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Under limited supervision, serve in a leadership role to oversee the design, development, implementation, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery of agency relational database systems of moderate to advanced complexity across platforms and computing environments to ensure availability, data integrity, and credibility. Support agency initiatives and security policies with a primary focus on Microsoft SQL Server database and IBM DB2, while also expanding responsibilities to include cloud-based data services and low-code/no-code platforms. Provide guidance and operational support for data solutions within Microsoft Azure, including Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Synapse Analytics, as well as Power Platform components such as Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable, and efficient data integration, reporting, and automation solutions that align with enterprise data governance and compliance standards.

Install, configure, upgrade, and monitor agency databases and related software across on-premises and cloud environments to ensure availability, integrity, backup, and disaster recovery. Support data processes, workflows, and reporting by defining and enforcing business rules, metadata, and data quality standards. Leverage tools such as Azure SQL, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Power BI to ensure accurate data relationships and data credibility across systems. Promote strategic initiatives that enhance data maturity, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.

Coordinate and assist in the planning, development, optimization, and implementation of database schemas to meet evolving system requirements across the development lifecycle. Support developers and IT staff in both traditional and cloud-based environments by providing guidance on data modeling, normalization, and performance tuning. Develop, document, and administer database operating and security procedures, incorporating best practices for hybrid and cloud-native data platforms.

Gather, analyze, and normalize operational data to identify and resolve performance issues in both on-premises and cloud-hosted database systems. Troubleshoot database environments and determine root causes of hardware, software, or configuration issues. Recommend and implement performance improvements using tools such as Azure Monitor, Query Performance Insight, and indexing strategies to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.

Directs the preparation of project reports for management and customers. Assesses project progress and is held accountable for results. Provide appropriate administrative documentation/project communication. Support the IT Service Center by responding to database related service calls.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field and experience in systems development and maintenance, technical support, or the support of complex database management systems. Related experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field and experience in systems development and maintenance, technical support, or the support of complex database management systems. Related experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information science or a related field and five (5) years work experience in database administration and system integration. Comparable education and work experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree. Employee must possess a working knowledge of database management systems, data structures and analysis, security, backups, recovery and monitoring. Employee must have excellent problem solving skills. This position will focus on Public Health.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of computer hardware and a wide range of software including operating systems (Microsoft Server and AIX) and cloud-based data services. Ability to plan, evaluate, design, normalize, optimize, maintain, monitor, and manager agency relational databases (Microsoft SQL, IBM DB2, Oracle). Must use industry best practices for disaster recovery and business continuity. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with uses, technical staff, management and vendors. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work independently in establishing priorities and responding to agency needs.

Additional Comments

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year

15 days Sick Leave per year

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.

S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)

Retirement benefit choices *

State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )

State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )

Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.

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