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Database Administrator II or III

Salary

$74,172.80 - $148,096.00 Annually

Location

Louisville, KY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25-138

Division

Information Technology Division

Department

IT Technical Services

Opening Date

10/27/2025

Closing Date

11/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

Grade 19/ Grade 22

Work days & hours

M-F 8am-5pm

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Job Summary

This position will be filled as a Database Administrator II or Database Administrator III based on candidate's qualifications. Salary ranges are as follows:

Database Administrator II $35.66- $55.25Hourly / $74,172.80- $114,920.00Annually

Database Administrator III $44.86- $71.20Hourly / $93,308.80- $148,096.00Annually

Database Administrator II

Provides comprehensive technical services of installation, configuration, performance tuning, patching, backup, daily maintenance and administration for all MSD Oracle or SQL Server databases residing on UNIX, Linux and Windows platforms. Designs and implements new databases supporting third-party and in-house applications. Provides technical support and database administration for the SAP, GIS and IPS systems, as well as enterprise spatial geodatabases and MSD custom written databases. Administers the maintenance/management of numerous miscellaneous platforms and operating systems including UNIX, LINUX, and Windows as needed to ensure database efficiency and integrity. May serve as project lead.

Database Administrator III

Provides expert, comprehensive technical services of installation, configuration, performance tuning, patching, backup, daily maintenance, and administration for all MSD Oracle or SQL Server databases residing on UNIX, Linux, and Windows platforms. Directs the design and implementation of new databases supporting third-party and in-house applications. Directs technical support and database administration for the SAP, GIS and IPS systems, as well as enterprise spatial geodatabases and MSD custom written databases. Leads and administers the maintenance/management of numerous miscellaneous platforms and operating systems including UNIX, Linux, and Windows as needed to ensure database efficiency and integrity. Serves as a project manager or team lead.

Essential Job Functions

Database Administrator II

Provides high-level, comprehensive technical services of installation, maintenance and administration for all MSD Oracle or SQL Server databases, including Enterprise Geodatabases, residing on UNIX, Linux, and Windows platforms. Performs full life cycle Oracle/SQL Server implementation, support, geodatabase replication, fail-over and upgrade project completions. Tunes database for optimal performance. Monitors database statistics for capacity and performance. Responsible for the security of the database and its information. Plans, tests, and implements upgrades to the Oracle database system. Monitors database license utilization to ensure compliance. Implements backup/recovery procedures. Provides technical support and base administration for the SAP, GIS, and IPS systems, as well as third-party and custom designed applications. Installs database and application server components. Monitors database system performance and capacity. Assists in troubleshooting database and application problems. Installs upgrades/patches for the applications to resolve problems or keep the system current. Installs/upgrades operating systems, products, and hardware. Performs system resource monitoring, database fail-over, and back-up/recovery procedures for UNIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems. Develops, implements, and enforces database security policies. Maintains development and test environments to allow for research and development of new database services and testing of new software versions. Researches current technology and industry trends to recommend server and database configurations. Supports Client/Server connectivity to Oracle and SQL Server database servers.

Database Administrator III

Provides expert, comprehensive technical services of installation, maintenance and administration for all MSD Oracle or SQL Server databases, including Enterprise Spatial Geodatabases, residing on UNIX, Linux, and Windows platforms. Directs and administers full life cycle Oracle/SQL Server implementation, support, geodatabase replication, fail-over and upgrade project completions. Tunes database for optimal performance. Monitors database statistics for capacity and performance. Responsible for the security of the database and its information. Plans, tests and implements upgrades to Oracle or SQL Server databases. Monitors database license utilization to ensure compliance. Designs and creates database backup and recovery procedures. Serves as the primary technical support and database administrator for the SAP, GIS, and IPS systems, as well as third-party party and custom designed applications. Installs database and application server components. Monitors database system performance and capacity. Leads troubleshooting for database and application problems. Installs upgrades/patches for the applications to resolve problems or keep the system current. Installs/upgrades operating systems, products, and hardware. Performs system resource monitoring and database fail-over, and back-up/recovery procedures. Develops, implements and enforces database security policies. Maintains development and test environments to allow for research and development of new database services and testing of new software versions. Researches current technology and industry trends to recommend server and database configurations. Supports Client/Server connectivity to databases. Serves as project team lead for the most complex and significant database initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary to the Work

Database Administrator II

Knowledge of Oracle or SQL Server

database architecture, configuration, and administration; knowledge of Oracle

or SQL Server backup and recovery tools; knowledge of physical and logical

database design; knowledge of table-spaces, partitioning, and binary indexes

for partitioned and non-partitioned tables; knowledge of GIS database

replication; knowledge of planning and executing disaster recovery plans; skill

with Oracle or SQL Server database tools; skill in change control, helpdesk

ticket system usage, and system documentation; skill in oral and written

communication; ability to estimate storage; ability to operate a PC and

associated Windows environment software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite); ability

to exercise judgment and discretion; ability to work in a team environment;

ability to maintain confidential information; ability to work effectively under

heavy, unpredictable surges in workload; ability to work 24 hour emergency

response.

