Database Administrator II - Recorders Office

Job Description Summary

Department:
Recorders Office

Job Type: Unclassified

Classification: 2042 - Database Administrator II

Salary Grade: 16

Hiring Range: $76,876 - $92,268 Annually

Pay Range: $76,876 - $107,660 Annually (whole compensation range)

This in‑office position is located in Tucson, AZ and cannot be remote. Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Define backup and recovery strategies and ensure database availability.
• Monitor, optimize, and maintain database performance, integrity, and security.
• Provide technical database leadership when working with teams.
• Create and implement data element standards and publish data.
• Perform application administration (software installation, security, patching, upgrades).
• Assist with installation of DBMS packages and user training.
• Design, create, and maintain database objects.
• Configure and support cloud‑based and in‑house environments such as SharePoint, Microsoft Dynamics, Agave, and Team Foundation Server.
• Analyze existing information systems, evaluate technologies, and provide recommendations.
• Write and maintain database documentation.
• Lead technical project teams on data modeling concepts for application designs.
• Coordinate with other IT groups for database development projects, software upgrades, and new product implementations.
• Support overall department and Pima County goals.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university, or technical school AND five (5) years of database administration experience (or equivalent education/experience). Alternatively, two (2) years with Pima County in a Database Administrator I or closely related position. Qualifications must be documented in the application’s Education and Work Experience sections.

• Five (5) years of recent experience with relational database platforms, such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and exposure to Oracle or other systems.
• Three (3) years of recent experience with SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation and transformation.
• Experience with ETL tools (e.g., SSIS, SSAS) and data warehousing platforms.
• Three (3) years of recent experience installing and configuring DBMS, application software, and related tools.
• Knowledge of DBMS security administration with best practices.
• Three (3) years of recent experience in system administration of database servers for optimal performance.

Pima County Human Resources reserves the right to consider only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated for listed education and experience, and qualified candidates may be scored against preferred qualifications. Selected candidates will be interviewed from a referral list. Additional assessments or testing may be required.

Licenses and Certificates
: A valid Arizona Class D driver license may be required. Employment is contingent on ACJIS certification and relevant departmental database access certification.

Pre‑employment background checks will verify work history, education, and criminal record. Some positions require a post‑offer physical and/or drug screen.

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.