ability to work independently
• Self-learning ability

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Completion of a Bachelor degree program at an accredited college or university which has included major course work in Computer Science, Information Science, Systems Analysis, Software Engineering, or related relevant field.  A postgraduate degree is a plus.
• Three to four years of experience in Database Administration in some of the City’s main Database Management System technologies: ADABAS/NATURAL, POSTGRESQL, ORACLE, SQL SERVER, SYBASE.

Certification, Licenses, Registrations
Any certification in the above mentioned specific technologies is a plus.
 

Additional Information

Salary Not to Exceed: $73,000

Important: To apply, candidates must provide a cover letter and resume.

Work Setting: in-person (onsite)

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:
•    We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
•    Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
•    Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
•    Generous retirement savings options are available
•    Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
•    Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.
•    Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].