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Database Administrator (MIS/IT 4)
Company Information
Job Information
Description
Company
Government of Jamaica
Website
http://bit.ly/GOJJobListing
Contact Name
Office of the Services Commission
Contact Email
communications@osc.gov.jm
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Executive Agency
Category
Computer/IT
Posted
02-08-2022
Job Status
Start Publishing
02-08-2022
Stop Publishing
13-08-2022
Applications are invited to be assigned to/fill the following posts in the Department of Correctional Services: Database Administrator (MIS/IT 4) – Sex Offender Registry – (Not Vacant), salary range $1,710,225 $2,032,920 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.
Job Purpose
The Database Administrator is responsible for the planning, designing and development of database systems for the Department. The incumbent is responsible for training and communicating with database users to ensure proper usage and gradual improvement in the database system. The incumbent has the responsibility for outlining standards and procedures to ensure the security of information on the database.
Key Responsibilities
Technical/Professional:
- Prepares progress reports for submission to the Registrar, Sex Offender Registry;
- Develops standards and procedures to guide/control database usage;
- Visits institutions and offices to maintain Database Systems;
- Liaises with IT Director in the maintenance of the Department’s Information System;
- Develops, maintains and manages all Database Programmes within the Department;
- Analyses database requirements and recommends improvement in the collation and storage of data and systems programming tasks;
- Manages and monitors usage of database to ensure optimum up time, reliable performance and prompts response to complaints through maintenance and upgrading;
- Maintains a Back-up System using magnetic tapes and relevant storage media for securing data and configuration files;
- Monitors and reports on activity logs concerning database, abnormal termination logs and user’s errors;
- Assesses training needs for staff members for the proper usage of database;
- Trains staff in the proper usage of database and communicates technical developments.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Knowledgeable in the use of SQL, Oracle or Microsoft Access
- Knowledge of current technological development
- Knowledge in database administration
- Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to develop standards and procedures to guide and control database usage
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from a recognized tertiary institution.
- Training in Management/Administration.
- Four (4) years working experience in the field of Database Administration.
Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 12th August, 2022 to:
Senior Director Human Resource Management and Administration Department of Correctional Services
5-7 King Street Kingston
Email: jobpostings@dcs.gov.jm
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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