Database Administrator

Database Administrator This position opens on September 11, 2026, and will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will occur on September 28, 2026. At Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB), we don't just provide water and electricity – we deliver essential services that are vital to the community. We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to manage and maintain MSSQL and Oracle databases supporting critical utility operations. This is an important position that helps keep EWEB running. As a Database Administrator at EWEB, you will be responsible for ensuring database performance, security, availability, and scalability across diverse environments. Additional responsibilities include implementing backup and recovery strategies, optimizing queries, and supporting application teams. This role plays a key part in sustaining the integrity of enterprise data systems for a mission-critical public utility. Design, develop and maintain enterprise databases including creating data structures and conceptual models to meet business requirements. Organize, analyze, archive, and maintain data and data structures in Microsoft SQL and Oracle database systems. Ensure availability, reliability, capacity, and effective utilization of database resources. Install, test, update and troubleshoot databases and data integrations using industry standard tools and techniques. Identify and resolve database, application integration, and system performance issues. Provide support to developers, application administrators, and vendors as appropriate. Ensure data security, backup, recovery, and continuity of service for databases. Create and maintain configuration documents and work as a team to support operations. Consult with technical business users to understand their requirements for data management and translate those into trackable tasks for IT teams to execute. Location: This position is based in Eugene, Oregon; it has been approved as a hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working onsite. The selected candidate must live in the state of Oregon. The starting annual salary for this position is $117,325.02 to $146,656.28 commensurate with knowledge, skills, education, and experience as it relates to the position. EWEB values total worker health, both at work and at home, and provides a robust compensation & benefits package. EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. We are committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well-being of our workforce, and offer great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and an employee credit union. We consistently rank as one of the healthiest employers in Oregon! EWEB is Oregon's largest customer-owned utility. We provide water and electricity to the Eugene community, as well as parts of east Springfield and the McKenzie River valley area. As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it's our job to provide reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers. EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability, and unique perspectives in our workplace. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. Attracting, retaining, and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve. EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco while participating in EWEB functions, on EWEB property, or while performing right-of-way tasks. This description is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEB's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs. Eugene Water and Electric Board