Enterprise Database Admin, Sr

Position Title: Enterprise Database Admin, Sr

Employee Classification: Enterprise Database Admin,Sr

College/Division: Information Technology

Department: 450270-IT DATABASE ADMINISTRATION

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $67,161.67 - $73,959.68 to commensurate with qualifications.

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  This opening is being posted in connection with the filing of a Permanent Alien Labor Certification Application. Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to:

U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Office of Foreign Labor Certification
200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311
Washington, DC 20210

Classification Summary:
Under minimal maintains IT environment by establishing and maintaining reliable databases; coordinating changes to database.

Classification Standard Duties:
Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters. May be assisted by Associate/Intermediate level personnel. Assignments are broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity. Has appreciable latitude for unrelieved action or decision. Develops, implements and maintains the database system ensuring that the database environment is stable and capable of meeting ongoing business needs including logical and physical database design and implementation; structure testing of database designs, applications, and technology platform; security administration, backup and recovery planning; capacity planning; performance and tuning; research and evaluation of new tools and techniques. Develops, revises, and implements policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines to effectively administer the database environment. Leads task force to develop and implement an Enterprise database system. Oversees the development of complex data models and logical database design. Plans and conducts structured testing of database designs to confirm functionality and performance. Develops and implements plans to oversee the database administration function, and ensures smooth transition to new technology.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Master’s Degree in a field related to the duties as described and 36 months experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined. A Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the duties as described and 60 months experience directly
related to the standard duties as outlined.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to the job. Understanding of the University's mission, vision and goals.; SKILLS:Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills. Analytical and interpretive skills. Strong organizational skills. Good interpersonal skills.; ABILITIES:Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Guides users in formulating requirements; advises on alternatives and on the implications of new or revised computer systems/applications technology. Analyzes user project proposals, identifies omissions and errors in requirements, and conducts feasibility studies; recommends optimum approach and develops system design for approved projects. Develops new and maintains existing complex systems and subsystems such as inventory control, payroll, or financial/cost analysis in which transactions are automatically processed through the full system of records; ensures reliability of cross- university applications. Informally arbitrates between system users when conflicts arise. Uses all phases of system analysis concepts, techniques, and methods; knowledge of available system software, computer equipment, and the regulations, structure, techniques, and management practices of one or more subject areas to design complex systems or subsystems. Reviews design, analysis, and code for quality and adherence to standards. Prepares and gives presentations to user management. Provides on-call support and problem resolution for computer applications. May serve as lead analyst in a design subgroup, directing and integrating the work of analysts, each responsible for several programs. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems. Possess thorough knowl