Senior Database Administrator (May Underfill As A Database Administrator)

At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard's growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon's 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.

OUR VALUES

At Team Tigard, we are the ambassadors of our municipal services to the members of our community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.Senior Database Administrator Role:

• Principles and practices of information technology database administration, security policies and procedures, backup procedures and information systems pertaining to City departments.

• Database systems analysis and troubleshooting principles and procedures.

• SQL database design, analysis and troubleshooting principles and practices; knowledge of SQL administration and security processes and basic programming and scripting.

• Research techniques, methods, and procedures.

• Practices and principles of data lake/warehouse management.

Database Administrator Role:

• Directly support the implementation of the City's ERP technology solution and other existing City software by creating and writing reports using a variety of methods including but not limited to SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), PowerBI, and other tools.

• Partner with city stakeholders to determine reporting requirements and make recommendations based on priority, level of effort, sustainability, and best fit for the need.

• Work on a team of ERP System Administrators and Database Administrators to provide long-term support and effective reporting solutions to meet the City's evolving data needs.

• Prepare data for conversion from various legacy systems/data sources for import into new systems/databases.

• Write clear process documentation, instructions, and other written resources to assist end-users, teammates, and otherwise provide sustainable support for all reporting solutions.

Why YOU belong with Team Tigard!

YOU are Collaborative!

You share time and knowledge with others; adjust priorities as circumstances dictate; follow through on commitments, accept responsibility for actions, resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively.

YOU embrace Diversity!

You demonstrate an awareness and respect of cultural and individual values. You treat all people with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

YOU are a good Steward!

You demonstrate fiscal accountability aimed at sustainability. You actively contribute to the productivity of your organization; you demonstrate good stewardship of time and resources; you maintain high ethical standards.

YOU Care!

You anticipate the needs of internal and external customers; you deliver quality work products and services within expected timeframes. You consider and respond constructively to people in various situations.

YOU are Innovative!

You consider new approaches to situations; you are curious and solution oriented; you encourage ideas and improvements.

YOU foster Sustainability!

You actively encourage environmental benefits and the conservation of natural resources.

YOU work Safely:

You adhere to safety related laws, regulations, standards, and practices; you perform work in a safe manner; you encourage and support others to be safe while at work.

The City of Tigard is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Education and Experience:

Senior Database Administrator Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, information technology, or a related field AND

• Five (5) years of responsible database systems experience, including at least two (2) years of experience in a lead or senior-level role; OR

• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Experience in Microsoft SQL and report writing is required.

Database Administrator Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, information technology, or a related field AND

• Five (5) years of responsible database systems experience or related experience.

• Microsoft SQL and report writing required.  

Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.

Schedule: 40 hours per week. Tigard is a progressive employer with a 4-day work (Monday-Thursday) week. There is an opportunity for remote work up to 50% of the time.

How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by Human Resources by the closing time/date. This position is open until filled. Please apply by Sunday, May 26, 2024 for first application review.

Senior Database Administrator Compensation:

The annual range for this exempt position is $94,590.55-$123,677.60 The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidate's related experience and education in accordance with the city's pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $111,309.84 annually allowing room for future increases to the pay ceiling.  

Database Administrator Compensation:

The hourly range for this eligible over-time position is $41.20-$53.87.  The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidate's related experience and education in accordance with the city's pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $$48.48 hourly allowing room for future increases to the pay ceiling.

IMPORTANT (Please read): In lieu of resumes and cover letters, the City of Tigard evaluates each applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.

ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veteran's preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.  

Classification Notes:

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone.  This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Environmental Elements

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.