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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Transportation Database Administrator 1 - Kanawha County - **Company:** WEST Inc - **Location:** Charleston, WV, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $54,250.0 - $79,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Programming, Databases, Data Definition Language, Data Manipulation Languages, IBM DB2, Database Design, Database Servers, Database Schema, Entity Relationship Models, Logical Data Models, Mainframes, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Standard Sql, SQL Databases, Informix, Data Processing, Data Storage Technologies, Sybase, Information Technology, User Accounts, Programming Languages - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cc2a6d8128e1e6cb ## About the Role Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Database server management?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, * Knowledge of specialized techniques used in the operation or interpretation of results obtained through testing or maintenance operations * Knowledge of database management, database structure and internal security concepts * Knowledge of information processing concepts * Knowledge of project control techniques * Knowledge of SQL, DDL and DML (Data Definition Language and Data Manipulation Language) * Skill in preparing documents used in guidelines, documentation and communicating with various personnel * Ability to load and reorganize database data * Ability to evaluate and analyze application specifications and develop specifications for database implementation and maintenance to meet user requirements * Ability to present ideas in a clear, concise format using narrative statements and logic diagrams * Ability to maintain effective working relationships with information processing personnel and users * Ability to understand complex technical manuals Minimum Requirements REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION * Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college, university, or business school. * Substitution: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a database administrator for Universal DB2, ORACLE, INFORMIX, SQL Server, SYBASE, or any other multi-user database management system or mainframe, mini, or client/server platforms may substitute for the required training/education., * Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in database administration and management work with Universal DB2, ORACLE, INFORMIX, SQL Server, SYBASE, or any other multi-user database management on mainframe, mini, or client/server platforms., Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in programming and analysis work using any variety of programming languages; two (2) years of which must be SQL experience and a variety of data storage techniques. * Substitution: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in computer science or related field may substitute for the required training/education and experience on a year-for-year basis, through an established formula. ## Description * Receives requests from application programmers and analyzes the impact on the database environment * Analyzes entity relationship diagrams and makes recommendations for the applications usage of the database * Develops logical database design from the entity relationship diagrams and designs the physical database from the local design * Creates primary storage structures (tablespaces) after estimating storage requirements for the tables and indexes needed * Creates primary objects (tables, views, indexes) with appropriate parameters for the application, modifying as necessary * Creates synonyms for views and tables * Creates user accounts and maintains system security * Controls and monitors user access to the database * Installs and configures database management system software * Develops and implements the database management system security strategy * Creates and monitors an appropriate development and test environment * Analyzes database and application code for potential or existing performance problems * Implements and maintains a backup and recovery plan * May serve as a supervisory worker over programmers and support staff * Personal contacts may include individuals or groups from outside the Division of Highways or Department of Transportation. Certain meetings or conversations may take place outside of the agency in a somewhat unstructured setting. * Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required. ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)