DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR II - Range 17 / NON

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT : Information Technology

HOURS OF WORK : Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

LOCATION : City Hall - 632 W 6th Ave, 4th Floor

This position, under the direction of the IT Infrastructure Manager, will develop, control, and coordinate the MOA database environment(s). It will be responsible for ensuring database uptime and availability, as well as providing recommendations for improvement and long term maintenance plans. The role will include responsibilities for the development, alteration, enhancement, maintenance, monitoring, and support of databases and reports for the assigned area of responsibility. This includes assessing/analyzing the nature/cause of program/processing failures and implementation of corrective action; preparation and update of system and user documentation; provides input and advise IT Management on planning, development, implementation for systems and applications in their assigned area of responsibility; coordination of necessary testing to certify system changes, fixes, patches, and upgrades to assigned systems are operational and meet customer business needs; assists IT Management in ensuring conformance with contract requirements, project documentation, and smooth transition to program/system maintenance staff. Perform other required duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and nine (9) years of experience in data processing, two (2) of which must include experience in utilizing an advanced database management system.
2. OR Associate’s degree in Computer Science, and seven (7) years of experience in data processing, two (2) of which must include experience in utilizing an advanced database management system.
3. OR Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, and five (5) years of experience in data processing, two (2) of which must include experience in utilizing an advanced database management system.

Must possess/obtain:

• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.
• Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check within 30 days of hire.
• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627. For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.