Database Administrator I (AIM)

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta seeks an experienced Database Administrator I to maintain and support mission-critical databases for Public Safety & Justice. The role focuses on data accuracy, security, performance, and reliability to support time-sensitive operations across agencies.

The candidate will collaborate with developers and external vendors to ensure continuous availability, proper documentation, and compliant data handling for inter-agency workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field with 3 years of database administration or design experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of data in master files, dictionaries, and support tools.
• Establish and maintain database security and integrity controls.
• Install, configure, and maintain the performance of database servers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors and performance issues.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and remediate failed database backup jobs.
• Work with developers to diagnose and resolve database-related issues.
• Provide backend database support for operational systems used by law enforcement, fire, corrections, and emergency services.

Skills

SQL proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Data structures knowledge

General database concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/CS or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Power Platform

Power Automate

Power Apps

Power BI

PowerShell

Python

R

Job description

Posting expires: October 5, 2026

Salary range: $68,156 - $90,988

General Description and Classification Standards:

The Database Administrator I plans, maintains, and supports computerized databases including definition, structure, documentation, long ‑ range requirements, operational guidelines, and protection. This is an intermediate ‑ level professional role capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the profession with limited guidance or review. This level would be considered a promotional level and attainable by incumbents who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. The role may be the only professional in this specialty within a work group.

Within Public Safety & Justice (PSJ), this role ensures the stability, availability, and integrity of underlying databases and integrations that support time ‑ sensitive public safety operations, investigative processes, and inter ‑ agency coordination.

Supervision Received:

Performs work under general supervision with review and advice from a manager or senior ‑ level professional.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• - Ensure accuracy and completeness of data in master files, dictionaries, and support tools.
• - Establish and maintain database security and integrity controls.
• - Formulate and monitor policies, procedures, and standards relating to database management.
• - Install, configure, and maintain the performance of database servers.
• - Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors and performance issues.
• - Set and maintain database standards and documentation.
• - Manage database user accounts and access permissions.
• - Monitor, troubleshoot, and remediate failed database backup jobs.
• - Work with developers to diagnose and resolve database ‑ related issues.
• - Provide backend database support for operational systems used by law enforcement, fire, corrections, emergency communications, and oversight agencies.
• - Ensure continuous availability and performance of databases supporting incident ‑ driven workflows and time ‑ critical public safety activities.
• - Validate data and maintain consistency across interconnected systems and integrations supporting PSJ operations.
• - Troubleshoot backend issues involving system integrations, data flows, and multi ‑ vendor components.
• - Implement secure data access, auditing, and controls aligned with regulations governing criminal justice and emergency response information.
• - Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve database or integration issues.
• - Maintain situational awareness of database/system health and proactively identify risks that could impact public safety operations or inter ‑ agency coordination.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• - Knowledge of database concepts, tools, processes, and security controls.
• - Understanding of data structures and related information system disciplines.
• - Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues across databases and interconnected systems.
• - Skill in interpersonal communication and presenting technical information effectively.
• - Ability to apply professional experience to support mission ‑ critical, multi ‑ disciplinary PSJ workflows.
• - Proficiency in SQL, including writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting queries for operational and analytical needs.
• - Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) to support automation, data workflows, and reporting within PSJ environments.
• - Scripting and coding experience with PowerShell, Python, or R for automation, data validation, system integrations, and troubleshooting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience -

• - Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field and three (3) years of specific professional work experience in database administration or design.

Licensures and Certifications - None required.

Preferred Requirements - Master’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field and four (4) years of directly related professional database experience.

Work Environment:

• - Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with the job.

Lifting Requirements:

• - Sedentary work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.