RRC - Database Administrator IV

Benefits Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year Telework options for eligible positions Flexible work schedules Retirement pension with a 150% agency match 401(k), 457(b) and Roth plans Health premiums 100% paid for full‑time employees Tuition reimbursement Wellness and exercise leave Career development programs and opportunities for advancement General Description The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) seeks a dedicated Redwood RunMyJobs (RMJ) Administrator and Automation Engineer to serve as the primary owner and implementer of the platform. The incumbent will manage, maintain, and optimize workload automation processes while partnering with internal teams to support business‑critical operations. This hands‑on technical role focuses on day‑to‑day platform administration, job scheduling, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated workflows. The candidate will enable users to design, build, and maintain infrastructures and systems that support large‑volume data processing. Key Responsibilities Platform Administration & Operations Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for RunMyJobs (RMJ) Manage and maintain job schedules, workflows, and dependencies across systems Administer, patch, and configure the Redwood RunMyJobs platform Monitor job execution, alerts, and system performance to ensure reliability and SLA adherence Troubleshoot job failures, performance issues, and system errors in a timely manner Manage platform configurations, users, roles, and security settings, apply security patches, and perform regular system updates Automation & Workflow Development Design, build, and optimize automated workflows and job chains Design, implement, and maintain batch schedules aligned with business and technical requirements Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation Define execution times, job priorities, and scheduling logic Document troubleshooting steps, scheduling policies, and lessons learned Monitor job execution status, resolve errors or delays, and ensure adherence to SLAs Analyze and optimize batch job performance for efficient resource utilization Support integration of RMJ with various enterprise applications and data sources Develop and maintain documentation for workflows, processes, and configurations Integration & Technical Support Work with internal applications, infrastructure, and data teams to support integrations Configure and manage platform agents and connectivity across environments Support file transfers, API‑based integrations, and event‑driven processes Assist in environment setup, upgrades, and maintenance activities Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Partner with business and IT stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into automation solutions Participate in requirements discussions, working sessions, and testing activities Collaborate with operations and project teams to ensure reliable batch processing integration with enterprise systems Provide recommendations on best practices for workload automation and platform usage Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. At least four (4) years of experience in workload data engineering, managing enterprise batch scheduling systems, automation, job scheduling, or similar roles, and experience with tools such as RunMyJobs, Control‑M, Autosys. At least two (2) years of direct, hands‑on experience with RunMyJobs, including day‑to‑day administration and troubleshooting. Strong understanding of job scheduling concepts, dependencies, and workflow orchestration. Provide on‑call support for critical batch failures and incidents. At least four (4) years of experience creating, debugging, and running scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar) to automate batch jobs and system monitoring. Experience with integrations (consuming APIs, file‑based ETL or ELT processes). Excellent communication and documentation skills. Strong knowledge of application upgrades, installations, and configuration management. Experience designing and maintaining batch job dependencies, triggers, calendars, and execution windows. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve CI/CD and migration‑related incidents. Understanding and experience with both Linux and Windows operating systems. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical teams. Exposure to ITIL processes and best practices. Experience with monitoring and alerting systems. Preferred Qualifications Seven or more years of direct, hands‑on experience with workflow automation. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar). Familiarity with mainframe systems and JobTrac. Experience working in the public sector or regulated environments. Exposure to monitoring tools and incident management processes. Understanding of security (IDaaS) and compliance considerations in automation platforms. Miscellaneous Requirements Ability to work a consistent schedule such as Monday‑Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, with occasional flexible hours, after‑hours, weekends, and holidays. Work Hours Standard office hours for Commission employees are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Alternative schedules may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process, provided they do not adversely affect operations or service levels. Salary Salary will be determined based on education and experience. Equal Opportunity Statement The Railroad Commission of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. Tobacco-Free Workplace The Railroad Commission of Texas is a tobacco‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Railroad Commission of Texas