(Class Code: 0647C) (PTAA)
Position Description
TITLE:
Lead
Database Support Technologist, UCS/Database Services
DIVISION: Academic Affairs (ITS/UCS)
REPORTS TO: Manager, University Computing Systems/Database Services
GRADE: 14
SUPERVISES: Technical Staff
BASIC FUNCTION:
Install, configure, and maintain databases and product software, and integrate these with the operating systems in support of information technology university-wide.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Install, upgrade, integrate and maintain the University’s databases and product software with all related applications.
Install, upgrade, integrate and maintain product software using the University’s current databases with the multiple operating systems and hardware.
Integrate databases, product software, operating systems, email, virtual and individual systems environments and the communications required between them.
Maintain database standards, security, and data integrity.
Manage all environments with a focus on the Oracle/Unix environment (i.e., production, test, quality assurance, demo, installation, upgrades, and integration with all databases).
Execute backup and restore procedures for all databases and regularly monitor and tune databases for optimal performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve all problems related to the various environments.
Participate in evaluation of products designed to maintain and integrate the databases, applications, and operating systems supporting all products.
Coordinate maintenance with other information technology
and end-user units of the University.
OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain proficiency in the support, installation,
maintenance, and system performance of databases and systems used within the
University.
Participate in the evaluation of applications and their relationship to the University’s technical environments.
Perform other related duties as required or as assigned by the Manager or Director, UCS.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computer and printer; Windows and Unix operating system platforms; Oracle database or PeopleSoft application product support; occasional evening and/or weekend work.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS:
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of experience with relational database technologies in a Unix environment (at least two years of this experience must be in the area of Oracle database administration or PeopleSoft product administration, integrating all application products support); or an associate’s degree and six years’ experience integrating the relational database technologies with operating systems in a Unix environment (at least three years of this experience must be in the area of Oracle database or PeopleSoft product administration, integrating application products support); working knowledge of Windows environment; demonstrated project management skills; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to work with diverse groups; strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. PREFERRED: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or computer information systems; experience with implementing and supporting the products related to PeopleSoft ERP applications in a Unix environment; experience with technologies necessary to integrate the various environments and applications (PeopleSoft, MS-Exchange, Email, Virtual Servers, WEB Services, WebLogic, Tuxedo, SQR, Crystal Reports, and performance monitoring tools).
TO APPLY:
Submit
(no emails or faxes, please) a resume and cover letter
postmarked by 05-29-09 to:
Brian J. Burton, Search Chair
Requisition # 12483
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
Kingston, RI 02881
An Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
ALL
REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. The