Database Administrator III

Knowledge of Oracle or SQL Server

database architecture, configuration and administration; knowledge of physical

and logical database design; skill with Oracle application tools; skill with table-spaces,

partitioning, and binary indexes for partitioned and non-partitioned tables; skill

with Oracle or SQL Server backup and recovery tools; skill in GIS database

replication; skill in planning and executing database fail-over and disaster

recovery plans; skill with change control, helpdesk ticket system usage, and

system documentation; skill in oral and written communication; ability to

estimate storage; ability to operate a PC and associated Windows environment

software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite); ability to exercise judgment and

discretion; ability to work in a team environment; ability to maintain

confidential information; ability to work effectively under heavy,

unpredictable surges in workload; ability to work 24 hour emergency response.

Minimum Requirements

Database Administrator II

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, GIS or a related field; four or more years of experience related to Oracle database administration; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must have safe work and driving habits.

Database Administrator III

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, GIS or a related field; ten or more years of experience related to Oracle or SQL Server database administration; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must have safe work and driving habits. Master’s Degree in Computer Science or GIS preferred. PMP certification preferred.

EXEMPT

The following is a brief description of the major benefits that are provided to you as an Exempt employee of MSD. You will receive more detailed information on these benefits as they become effective. Please contact MSD’s Benefits Dept. at 540-6217 if you have any questions on any of the areas summarized below:

Group Health Care Plans:

Hospital/Surgical

MSD offers its employees and their dependents a health care plan that provides a wide variety of benefit coverage, including hospital, surgical, physicians, and prescription drugs. The company and employee share in the cost of this coverage. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

Dental Benefits

MSD’s dental program offers coverage for a range of dental services, including diagnostic, preventive care, and orthodontic benefits for children. The company and employee share in the cost of this coverage. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

Group Disability/Life Insurance Benefits:

Salary Continuation

From the first day of your employment, this plan provides you 100% of your salary for up to six (6) months of continuous absence due to a single illness or injury. Coverage is effective from the first day of employment.

Long-Term Disability

MSD offers a LTD plan which provides a replacement income of 66 2/3% of your insured pre-disability earnings in the event of an illness or injury that keeps a plan participant from work for more than six months. Coverage is effective from the first day of employment.

VOYA Personal Accident Plan

Benefits are payable for a covered employee’s or covered dependent’s injury caused by a covered accident that occurs on or off the job. Premiums are the responsibility of the employee and are payroll deducted. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

VOYA Critical Illness Plan

Benefits are payable for diagnosis of specified covered critical illnesses for the employee and dependents enrolled on the plan. Premiums are the responsibility of the employee and are payroll deducted. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

Basic/Supplemental Life Insurance

Basic Life & AD&D insurance is provided at no cost to the employees. The life amount is one times your base annual salary to a maximum of $300,000. Additional life insurance coverage, including dependent life is offered with the employee paying the premium cost. Coverage is effective 60 days after date of hire.

Retirement: County Employees Retirement System (CERS) – also referred to as Kentucky Public Pensions Authority

All employees participate in the CERS after one year of service. This one-year service requirement is waived in the event you have previously participated in CERS or one of the other Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA) programs. The plan is funded by joint contributions made by MSD and the employee. Plan members are required to contribute 6% of his/her gross salary through payroll deductions and MSD is required to contribute at an actuarially determined rate. Both MSD and employee contributions are set by the legislature and are subject to change. Vesting is achieved after 5 years of participation.

Employee savings plans (401(k)) and 457

MSD makes it easy for employees to plan for their retirement by offering a savings program that allows employees to accumulate savings through individual before-tax payroll contributions. MSD does not contribute any matching funds to either of the above plans. MSD’s financial involvement is assisting in the administration of both plans. Employees are eligible to participate in this plan from the first day of employment.

