Database Administrator, Senior

LOCATION: Columbia Mall (Bloomsburg), or Geisinger CenterPoint (Pittston)

DEPARTMENT: IT Operations

WORK SCHEDULE: Days

WORK TYPE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs and is responsible for the development and maintenance of rdbms platforms and database objects and with data access control supporting OLTP or analytic software applications on at least one major rdbms platform. Is responsible for database performance monitoring and tuning activities.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Demonstrates working knowledge of at least one major rdbms technology (excluding Access).

Demonstrates the ability to provide database production support of critical systems including backup and recovery, database object creation and administration, performance tuning of queries and data structures.

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills along with good administrative and facilitation skills. Must be able to communicate difficult/sensitive information in a diplomatic and tactful way.

Demonstrates solid knowledge of at least one business area or system/rdbms.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum eight years’ experience with networking and I.S. infrastructure which three of those years must be database administration.

or

Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required. Minimum eleven years’ experience with networking and I.S. infrastructure which six of those years must be database administration.

or

In lieu of Degree, minimum of fourteen year’s IT experience with six years’ experience performing database administration-related activities is required.

Exposure to the full life-cycle of analytic or operational data management development experience required.

Database-related certifications and training highly desired, whether vendor-specific or nationally recognized programs such as Oracle OCP, Microsoft MCDBA or Teradata v12 or higher.

Experience in health care or health payer systems is preferred.

If suitably experienced candidate cannot be found, applicants who meet the basic qualifications but possess fewer years of experience will be considered for hire at a lower level. Salary would commensurate with experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in an office environment with occasional travel to different buildings. Mostly sedentary work interacting with computers and people. Requires ability to perform visual inspection and lifting less than 10 pounds.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. * Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.