Database Applications Specialist I

To Apply: Interested parties should go to our website, https://jcisd.workbrightats.com to complete an online application

Summary: Coordinates and monitors the design, development, modification and implementation of information technology applications. Provides and designs tools to assist in the management of the database and client/server environment, including data warehousing. Supports educators and administrators in their use of data for analysis and decision-making. Identifies, develops, manages, analyzes, reports and demonstrates the use of data and database tools as they relate to education. Provides technical support and problem resolution on the use of the database applications. Designs, coordinates and implements in-service training activities utilizing existing and emerging software applications and technologies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities: Work is performed under the general supervision of administration. An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (Does not include all tasks employee may be expected to perform.)

1. Coordinate and monitor the design, development, modification and implementation of information technology applications.
2. Provide technical support and leadership for the database environment.
3. Provide and design tools to assist in the management of the database and client/server environment.
4. Provide training to technical support and applications staff in the effective utilization of database.
5. Provide data warehousing.
6. Develop methodology for the ongoing assessment of database performance.
7. Identify and resolve conflicts arising over the creation, control and use of data.
8. Develop and enforce database use guidelines.
9. Monitor database performance and serves as quality control agent for database use.
10. Participate in development of long range planning for new projects and facilities, and serve in an advisory capacity on database procedures and methods.
11. Ensure that external and internal regulations and policies governing data management are met including regulations concerning security, audit ability and privacy.
12. Identify, plan, organize, design and implement training opportunities in utilizing technologies and software into the instructional process and as administrative tools. Assist and train users on troubleshooting procedures.
13. Assist in the design and use of multimedia instructional resources to be delivered through the distance learning system.
14. Assist in the evaluation of instructional and administrative equipment and software utilized throughout the district.
15. Assist in the coordination and acquisition of equipment and instructional materials.
16. Provide training on the utilization of network software applications and a variety of word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications.
17. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and user training documentation for database systems in use at the JCISD.
18. Develop programs for translating and moving data from external sources into JCISD databases.
19. Develop programs for exporting data from JCISD databases to external systems.
20. Design and write reports using JCISD data sources.
21. Assist in the design and development of program applications that interact with JCISD databases.
22. Provide back up for other positions in the Technology Department.

Education And/Or Experience:

• Bachelors degree in a computer related field, or equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a two year technical trade or a four-year college degree program in Electronics, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related field
• Knowledge and experience working in educational institutions preferred
• Six years of successful, related work experience in database administration, information management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in a Microsoft environment (Exchange and Active Directory) is required.
• Successful experience with SQL is required.
• Experience in Windows and Mac operating systems, Windows 2000, XP, NT, TCP/IP, Internet, Microsoft Access, and other productivity software applications.

Employment Date, Salary, and Fringe Benefits: Anticipated employment date is as soon as possible. This is a 52 week position. Placement on the Technical/Operational Salary Schedule depends upon qualifications and experience; new employee salary range is $62,879-$77,233. Paid health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances, sick, vacation and personal business days.