IT Specialist; Datamgt TITLE Security Clearance

Position: IT SPECIALIST (DATAMGT) TITLE 32 with Security Clearance
Duties As a IT SPECIALIST (DATAMGT) TITLE 32, GS-2210-12, you will serve as the technical expert and project leader for database administration in the state. Administers multiple relational database management systems (RDBMS) and software packages residing on multiple hardware and software platforms. Incumbent performs duties with broad technical latitude. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
* Investigate the amount of storage space consumed, access time statistics, and frequency of use for a given multiple relational database management system.
* Review existing and anticipated future database systems including current automated systems, data shortcomings, data requirements of the organization.
* Recommend conversion to automated systems/databases where none currently exist or recommend modifications or workarounds.
* Develop and implement database management strategies for the backup and recovery of database information resulting from system operational and performance problems.
* Provide assistance, advice and guidance to organizational users, both in administrative and technical areas concerning the use of the multiple database management systems available.
* Coordinate with specialists and managers at higher levels to obtain information to interface with systems at those levels to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of database information.
* Serve as the state's data management representative at meetings and seminars both at the local and national level.
* Provide interpretations of limited and/or conflicting regulations and guidance concerning database management and coordinate with appropriate personnel concerning the resolution of problem areas encountered.
* Coordinate studies and plans with organization managers as well as administrative and technical personnel at all levels.
* Accomplish all contract administration functions related to data management contracts including the review and signature of appropriate payment documents.
* Ensure that a contractors' progress complies with contract terms, provisions, and compliance with specifications.
* Manage contracts with private computer firms concerning data system application studies.
* Use software-engineering techniques and design new applications that enhance existing systems.
* Review and recommend operational procedures and software usage for the generation of alternate site file copy of essential agency data files for continuity of operations.
* Administer multiple relational database management systems and software packages residing on multiple hardware and software platforms.
* Serve as an organization's senior database representative at state and agency meetings and seminars designed to arrive at solutions to mutual database application problems encountered. Requirements Conditions of employment
* IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.

* This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
* Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
* Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
* This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic…