East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) invites qualified applicants to apply for an immediate Senior Software Engineer (Oracle Database Administrator) vacancy in the Applications division of EBMUD's Information Systems Department (ISD). This position resides in the Application Infrastructure group. EBMUD is seeking a motivated professional with substantial experience in Oracle Database Administration (DBA) and structured query language (SQL and PL/SQL). This position includes management of Oracle databases, architecting Oracle database-related integrations, and management of application servers.

Typical duties include:

*Monitoring and optimizing Oracle database performance.

*Providing Oracle database support for application programmers.

*Tuning Oracle SQL statements.

*Working with project teams to architect Oracle database-related integrations involving on premise and cloud-based environments (SaaS, and IaaS).

*Troubleshooting at the Oracle database level (Unix & Linux-based).

*Troubleshooting at the application server level (Windows & Linux-based).

*Implementing change requests to production databases and application servers in keeping with ISD change management practices.

*Performing Oracle database upgrades.

*Performing Application server upgrades.

*Seeking out continuous improvement, process automation and risk mitigation.

The successful candidate will have:

*Expert-level ability writing complex queries in SQL.

*Versant with PL/SQL.

*Strong knowledge of Oracle relational database concepts and a versatile skillset to design solutions and solve problems at many levels of the technology stack.

*Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of personnel individually and within teams. Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

*Ability to script and automate processes using appropriate tools.

*Experience evaluating, learning, applying, and mastering new technologies.

*Versant with data warehouse concepts and methodologies.

*Effective working independently and collaboratively.

The position offers a stable 40 hour work week with minimal overtime (paid) or travel required. The monthly salary range for the Senior Software Engineer (Oracle Database Administrator) starts at $10,196 per month, increasing to $10,706, $11,241, $11,803, and 12,393 after 6, 18, 30, and 42 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Typical means of acquiring the essential knowledge and abilities is a combination of training and experience equivalent to:

1.Completion of four years of college resulting in graduation, or its equivalent; and

2.Three years of systems analysis and programming experience developing business applications for computer systems including one year at a level comparable to or higher than EBMUD class of Software Engineer II. Experience may require demonstrated use and expertise in specific programming languages, database administration, or IT specialties relevant to the position vacancy.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. To be considered under the "equivalent combination of education and experience" provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position. For more information, see our FAQ page at http://www.ebmud.com/jobs/job-resources/job-faqs-frequently-asked-questions/.

1.This is an open and continuous recruitment. Please submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental questions responses online at www.ebmud.com by December 31, 2021. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

2.Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.

3.All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated. Those candidates receiving a passing score will be invited to take a technical test.

4.Candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position may be invited to a panel interview tentatively scheduled for January 2022.

5.Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

6.The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status the probation period is 6 months.

7.All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with one sentence answers or comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.