Mission Square Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC) and Kentucky Deferred Comp IRAs

Mission Square Retirement and the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority both offer Traditional and Roth IRAs to MSD employees through individual payroll contributions. The Traditional IRA allows you to defer taxes on your earnings until they are withdrawn. Roth contributions and earnings are tax free if withdrawn after five years and after age 59 ½ or for a qualified purpose. Employees are eligible to participate in this plan from the first day of employment.

Paid Time Away From Work:

Holidays

An annual schedule of MSD’s eleven (11) paid holidays is posted each January. (Refer to Policies and Benefits Manual for complete listing.) Employees who are employed as of January 1 will also receive one (1) floating holiday for that year. Employees are eligible for holiday pay from the first day of employment.

Vacation

Vacation hours are accrued proportionately on a weekly basis beginning with the employee’s date of hire. Accrued vacation hours are available to the employee as they are accrued. Employees may request vacation time in accordance with current guidelines. The maximum amount of accrued vacation is 320 hours.

Other Benefits:

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

MSD offers two flexible spending accounts that allow employees to pay for certain dependent day care and health care expenses with pre-tax earnings. The dependent day care account may be used to pay for child care providers, day care facilities and certain other expenses related to the care of an employee's dependent children while he or she is at work. It may also be used to pay for care provided to an individual with a physical or mental handicap who is the employee's dependent, regardless of age. The health care account may be used to pay for IRS-allowable medical, dental, or vision expenses that are not covered by a health insurance policy. Employees are eligible to participate in this plan 60 days after date of hire.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

MSD offers a health savings account to coincide with the medical High Deductible Plan (HDHP). The account allows employees to pay for certain health care expenses not covered by the insurance policies. The HSA may be used to pay for IRS-allowable medical, dental, or vision expenses that are not covered by a health insurance policy. Employees are eligible to participate in this plan 60 days after date of hire.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) entitles qualified employees up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave per 12-month rolling period for the birth or adoption of a child, placement of a child for foster care, to care for a spouse or an immediate family member with a serious health problem or a serious health condition of the employee. The full text version of MSD’s Family and Medical Leave is available in the Employee Policy Manual.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)

Paid Parental Leave of absence is offered to non-probationary, full time and part time employees who meet FMLA eligibility guidelines. The purpose of PPL is to enable MSD employees to care for and bond with a newborn or a newly adopted or newly placed child. This policy runs concurrently with Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, as applicable.

Workers’ Compensation

MSD insures all employees for Workers’ Compensation in the event of a compensable injury. The administration of Workers’ Compensation benefits will be in accordance with the Kentucky Revised Statutes. Coverage is effective from the first day of employment.

Wellness Program – “Exercising Wellness”

MSD continues to expand its workplace wellness initiatives by providing employees with tools and incentives that will improve their health, help reduce medical cost and boost worker productivity. Initiatives such as free use of on-site fitness centers, wellness seminars, health-risk screenings at the annual health fair and a disease management program offered through the group medical plan, are just a few of the incentives available to MSD employees.

Travel Insurance

MSD provides travel insurance for employees in the amount of $150,000 per person or $500,000 per accident.

Private Parking

Each employee is provided free parking for their private vehicle. However, the employee is responsible for insuring against damage or theft.

Service Recognition

MSD shall recognize the length of time an employee has served MSD by awarding the employee a gift after each five (5) year period of service and at the time of retirement with ten (10) or twenty (20) years of service. This award will appear on the employee’s paycheck and is subject to tax withholdings.

Tuition Assistance

MSD shall reimburse employees for successful completion of approved classes/programs up to a maximum of $5,250 per fiscal year for education expenses related to tuition, books and fees (subject to the availability of funds). Current reimbursement is: 100% for an A, 85% for a B, and 70% for a C. Full-time and part-time employees who have successfully completed their probationary period (at the time the course begins) are eligible to participate in this program.

Employee Assistance

MSD offers a confidential counseling and referral service through an outside agency for employees and their families. This program also sponsors seminars on a variety of topics. This service is available to employees from the first day of employment.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Since MSD is a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

+ after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-repayment-plans) , and

+ while working full-time for an eligible employer (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employment) .

For more information and to see if you qualify, go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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+ No

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No

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How many years of information technology experience do you have? Please briefly describe.

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How many years of experience do you have managing information technology projects and implementations? Please briefly describe.

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How many years of experience related to Oracle and SQL database administration do you have? Please briefly describe.

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http://www.louisvillemsd.org

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