SQL Server Database Services Supervisor #5-6-099

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a Database Supervisor to lead the Data Center’s SQL Server teams, overseeing on‑prem and cloud databases, budgets, and project delivery. You will mentor staff, drive process improvements, and coordinate with IT sections to ensure reliable database services.

Reporting to the Database Manager, you will supervise staffing, performance, and development, while guiding technical upgrades and new services in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in Information Technology.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Aptitude to learn new technologies.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Proven leadership skills and experience mentoring others.
• Adaptable to change and shifting priorities.
• Ability to motivate and encourage a high performing, diverse team.
• Excellent communication, planning, time management, organizational and leadership skills.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for employee actions, including staffing, performance management, and development.
• Supervise the team, manage schedules, and assign duties.
• Coach and mentor employees on technical capabilities and work to remove cross-team roadblocks.
• Continuously monitor team performance for training and improvement opportunities.
• Perform technical work as necessary, including troubleshooting, configuration, lifecycle management, and upgrades of SQL Server software and SQL Reporting Services.
• Implement methodologies to streamline the team’s workflow.
• Recommend appropriate technology to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other leaders to support cross-domain initiatives and ensure reliable database services.
• Remain knowledgeable and up to date on trends in SQL Server and cloud database technologies.
• Actively contributes to strengthening the team and culture by assisting with other duties as needed.
• Plan and manage a variety of projects from start to finish and provide on‑going support using your project management skillset and tools.
• Communicate project status to leadership, staff, and partners.
• Work effectively with IT customers throughout our consolidated and non-consolidated agencies.
• Work with the management team to develop and maintain budget for your section.
• Manage the team, balance workload, determine staffing needs, knowledge, and skills to maintain or grow section, create training & development plans for employees, ensure successful completion of plans and cross-train team to ensure success.
• Coordinates development of policies, procedures, standards and best practices.
• Coordinates input regarding the need for new technical, functional, or operational products or services and works with division to incorporate into strategic plans.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities in a manner consistent with the department’s policies and other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Aptitude to learn

Multitasking

Conflict resolution

Team motivation

Customer service

Results oriented

Cooperation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Location

The office for this position is located at the Harry S Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.

Why you’ll love this position

Are you looking for a supervisor position that allows you to leverage your technical and database skillset? Are you a strong leader, passionate about process improvement and building great relationships with our business partners and IT professionals? Do you consider yourself a strong communicator with the drive to move a team forward? If you answered yes to these questions, this position might be a perfect fit for you!

As a Database Supervisor reporting to the State Data Center’s Database Manager, you will supervise teams supporting Microsoft SQL Server Database products for State of Missouri’s largest databases in cloud and on-prem environments. This position will work with the database manager to maintain and move forward current and new SQL Server database services. You will be responsible for tracking budget items & key performance measures, closely monitoring project deliverables and deadlines, working with the vendor community, and coordinating with various IT sections within our consolidated environment.

Employment Details

• Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the State Data Center providing support to many of the State of Missouri agencies who depend on our services to maintain and improve their day-to-day business operations for our citizens.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for employee actions, including staffing, performance management, and development.
• Supervise the team, manage schedules, and assign duties.
• Coach and mentor employees on technical capabilities and work to remove cross-team roadblocks.
• Continuously monitor team performance for training and improvement opportunities.
• Perform technical work as necessary, including troubleshooting, configuration, lifecycle management, and upgrades of SQL Server software and SQL Reporting Services.
• Implement methodologies to streamline the team’s workflow.
• Recommend appropriate technology to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other leaders to support cross-domain initiatives and ensure reliable database services.
• Remain knowledgeable and up to date on trends in SQL Server and cloud database technologies.
• Actively contributes to strengthening the team and culture by assisting with other duties as needed.
• Plan and manage a variety of projects from start to finish and provide on‑going support using your project management skillset and tools.
• Communicate project status to leadership, staff, and partners.
• Work effectively with IT customers throughout our consolidated and non-consolidated agencies.
• Work with the management team to develop and maintain budget for your section.
• Manage the team, balance workload, determine staffing needs, knowledge, and skills to maintain or grow section, create training & development plans for employees, ensure successful completion of plans and cross-train team to ensure success.
• Coordinates development of policies, procedures, standards and best practices.
• Coordinates input regarding the need for new technical, functional, or operational products or services and works with division to incorporate into strategic plans.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities in a manner consistent with the department’s policies and other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Aptitude to learn new technologies.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Proven leadership skills and experience mentoring others.
• Adaptable to change and shifting priorities.
• Ability to motivate and encourage a high-performing, diverse team.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution abilities.
• Exemplary customer service and collaboration skills.
• Success in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Thrive in a highly cooperative work setting.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree: Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in Information Technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with General Database concepts and architecture.
• Experience with software administration for Windows Server.
• Experience leading a team, projects, or supervisor experience.
• Excellent communication, planning, time management, organizational and leadership skills.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Knowledge of multiple platforms. Skill in prioritizing and multi-tasking. Skill in communicating and collaborating with and providing guidance to staff.

Classification

The classification for this position is Senior Data Specialist; click for more information.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact

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