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Database Admin I or II

Job ID: 6088917

Date Posted:Feb 28, 2025

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary Grade: G05

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$90,316 - $121,926 - $153,536

Database Administrator II

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, coordinates physical changes to computer databases; and codes, tests, and implements physical database.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees database security

Evaluates and tests new software and hardware

Monitors and manages database backups, logs, and journals

Installs, maintains, and upgrades database software and recovers or restores data

Writes and maintains technical documents such as manuals and programmer handbooks

Designs logical and physical databases or reviews description of changes to the database design to understand how changes to be made will affect the physical database

Establishes physical database parameters

Codes database descriptions and specifies identifiers of database-to-database management system or directs others in coding database descriptions

Calculates optimum values for database parameters such as amount of computer memory to be used by database

Specifies user access level for each segment of one or more data items such as insert, replace, retrieve, or delete data

Specifies which users can access databases and what data users can access

Tests and corrects errors, and refines changes to database

Enters codes to create production database

Selects and enters codes of utility program to monitor database performance such as distribution of records and amount of available memory

Directs programmers and analysts to make changes to database management system

Reviews and corrects programs, trains users, and answers user questions

Confers with co-workers to determine impact of database changes on other systems and staff cost for making changes to database

Modifies database programs to increase processing performance, referred to as performance tuning

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information, collect and research data, and design workflows and procedures

Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, and work well in-group problem solving situations

Demonstrates attention to detail

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with six to seven years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write technical documents such as manuals and programmer handbooks

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Working knowledge of database software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk up to 1/3 of the time and regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and talk and listen for long periods of time. Manual dexterity is required to perform computer applications and good vision is required to perform all aspects of the job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

May require some travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Database Administrator I

Salary Grade: G06

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$78,537 - $106,024 - $133,511

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, coordinates physical changes to computer databases; and codes, tests, and implements physical databases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Designs logical and physical databases or reviews description of changes to the database design to understand how changes to be made will affect the physical database.

Establishes physical database parameters.

Codes database descriptions and specifies identifiers of database-to-database management system or directs others in coding database descriptions.

Calculates optimum values for database parameters such as amount of computer memory to be used by database.

Specifies user access level for each segment of one or more data items such as insert, replace, retrieve, or delete data.

Specifies which users can access databases and what data users can access.

Tests and corrects errors, and refines changes to database.

Enters codes to create production database.

Selects and enters codes of utility program to monitor database performance such as distribution of records and amount of available memory.

Directs programmers and analysts to make changes to database management system.

Reviews and corrects programs, trains users, and answers user questions.

Confers with co-workers to determine impact of database changes on other systems and staff cost for making changes to database.

Modifies database programs to increase processing performance, referred to as performance tuning.

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information, collect and research data, and design workflows and procedures.

Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully, develop alternative solutions, and work well in-group problem solving situations.

Demonstrates attention to detail.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with five to six years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Working knowledge of MS Access database software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk up to 1/3 of the time and regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and talk and listen for long periods of time. Manual dexterity and the ability to reach is required to perform computer applications and good vision is required to perform all aspects of the job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

May require some travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, ¿everyone goes home safe¿, reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

TXNM Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA. If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.

DEI Statement:

At TXNM Energy, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our family of companies. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders. We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the Company's purpose.

TXNM Energy and affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.