Software Specialist 2 – Database Administrator

The Plant IT organization is responsible for technical support to the Hanford Tank Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) during Construction, Startup, and Commissioning and Operations. Plant IT activities include configuration management of Information Systems, supporting Plant Management, Plant Engineering, Plant Operations and other functions.

The Software Specialist is responsible for the development, operation and maintenance of software applications and system interfaces. The Software Specialist works with management, consultants, developers, vendors, and users to identify and prioritize software/system enhancements and defect resolution. The Software Specialist supports the computing needs of the Plant IT organization while adhering to software quality procedures and guidance.

The position will execute activities ensuring optimum outputs are achieved in the most economic and safe manner while supporting the integrity and infrastructure of the department.

This position shall be performed under the day-to-day direction, control, and supervision of WTCC

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

Primary duties consist of the development, operations and maintenance of software applications and database systems. This person will be assigned to support software and databases. Works with application administrators and other database administrators to resolve production software problems. Additional responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing a robust monitoring, backup, and recovery plan for project databases

• Designing and implementing new or existing complex software application programs and reports according to project software standards and conventions and reviewing the work of others

• Ensuring automated data feeds and system interfaces are working as intended

• Proposing technical solutions to automate manual processes

• Performing maintenance activities including database design, data migration, script writing, and improvements

• Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues related to system interfaces

• Performing and overseeing software upgrades in accordance with software quality procedures

• Regularly interface with internal application users to identify emergent issues.

• Assisting with the generation of metrics and/or reports

• Supporting Continuous Improvement efforts intended to improve the quality of existing software

• Supporting the Waste Treatment Plant Nuclear Safety Quality Culture by emphasizing the values of safety and quality in the performance of work in order to protect self, others, and the environment

• Performs minimal off-hours work to ensure successful business application continuity.

This job description is not intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor’s request.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Math, Engineering, or an equivalent Information Technology field from a four-year accredited college or university with 5 years of related work experience

OR

• Associate’s degree in computer science or information systems with 7 years of related work experience

Experience:

• Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft application suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Candidate must have SQL and/or Oracle experience

• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

• Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities

• Experience with Linux Operating Systems

• Experience applying software quality engineering principles for management, design, and testing of software.

• Programming experience with the following:  asp, Visual Basic, C++, and/or C# is highly desired

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(OFNM) Office and Field Non-Manual- Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting.

This position is located at the Construction Site (22 miles north of Richland) and works a 4 x 10 schedule, M-Th, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Must be authorized to work an