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Would you like to be part of a team that adapts quickly to new technologies? As a Database Administrator for the IT Department of the City of Phoenix, you can benefit from:
      • career growth and development through training and promotional opportunities;
      • working a flexible 9/80 or 4/10 schedule (optional);
      • working in a progressive environment where the team researches, develops, and implements new technologies; and
      • developing experience in both department specific database systems and large scale enterprise systems.
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

RECRUITMENT DATES May 19, 2008 – Until selection has been made.

SALARY $67,642 - $100,942 annualized. Appointment can be made above the minimum depending upon qualifications.


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EXPERIENCE Candidates must have at least two years of experience in the administration of Oracle database systems including design, implementation and maintenance of databases and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. The preferred candidate will have experience in the disaster recovery process and have worked on Oracle performance tuning. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

DUTIES Database Administrators in the IT Department perform database design and definition, application development support, and performance monitoring and tuning. Other duties include installation, maintenance, and support of database system software, integrity assurance, and backup and recovery. Administrators also provide database technology guidance and training to application and operations personnel. There is also opportunity for staff to work on research and development of new technologies. Currently there is one vacancy in the Information Technology Department.

ALSO REQUIRED Some positions in this classification require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess an appropriate valid Arizona driver's license, possess personal insurance coverage, and have an acceptable driving record. Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.

RESIDENCE Maricopa County residency is required within 24 months after the date of hire and must be maintained.

EVALUATION Based on resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please describe your experience in database management, operating systems, database tools, and UNIX scripting. Resume and cover letter guidelines are available at http://phoenix.gov/EMPLOY/resumeg.html or at the Application Office. Only applicants who meet the requirements as stated in the “Experience” section will be placed on the eligible-to-hire list.

APPLY Apply on-line or submit your resume, cover letter, and data collection form to the City of Phoenix Application Office. The recruitment may close without notice when a sufficient number of applications have been received or the position has been filled.

REFERENCE Senior Information Technology Systems Specialist

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