FTE
1.0
Immediate Supervisor
Joan Laursen
Benefits
Health Stipend up to $1,150 a month, Education Stipend up to $300 a month, 22 Vacation days, 13 Holidays and 13 sick days.
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Job Summary
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in relational databases, experience with Crystal Reports, and the ability to design and generate diverse reports using Excel macros and AI tools. They should be adept at working with publicly available data to create insights for distribution to our school districts. This position is part of our District Business and Advisory Services department.
Requirements / Qualifications
THE POSITION: The job of Database Administrator is done for the purpose/s of designing, optimizing, and maintaining of ACOE's databases; analyzing departmental and individual requirements for database solutions; developing, implementing and maintaining applications; documenting system components and user instructions; and serving as a technical advisor to staff and other district personnel.
LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544
TYPICAL DUTIES: Collaborates with a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. programmers, other database administrators, users, state and/or federal agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or receiving information and ensuring project success. Coordinates all database activities (e.g. cataloging, file locking, access rights, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring compliance with district policies and security procedures. Designs a variety of databases (e.g. server configuration, security, disaster recovery and backups, structures, logical data model, scripts and stored procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing end users with access to accurate data. Develops a variety of database support processes (e.g. tech standards, monitoring utilities, tuning methods, HA and DB systems, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the stability and performance of production databases and the availability of stored data. Develops a wide variety of complex materials (e.g. instructions, notices, reminders, memos, technical standards, security policies, training materials, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Four (4) years related experience in the design, programming, implementation, analysis and maintenance of database management systems. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005 and/or MySQL, MS SQL Server Enterprise Manager, and MS SQL Query Analyzer desired.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology discipline.
Equivalency: Equivalent combination of education and experience.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, May 5th at 11:59 p.m.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted.
THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter.
APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
Comments and Other Information
THE PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Application Review…………………………………………….........…………………....…..……..PASS/FAIL
2. Supplemental Questionnaire ...................................................................Due Saturday, May 10th, 2025
3. Written Examination…………………………….............……..Weighted 50% (Thursday, May 15th, 2025)
4. Technical Oral Interview………………….................................Weighted 50% (Monday, May 19th, 2025)
5. Final Oral Interview………………….….......................................(Friday, May 23rd, 2025)