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Database Administrator

Office of Personnel Management
MLM Hiring Organization

Summary

A Database Administrator, or DBA, is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and security measures of company databases. Their duties include monitoring and updating malware protection software to combat potential security breaches, creating account data for authorized individuals to access databases and organizing databases so individuals can find important documents in an efficient manner.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/16/2024 to 12/15/2025
This job will close when we have received 120 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$20,000 to - $40,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 5
Locations
10 vacancies in the following locations:
Byron, GA
Fort Valley, GA
Macon, GA
Roberta, GA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
7
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Confidential
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
24-IMP-10068594-MLM
Control number
3295836100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This job is open to Internal Merit Promotion basically those that already hold a federal position.

Duties

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Whatever we tell you to do.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment


Qualifications

Qualifications for becoming a database administrator include:

  • At least a bachelor's degree in information science or computer science.
  • Several years of experience in data engineering, IT support, or systems administration.
  • Ability to build, manage, and maintain databases and database processes.
  • Proficiency in SQL, HTML, and software engineering principles.
  • Working knowledge of relevant systems such as Linux, Oracle, Microsoft Access, and UNIX.

Education

Database Administrators need a bachelor's degree, but the field of study for these candidates can vary. Computer science is a common choice, but they may also come from backgrounds in areas like computer information systems. During a bachelor's program, students should complete internships to get practical training. Some Database Administrators may complete a master's in database administration, and technical certifications are available for certain programming languages or software applications.

Additional information

A Database Administrator's duties and responsibilities vary greatly depending on the employer's tech requirements. Universally, these professionals help store and manage data, but their duties and responsibilities may extend to several other areas, such as:

  • Extracting and/or loading data
  • Setting up cybersecurity measures
  • Ensuring all hardware and software are updated
  • Authenticating data
  • Monitoring the performance of hardware and software
  • Configuring servers and databases
  • Preserving data integrity
  • Ethically handling private data, including financial and/or healthcare data for certain companies

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Availability and reliability
Security and compliance
Performance and optimization
Data quality and integrity
Communication and collaboration

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