Database Administrator

Nashville Public Radio; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking a Database Administrator to manage MSSQL and Oracle databases supporting critical utility operations. You will ensure performance, security, and availability across environments, and implement backup/recovery strategies while supporting application teams.

The role is based in Eugene, Oregon, with a hybrid work arrangement, and requires at least five years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/IS. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in administering database management systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/IS or closely related field.
• Experience with MSSQL and Oracle databases; ability to design, implement, and optimize data structures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain enterprise databases including data structures to meet business needs.
• Manage and maintain MSSQL and Oracle databases; ensure performance, security, availability and scalability.
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies; optimize queries and support application teams.

Skills

MSSQL

Oracle

Database design

Query optimization

Backup & recovery

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/IS

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Windows OS

Job description

This position opens on September 11, 2026, and will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will occur on September 28, 2026.

At Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB), we don't just provide water and electricity – we deliver essential services that are vital to the community. We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage and maintain MSSQL and Oracle databases supporting critical utility operations. This is an important position that helps keep EWEB running.

As a Database Administrator at EWEB, you will be responsible for ensuring database performance, security, availability, and scalability across diverse environments. Additional responsibilities include implementing backup and recovery strategies, optimizing queries, and supporting application teams. This role plays a key part in sustaining the integrity of enterprise data systems for a mission-critical public utility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, developandmaintainenterprisedatabases including creating data structures and conceptual models to meet business requirements.
• Organize, analyze, archive, andmaintaindata and data structuresin Microsoft SQL and Oracle database systems.
• Ensure availability, reliability, capacity, and effectiveutilizationof database resources.
• Install, test,update and troubleshoot databases and data integrations usingindustry standard toolsand techniques.
• Identifyand resolve database, application integration, and system performance issues.
• Providesupport to developers, application administrators, and vendors asappropriate.
• Ensure data security,backup, recovery, andcontinuity of service for databases.
• Create and maintainconfiguration documents and work as a team to support operations.
• Consult with technical business users to understand their requirements for data management and translate those into trackable tasks forIT teams to execute.

What You’ll Bring

• A work history of applied technical knowledge andskills in database design, performance management, troubleshooting and administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex technical issues,identifyroot causes,and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
• Ability to workeffectivelywithbusiness and technical partners to deliver data management solutions toa diverse organization with varying technical skills.
• Strong writing skills which enable you tocreate andmaintain clear technical documentsincluding architecture, processes, and implemented configurations with strong attention to detail.
• A passionfortechnology,problem solving, and data integrity.

Location

This position is based in Eugene, Oregon; it has been approved as a hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working onsite. The selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting annual salary for this position is $117,325.02 to $146,656.28 commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position.

Please Note: The base pay offered will be established based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge and skills, relevant experience, and internal equity. Consistent with EWEB’s compensation philosophy, it is not customary to place individuals at the high end of the salary range at the time of hire. Compensation decisions are made holistically to support fair, consistent, and equitable pay practices, taking into account the specific circumstances of each position and candidate.

EWEB values total worker health, both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package. – Read more about our benefits.

Qualifications & Requirements

Equivalency

EWEB will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience when reviewing applications. Candidates who do not meet all the minimum qualifications, but whose application materials demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the position, are encouraged to apply. We understand that valuable experience can be gained through various avenues, and we value diverse experiences and unique perspectives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or closely related field from an accredited college, which includes course work in computer concepts, technical writing, software tools, and workstation environment.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Experience

Five years of progressively responsible experience in administering database management system software. Experience using and administering relational database management system software.

Recommended

Database vendor-based DBA certifications, network and storage experience. Experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows operating systems. Project Management skills as well as experience with vendor and contract relationships management.

Oregon driver’s license required

No

Post-offer background check required

Yes

Post-offer drug test required

No

Post-offer physical/functional test required

No

Please Note

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Supplemental Questions

The application for this position includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

WHY CHOOSE EWEB

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. We are committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of our workforce, and offer great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and an employee credit union. We consistently rank as one of the healthiest employers in Oregon!

EWEB is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area. As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability, and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining, and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

Tobacco, Smoke, and Vapor-Free Campus Policy

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco while participating in EWEB functions, on EWEB property, or while performing right-of-way tasks.

Other Requirements

This description is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEB's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.