Title: Database Administrator (Henrico)

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: Commensurate to $130,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Employment Commission

Location: VEC CENTRAL OFFICE

Agency Website: www.vec.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you ready to take on a critical role that safeguards the data powering essential services for Virginians? The Virginia Employment Commission is seeking a Database Administrator to serve as the top-level technical expert for our database systems. In this role, you’ll manage complex SQL Server environments, ensure security and compliance, and optimize performance to keep our mission-critical applications running smoothly.

As a Database Administrator at VEC, you will serve as the technical expert responsible for managing and securing the databases that power our mission-critical systems. You’ll administer logical and physical database environments, primarily SQL Server, ensuring compliance with security policies and agency standards. Your work will include designing and documenting efficient data models and schemas, collaborating with developers to optimize performance, and supporting application development through clean, maintainable code and thorough testing. You’ll monitor database health daily, maintain backups, test recovery processes, and apply security patches promptly to safeguard data integrity. In addition, you’ll handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality, fulfill responsibilities related to the Federal Tax Information (FTI) Offset Program, and respond to security incidents in accordance with state and federal requirements. Beyond technical duties, you’ll mentor team members, participate in on-call rotations, and contribute to strategic planning initiatives, continuously improving processes to enhance reliability and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of and experience with SQL Server databases and systems.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a technical expert on complex databases, applications, systems, software and projects; interact effectively in a team environment; and work independently, typically with strict deadlines, heavy workloads and changing priorities.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with Oracle, MySQL and MariaDB databases.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Virginia Employment Commission is committed to upholding our values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.  

The VEC Is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your RMS / Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: VEC will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: VEC Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.