IT Database Administrator

$36.43 - $54.65 Hourly

$75,775 - $113,663 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C10

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

All positions at the NM Public Education Department are based in Santa Fe.

MISSION: EQUITY, EXCELLENCE AND RELEVANCE - The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.
VISION: ROOTED IN OUR STRENGTHS - Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.

Information Technology:
Mission
Create and improve systems, rules, and processes that provide broader access to better information necessary to support PED in achieving its mission and goals.

Vision
Connecting New Mexico with accurate and actionable education data.


Why does the job exist?

This position will provide implementation and operational support to the new system. This position may also provide operational support to the existing system during the transition period.


How does it get done?

This position will work within our three person database administration team and be responsible for the support, management, maintenance, and operation of our Microsoft SQL databases.

The applicant will need to create and maintain databases, manage permissions, perform server and software maintenance, monitor databases, upgrade databases, perform database backups and restores, troubleshoot issues, write and modify SQL queries, and provide long term planning and guidance.


This position will work directly with, and will need to communicate effectively with, our DBA team, our Operations team, PED Program partners, external Program partners, IT PED staff and Leadership.

This position requires the ability to perform and accomplish job requirements with minimal direction and/or supervision; the ability to work successfully in a team environment; and the ability to apply industry best practices.


Who are the customers?

Public Education Department staff as well as staff at Local Education Agencies (LEAs, i.e. school districts and charter schools) and school staff.


Ideal Candidate

Ideal Candidate:
Experience with Microsoft SQL Database Administration, SQL queries, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
The ability to adapt and to thrive in an ever changing, fast paced environment.


Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering, or similar technical degree and two (2) years of experience in data analysis, design, storage, and security. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.


Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico's Driver's License.


Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.


Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Tomas Aguirre, View phone number on click.appcast.io Email


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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.