Database Administrator III

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Wellness incentives program

Training and career development

Deferred Compensation program (401K)

Flexible work schedules

Employee resource groups

Employee recognition

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Education & Labor Cabinet, Department of Education, in Frankfort KY, seeks a Database Administrator III for enterprise data systems on a hybrid telework schedule within Kentucky. The role supports SAS-based programs and complex databases essential to assessment and accountability initiatives.

Requires six years IT experience or equivalent education; salary is paid monthly, with benefits and a formal probation period.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or IT-related certification is required.
• Six years of professional IT experience is required.
• Education may substitute for experience per policy.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise database environments.
• Design, code and test SAS programs and other applications.
• Research and create new database systems using SAS or other tools.
• Produce reports for staff and state agencies on assessment data.
• Develop technical reports from assessment and accountability data.
• Provide technical assistance to staff on database design and modifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SAS

Database management

SQL

Education

Associate's degree or IT certification

Tools

SAS

Job description

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Database Administrator III

Pay Grade 17

Salary

$6,979.38 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

Location

300 Sower Boulevard

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.

The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky’s public schools and districts as they implement the state’s P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.

The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners, and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors.

The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.

Our Mission

To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.

OUR CORE VALUES

• Equity
• Achievement
• Collaboration
• Integrity

The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking and dependable Database Administrator III to join our dedicated team. This role represents a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential, while receiving a steady income and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Administer and support enterprise data base management system environments. Define, create, maintain and monitor database related components for application systems.
• Design, code and test programs written in SAS (Statistical Analysis System) and/or other applications to maintain complex database systems for assessment and accountability.
• Research, design and create new database systems using SAS or other applications to integrate previously separated databases or files.
• Code and test programs to produce files and/or reports for various request from division and office staff, state agency personnel and other groups concerning assessment and accountability data.
• Develop and analyze technical reports based on information generated from assessment, accountability, and other sources of information within the Department of Education.
• Provide technical assistance to division and office staff in the design and modification of database systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills

Fluency with SAS or other programming languages.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee resource groups
• Employee recognition

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.

Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.

In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree OR certification in an Information Technology (IT) related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Six years of professional experience in IT service desk analysis, desktop support, database analysis, application programming, systems analysis, server support, computer operating system management, or related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in computer science, IT, or related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of additional experience in IT service desk analysis, desktop support, database analysis, application programming, systems analysis, server support, computer operating system management, or related field will substitute for the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Questions about this advertisement? Please contact kathy jennings at [e-mail] or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D