Database Administrator III

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Training & education

401K plan

Flexible schedules

Employee resource groups

Employee recognition

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Database Administrator III in Frankfort, KY. The role focuses on administering and supporting enterprise database environments and developing SAS-based solutions for accountability data.

The position offers a hybrid telecommute option within Kentucky, with responsibilities spanning design, coding, testing, and reporting to support education data systems.

Qualifications

• Six years of professional IT experience in IT service desk analysis, desktop support, database analysis, application programming, systems analysis, server support, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise database management system environments; define, create, maintain and monitor database components for applications.
• Design, code and test programs in SAS or other applications to maintain complex database systems for assessment and accountability.
• Research, design and create new database systems to integrate previously separated databases or files.
• Code and test programs to produce files/reports for divisions, offices, state agencies and others concerning data.
• Develop and analyze technical reports from assessment, accountability and related information.
• Provide technical assistance to divisions/offices in design and modification of database systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SAS

Education

Associate degree or IT certification

Job description

Database Administrator III

Salary: $6,979.38 Monthly

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

Hiring Agency: Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education

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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 terminateor modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state ofKentucky.

The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of theEducation 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 alsoserves 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-memberKentucky 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 KentuckySchool for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518employees 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.

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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact kathy jennings at [e-mail] or 502-564-3716.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D