Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Database Specialist III (Open & Promotional)
Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Bakersfield, California, United States, 93399
Job Summary
Under general supervision, provide database development and database support to Kern County Superintendent of Schools office employees and school district employees;conduct database needs assessments, modify existing databases and/or provide path of migration for development of integrated relational database systems.The Database Specialist III will also make minor modifications to existing database systems in support of report generation for users.The Database Specialist III will provide technical assistance and training to end users on new systems;provide trouble-shooting diagnostics, and provide user support in person or via telephone and electronic messaging.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience:Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with microcomputer relational database systems in an applied setting which may include any or all of the following experiences-software application development and customizing;
database application development and database modeling (Object role modeling);
any combination of the above experiences is acceptable with demonstrated proficiency in major Microsoft Applications and with at least three (3) years of experience in programming in C languages, Open Script Language;
Visual Basic language, or experienced in Microsoft Jet engine and Object role modeling;
minimum of two (2) years of experience in computer software applications training in multi-user operating systems environments;
minimum of one (1) year of experience working in server environments, such as Microsoft Windows 2003, 2008, 2012;
minimum of one year experience working in Database administrative role, MS SQL desired.
Education:Graduate from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field;ORwork experience in a comparable position can be substituted on a year-to-year basis in place of post high school education requirement.
Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also).
A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301.• The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT COMMENTS:• All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process.• Each candidate's application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position is overtime exempt and has a probationary period of six months.
"The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics".
Under general supervision, provide database development and database support to Kern County Superintendent of Schools office employees and school district employees;conduct database needs assessments, modify existing databases and/or provide path of migration for development of integrated relational database systems.The Database Specialist III will also make minor modifications to existing database systems in support of report generation for users.The Database Specialist III will provide technical assistance and training to end users on new systems;provide trouble-shooting diagnostics, and provide user support in person or via telephone and electronic messaging.
Requirements / Qualifications
Experience:Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with microcomputer relational database systems in an applied setting which may include any or all of the following experiences-software application development and customizing;
database application development and database modeling (Object role modeling);
any combination of the above experiences is acceptable with demonstrated proficiency in major Microsoft Applications and with at least three (3) years of experience in programming in C languages, Open Script Language;
Visual Basic language, or experienced in Microsoft Jet engine and Object role modeling;
minimum of two (2) years of experience in computer software applications training in multi-user operating systems environments;
minimum of one (1) year of experience working in server environments, such as Microsoft Windows 2003, 2008, 2012;
minimum of one year experience working in Database administrative role, MS SQL desired.
Education:Graduate from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field;ORwork experience in a comparable position can be substituted on a year-to-year basis in place of post high school education requirement.
Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also).
A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301.• The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT COMMENTS:• All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process.• Each candidate's application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position is overtime exempt and has a probationary period of six months.
"The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics".