ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!
**Classification Study Notice**
This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the IT Project Job class study and therefore both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study.
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is looking for a Database Specialist 2 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
What you will be doing:
Under the supervision of a data processing manager, incumbents perform the full range of activities required to support agency databases which Database Management System (DBMS) software may reside on database servers. These activities include installing the DBMS and related systems software; designing, implementing, and maintaining databases; defining, storing, and securing data in the DBMS; optimizing performance of the DBMS; analyzing problems; providing technical consultation to agencies; determining long-term requirements; and developing operational guidelines, and generating reports and interfaces data. Positions in this class series are responsible for maintaining the integrity, availability, security, and efficiency of resident databases. They must also resolve complex and often conflicting agency requirements.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.
The benefits of joining our team:
Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: Benefits .
The working environment you can expect:
This position is located at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. AIA campus consists of North and South terminals and multiple outlier buildings. This challenging and rewarding environment is a diverse community with multiple organizations and tenants coupled with the roles that demand adaptability and resourcefulness in supporting its multitude of technological systems.
Who we are looking for:
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Computer Languages: Knowledge of computer languages and their applications to enable a system to perform specific functions.
- Technical Documentation: Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation.
- Infrastructure Design: Knowledge of the architecture and typology of software, hardware, and networks, including LANS, WANS, and telecommunications systems, their components and associated protocols and standards, and how they operate and integrate with one another and with associated controlling software.
- Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of database management systems experience at a level equivalent to a Database Specialist 1 for the State of Alaska.
Special Note:
For some positions in these job classes a background investigation including fingerprinting is required.
Contact Information
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Tracy Lee, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (907) 266-2198
Email:
Agency: State of Alaska
Phone: (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number) | (907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website: Workplace Alaska