Database Administrator

ALASKA POWER ASSOCIATION; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401K Plan

Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

ALASKA POWER ASSOCIATION in Anchorage is seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to design, implement, and optimize enterprise databases. This role ensures the reliability and performance of databases while supporting application development and system upgrades.

Candidates should have at least five years of DBA experience, including proficiency in SQL, and a relevant Bachelor's degree. Benefits include health coverage and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Two years of experience in Oracle version release and database design.
• Experience in an enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control database access.
• Perform database programming for application data needs.
• Manage database backup and recovery.

Skills

SQL proficiency (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server)

Data analysis techniques

Scripting and automation (PowerShell, PL/SQL, T-SQL)

Database object creation

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, security, ongoing support, and optimization of enterprise databases at Chugach Electric, supporting a mission-critical environment. This role ensures database reliability, performance, scalability, and efficiency while supporting application development, upgrades, and system enhancements. Additionally, the Database Administrator researches emerging technologies, automation strategies, evaluates system improvements, and provides expert guidance on database-related initiatives to ensure alignment with industry best practices and business objectives.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Application Manager
Directs: None

Responsibilities and Authorities

• Controls and monitors system-level and database owner access to enterprise databases.
• Directs, coordinates, creates and maintains database elements in all enterprise databases.
• Performs database programming to provide data to front-end applications.
• Responsible for the database backup and recovery, scheduling, disaster prevention, and documentation.
• Responsible for adequate data retention on databases.
• Monitors database performance and capacities, optimizing them for efficiency.
• Provides in-depth technical support for resolving database-related problems.
• Develops and maintains naming standards, in-house educational material and language interfaces to database as necessary.
• Plans and implements installations, patches, and updates to the database software.
• Acts as primary contact between Chugach and database software vendors for problem resolution, support and maintenance issues.
• Provides application and platform-based impact assessment for proposed upgrade projects and support tasks, as required.
• Automates database tasks using current tools and scripting languages, improving efficiency and reliability.

Relationships

Internal

• IT Management: Receives direction and assistance from, exchanges information and makes recommendations.
• Other Information Technology Staff: Works directly with, exchanges information, makes recommendations, advises in areas related to database management.
• Users: Provide product support, exchanges information.

External

• Vendors and Consultants: Consults and coordinates with, and exchanges information.
• Software and Hardware Vendors: Consults with, performs advanced troubleshooting, reports and solves problems

Job Related Qualifications

Five years of experience as a Database Administrator, of which two years must have been in and Oracle version release in the past ten years, and two years must have been in database design or database programming and development, all within an enterprise environment.
AND
Bachelor's degree with either the major or minor in computer science or related field , e.g. MIS, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, STEM.
OR
Four years of additional equivalent experience may be substituted for the required degree.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Proficiency writing complex Structured Query Language (SQL) queries in both Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Proficiency with data analysis theory and techniques, including logical and physical database design.
• Proficiency with desktop computers utilizing Microsoft Windows.
• Advanced query tuning and performance optimization experience.
• Proficient in scripting and automation with interfaces and languages such as Microsoft PowerShell, PL/SQL, and Transact-SQL (T-SQL).
• Proficiency creating database objects such as tables, constraints, views, procedures, functions, and packages in Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong troubleshooting and incident response skills in enterprise environments.

Working Conditions

Standard office environment.
This position is subject to call-out outside of normal working hours with some weekend work.

Benefits Information

• Health Benefits (Available through IBEW with the Alaska Electrical Trust Fund)
• Medical & RX
• Vision

For more information, you can contact the IBEW Hall at 907-272-6571 or visit www.aetf.com

• 401K Plan
• Defined Benefit (Pension through IBEW)
• Dependent Flex Spending Account

Life Insurance Benefits

• Basic Life Insurance paid for by Chugach Electric