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Job Details

Working Title : Senior Database Administrator

Job Class : Information Technology Specialist 5

Agency : Minnesota IT Services

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 01 / 15 / 2025
Closing Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division / Unit : Department of Human Services / Mainframe Systems Development
Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range : $39.14 - $66.92 / hourly; $81,724 - $139,729 / annually
Job Class Option : Data Systems
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl / MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Remote
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Join the 2,800 professionals of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at Minnesota's largest state agency, the Department of Human Services (DHS). The MNIT DHS team supports complex and varied technical needs, including systems that provide health care coverage, deliver child protection and welfare services, and provide support for Minnesotans with special needs including mental illness, chemical dependencies, and physical or developmental disabilities.

Job Summary

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will provide technical leadership in defining, establishing, and supporting the infrastructure for the Mainframe Systems Development Division (MSDD) Applications needs. This is a broad area of responsibility covering multiple platforms and serving a broad variety of users. You will provide technical expertise and advanced knowledge surrounding the technical infrastructure, architecture, and security of the systems that the division supports, the networks and platforms that those systems reside in, the databases of those systems, the database and application servers that host those systems, and how those systems interface with each other, and is called on to assist with crisis management.

This position is currently eligible for full-time telework :

Telework for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Candidates residing outside of Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) require additional review prior to telework approval upon becoming a finalist.

Candidates located in Minnesota, or a bordering state, do not require additional review.

Additional posting details :

This job posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies; all applicants will be considered for all vacancies.

This position was previously announced on 07 / 05 / 2024. If you previously applied for this job, you do not need to reapply.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. :

Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of IT related experience in database design and management.

Experience must include :

Use of Software AG products such as NATURAL / ADABAS / PREDICT.

Use of IBM utilities and MVS / TSO for placement of DASD and applicationfixes.

Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding amongst all parties (both technical and non-technical).

Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.

A master's degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor's degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate's degree substitutes for one (1) year.

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of data processing hardware and software concepts.

Extensive knowledge of the relationships of operating system to database management systems and to application software.

Extensive knowledge of job control language, file structures, and an online environment.

Skill and ability to analyze and resolve hardware and software problems and must be knowledgeable of all aspects of the operating system environment and be aware of operations scheduling, data set placement, and other conditions which affect the performance and service capability of the entire system.

Strong experience with system software internals sufficient to troubleshoot problems, identify faulty components, and predict how third party products may disrupt or degrade existing software.

Ability to plan, schedule, and lead major DBA projects and to provide work direction / guidance to others.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following :

SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

Criminal History Check

Reference Check

Social Security and Address Verification

Education Verification

Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to .

If you have questions about the position, contact Kristen Haider at kristen.haider@state.mn.us .

Connect 700 Program

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kristen Haider at kristen.haider@state.mn.us .

Veterans

To be considered for any Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on your application.

RECENTLY SEPARATED VETERANS (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an interview. You must :

Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.

Meet all of the RSV criteria.

Submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date to : MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us .

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS : Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if you :

Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.

Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.

Meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.

You must submit all documentation by the closing date to : MNIT.Recruitment@state.mn.us .

Current State Employees

Current State Employees : Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to your current or anticipated Human Resources office.

About Minnesota IT Services

Minnesota IT Services is the information technology agency for the State of Minnesota. MNIT partners with agencies, boards, councils, and commissions to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions as we set IT strategy, direction, policies, and standards statewide. Work for MNIT and be part of a nation-leading IT organization that helps to create an innovative government that works for everyone. Our culture promotes collaboration, demands agility, and encourages us to embrace change. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, something to be inspired by; come to work for MNIT.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found :

95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission

91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs

88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job

87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful : health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work / life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include :

Public pension plan

Training and professional development

Paid vacation and sick leave

11 paid holidays each year

Paid parental leave

Low-cost medical and dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness programs and resources

Employer paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Health care spending and savings accounts

Dependent care spending account

Tax-deferred compensation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union / collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.

Salary : $81,724 - $139,729

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