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Database Administrator

Virginia Community College System
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 / yr
United States, Virginia, Richmond
Feb 14, 2025
Posting Details
Posting Summary


Working Title Database Administrator
Role Title Info Technology Specialist III
Role Code 39113-SW
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 06
Position Number 26100131
Agency VCCS-System Office
Division System Office (Div)
Work Location Richmond (City) - 760
Hiring Range $70,000 - $80,000 annual
Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes
EEO Category B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Yes
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Options to telework available upon discussion with supervisor. Telework policies are subject to change.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth's economy. When Virginia's General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

The Database Administrator position is a member of the Database Services Team, which is a sub-group of the Virginia Community Colleges System's ( VCCS) Enterprise Operations Services ( EOS). The EOS is the primary IT infrastructure provider for the VCCS, consisting of the twenty-three colleges, System Office, and Shared Service Center. The Database Services Team maintains and supports database management system architecture and associated infrastructure used in ITS-hosted services.

Primary job duties include:

  • database monitoring, performance, tuning and application support
  • database backup, refresh, restore and Disaster Recovery
  • operational stabilization and operations effectiveness
  • database installation, maintenance and upgrades

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications
Comprehensive knowledge of:

  • Oracle RDBMS 19c and above
  • Database backup and recovery
  • Oracle Enterprise Manager
  • SnapManager for Oracle
  • Rubrik
  • Oracle Connection Manager


Considerable knowledge in:

  • Change Management
  • Incident Management
  • Request Management

Working knowledge in:

  • Writing SQL and PL/SQL
  • Oracle Exadata DB
  • Data Guard
  • RMAN

Considerable skill in:

  • Database Security
  • Database Patching

  • SQL Performance Tuning
  • Database installations and upgrades
  • Oral and written communication.

Working skill in:

  • Unix shell scripting
  • Asset and Configuration management

Ability to:

  • Learn new things and apply them when and where appropriate.
  • Be detail-oriented.
  • Work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Apply general work experience to a task.
  • Work independently or as part of a team.
  • Work in stressful situations.
  • Use logic to resolve complex problems.
  • Communicate and work well with everyone from the highest levels of technical management to the staff level.
  • Understand a technical environment and plan accordingly.
  • Find creative solutions to problems.
  • Analyze user needs and solve problems.
  • Be a self-starter and work independently.
  • Coordinate the work of a team.
  • Coordinate multiple projects and priorities.

Education and Experience
Extensive knowledge of cited functions and relevant experience in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Completed coursework, certifications or certifications in database administration are preferred.
Additional Considerations
N/A
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Travel as required.
Posting Detail Information


Posting Number CLS_3588P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 02/13/2025
Job Close Date 02/27/2025
Open Until Filled No
Agency Website https://www.vccs.edu/
Contact Name Patsy Rose
Email prose@vccs.edu
Phone Number 804-819-4938
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
This position is a state classified position. All classified employees new to the Commonwealth of Virginia will serve a 12-month probationary period. The VCCS offers competitive compensation along with excellent benefits and opportunity for career development.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/82340
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