Database Administrator

Database Administrator

Electric Power Board of Chattanooga is hiring a Database Administrator.

Job Duties:

Install and maintain relational database management system (RDBMS) software; implement new releases; complete maintenance; evaluate computer operating systems and hardware products. Troubleshoot as necessary to identify

and resolve system problems, working with RDBMS vendors as necessary. Design maintenance procedures and put them into operation. Manage database security/integrity and backup procedures. Test and modify databases to ensure they operate reliably; maintain database

performance by computing optimum values for database parameters. Write disaster recovery plans. Work with development staff and other necessary Board personnel to implement and maintain procedures for ensuring data security via control, monitoring, and auditing

data access. Utilize RDBMS tools and utilities to monitor, tune, and optimize system performance. Work with network staff to develop and implement procedures to prevent data loss and maximize system availability, including setting up and managing a database

backup/recovery scheme. Work with development staff to implement and optimize actual database structures using database design concepts expressed in models such as Entity-Relationship (ER) diagrams. Comply with departmental guidelines for database design and

documentation standards as articulated by the team leader and departmental manager. Provide information by answering questions and requests. Assist with testing, documentation, and training on all client/server systems. Participate in emergency on-call rotation

for departmental client/server systems as the department manager requires. Assist departmental help desk personnel with troubleshooting departmental client/server systems. Know the appropriate written safety rules and procedures and follow them.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Communication Engineering, or closely related field.

Other Special Skills or Requirements:

Extensive coursework and experience with the relational database system used by the Board (currently Oracle). Demonstrated ability to monitor database performance and rectify the causes of degradation. Demonstrated ability to lead application developers in resolving problems, designing databases using structured methodologies, and efficiently using database resources. Demonstration of timely implementation of new releases or versions of database software packages. Demonstrated ability to support users of these packages. Demonstrated ability to evaluate future directions for database applications and plan appropriate steps to mitigate the impact of the change. Willingness to accept responsibility and work cooperatively within a development team structure. Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing. Ability to work well with all types of people while maintaining a high level of productive output. Ability to deal with people, problems, and disappointments objectively and maturely. Ability to develop programs that accomplish necessary objectives. Ability to learn technical material. Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer. Ability to work extended periods in a sitting position performing typing functions on a computer keyboard. Ability to write legibly and speak plainly to communicate job results effectively; ability to read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information. Ability to accurately transfer written facts and numerical figures from one or more documents to another or from one or more documents into a computer terminal. Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Location and Travel Requirements: The position is located at 10 West M.L. King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Travel is not required.

Compensation: This position is salaried at $95,000.00 per year.

How to Apply: Send resume and proof of meeting the above requirements to Electric Power Board of Chattanooga via e-mail to resumes@epb.net.

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