CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Database Administrator
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER: 084
CLASSIFFICATION CATEGORY: Management/Exempt – Full-Time
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
1. Manage database management systems to ensure high levels of data availability and integrity.

Ensure high levels of database security. Develop and implement backup and recovery
strategies.

2. Install database software upgrades and patches, manage hardware upgrades and monitor and
maintain computer servers for optimum performance and to ensure capacity is not exceeded.

3. Use expertise in one or more programming languages to perform database maintenance, for
importing or exporting data, modifying data and creating reports.

4. Evaluate new tools and technologies, analyzing user needs and presenting findings to
management.

5. Support County production databases to maximize efficient operation, security and reliability.
Learn the native languages or scripts associated with each database platform as needed for
that support.

6. Assist other IT staff in integrating network and database activities to maximize performance,
reliability and security for County offices and departments.

7. Work with County offices or departments to analyze requirements for new software systems and
then develop (if required), install, manage, document, and test these systems. Train end users
on the use of new and modified software systems.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in a computer related discipline from an accredited institution and three
years’ experience as a database designer/information systems analyst, database manager or database
administrator; formal and/or informal training in Database Management Systems (DBMS) administration and
maintenance, database design, analysis and management preferred; or any satisfactory equivalent combination
of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.

SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION: Linn County offers an excellent benefits package which includes fully paid
contribution to the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, paid holiday, vacation and sick leave, options for
medical, dental and vision care insurance, options for deferred compensation, an employee assistance program,
longevity pay, alternate and flexible work schedules and more. Current salary range and total compensation
(depending on qualifications):

SALARY RANGE: $6,118-$7,725/Monthly

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a completed Linn County Employment Application Form along with a resume and cover
letter to: Steve Braaten, Information Technology, PO Box 100, Albany, Oregon 97321. Application forms may be
obtained, along with the Job Classification, at the Linn County Website: https://www.co.linn.or.us/jobs

LINN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACT