Database Administrator

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION OPEN DATE

04/03/2024

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

The current vacancy for this position will focus on ORACLE DATABASE MANAGMENT. The salary for this position is projected to increase incrementally on 7/1/2024 and subsequently on 1/1/2025. The starting salary for external candidates is based on their qualifications for the job. Hybrid and/or work from home options are currently unavailable for this vacancy.

LAUSD Employees: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200.

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life.

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The District has 600+ staff members, including programmers, network engineers, and administrative staff - all of whom provide support to the Schools and most District offices in a professional, forward thinking, and challenging environment. Technologies supported range from personal systems to enterprise-wide systems and applications.

PROJECT

A Database Administrator plans, coordinates, and directs the configuration, development and implementation of Oracle and/or SQL Server relational database infrastructure and serves as liaison between the applications and the database staff.

BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: 24 vacation days.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Supervises and participates in the development of Oracle and/or SQL Server databases.
• Defines and supervises work related to development, modification, testing, and installation of Oracle and/or SQL Server databases.
• Provides support to the District’s SQL Server application programmers.
• Designs and implements database backup and recovery strategies and procedures.
• Resolves problems related to database software or application programs.
• Defines and supervises database security and/or access strategies and procedures.
• Consults with vendors, contractors, application programming staff, and consultants relative to the establishment of and adherence to industry best practices and technical standards.
• Reviews and revises Physical Data Models.
• Develops and implements change management procedures including version control.
• Writes and reviews documentation for system procedures and guidelines.
• Reviews, recommends changes in and approves methodology for evaluating database performance.
• Defines and implements technical processes to improve database productivity.
• Monitors and forecasts system resources. Creates database dictionaries.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in computer or information science, or business data processing. Graduate level courses in computer or information science, operations research or database techniques is desirable. Qualifying experience in addition to that required below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of experience in the design, development, modification, improvement, and implementation of relational database management systems that includes access methods, definition languages, and teleprocessing software in an installation utilizing third-generation systems that support batch, teleprocessing, database, and real time applications. Experience with physical and logical database design, data security, development of plans for the conversion of existing systems to database systems, database recovery and backup techniques, on-line CICS data inquiry and updating, and optimum processing techniques also is required. Two years of this experience must have included using Oracle, SQL Server, or CICS. Two years of this experience must have been in a supervisory or project leader capacity.

SPECIAL:

A valid California Driver License.

Use of an automobile.

SPECIAL NOTES:

1. Management class.

2. Exempt from FLSA.

3. An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.

This class description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. Management retains the discretion to add or change typical duties of a position at any time.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive hands-on professional experience with ORACLE (12c or higher) Database Management. They will be a problem solver, with strong analytical skills, take initiative to lead various complex projects and have the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate will also have knowledge or experience with ORACLE GoldenGate, Real Application Clusters (RAC) and Automatic Storage Management (ASM).

Knowledge of:

Relational database management principles and tools

Functions and use of EDP hardware, software, and services

Complex EDP operating and applications systems Data and data warehousing systems analysis and design

Business and educational data processing applications

Relational databases

Various higher-level programming languages, including CICS, SQL and PL/SQL

Principles and techniques of database administration and programming

Project management techniques, including work planning, scheduling, supervision, and reporting

Forecasting and resource planning techniques

Ability to:

Develop long and short range plans

Diagnose problems in relational database based software systems

Prepare work plans, time and cost estimates, and reports

Read, interpret, and apply technical information

Evaluate and adapt new data processing techniques

Formulate and express difficult technical concepts clearly and effectively in written and oral presentations

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, representatives of vendors, and Information Technology Division employees

Monitor, analyze, and forecast system resources and plan for future growth

Supervise technical personnel effectively

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for this position will tentatively consist of the following: Technical Project and Technical Interview.

In a typical T&E, the training and experience shown on your application Visit us at is evaluated in relation to the background, experience, recency of related experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant background and specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities. Those candidates who receive the highest T&E scores will be invited to participate in the interview process.

This is a competitive process as we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL, your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in the on-line application.

In your application, please include a professional resume, NOT be in lieu of a detailed application. Additionally, please attach your unofficial college transcript demonstrating you meet the EDUCATION requirement (refer to the Minimum Requirements section).

Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder.

For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at  https://careers.lausd.org.

APPLICATION PROCESS

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net

To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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