Salary: $60,471.00 - $101,712.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 165785
Agency: Department of Probation, Parole & Pardon
Division: IT Systems & Services
Opening Date: 06/11/2024
Closing Date: 6/25/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: No
Class Code:: AM43
Position Number:: 60029437
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $60,471.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $101,712.00
Opening Date: 06/11/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All employees interested in applying for the position must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov no later than 5 p.m. on the closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Administers database management systems for statewide client server information system. Advises the director of Information systems on defining goals and objectives for the information system. Develops and maintains data standards, documentation, and security and authorization procedures. Acts as Database Administrator and Manager. Maintains data dictionaries, error and coding tables, to ensure consistent definitions and data integrity. Designs, maintains physical data model for optimum use of resources. Uses SQL scripts to backup databases as needed, check for data consistency and to ensure optimum record retrieval by maintaining indexes as efficiently as possible. Trains and assists applications development staff in instituting database stored procedures. Audits client server requests to aid in tuning both the database and the application for maximum performance. Installs and maintains database management system software, prepares for and implements updates as well as test and implement new software to aid in the operation, performance and debugging of the database system. Develops and maintains plan to implement use of emergency server, including transfer of data to and from tape backups. Implements and prepares for current upgrades to software and to ensure proper tuning of the system for maximum performance and to provide maximum on-line availability of the databases.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field and experience in systems development and maintenance, technical support, or the support of complex database management systems. Related experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications

ABachelor's degree and experience working with Microsoft SQL Server. Experience interfacing MS SQL databases with .NET applications, Power BI and other Business Intelligence tools.
Additional Comments

SCDPPPS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS ARE CONSIDERED DURING THE INTERVIEW PHASE.
Please complete the state application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications for the position.

SCDPPPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40 ) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).
THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POLICE OFFICER RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Indicate your highest level of education completed.

• High School/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02

How many years of relevant experience do you have ?

• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 years or more
• None

03

Do you have experience working with Microsoft SQL Server. If yes, please explain?
04

Do you have experience interfacing MS SQL databases with .NET applications, Power BI and other Business Intelligence tools. If yes, please explain.
05

Are you currently employed with SCDPPPS?

• Yes
• No

06

If currently employed with SCDPPPS please list your current position and location.
07

Please present a brief statement of interests and qualifications for the position you are applying for.
08

How did you find out about this position?

• State Government website (careers.sc.gov)
• Career Fair
• Social Media
• Friend
• DPPPS Recruiter
• DPPPS Employee
• TV/Streaming
• Internet/online
• Other

09

If you answered "DPPPS Employee" or "DPPPS Recruiter" please list the name of the employee.
10

If you answered "Other" please tell us how you learned of this position.
11

Do you have any relatives currently under supervision of this Department? If yes, provide names and relationship below.
Required Question