Database Administrator (Hybrid) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5034032) Apply  Database Administrator (Hybrid) Salary $82,776.00 - $111,840.00 Annually Location Denver Metro, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number 78_Database Administrator_8.25 Department Department of State Division Information Technology Division Opening Date 08/14/2025 Closing Date 8/28/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement This position is open only to Colorado state residents. Primary Physical Work Address 1700 Broadway, Denver, CO 80290, USA FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information Laura Darby: laura.s.darby@coloradosos.gov Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions Department Information Colorado Department of State THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME AND IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. SERVICE. INNOVATION. INTEGRITY. EXCELLENCE. INCLUSION. Are you looking for a career that allows you to improve your world and the world around you? The Colorado Department of State (CDOS) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a position that makes a direct impact on enhancing the lives of Coloradans. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference through the work you do each day, consider joining the dedicated employees of the Colorado Department of State. Whether working from your home or collaborating onsite, your professional experience will be connected and meaningful. Our office offers an RTD Eco-pass (currently free of charge) and is conveniently located near Civic Center Station, RTD light-rail lines, and the 16th Street Mall. In addition to a great location and fulfilling, impactful work, we offer: + Employee wellness programs and an on-site fitness center + 12 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off and sick leave + Access to a diverse array of technical, leadership and supervisory training opportunities + Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans + Medical and dental health plans + Paid life insurance + Automatic short-term (and optional long-term) disability coverage + Excellent work-life balance through flex schedules, flexplace/remote work, and ad-hoc arrangements Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation Our Culture & Environment: Coloradans come from all walks of life and so do we. Who We Are Our mission is to make government easy and accessible for people to further democracy, support economic opportunity for all Coloradans, and demonstrate a standard of integrity and excellence. Our vision is to ensure all Coloradans have a voice in our future, help Coloradans and their businesses thrive, and be the best at what we do. What We Believe The State of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At the Colorado Department of State, we are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We highly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. Our agency website:Colorado Secretary of State's Office (https://www.coloradosos.gov/) Description of Job Information Technology (IT) Division Provides information systems and computer support for employees, customers of the Department of State, and therefore the people of Colorado. Most of the work completed by the division can be done remotely, contributing to the positive work-life balance of its employees. This includes maintaining computer hardware and peripherals. Staff develops, upgrades, enhances, and maintains computer applications and system software for the use of Departmental staff and the public. Processing and storing data received from Colorado counties for voter registration, charitable gaming licenses, UCC filings, domestic and foreign corporations, notary, campaign finance, and lobbyist systems. The Colorado Department of State is unique from many state agencies in that we are a smaller agency with an in-house IT division, as a result our employees maintain greater collective impact over the work product of the Department. Database Unit To ensure that the Department databases are always available with a high level of data integrity, responsiveness, and that they meet the needs across all of Colorado Department of State (CDOS). Illustration of duties As a Database Administrator, you will be a valued member of the database unit. You will work in the production and development environments for multiple databases supporting all of the production databases including Informix, SQL Server, Mongo, and Postgres. You will perform daily data maintenance and database analysis, as well as work on requirements and modeling. The ideal candidate will be a critical and creative thinker with strong problem-solving skills. To succeed in this role, it is important that you have outstanding database programming skills. In this role you will: + be a Database Administrator (DBA). + provide tier level support using existing ticketing system for database events and data issues. + be an IT expert in Data Analysis and Integrity. + work across all development projects. + work with IT staff and users of existing and proposed systems. + design and construct new databases, with particular focus on data integrity/data and integration across all divisions. + maintain existing applications with the same focus. + implement data conversions as necessary for applications. + perform database design using both logical and physical models. + predict and react to situations to keep the database running smoothly. + immediately react to critical system events and ensure speedy recovery of data and user connectivity. + participate in team design, analysis, development, test, and maintenance. + test and learn new development technologies for the CDOS, such as Postgres, Oracle, Mongo, and SQL Server. + share key learning’s with fellow IT staff. + evaluate new database software to ascertain the best product and methodology for the CDOS. + responsible for maintaining balance between application performance, user efficiency, and data integrity in the development and production environments. + maintain confidentiality of all confidential and personal identifying information, personnel information, and any other confidential or proprietary information, as well as comply with all State and Department policies regarding professional conduct and professional practices. