Director Of Database Administration

(OAS) is responsible for providing strategic operational, analytical, and systems support services to the DSS-AO, across the Department of Social Services (DSS), and to its collaborating agencies outside of DSS, ensuring data driven efficiencies are effectively implemented. Within OAS, Systems manages the full lifecycle of technical project delivery for their DSS-AO customers.

DSS-AO-Systems develops, maintains and enhances systems. It also builds, maintains and expands data match resources. As well as, designing and maintaining customized databases.

AO System is recruiting for (1) one Certified Database Administrator IV to function as a Director of Database Administration, who will:

• Design, develop and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures to support complex business applications, such as ALERTS.

• Coordinate with application developers so application user interface is supported by database for optimal performance.

• Lead the design, development and implementation efforts of new data matching initiatives from various internal and external entities.

• Develop user friendly ways for developers and end users to consume the data from data repositories. Maintain and troubleshoot the ongoing data transfer procedures as issues arise.

• Design and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for database recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection, maximum availability and integrity of data assets.

• Coordinate with project managers and project teams to plan out scheduling of work activities. Provide feedback on project plans and adhere to delivery schedules. Report status and issues.

• Coordinate with Information Technology Services (ITS) teams to implement the planned installation and/or upgrade of new database software releases. Assist with monitoring and performance tuning of agency databases and data warehouse to improve system response time.

• Assist application developers with testing and remediation of software releases.

• Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of development efforts, business operational and executive management needs.

• Create and maintain documentation of all production policies, procedures, server configurations, error logs, maintenance records and product troubleshooting instructions using standard source control tools.

Location: 375 Pearl Street

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9AM - 5PM

Minimum Qualifications

Professional/vendor certification(s) in database administration that is required for the position to be filled. In addition, all candidates must have the following:

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and two years of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) experience in database administration planning, design, configuration, installation, troubleshooting, integration, performance monitoring, maintenance, enhancement, and security management; or

2.A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) information technology experience of which at least 2 years must have been as described in "1" above; or

3.A masters degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college may substitute for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have at least one year of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) information technology experience as described in "1" above.

Note:

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:

Incumbents may be required to update existing and/or obtain additional professional industry-standard certification(s) for current and future technical environment(s) in which they may be assigned to work, as determined by DSS/HRA/DHS.

Preferred Skills

• 10 plus years of experience hands-on database administration/development using Oracle 12 or higher.

• Data retention and backups.

• Knowledge of table and stored procedure design.

• Strong skills in writing queries and stored procedures.

• Ability to analyze and understand complex business processes.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.