United States Job Openings

State of Wisconsin

Database Administrator

Madison

FULL TIME

October 14, 2024

Introduction

Are you a savvy IT enthusiast looking to dive deeper into data warehousing, data reporting and web publishing? Do you enjoy finding IT solutions to meet stakeholder needs? Join our team in the Division of Employment and Training as a Database Administrator in a key role supporting Wisconsin's workforce.
The person hired into this position may request to work remotely for the majority of their work schedule, but will need to report in person to our downtown Madison headquarter office, sometimes on short notice. Employees with approved remote and hybrid-remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin. Remote work options are subject to change.
Occasional in-state travel for meeting or conferences is required.
This recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies (permanent, project or Limited Term).

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of the Bureau of Workforce Information and Technical Support (BWITS) in the Division of Employment and Training (DET) in the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), this position is responsible for the development and maintenance of the databases and data warehouses for the bureau. This position ensures the bureau's databases and warehouses are updated and maintained in compliance with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) federal-state cooperative programs and Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Workforce Information Grants (WIG). BWITS staff work closely with other DET bureaus, and other DWD divisions that have policy and programmatic responsibilities supported by BWITS operations, and external entities using BWITS's information systems and data, such as the Workforce Development Boards, Job Service offices, the legislature, economic and workforce development entities, etc.
To learn more, please review the full position description.

Salary Information

Starting pay is between $71,052 and $89,825 per year, plus an exemplary benefits package:

Generous paid time off, including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample sick time that rolls over each year with no cap.
Excellent and affordable health insurance options (starting at $39/month for single and $97/month for family coverage).
Other great insurance options (dental, vision, life, and more).
A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household members tools, resources, and professional consultation services.

Public service is rewarding! This position may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see an estimate of the total value of our competitive benefits package!
The classification title for this position is IS Business Automation Specialist. This position is not represented in a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period will be required.
Pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan in effect at the time of appointment. Starting pay may vary for current state employees.

Job Details

Job Details
We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Finalists for this position may be required to allow DWD to conduct a background check or other checks to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e. a US citizen or national or a lawful permanent resident) at the time of appointment. DWD does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. This is not a contract position. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant completing the I-9 upon hire.

Qualifications

Qualifications marked with an asterisk (*) will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process. Additional qualifications may be evaluated in subsequent steps.
You need to have the following experience:

Design and maintenance of Workforce Information Databases, including activities such as data management support
Using database languages and tools
Analyzing, troubleshooting, and resolving issues reported for IT systems or business users
Gathering requirements from business users and/or managing projects for IT solutions/systems

Organizing and prioritizing work to ensure effective and efficient completion of tasks
Communicating and collaborating with others to achieve business objectives

Any of the following experience would be nice to have:

Reviewing and updating websites and documents for accessibility compliance
Using visualization and data analysis software such as Tableau, SAP BI, SAS, or similar
Developing, maintaining, or enhancing public-facing web sites or web applications
Using web frameworks and coding languages such as Bootstrap, SQL, HTML, CSS, Java Script, and Python

How To Apply

Note: If you are viewing this posting on an external site, please visit Wisc.Jobs (search Job ID 15692) to complete your application.
To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. That will prompt you to access your existing account or create a new account. You will be asked to attach a resume and a letter of qualifications as part of the application process. It is important that these materials clearly illustrate how your qualifications relate to the qualifications of this job. Please review this additional guidance on developing your resume and letter of qualifications (including a template) as you prepare to apply.
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general Wisc.Jobs user information and technical assistance.

Technical issues: if you encounter issues submitting your on-line application (e.g. signing in or uploading a resume), please email the Wisc.Jobs Help Desk at wiscjobs@wisconsin.gov or call (608) 267-1012 (Monday - Friday, 7:45am – 4:30pm).
Position questions: if you have questions about the position or this recruitment (e.g. projected start date, skills needed, etc.), please email Terra at TLKJobs@dwd.wisconsin.gov.

Please note that once you submit your application, you will not be able to update your materials.
What happens next? A panel will review your application materials to determine your eligibility for further consideration in the selection process. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process, which is typically a virtual interview.
DWD values a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. Email the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on how to apply under this provision. Current state employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Deadline to Apply

Application materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM (central time) on Monday, October 21, 2024.

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