Database Administrator ; Data Engineer PCN

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Database Administrator 2 located in Anchorage or Juneau!

What you will be doing:

• Collaborating with application developers, analysts, contractors, and other stakeholders to assess data requirements and develop secure, efficient, scalable, well-documented data solutions that support agency objectives.
• Designing, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server databases, complex T-SQL queries, procedures, and functions, Azure Databricks data warehouses, and ETL/ELT processes in accordance with established information technology, security, and data management standards.
• Implementing data security, access controls, and governance practices to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and agency policies and requirements.
• Monitoring data systems and processes, identifying and resolving data quality, performance, and reliability issues, and implementing improvements as needed.
• Having a problem-solving mindset and being able to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Our mission, values, and culture:

The mission of the Division of Wildlife Conservation is to conserve and enhance Alaska's wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits.

The Data Analytics Group supports this mission by developing modern, scalable, efficient, and dependable data management and analysis infrastructure for the division, fostering reliable information sharing, reproducible research, and collaboration among current and future staff.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well-being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

The benefits of joining our team:

Within the Data Analytics Group, you are a member of a dynamic, solutions-oriented team of specialists who collaborate to develop and implement modern data management and analysis infrastructure for the division.

This position offers a unique opportunity to utilize your distinct talents to make meaningful contributions to the management and conservation of Alaska’s wildlife. You will be given the option to join biologists in the field when opportunities arise.

The working environment you can expect:

This full-time position is based at the ADF&G office in either Juneau or Anchorage, Alaska with a flexible work schedule and options for a hybrid teleworking arrangement. You will regularly interact with team members and contractors via MS TEAMS. This position occasionally requires in-state travel to attend staff meetings.

Who we are looking for:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Technical Problem Solving:
  Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Data Management:
  Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and tools of data management, such as modeling techniques, data backup, data recovery, data dictionaries, data warehousing, data mining, data archiving, data disposal, and data standardization processes.

To view the general description and example of duties for a Database Administrator 2 please go to the following…