CO - P4622 - Senior Database Administrator

Title: CO - P4622 - Senior Database Administrator

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $130,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Environmental Quality seeks a senior-level professional to be responsible for oversight of the functional design, configuration, and support of the Oracle Cloud administrative applications. Core responsibilities include managing day-to-day support to users of the Oracle Cloud suite of products including Financials and Projects (ERP), HR, Absence Management, Time and Labor (HCM), and Budget management (EPM), including gathering and defining requirements, configuration of standard applications, gap analysis, user acceptance testing, report design and implementation, creating end user documentation and user guides, upgrades and maintenance. Will provide oversight and assist with the delivery of change management and user training related to the administrative systems. Creation, tracking and coordination of Oracle support requests. Leading and participating in administrative process improvement projects. This position will be a lead role and will supervise several employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Combination of experience, training or coursework in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or related fields
• Knowledge of and experience with system life cycles, system design concepts and methodologies, database system management, system documentation techniques, reporting tools and providing user support and training
• Knowledge of technology-based financial and human resource best practices.
• Experience as a team leader and/or supervisor
• Oracle database knowledge and experience.

Additional Considerations

Ideal candidate may possess all or some of the following KSAs, but not required:

• Experience working with business users, database administrators, developers and vendor support to research, document, and resolve day-to-day system functional issues.

• Experience in writing reports using analytic tools. Understanding of how to research user issues and recommend programmatic changes to meet changing business needs.

• Experience in project management principles. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of database systems management and to establish and maintain an efficient technology environment.

• Understanding of how interfaces work with the statewide systems (eVA, Cardinal) and how to research and resolve user issues as they occur.

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team.

• Demonstrated ability to apply financial theories and methodologies when developing user solutions and resolving user problems.

• Skill and experience in effectively analyzing, summarizing and communicating functional and technical information.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and products.

• Experience creating business requirements documents, system configuration documents, detailed functional design documents, test plans and test cases, user training documents and implementation documentation.

• Ability to oversee and deliver end user system training.

• Ability to multi-task and take initiative in solving problems and work effectively with variety of people and work styles.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Please Read Carefully:

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

Our Commitment: DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is DEQ’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000.

Contact Information

Name: Yolanda Powell

Phone: 804-584-7203

Email: HROCommunications@deq.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.