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Class Code & Classification Description T1C3XXDATABASE SERVICES III (https://dhr.colorado.gov/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-t1c-database-services) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a total ofthree (3) yearsin applicable professional database administration experience and/or education in a field of study related to the work. To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate that youmeet one of the following options outlined below: OPTION 1 – Experience Three (3) years of professional experience as a database administrator with a focus on production and development work. OR OPTION 2 –Experience and/or Education–Be sure you’ve attached a copy of your unofficial transcript to qualify for this option. (You may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.) A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and/or relevant experience as defined inOption 1to equal three (3) years. Related education includes accredited course work in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics, Data Science/Data Analytics, Database Management, Engineering, or closely related field. Preferred Qualifications and Competencies The exceptional candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: + Preference will be given to those candidates with previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position + Database administration experience, including in production and development environments + Database architecture/design experience + Database experience with one or more – Postgres, Informix, SQL Server, Mongo, or Oracle + Hands on experience with database standards + Experience optimizing database performance, to include identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks + Experience in implementing high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions + Experience in scripting languages such as SQL, PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automating routine administrative tasks, scripting database deployments, and creating custom monitoring solutions + Experience with database security best practices and experience implementing security measures such as access controls, encryption, authentication, and auditing + Experience diagnosing and resolving database-related issues promptly + Data analysis experience + Experience with cloud database technologies + Stored procedures experience + Experience updating large databases through nightly and monthly extracts + Competencies to Include:Continuous Learning and Adaptability · SQL Skills, Stored Procedures, and Trigger Skills · Critical Thinking Skills · Written and Oral Comprehension and Expression Skills · Performance Tuning and Optimization · Security Management · Automation and Scripting · Troubleshooting Skills · Database Design · Coordination · Database Management Systems (DBMS) Knowledge · Data Migration and Integration · Committed to Advancing a Diverse and Inclusive Perspective · Active Listening Skills Complex Problem-Solving Skills · Judgment and Decision-Making Skills If you do possess any of the above knowledge, skills, and abilities, please specifically include the details on your application, as this information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants. Conditions of Employment + The Department of State does NOT offer sponsored Visa for employment purposes. + Travel may be required for professional development and trainings or as requested by manager. + This position will be required to successfully pass a background check. + When completing your application package, ensure you have submitted your transcript (if applicable). + Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application. Completing the Application Applications will be reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Your application should specifically address your specialized experience, work products, accomplishments, etc. as they relate to the position duties and minimum and preferred qualifications. + The minimum qualifications listed in the announcement are NOT optional. + Cover letters and resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado application form. + Cover letters and resumes may be attached to the application as supplemental information. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application may also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration. The comparative analysis may consist of application reviews, answers to supplemental questions, review of submitted work samples, phone screens, structured interviews, and any other method determined to be valuable in identifying the right candidate. Appeal Rights An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.uswithin ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules. Supplemental Information Notifications All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/evaluation process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from “coloradosos.gov” andinfo@governmentjobs.comaddresses. It’s your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Equal Pay for Equal Work A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. ADAAA Accommodations and Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Department of State is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Laura Darby, at Laura.S.Darby@coloradosos.gov or call (303) 894-2200 ext. 6113. E-Verify The Department of State participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program’s Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you will be required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at http://dhs.gov/e-verify . The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 Please briefly summarize your resume by telling us about your specific professional database experience. Include how many years of experience you have in production and development environments and how many years, if any you have working in Informix, SQL Server, Mongo, Postgres, and/or Oracle along with the Operating System environments. 02 Please detail your experience making changes to data to resolve data quality issues? 03 What specific experience do you have optimizing database performance, to include identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks? Required Question Employer State of Colorado Address See the full announcement by clicking the "Printer" icon located above the job title Location varies by announcement, Colorado, -- Website https://careers.colorado.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email