Database Administrator

FTE

1.0

Benefits

Health Stipend up to $1,150 a month, Education Stipend up to $300 a month, 22 Vacation days, 13 Holidays and 13 sick days.

About the Employer

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.

Requirements / Qualifications

THE POSITION: The job of Database Administrator is done for the purpose/s of designing, optimizing, and maintaining of ACOE's databases; analyzing departmental and individual requirements for database solutions; developing, implementing and maintaining applications; documenting system components and user instructions; and serving as a technical advisor to staff and other district personnel.

LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544 - This position is fully onsite and requires attendance in-office, Monday thru Friday

TYPICAL DUTIES: Collaborates with a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. programmers, other database administrators, users, state and/or federal agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or receiving information and ensuring project success. Coordinates all database activities (e.g. cataloging, file locking, access rights, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring compliance with district policies and security procedures. Designs a variety of databases (e.g. server configuration, security, disaster recovery and backups, structures, logical data model, scripts and stored procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing end users with access to accurate data. Develops a variety of database support processes (e.g. tech standards, monitoring utilities, tuning methods, HA and DB systems, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the stability and performance of production databases and the availability of stored data. Develops a wide variety of complex materials (e.g. instructions, notices, reminders, memos, technical standards, security policies, training materials, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Four (4) years related experience in the design, programming, implementation, analysis and maintenance of database management systems. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 and/or MySQL, MS SQL Server Enterprise Manager, and MS SQL Query Analyzer desired. Education: Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology discipline. Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, April 16th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted.

THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter.

APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:

1. Application Review……………………………………….............…….........…………………....…..……..PASS/FAIL

2. Supplemental Questionnaire ...............................................................................Due Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

3. Written Examination……………………………................……..Weighted 50% (In-Person, Friday, May 1st, 2026)

4. Technical Oral Interview………………….................................Weighted 50% (In-Person, Friday, May 8th, 2026)

5. Final Oral Interview………………….…................................................................................................(Date TBD)

* This eligibility list is valid for 6 months.