IT DBA Advisor Sr

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop, implement and maintain the Enterprise database system in a combination UNIX/NT environment ensuring stability and meeting ongoing business needs; to oversee the development of complex data models and logical database design; to develop policies, standards and procedures related to the database environment; and to lead task force to develop and implement an Enterprise database system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements and maintains the database system ensuring that the database environment is stable and capable of meeting ongoing business needs including logical and physical database design and implementation; structure testing of database designs, applications, and technology platform; security administration, backup and recovery planning; capacity planning; performance and tuning; research and evaluation of new tools and techniques.
• Develops, revises, and implements policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to effectively administer the database environment.
• Leads task force to develop and implement an Enterprise database system.
• Oversees the development of complex data models and logical database design.
• Plans and conducts structured testing of database designs to confirm functionality and performance.
• Develops and implements plans to oversee the database administration function and ensures smooth transition to new technology.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization’s quality program(s).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers company personnel policies in all areas and follows company staffing standards and training recommendations.
• Interviews, hires and establishes colleague performance development plans; conducts colleague performance discussions.
• Provides support, guidance, leadership and motivation to promote maximum performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred. Computer-related major preferred. Associate degree in computer-related study plus two (2) years computer-related experience strongly preferred.

Experience

Eight (8) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) years of database administration and two (2) years of Enterprise (Oracle, Progress or SQL) development. Supervisory experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.