IT PROFESSIONAL-APPLICATIONS (Database Administrator) (HEC)

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IT PROFESSIONAL-APPLICATIONS (Database Administrator) (HEC)

Houston Airport System Houston, Texas, United States

Job Description:

IT PROFESSIONAL-APPLICATIONS (Database Administrator) (HEC)

Description

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 , including healthcare, wellness, professional development, and an excellent pension plan (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:
The candidate has:

Compliance & Security Requirements


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:


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.cfm or 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:For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 2/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$2,916.00 - $3,769.23 Biweekly
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