Database Administrator

Job Summary

Join the City of Decatur's Information Technology team as the primary Database Administrator responsible for the enterprise databases that support critical City operations. You'll administer, maintain, and optimize the secure, reliable, high-performing databases that power public safety, finance, utilities, asset management, permitting, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

In this technical leadership role, you'll collaborate with IT staff, software vendors, and department leaders to enhance system performance, support mission‑critical business applications, and help shape the City's long‑term database infrastructure. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, improving enterprise systems, and applying your expertise in a collaborative public service environment, you'll find meaningful opportunities to make an impact every day.

Enjoy an outstanding benefits package including:

• 14.5 paid holidays, including two personal days
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Comprehensive health insurance
• IMRF pension
• Employee health center offering free checkups, chronic care, immunizations, lab work, and many prescriptions for employees and eligible dependents

This is an onsite position with a regular Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Enterprise Database Administration

• Install, configure, maintain, and optimize enterprise database platforms such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar technologies.
• Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, perform performance tuning, and manage upgrades, patches, and lifecycle planning.
• Support high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and restoration strategies to ensure business continuity.

Database Security & Compliance

• Administer database security, user permissions, encryption, and role‑based access.
• Maintain compliance with City IT security policies and applicable data protection standards.
• Monitor audit logs and implement best practices to safeguard sensitive information.

Application & Business Systems Support

• Support mission‑critical applications including ERP, public safety, finance, utility billing, permitting, and asset management systems.
• Collaborate with application owners, vendors, and IT staff to troubleshoot issues, optimize database performance, and improve system functionality.
• Develop and maintain stored procedures, scripts, automation tools, and optimized queries for operational and business intelligence reporting.

Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain database documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance to IT staff and business users regarding database best practices.
• Evaluate emerging database technologies and participate in infrastructure planning and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information systems, or a closely related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible enterprise database administration experience.
• Municipal or public sector experience is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Technical Expertise

• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server or comparable enterprise database platforms.
• Experience supporting ERP, public safety, or other enterprise business applications.
• Knowledge of database architecture, indexing strategies, query optimization, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and system integration.
• Experience with cloud database platforms such as Microsoft Azure SQL, AWS RDS, or similar environments is preferred.
• Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) and/or Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) certifications are preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong SQL development skills, including stored procedures, scripting, and performance tuning.
• Ability to administer multiple database environments while maintaining high availability and data integrity.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities with experience implementing effective technical solutions.

Professional Competencies

• Excellent communication skills…