SQL Server Database Services Supervisor

Job Location

The office for this position is located at the Harry S Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.

Are you looking for a supervisor position that allows you to leverage your technical and database skillset? Are you a strong leader, passionate about process improvement and building great relationships with our business partners and IT professionals? Do you consider yourself a strong communicator with the drive to move a team forward? If you answered yes to these questions, this position might be a perfect fit for you!

As a Database Supervisor reporting to the State Data Center’s Database Manager, you will supervise teams supporting Microsoft SQL Server Database products for State of Missouri’s largest databases in cloud and on-prem environments. This position will work with the database manager to maintain and move forward current and new SQL Server database services. You will be responsible for tracking budget items & key performance measures, closely monitoring project deliverables and deadlines, working with the vendor community, and coordinating with various IT sections within our consolidated environment.

• Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the State Data Center providing support to many of the State of Missouri agencies who depend on our services to maintain and improve their day-to-day business operations for our citizens.

• Responsible for employee actions, including staffing, performance management, and development.
• Supervise the team, manage schedules, and assign duties.
• Coach and mentor employees on technical capabilities and work to remove cross-team roadblocks.
• Continuously monitor team performance for training and improvement opportunities.
• Perform technical work as necessary, including troubleshooting, configuration, lifecycle management, and upgrades of SQL Server software and SQL Reporting Services.
• Implement methodologies to streamline the team’s workflow.
• Recommend appropriate technology to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other leaders to support cross-domain initiatives and ensure reliable database services.
• Remain knowledgeable and up to date on trends in SQL Server and cloud database technologies.
• Actively contributes to strengthening the team and culture by assisting with other duties as needed.
• Plan and manage a variety of projects from start to finish and provide on‑going support using your project management skillset and tools.
• Communicate project status to leadership, staff, and partners.
• Work effectively with IT customers throughout our consolidated and non-consolidated agencies.
• Work with the management team to develop and maintain budget for your section.
• Manage the team, balance workload, determine staffing needs, knowledge, and skills to maintain or grow section, create training & development plans for employees, ensure successful completion of plans and cross-train team to ensure success.
• Coordinates development of policies, procedures, standards and best practices.
• Coordinates input regarding the need for new technical, functional, or operational products or services and works with division to incorporate into strategic plans.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities in a manner consistent with the department’s policies and other responsibilities as required or assigned.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Aptitude to learn new technologies.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Proven leadership skills and experience mentoring others.
• Adaptable to change and shifting…