wow... are they paying over 500K? Alan.- On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 1:23 PM, Ethan Post <post.ethan@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Ah, Milwaukee, party on dude. Sounds like they need to hire Tom Kyte. > > > On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 11:16 AM, Blanchard, William < > wblanchard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > >> 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 >> > >