What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator position at City of Topeka?
The City of Topeka is seeking a skilled SQL Database Administrator to join its Information Technology team. This position plays a critical role in managing and maintaining Citys SQL-based database systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance across all departments.
What you'll do:
- Manage the full database management lifecycle, including design, implementation, monitoring, backup, and recovery.
- Implement and enforce database security policies in compliance with government standards.
- Lead or support systems integration projects.
- Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
The ideal candidate is:
- A self-starter with a strong technical foundation.
- An excellent communicator.
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A strategic thinker, with the ability to analyze complex problems and make sound decisions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required OR
- An Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is acceptable WITH two years of SQL Server database administration experience OR
- A High School Diploma or its equivalent is acceptable WITH four years of SQL Server database administration experience.
- Demonstrated experience with Power BI, SSRS, SAP Crystal Reports, Tableau, Dash, Cognos, or similar reporting tools is required.
- Microsoft SQL Server certification for RDBMS databases (e.g., MCSA, MCSE) is preferred.
- Experience in a government or public sector IT environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., CJIS, NIST, or other governmental security requirements) is preferred.
Annual Entry Salary: $63,865 - $76,638
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The City of Topeka offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Health/Dental Insurance
- Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
- Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave day each year
- Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
- (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
- Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program.
The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $63,865 - $76,638
