IT PROFESSIONAL-APPLICATIONS (Database Administrator) (HEC)The City of Houston • United States
IT PROFESSIONAL-APPLICATIONS (Database Administrator) (HEC)
The City of Houston
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IT PROFESSIONAL-APPLICATIONS (Database Administrator) (HEC)
Salary
$2,916.00 - $3,769.23 Biweekly
Location
611 Walker Street
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
38120
Department
Houston Information Technology Services
Division
HITS - ENTERPRISE APPLICATION SERVICES (EAS)
Opening Date
02/05/2026
Closing Date
2/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: IT PROFESSIONAL – APPLICATIONS (Database Administrator)
Posting Number: 38120
Department: HOUSTON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (HITS)
Division: ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS SERVICES
Reporting Location: 611 WALKER, Houston, TX 77002
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY, 7AM-5PM ** Subject to change**
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Houston, TX, is the fourth largest city in the country, with a budget of over 6 billion dollars, a workforce strong of 20,000 employees, and 23 departments with fascinating data and a wide range of questions. Houston promotes healthy and resilient communities through smart civic investments, dynamic partnerships, education, and innovation. It is a place where anyone can prosper and feel at home.
The City offers its employees various benefits (https://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html) , including healthcare, wellness, professional development, and an excellent pension plan (https://www.houstontx.gov/ldc/pdfs/HMEP_Pres.pdf) (Download PDF reader). The Enterprise Data Office is part of the Houston IT Services department and provides city-wide services. Our four focus areas are Open Data, Data Community, Data Governance, and a Modern Data Stack.
The Database Administrator is responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining database systems that enable the efficient collection, transformation, storage, and availability of data for business needs. This includes managing databases, ensuring data quality and integrity, optimizing data storage and retrieval, creating data pipelines, and collaborating with application developers, vendors and analysts to support their data requirements. Regularly provides guidance and training to other team members.
The Database Administrator will:
Perform database administration mainly on SQL Server, including monitoring, version upgrade, performance tuning, backup/restore, and user access management.
Review SQL code and develop SQL objects/queries to update databases, customize features, improve functoriality and efficiency, etc.
Troubleshoot incidents and assist with complex change requests and participate in a rotation on-call duty supporting 24x7 public safety operations.
Implement standards and best practices, including appropriate level of Security Controls and compliance with IT Policies.
Leverage technologies to automate common activities, improving operational efficiency, service, and performance.
Create data integration with multiple techniques such as Azure Data Factory, API, ETL/ELT, SSIS…
Use cloud data services such as Microsoft Azure (ADL, ADF), AWS, and Snowflake.
Gather, document, and translate business needs into proposed system requirements, database configuration, and data model.
Contribute to different aspects of selected projects, including data modeling, integration, and migration.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The candidate has:
Good analytical skills to investigate and propose solutions.
Organizational skills to balance and prioritize projects and operation activities.
The ability to successfully communicate technical concepts to stakeholders and instructions to users.
A solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and ITIL framework.
Compliance & Security Requirements
CJIS Certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire) is mandatory.
Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, fingerprinting per Houston Police Department and CJIS standards.
Candidate must maintain eligibility for access to sensitive law enforcement systems and data.
WORKING CONDITIONS
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field.
Information systems-specific technical certifications may be substituted for 1 year of either the education or the experience requirement, as applicable.
Related professional Information Systems experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE
At least five (5) years of technology experience supporting IT applications and databases.
A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement.
LICENSE
None
PREFERENCES
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skillsets:
Prior experience in public safety, emergency response, emergency management fire, or law enforcement
Supported a mission critical technology environment.
Configured and installed database servers
Developed or maintained a cloud-based data warehouse
Created reports using modern analytical tools as Power BI, Tableau or Qlik
Actively used metadata.
Programed in Python
Experience in a DevOps environment or using an Agile Framework
Related certifications
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION – NO
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
PAY GRADE: 26
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfmor call (832) 393-0450.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-0450. (TTY 7-1-1).
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Supplemental Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee Assistance Program
10 days of vacation each year
13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
Compensable Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Flexible schedules
Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
Professional development opportunities
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Which best describes your education?
High School Diploma / GED
Associate degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree or Beyond
None of the Above
03
Which are of concentration did you obtain your degree?
Computer Science
Management and Information Systems (MIS)
Data & Analytics
Data Science
Engineering
Technology
Science
Business Administration
My degree concentration is not listed
I have no degree
04
How many years of verifiable related technology experience supporting IT applications?
Less than 2 years of experience
2 years of experience
3 years of experience
4 years of experience
5 years of experience
6 years of experience
7 years of experience
8 years of experience
9 years of experience
10 or more years of experience
I have no related experience
05
Have you worked in Public Safety environment administering/managing databases?
Yes
No
06
If you answered yes to the question#5 above, please list the tasks/activities you performed while working in Public Safety environment.
07
How many years of experience as a database administrator?
Less than 3 years of experience
3 to 5 years of experience
5 to 7 years of experience
7 to 9 years of experience
9 or more years of experience
None of the Above
08
Which of these analytics tools have you created content with? (Select all that apply)
Microsoft Power BI
SSRS
SAP Analytics Cloud
Other
None of the above
09
Where have you used cloud-based data services from? (Select all that apply)
Microsoft Azure
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Other
None of the above
10
Which of the following tools have you worked with? (Select all that apply)
SSIS
Azure Data Factory
Snowflake
Other
None of the above
11
Which of the following SQL Server versions do you configured and administered? (Select all that apply)
SQL Server 2022
SQL Server 2019
SQL Server 2017
SQL Server 2016
SQL Server 2014 or prior versions
None of the above
12
Which of the following are you able to write code with? (Select all that apply)
Python
PowerShell
SQL
Other languages
None of the above
13
Which Agile framework have you used? (Select all that apply)
Scrum
Lean
Kanban
XP
Other
None of the above
14
Do you have the Microsoft Certified: Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) certification?
Yes
No
15
Are you a current COH employee?
Yes
No
16
Please provide a list of all valid certifications you currently hold and their validity date(s) ("See Resume" will delay review of your application)*
Required Question
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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