Salary Question
- From: "Blanchard, William" <wblanchard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "oracle list" <oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:16:26 -0500
Since we're on the topic, I could also use a little help. Here is the
job description. The position is located in Milwaukee, WI for a large
company.
* Works independently with only administrative supervision.
Receives instructions from senior Database Systems staff as well as
gives instructions to others in order to move projects to successful
conclusions. Overcomes major obstacles while communicating problem areas
to others.
* Provides written status reports as well as verbal, that are
detailed to the tasks and difficulties encountered personally or
observed for others, so managers understand the state of projects as
well as any critical areas that may need additional focus.
* Maintains service commitments, is responsive and exercises
customer service at all times with internal and external clients.
* Assists Application groups with the development of designs that
meet current and future business requirements:
* Participates and directs the logical design process of strategic
projects.
* Participates in overall business and application definitions.
* Consults on the development of complex database designs.
* Provides maintenance of the physical database.
* Creates physical database objects following established
standards and processes employed by the Database team.
* Schedules regular database reorganizations and manages space
allocations as necessary to maintain adequate performance/Direct Access
Storage Device (DASD) usage.
* Works with capacity planning, operations, application developers
and DASD on database performance and access issues, not limited to those
databases for which they are assigned as a primary DBA.
* Completes database patching and upgrades while providing
guidance to less senior members of the Database team who assist.
* Applies database concepts such as database definitions, sizing
parameters, database component placement, reorganization, access methods
and security definitions. Works to continually improve the use of these
concepts in the database environment providing feedback that supports
and improves standards that have been set for the Database team.
* Performs routine reviews of databases and systems to ensure
acceptable levels of performance. Advises others in their efforts, this
function is not limited to those databases for which they are assigned
as a primary DBA.
* Develops, documents and implements; standards, guidelines,
direction and education on database process/procedures for Application
teams as well as Database staff.
* Enforces database standards and follows up on inconsistencies.
* Provides 24 by 7 support of production database environment,
participates in the on call schedule and as needed for on call issues
with database environments for which they are directly responsible (I.E.
Primary DBA).
* Provides follow up and permanent resolution for reoccurring
issues.
* Recommends and assists in the selection, evaluation and
implementation of software tools to assist in maintaining the database
environment.
* Participates as a member of the development support team on
projects. Follows and meets project timelines and deadlines.
* Participates in disaster recovery testing and documentation.
* Strives to meet the Operational Level Agreements with other
groups within Metavante.
* Develops a working knowledge of the applications supported and
the Database Management System (DBMS) the application is using.
* Assigned to the most highly visible, sensitive and critical
systems.
* Performs other related duties assigned as needed
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
* Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent.
* Minimum of eight years experience in database management and
support or applications programming and design is required. Demonstrated
competency of the Database Analyst II role is required.
* Experience in project management methodologies is required.
* Displays independent judgment that is well thought out.
* Requires effective communication with all levels of technical
and non-technical personnel. Needs to understand the interface points of
internal departments.
* Very effective communication, team building, coaching and
persuasive skills. Provides information to a variety of audiences and
deals effectively with issues that are complex, confidential and
sensitive in nature. Ability to negotiate complex processes and issues
with others.
* Advanced PC Skills and advanced knowledge of operating
systems/systems administration concepts.
* Must make a personal commitment to stay current with technology.
* Knowledgeable of several of the DBMS systems currently in use at
Metavante.
Excellent problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
Identifies and resolves complex problems and situations using applicable
theories/principals while providing creative solutions.
WGB
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