Database AdministratorSan Antonio, TX, US, 78261Position open until filledPHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Technology Center – 1506 US-281, Johnson City, TX 78636Hybrid work options available$101,840 (annual salary) minimum starting pay**Qualifications may warrant greater starting pay within the full pay range. Individual pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.Position SummaryThis position is responsible for the integrity, security administration and performance of databases in production and development environments.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitor database performance and resources to provide an appropriate level of serviceConfigure systems and perform database refreshes as required to support development, quality assurance and training environmentsDesign, implement, test and monitor database backup and recovery proceduresDesign and implement systems which provide acceptable levels of service, availability and securityMaintain database security by maintaining user accounts with appropriate access roles authenticationMaintain database licenses, upgrades and patchesAssess and implement routine database maintenance as neededImplement a method of retaining and reporting on long-term database performance dataFunction as a primary database resource for PEC projects and implementations/conversionsAssist in installation and maintenance of database client software as requiredAssist in management and implementation of PEC business software as requestedEffectively triage database issues to determine if vendor support is neededProvide timely after-hours support as neededResearch technology trends in database, storage, and virtualizationDisaster Recovery skills for Oracle and SQL Server databasesMaintain the security of confidential informationStay abreast of advances in technologyDemonstrate regular and prompt attendancePerforms other related duties as necessary or assignedSupervisory and/or Leadership ResponsibilitiesNoneKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of using computers and computer systems, including hardware and software to set up functions, enter data or process informationKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfactionSkilled in time managementSkilled in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing and changing prioritiesSkilled in identifying, analyzing and resolving problemsSkilled in database administration tasks and proceduresSkilled in scripting languagesAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingAbility to listen to and understand information verbally and in writingAbility to set prioritiesMinimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensing)Bachelor’s Degree in a related fieldDirectly related experience may substitute for education4 years directly related work experiencePhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneelThe employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of timeThe employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 poundsThe employee may be required to travelExempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay periodThis position may be required to work more than 40 hours per weekThis description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.,Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Join PECAt PEC, we know happy employees produce great work. As a PEC employee, you’ll find we’re always willing to invest in you — because we know that we do better when you do better.