Pima County · 8 hours ago
Database Engineer - Recorders Office
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $108K/yr
5+ years expPima County is seeking a Database Administrator II to serve as the department's Database Engineer. This role involves providing technical and analytical support for specific application systems and databases, including designing, developing, constructing, implementing, and maintaining these systems, processes, and methods.
GovernmentHealth CareRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists with defining strategies for backup and recovery of each database and ensures availability of databases
Monitors and optimizes database performance, ensures data integrity, and maintains database security
Provides technical database leadership when working with teams
Creates and implements data element standards and provides for the physical dissemination of the data
Performs application administration, including, but not limited to, software installation, optimization, security, patch installation, and upgrades
Assists with the installation of Database Management Systems (DBMS) packages and upgrades and with the training of users in the use of databases
Designs, creates, and maintains database objects
Assists with the configuration and support of cloud-based and in-house environments such as SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics, Agave, and Team Foundation Server
Analyzes new and existing information systems and provides technology evaluations and recommendations
Writes and maintains database documentation
Participates in technical project teams serving as a lead in using data modeling concepts for application designs
Coordinates with other information technology groups to facilitate database development projects, software upgrades and new product implementations
Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Department and Pima County
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university or technical school AND five (5) years of experience in database administration
Two (2) years with Pima County in a Database Administrator I or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment
Valid driver license is required at time of application
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment
Employment contingent on ACJIS certification
Employees must attain and maintain access certification for all relevant departmental databases required of assigned position
Preferred
Minimum five (5) years experience in the last five (5) years in relational database platforms, including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and exposure to Oracle or other database systems
Minimum three (3) years experience in the last five (5) years in data manipulation and transformation using SQL, Python, or R
Experience with/knowledge of ETL tools (e.g., SSIS, SSAS) and data warehousing platforms
Minimum three (3) years experience in the last five (5) years installing and configuring Database Management Systems (DBMS), application software, and related tools
Experience with/knowledge of monitoring and administering DBMS security using appropriate protocols and best practices
Minimum three (3) years experience in the last five (5) years in system administration of database servers to ensure optimal performance and integration with DBMS environments
Company
Pima County
Pima County is a government sector that provides health, development, business, community, sustainability, wastewater & recycling services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.49MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.49M
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