Database Administrator

Montgomery County Juvenile Court; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court in Dayton is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to oversee enterprise database systems, including Oracle and SQL Server, ensuring availability, security, and data integrity for critical juvenile justice data and reporting needs.

You will partner with IT, Data Services, and court departments to modernize and safeguard databases, perform migrations, and support analytics with Tableau and Telerik.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data science, or related field.
• Three to five years' experience supporting enterprise database systems or data services.
• Ability to pass criminal background check and hold valid Ohio driver's license.
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of data governance.
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports enterprise database systems, including Oracle and SQL Server environments, ensuring system availability, performance, and data integrity.
• Manages database security, access controls, auditing, and compliance with court and county standards.
• Oversees database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes, including validation and restore testing using native database tools.
• Supports Data Services reporting and analytics by assisting with complex SQL data extraction, analysis using Tableau, and self-service report requests using Telerik.
• The DBA works closely with IT leadership, Data Services, vendors, and court departments to support daily operations while advancing modernization initiatives.
• Coordinates with application vendors and internal stakeholders to review database changes, patches, and scripts.
• Documents database architecture, procedures, and critical systems to prevent single-point-of-failure dependencies.
• Implements safeguards to prevent data loss, corruption, and duplication; supports data standards and audit checks.

Skills

SQL development

Database administration

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Database migration

Database security

Database backup and recovery

Reporting software

Relational DBMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/DS

Tools

Tableau

Telerik

Oracle

SQL Server

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
Juvenile Division

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
DEPARTMENT: IT
REPORTS TO: Data Manager
PAY GRADE: A21
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS

Provides senior-level technical support and oversight for the Court’s enterprise data systems, ensuring availability, integrity, security, and performance of mission-critical databases. This position bridges database administration, reporting enablement, and system continuity, supporting court operations and Data Services initiatives. The employee collaborates with IT staff, Data Services, vendors, and court departments to reduce operational risk and ensure reliable access to information supporting services to youth and families.

“In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge.”

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers and supports enterprise database systems, including Oracle and SQL Server environments, ensuring system availability, performance, and data integrity.
• Manages database security, access controls, auditing, and compliance with court and county standards.
• Oversees database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes, including validation and restore testing using native database tools. Support production, test, and reporting environments. Monitor performance, storage growth, indexing, and query efficiency.
• Supports Data Services reporting and analytics by assisting with complex SQL data extraction, analysis using Tableau, and self-service report requests using Telerik.
• The DBA works closely with IT leadership, Data Services, vendors (e.g., SoftTec), and court departments to support daily operations while advancing long-term modernization initiatives, including the Oracle-to-SQL Server migration and JCS.NET evolution.
• Coordinates with application vendors and internal stakeholders to review database changes, patches, and scripts, ensuring alignment with court standards and operational needs.
• Documents database architecture, procedures, and critical systems to prevent single-point-of-failure dependencies.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement safeguards to prevent data loss, corruption, and duplication. Assist in defining data standards, validation rules, and audit checks. Support data lineage and logic documentation for critical metrics. Help enforce “good data in, good data out” practices system-wide by offering essential trainings.

SCOPE OF SUPERVISION

None.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

Computers; database management and reporting software; telephone; scanner; copier; and other evolving and general office equipment.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS

IT staff; Data Services staff; Court Administrators; Judges; Magistrates; Probation Services; Clerk’s Office; Finance; Detention; Intervention Center; Center for Adolescent Services; Nicholas Residential Center; Ohio Department of Youth Services; external vendors; and other court departments.

CONFIDENTIAL DATA

Access to and responsibility for confidential juvenile justice data, court records, and sensitive system information.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Good office working conditions. Limited exposure to juveniles. Occasional after-hours or emergency response may be required to support system availability.

USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently sits for extended periods of time and uses a computer. The employee occasionally stands and walks within the work area. Job requires verbal communication in person and by telephone and close visual attention when reviewing data and computer screens.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of: Relational database management systems; database security and backup practices; reporting and analytics systems; data integrity and governance principles. Strong SQL skills.
• Ability to: Analyze and resolve complex technical issues; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff; document systems and procedures; work independently and collaboratively in a mission-critical environment.
• Skill in: SQL development; database administration; performance tuning; troubleshooting; technical documentation; operation of database; database migration; database security; database backup and recovery; and reporting software.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of: Court or government data environments; HIPAA, CJIS, PII, and PCI-DSS complaint standards.
• Skills in: Oracle to SQL Server Migration experience; Oracle and SQL Server SQL syntax

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to pass a criminal background check. Valid Ohio Driver’s License and Insurance.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data science, or related technical field and three (3) to five (5) years’ experience supporting enterprise database systems or data services environments. Additional experience may be substituted for education at the discretion of the Court.

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