DATABASE SPECIALIST II - #24-004480-0005

Introduction

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. The application is part of the examination process. Your answers will determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the selection process.

Clearly describe your qualifications in detail. Credit cannot be given for education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that you fail to indicate.

Do not leave any answer spaces blank; if a question does not apply, write 'N / A'. Although you may attach a resume to further describe your qualification, it does not substitute for completing the application form.

An incomplete application form may result in disqualification. Do NOT write 'see resume' in your work history or responses to supplemental questions.

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in disqualification. Read the Job Announcement carefully for specific filing instructions, supplemental questions, and final filing dates.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police Information Technology Division 1201 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD 21208

Main Purpose of Job

Developing and managing the Department’s Oracle databases and related documentation used to track and query data for the Maryland State Police and allied agencies.

The position will be responsible for the migration, operation, maintenance, and backups of the Oracle database systems in the Department.

POSITION DUTIES

• Monitor database performance and perform routine maintenance;
• Perform database backups and recovery;
• Install, configure, patch and maintain Oracle software on Unix environment focusing on Red Hat Linux platform;
• Manage the file system on Red Hat Linux platform;
• Configure and maintain Oracle Data Guard and Oracle Audit Logs;
• Implement CLIENT database security standards for Oracle database environment;
• Assist developers and DBAs in detecting performance problems including analysis of SQL and PL / SQL code;
• Diagnose and resolve data problems for system users; data storage problems; data access problems; and data software problems;
• Perform system analysis of existing database system and recommend strategies for improvement and migration into Oracle;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience : Two years of experience designing, developing, implementing, maintaining and controlling database management systems for computers, and testing, implementing and maintaining applications systems and programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or maintaining and modifying operating systems for computers.

Notes :

• Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and 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 database management systems for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute two years experience operating computer systems; or scheduling, controlling input and output or maintaining a tape library to process data on computer systems;

or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages on a year-for-year basis for graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

• Candidates may substitute the possession of a 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 database management systems for two years of experience designing, developing, implementing, maintaining and controlling database management systems for computers for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Database Administration classifications or Database Administration specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five plus (5+) years of professional experience using Oracle DBA platform (Data Base Administration).
• Experience utilizing database environments to include backup, recovery, patching, upgrades, tuning, capacity planning and optimization.
• Experience with law enforcement databases.

Be sure to include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualification(s).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with Section 2-204(b)(6) of the Public Safety Article, candidates for position in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening and a complete criminal background investigation to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made.

A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate. Employees in this classification may be subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination.

The list will be used by the hiring manager to select employees. The list will be valid for one year. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986.

You must be legally authorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the position for which you applied.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position.

You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE : Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.

as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.

Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to : Maryland State Police Human Resources Division 1201 Reisterstown Road Pikesville, MD 21208 ATTN : Tiffany R.

Hazel [email protected] It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police at 410-653-4420. TTY Users : call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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