Database Sustainment Specialist; DSS

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The Database Sustainment Specialist (DSS) will directly support all aspects of the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) Facility Management data capture and application support for the specified Military Treatment Facility (MTF). The DSS will ensure compliance with all provisions of the contract. The applicant should possess a strong work ethic and be able to show initiative to learn items related to any given task.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

$55,000 - $65,000

• Track and maintain proper accounting of room inventory within the DMLSS database
• Prepare room data for DMLSS entry by compiling and sorting information and partner with appropriate site personnel for room data quality
• Determine root cause of discrepancies regarding facility work request data and make recommendations for correction
• Provide comprehensive Monthly Workload and Performance reports
• Perform quality assurance by ensuring the accuracy of completed facility work requests and/or facility projects
• Partner with Facility Management team, Operations & Maintenance contractors, enlisted personnel to ensure DMLSS data is accurate and maintenance schedules are adhered to
• Provide customer support to Facility Management team, Operations & Maintenance contractors, and enlisted personnel for any questions regarding DMLSS data
• Implements/follows procedures for ensuring quality data and inventory control are present within the database
• Monitors Corrective Maintenance and Preventive Maintenance items entered into DMLSS to remove duplicates and ensure scheduled maintenance happens regularly
• Maintain operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential

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• Minimum of two years experience using Microsoft Office products with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Must be able to demonstrate effective decision-making abilities
• Possess the ability to analyze information, interpret results, and problem-solving
• Customer service oriented
• The ability to work confidently in a results-oriented environment

• DMLSS experience is desirable but not mandatory;
  Training will be provided
• Two years’ database management experience preferred but not required
• Working knowledge, familiarity, or background in medical facilities management is desirable
• College Degree preferred but not required

• This position is on-site at a government installation
• Must be able to pass official background checks and gain access to military installations
• This position requires standing for long periods of time and walking short distances
• This position requires a background check

• Continually required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually low.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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