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Database Analyst (SQL)

The City of Cedar Rapids is currently recruiting for a Database Analyst (SQL) in the Information Technology Department. This position administers and supports enterprise database management for city-wide system environments. This position also defines, creates, maintains and monitors database related components for application systems.. The work schedule for this position is 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. The annual salary range for this position is $56,576 to $77,667.

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Job duties for this position include (but are not limited to):

  • Reviews database application system design to ensure feasibility, accuracy, efficiency and adherence to technical standards
  • Installs server based data management systems
  • Creates the database definition and other related database components
  • Provides technical assistance to professional staff in the development and testing of database applications
  • Monitors the performance and integrity of functioning database systems and applications
  • Coordinates and/or performs maintenance on functioning application database files
  • Computes space requirements for application database files
  • Coordinates the reorganization or restructuring of application databases
  • Identifies, evaluates and makes recommendations to management concerning problems or issues in the database environments
  • Performs database problem analysis
  • Supports the recoveries of database files
  • Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices

This position requires:

  • Valid Iowa Driver’s License
  • May be required to obtain Iowa NCIC certification based on work assignment
  • Thorough knowledge of database design and integration techniques
  • Thorough knowledge of systems analytical practices and procedures
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles of computer programming and of adapting computer processing techniques to meet end-user needs
  • Thorough knowledge of relational databases and object technologies
  • Thorough knowledge of database software
  • Thorough knowledge SQL database administration
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to train and instruct others, including systems and user-support personnel
  • Ability to develop and enforce database standards and database security
  • Ability to evaluate vendor software for compatibility with city-wide databases
  • Ability to analyze information requirements and needs, identify problems, provide technical advice and consultation, and insure efficient database utilization
  • Ability to work cooperatively and to maintain effective working relationships to accomplish job responsibilities
  • Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology

Required Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in a major or specialization of computer science or closely related field; andConsiderable experience in computer programming, systems analysis and/or computer operations and SQL database administration; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Submit completed application to:
Iowa Workforce Center
800 7th St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Or
hr@cedar-rapids.org

Applications accepted until filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply immediately, as this position will close without notice as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
Pre-employment drug screen required.
Assistance provided to disabled individuals upon request
Equal Opportunity Employer

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