DB2 Database Administrator

Employees are required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with extremely valuable Mainframe Database experience, extensive variety, and frequent exposure to managers and staff in the Information Technology Branch? The Employment Development Department (EDD) is looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual to work in the Mainframe Database Services Group. The Information Technology Specialist I will provide database administration support for the Department's relational database management systems within a mainframe environment. This includes working on complex system assignments, planning and coordinating activities across database system areas, and performing duties aligned with the System Engineering domain. The incumbent will support the stability, performance, and reliability of critical database systems by utilizing standard DBA tools to manage and optimize database operations. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to support business applications, providing technical guidance on database-related issues, and contributing to complex projects and initiatives. Additionally, the incumbent will contribute to a customer-focused IT organization by applying branch cultural principles and offering constructive feedback to enhance team effectiveness and service delivery., The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD. Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov, We ask that you not use Artificial Intelligence assistance when composing your written response. Written responses are an attempt to assess and gain an understanding of your personal writing and communication skills and abilities.

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1. Describe how your work experience and education qualify you for the role and responsibilities of this position based on the desirable qualifications and the duty statement.

Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to the statement above may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment., Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s)., In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience with database administration concepts and practices
• Experience with IBM Db2 for z/OS, including administration, performance tuning, and security.
• Experience with TSO, ISPF, JCL.
• Experience with database administration tools.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process work efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to communicate with highly technical and business-oriented customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to others.
• Ability to plan, organize and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more., Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.