Re: Salary Question

  • From: Guillermo Alan Bort <cicciuxdba@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: post.ethan@xxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:41:37 -0300

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
>>
>
>

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