What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator 1 position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
Are you interested in furthering your information technology (IT) career? The Data Administrator 1 position offers you the chance to shape the systems that support public safety across Pennsylvania. This role gives you a meaningful way to apply your technical skills to real-world needs. You will join a team that values creativity, problem solving, and steady improvement. Apply today and help strengthen the tools that keep communities safe.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports database design, development, and operations that serve the Pennsylvania State Police and other Public Safety IT Delivery Center partners. You will help ensure reliable data systems that support critical public safety functions. As a Data Administrator 1, you will perform the following duties:
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Are you interested in furthering your information technology (IT) career? The Data Administrator 1 position offers you the chance to shape the systems that support public safety across Pennsylvania. This role gives you a meaningful way to apply your technical skills to real-world needs. You will join a team that values creativity, problem solving, and steady improvement. Apply today and help strengthen the tools that keep communities safe.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports database design, development, and operations that serve the Pennsylvania State Police and other Public Safety IT Delivery Center partners. You will help ensure reliable data systems that support critical public safety functions. As a Data Administrator 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Database Design: Support database structure planning and development to meet application needs
- Data Modeling: Create and maintain data models and dictionaries to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Performance Support: Monitor and tune database performance to improve reliability and efficiency
- Security Oversight: Administer access controls and apply security standards to protect sensitive data
- Data Integration: Develop processes to extract, transform, and load data between systems
- Operational Support: Assist with deployments, upgrades, and troubleshooting across database environments
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework)part-time, up to three days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Database Analyst or Information Technology Generalist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Five years of information technology experience that includes two years in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration; or
- Three years of information technology experience that includes two years in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration, and an associate’s degree in any information technology field; or
- One year of information technology experience in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
- 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.