Data Base Specialist I

Data Base Specialist I

Maryland State Archives Hall of Records Building 350 Rowe Boulevard Annapolis, MD 21401

  RECRUITMENT FOR: Data Base Specialist I (Contractual)

STARTING SALARY: $20.70 an hour

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

POSITION LOCATION: Annapolis, Maryland

NATURE OF WORK: This position is the full performance level of work designing, developing, testing, implementing,  maintaining and controlling data base management systems for multipurpose, multi-tasking computers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Defines data bases including defining user requirements, developing data definitions and maintaining the data dictionary;

            Develops logical and physical data base designs and ensures appropriate modifications to the design models;

            Establishes initializing procedures and data element naming conventions;

            Coordinates the installation and implementation of data base management system software and related software tools with vendors, other data processing staff and system users;

            Maintains security and integrity of data by specifying access policies, standards, methods and parameters, by developing standards for applications programs, by establishing recovery plans to minimize data loss and system downtime and by performing back up routines for the data base management system software and for the stored data;

            Monitors data base performance and makes modifications and adjustments to data base architecture, storage methods and management system software to fine tune the data base for optimum response time;

            Monitors capacity and allocates space according to overall needs of systems users, available data storage and data base management system requirements;

            Trains programmers and systems users on techniques for efficient use of data base management systems;

            Troubleshoots problems related to availability of data to systems users, space, data base software, data flow, data storage or data access;

            Coordinates the data base management system interfaces with other data processing units;

            Evaluates technical data processing information and makes recommendations to management regarding procedures, software and hardware for managing data bases;

            Prepares long and short range plans for feasibility of conversion to data base management systems from existing file structures;

            Reviews technical literature and attends workshops, seminars and training classes to keep abreast of the latest developments in data base management systems and related data processing technology;

            Performs other related duties.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

 

            Education:        Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in

Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or other information technology-related field to include course work in data base management systems.

 

            Experience:       None.

 

            Note:    1.         Thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university in

Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or other information technology-related field to include course work in data base management systems may be substituted for the required education.

 

                        2.         One year of experience designing, developing, testing,

implementing and maintaining applications systems and programs using third generation or other generally accepted computer programming languages or maintaining and modifying operating systems for multipurpose, multi-tasking computers may be substituted for the required education

 

                        3.         Experience operating multipurpose, multi-tasking computer       systems;

or scheduling, controlling input and output or maintaining a tape library to process data on multipurpose, multi-tasking computer systems; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using third generation or other generally accepted computer programming languages may be substituted for high school on a year-for-year basis.

 

 

  SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS:   Knowledge of Database Management Systems is required,

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is preferred.  Additional knowledge of .NET, T-SQL or other programming languages is preferred

  SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Maryland State Archives 350 Rowe Boulevard Annapolis, MD 21401

SELECTION PROCESS: Candidates who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be considered for an interview. It is essential that you give complete and accurate information on your application.

EXAMINATION: The examination will consist of the rating of the applicant's education, training and experience as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. This is an unassembled examination. No written examination will be given. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and/or experience that are related to the job.

Issued: August 27, 2008

  INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES: Applications:  Applications (MS-100) may be downloaded from our web site: www.mdsa.net.    TTY users call Maryland Relay Service, 1-800-735-2258. Your application is part of the examination process. Answer each question fully and clearly. Photocopies are acceptable provided there is an original signature and copied on standard paper (8 1/2" x 11").

**Important** You must complete a Maryland State Application (MS-100).  Available Here:  http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/intromsa/employ/doc/ms100.doc. Resumes cannot be substituted for any part of the application.  Application must be completed in its entirety.  “See resume� is not acceptable.   

Qualifications: You must possess the minimum and selective qualifications before you may be selected for a contractual position.

Verification will be completed by the appointing authority. If you are scheduled to complete an educational or licensing requirement within six months of the examination, you may participate in the examination process. Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours worked per week. You must include on your application the time you spent in such activity. You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform and Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

Eligibility: Applicants will be notified when and where to appear for written, oral or demonstration examinations and, if appropriate, for an interview. Some examinations may consist of an evaluation of relevant education, training, and experience. If further information is needed, notice will be sent to the candidate. Candidates who do not meet the minimum and selective qualifications for the classification for which they apply will not be considered.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.  Only applicants selected for interviews will receive a letter of the position’s status.

Physical Examination: Eligible candidates may be required to pass a job related physical examination.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Maryland State Archives and the State of Maryland are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Maryland State Archives and the State of Maryland are committed to fair employment practices in recruitment, interviewing, hiring, placement and promotion without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex or sexual orientation.

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