Database Administrator

Salary: $97,902.00 - $146,853.00 Annually
Location : Main Station 6835 N. 57th Drive, Glendale, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-04713
Department: Innovation And Technology
MUNIS- Org Description: Innovation & Tech Operations
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 12:00 AM Arizona
Hours per Week: 40


Description

The City of Glendale's Innovation & Technology department focuses on the del ivery and operations of vital IT infrastructure, computer support, IT governance, project management, as well as support and maintenance of enterprise applications, data analytics, GIS services, and cybersecurity.
The Database Administrator directs and controls the activities related to data planning and development and the establishment of policies and procedures pertaining to data management, data security, data maintenance, and data utilization.

Job duties include establishing, monitoring and maintaining database standards; and advising management on database concepts, functional capabilities, database performance improvement and data utilization.


This position is:

• FLSA Exempt, and will be paid a salary regardless of hours hours worked per week.
• A Grade 415 with an annual salary between $97,902.00 - $146,853.00.

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review:

• 2026 - 2027 Benefits Guide

The City of Glendale also offers Regular status positions the following:

• 10.5 paid holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays
• Vacation leave accrues at:
  
  • 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25* days per year)
  • Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years
  • Then caps out at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days* per year)

* Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day.

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

• Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period
• The current contribution rate is 11.98%

The City of Glendale is the West Valley's entertainment nexus; whether it's attending a world-class sporting event at StateFarm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently.

At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.
Essential Functions

1. Evaluates, implements and makes recommendations regarding new features of the database product and tools; schedules and performs database upgrades.
2. Performs database analysis and manages changes to database design and operation.
3. Recommends appropriate physical partition size of disk subsystems related to data storage.
4. Designs and implements database indexes, triggers and other essential database functionality.
5. Defines application program interfaces to the database as appropriate.
6. Identifies data available for use for specific or general access.
7. Interface with users, consultants, technical teams and vendors for maximum guidance in determining the most appropriate selection, installation and configuration of database technologies.
8. Monitors applications systems performance and recommends methods for improving efficiency through database and application design; investigates, analyzes and reviews user performance issues.
9. Develops documentation, checklists and processes for communicating support information as appropriate. Provides technical support to the Helpdesk.
10. Insures code changes and modifications are managed using a documented change request system.
11. Provides technical support within Information Technology and other departments as required.
12. Evaluates, and implements solutions to complex problems using the appropriate application access and database tools.
13. Consults with Information Technology teams to develop application installation and maintenance procedures to assure database standards and practices are maintained.
14. Maintains security and integrity controls of the database software tools and the database.
15. Establishes procedures for loading database software; backup and recovery of the database; stopping and restarting the database.
16. Develops project schedules, prioritize tasks, meet project schedule requirements.
17. Provides on call support during non-business hours.
18. Maintains a high level of current knowledge regarding systems, technology, and communications.
19. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field and five years experience designing and supporting databases and applications.

The preferred candidate for this role will have an industry recognized database certification. Examples include but are not limited to Oracle, Microsoft, or enterprise class database products.

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.


Knowledge of:

• Principles of relational database design, development and administration, data integration, data security, data quality, data warehouse/ETL/ELT, and BI analytics reporting
• Strong knowledge of modern data architecture principles, ensuring efficient data storage, optimized query performance, and reliable pipelines that support analytics and enterprise reporting
• Microsoft SQL Server database architecture and features
• Database administration and management techniques in a client-server environment
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Physical database design, backup and recovery strategies, performance monitoring, and tuning
• Relational database management systems such as Oracle, SQL Server, My SQL

Ability to:

• Ability to work effectively with users, technical personnel and consultants to achieve stated objectives
• Conduct research, evaluate user needs and system capability, and design appropriate plans and programs
• Work on concurrent projects
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Identify root cause and develop effective solutions
• Conduct research and complex systems analysis and integration
• Continually learn and demonstrate new skills via hands on training, classroom training and self-study

Special Requirements:

• Ability to work overtime, shifts, weekends and holidays as required.

Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational
To view the success factor definitions please click here . (If needed, click here to download PDF reader).


This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Working Conditions:
Office setting.
Benefit information is outlined here:
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Do you agree that the information submitted in your application, resume, and the answers you provide to the following questions will be accurate, truthful, and are a true representation of your actual job duties and experience as listed in your application job history? Please note, any misstatement of material facts, misrepresentation, or falsification of job role, job title, or job duties will be grounds for disqualification from further consideration and may result in termination of employment.

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How many years of post secondary education do you have in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field?

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• An Associates Degree
• 3 or more years
• A Bachelors Degree
• 5 or more years
• A Master's Degree or Higher
• Professional Certification
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How many years of experience do you have designing and supporting databases and applications?

• Less than 1 year of experience.
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• Between 2 and 3 years of experience.
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• Between 4 and 5 years of experience.
• More than 5 years of experience.
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How many years of experience do you have as a Database Administrator?

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How many years of experience do you have with data architecture and design?

• Less than 1 year of experience.
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• Between 3 and 4 years of experience.
• Between 4 and 5 years of experience.
• More than 5 years of experience.
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How many years of experience do you have working with SQL, Oracle, or Azure SQL?

• Less than 1 year of experience.
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How many years of experience do you have with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) development and design?

• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Between 1 and 2 years of experience.
• Between 2 and 3 years of experience.
• Between 3 and 4 years of experience.
• Between 4 and 5 years of experience.
• More than 5 years of experience.
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Do you have a current industry recognized database certification, if yes, please list below.
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