Database Admin II at Gregg County in Information Technology

Database Admin II

Location: Information Technology

Database Administrator
Minimum Qualifications
• Education:
o associate’s degree in information technology or related field preferred
• Experience:
o 3+ years administering relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, or similar)
o Experience supporting production business systems
• Certifications: Preferred but not required (Microsoft SQL, Oracle, or equivalent)
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Position Summary
Responsible for the administration, maintenance, security, and performance of county database systems. This position supports critical applications across departments, with an emphasis on public safety systems, ensuring high availability, data integrity, and compliance with applicable standards.
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Core Responsibilities
• Database Administration
o Install, configure, and maintain database platforms
o Manage database instances, storage, and system health
• Performance & Optimization
o Monitor and tune database performance
o Troubleshoot issues affecting application responsiveness
• Backup & Recovery
o Develop and maintain backup and recovery procedures
o Test and validate disaster recovery processes
• Security & Access Control
o Manage database access, roles, and permissions
o Support compliance with CJIS and county security policies
• System Reliability
o Support high-availability configurations where applicable
o Minimize downtime for critical systems, including public safety applications
• Data Integrity
o Ensure consistency and accuracy of stored data
o Assist with data corrections and issue resolution
• Change Management
o Coordinate patches, upgrades, and schema changes
o Work with vendors and IT staff on system updates
• Reporting & Data Support
o Support reporting tools and data extraction needs
o Assist departments with data requests and audits
• Collaboration
o Work with IT staff, vendors, and departments to resolve issues
o Provide support for systems used by law enforcement and other county functions
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Preferred Experience
• SQL Server (backup, restore, indexing, query tuning)
• Experience with vendor-supported applications
• Exposure to public safety systems (CAD, RMS, Jail Management)
• Familiarity with CJIS requirements
$24 hourly