Reference #: 4572795 THE POSITION The Public Utility Commission (PUC) is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Database Administrator to join our Data Management and Support section of IT. You should have a strong understanding of database management systems, including MS SQL Server, experience with data analytics, machine learning, and data mining. You will work with databases of varied complexity, optimizing database configurations, and ensuring secure access. You will resolve database performance and capacity issues, planning, work on a variety of complex and challenging database projects, and to play a key role in supporting the PUC's mission to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable public utility services for all Pennsylvanians.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining the PUC's, and performing database backup and recovery exercises, and creating, developing, and implementing databases. You will also be involved in building data collection systems, exploring data analytics, machine learning, and data mining, and other AI-based data resources. Additionally, you will create big data repositories, data warehouses, and data marts, and implement other data solutions. Finally, you will create data strategies that will optimize statistical efficiency and quality.

In addition to your technical skills, we are also looking for someone who is a team player and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The Public Utility Commission offers a friendly work environment, alternate work schedules, telework when approved, and the possibility for free parking.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: Part-time work Telework is a potential feature of this position. Successful candidates are required to report to the headquarters worksite daily, unless the employee meets eligibility requirements and telework hasbeenapproved.To be eligible to participate in telework, the employee's Alternate (telework) Worksite must meet the following requirements: The telework worksite must be located: Within a reasonable travel distance of Harrisburg; and Within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Please direct all questions regarding reasonable distance and the type of available telework to the PUC Human Resource Office at ra-puchr@pa.gov or 717.787.8714. Management may discontinue any telework arrangement at any time, for any reason. Candidates who do not wish to telework or are not eligible to telework, will work from the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Database Analyst or Information Technology Generalist 2; or Five years of information technology experience that includes two years in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration; or Three years of information technology experience that includes two years in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or One year of information technology experience in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and cl ck on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.