Title: Database Team Lead

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: Richmond

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for a Database Team Lead to maintain the database and table structures needed by DOE applications and reporting.

The Database Team Lead would be expected to perform the following duties:

• Utilize team resources, guides team to on-time completion of assigned project tasks according to documentation and technical requirements noted in the SDLC.
  
• Work with team for on-time completion of Sprints as assigned for AGILE projects.
  
• Ensure the consistent and appropriate application of governance and standards across the team on all projects.
  
• Work with Management to establish and document governance, standards, and processes and create structures to maintain the same.
  
• Evaluate and assist in formulation of overall solution strategies and roadmaps for the database team.
  
• Research and advise on existing and emerging technology to enhance and improve DOE systems.
  
• Develop technology strategy and planning deliverables to address IT risks and improve the effectiveness of the IT organization, including organizing and leading POCs for new technology integrations.
  
• Participate in the planning, scheduling, and scoping of Sprints on AGILE projects.
  
• Work with other leads on the team to ensure seamless communication of needs, ideas, statuses, dependencies, etc.
  
• Help the team to identify and prioritize work across projects internal and external, maintenance, and support needs to ensure on-time delivery of stable systems that meet requirements.
  
• Work with other leads on the team to ensure seamless communication of needs, ideas, statuses, dependencies, etc.
  
• Respond to requests for assistance through service request in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing and maintaining databases, creating data models, and data management.
  
• Experience integrating data from diverse sources, such as APIs, databases, and flat files.
  
• Advanced proficiency in SQL. Proven knowledge and hands on experience with PL/SQL scripting including stored procedures, functions, triggers and packages.
  
• Hands on experience in performance tuning to ensure efficient execution times while querying large datasets from a database.
  
• Ability to troubleshoot errors related to data or other programmatic issues.
  
• Skills in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure and OCI.
  
• Experience with ETL tools like Talend.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Must be able to work on multiple projects and contribute to project scope and estimates of effort.

Additional Considerations

• College degree in information systems, computer science, or related field or demonstrated progressively responsible experience in developing and maintaining information systems.

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.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

This role will require completion of a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI), which is filed annual with the General Assembly.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: humanresources@doe.virginia.gov

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.