Data Engineer - Information Technology

Job Classification: 5969 - Data Engineer I

Salary Grade: 14

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $65,457 - $78,540 Annually

Pay Range: $65,457 - $91,644 Annually

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Department - Information Technology

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5969 - Data Engineer I

Salary Grade: 14

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $65,457 - $78,540 Annually

Pay Range: $65,457 - $91,644 Annually

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

The Pima County Information Technology Department is seeking a self-motivated, thorough, disciplined, and perceptive individual for the role of Data Engineer I. The ideal candidate has varying degrees of experience and will provide independent technical and analytical support on specific application system activities involving the design, development, construction, and ongoing support of systems, processes, or methods to deliver critical reporting solutions using Business Intelligence Tools.

• Participate in the development of database requirements and design specifications;
• Implement database changes based on application development or enhancements;
• Utilize database management systems (DBMS) software, application software, and other software related to DBMS administration;
• Monitor DBMS security using appropriate protocols;
• Work with system administration of database servers to assist in function optimally with the DBMS;
• Write and maintain database documentation appropriate to area of assignment;
• Develop custom or ad hoc reports using industry-standard tools.
• Services complex customer segment application systems and databases of either the Pima County Information Technology (IT) Department, central Finance & Risk Management Department, within an Elected Official's IT team, or other department/work unit approved by the County Administrator.
• Be responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Human Resources Department and Pima County

This role requires close collaboration with other project teams, so strong interpersonal skills are essential. We offer an opportunity to apply and expand your skills, work in a supportive team environment, and advance your career. Bring your energy, enthusiasm, professionalism, and drive for continuous improvement and help make a difference in your community by supporting the mission of Pima County government.

This is an in-office position located in Tucson, AZ, and cannot be remote. The Information Technology Department is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

• Supports the maintenance and basic operation of relational databases across assigned platforms;
• Assists in gathering database requirements and contributing to design specifications;
• Creates simple database objects based on established models and performs routine data updates or changes;
• Assists with installing or upgrading database-related software under supervision;
• Monitors database security following established procedures and escalates issues as needed;
• Performs routine system administration tasks on database servers to support performance and reliability;
• Drafts and updates technical documentation with guidance from senior engineers;
• Monitors storage utilization and participates in backup, archiving, and recovery activities as directed;
• Generates basic custom or ad hoc reports using standard reporting tools.

Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or technical trade school with a major in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems (MIS), or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of work experience in software development and maintenance INCLUDING one year of work experience in the development and maintenance of database systems.

(Experience requirements may be achieved concurrently.)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or…