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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Database Support Specialist/Certified IT Administrator - **Company:** City of New York - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Databases, Data Auditing, Data Visualization, Database Design, SQL Databases, Database Performance, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Data Management - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3c899082-1f37-49b7-ab11-df692c058793 ## About the Role The ideal candidate will be an inquisitive self-starter, collaborator, and problem-solver with the following skills: - Strong technical and analytic skills and comfort working with data. - Experience with business intelligence tools, experience with visualizing data or building dashboards. - Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a comprehensive project view while also keeping an eye on details. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable working with staff at all levels and asking thoughtful questions to ensure understanding. - Collaborative, team player with the ability to also drive projects forward independently. - Enthusiastic about using data to improve government programs and policies. - Must have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, experience with SQL developer, and Microsoft Access. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including H-1B visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application., Professional/Vendor Certification(s) in database administration that is required for the position to be filled. In addition, you must have one of the following: 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and two years of satisfactory fulltime (not classroom based) experience in database administration. Experience must include database design, configuration, installation, troubleshooting, integration, performance monitoring, maintenance, enhancement, and security management; 2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) information technology experience (IT) of which at least two years must have been database administration experience as described in "1" above; OR 3. A satisfactory equivalent of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education may be substituted for experience on the basis that 30 undergraduate semester credits from an accredited college or university is equivalent to 6 months of information technology experience, but may not be substituted for the required database administration experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of database administration experience. However, all candidates must have at least one year of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) database administration experience as described in "1" above. ## Description The Data Management and Technology Unit (DMT) is a vital part of the Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services, actively supporting all reporting functions. Through data collection, studies, and analyses, the DMT unit continually formulates strategies to assist the office in meeting its responsibilities. It leads the development and oversight of analysis and preservation planning across all operations and initiatives. By leveraging performance-based indicators, the unit performs strategic management assessments and forecasting, which inform the refinement and redesign of program plans to further the Enforcement and Neighborhood Services mission. The Database Support Specialist/Certified IT Administrator (Database) will contribute to enhancing HPD's effectiveness by developing, analyzing and optimizing ENS operations. This involves analyzing data to provide actionable insights for ENS divisions and strengthening the agency's overall capacity to utilize data effectively. As a Database Support Specialist/Certified IT Administrator (Database), you will deploy data tools that enhance ENS capacity to operate as a data-driven division. Your work will help cultivate a robust, wide data culture one where insights are actively used to strengthen Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (ENS) operations and drive improved outcomes. Your Role: The Database Support Specialist/Certified IT Administrator (Database) is a highly technical role responsible for the planning, design, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, integration, performance monitoring, enhancement, and overall support of complex database systems. Includes technical writing, end user support, and participation in group projects. Your Responsibilities: - Plan, design, configure, test, troubleshoot, integrate, and maintain database systems and related components. - Monitor database performance and implement enhancements to ensure optimal system functionality. - Conduct data auditing, and documentation of database environments. - Identify, track, and resolve database-related incidents and service requests. - Provide technical support to end users and collaborate with cross-functional teams. - Prepare technical documentation, reports, and procedural guidelines. - Develop and maintain dashboards that deliver critical insights into ENS' ERP Lead Paint Removal-LL #1 operations and outcomes, partnering closely with ERP program teams to grasp their goals and data requirements. - Work alongside ENS' ERP Lead Paint Removal-LL #1program and technical staff to plan and support the advancement of Lead Paint Removal intelligence initiatives. - Lead special projects focused on analyzing data pertinent to ENS' ERP Lead Paint Removal-LL #1 programs. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [A walkthrough on Responsible AI Frameworks and Case Studies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/509-a-walkthrough-on-responsible-ai-frameworks-and-case-studies) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Algorithmic Bias- Preventing Unfairness in your Algorithms](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/43-algorithmic-bias-preventing-unfairness-in-your-algorithms) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/37-quick-guide-how-to-write-a-software-developer-cv) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)