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DATABASE SPECIALIST I [C13005/103401]

Recruitment #15-004479-0002

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Introduction

 

Work that Matters. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing programs.  The department is committed to enhancing our Information Technology capabilities.  We are recruiting for a contractual Database Specialist I skilled in the use of VisualStudio.Net, SQL databases and other programming tools.

GRADE

16

DBM Salary Guidelines Apply.

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Rd Lanham, MD 20706

DHCD's Headquarters Office is located in Prince George's County at the New Carrollton Metro stop.

POSITION DUTIES

DHCD has an immediate opening for a full-time Database Specialist located within the Division of Information Technology. Candidates should be able to demonstrate analytical and organizational skills, as well as the ability to translate product requirements into databases and middleware. Qualified candidates possessing experience using Agile development methodologies and acting in project management roles are encouraged to apply. The ability to use Microsoft SQL Server is required, including the ability to design and implement relational database systems. Proficiency with Microsoft VisualStudio.Net, including ASP.Net, VB.Net, and ADO.Net, is preferred. Duties will include designing, testing, deploying and administering databases, with the ability to perform all assignments with moderate supervision. Duties will include designing, testing, deploying and administering databases, with the ability to perform all assignments with moderate supervision.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications are REQUIRED.  Please attach your unofficial college transcripts to your application.

Education:   Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or other information technology related field to include course work in database management systems.

Experience:  None.

Notes:

1. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate plus thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or other information technology-related field to include course work in database management systems may be substituted for the required education.

2. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and one year of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining applications systems and programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or maintaining and modifying operating systems for computers may be substituted for the required education.

3. Experience operating computer systems; or scheduling, controlling input and output or maintaining a tape library to process data on computer systems; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages may be substituted for high school education on a year-for-year basis.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Database Administration classifications or Database Administration specialty codes in Information Technology field work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficiency with Microsoft VisualStudio.Net, including ASP.Net, VB.Net, and ADO.Net, is preferred. 
  • One year experience using Microsoft SQL Server.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please provide transcripts, certifications or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications. Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925. Successful candidates will be ranked as  Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to: Alicia Townsend, Department of Housing & Community Development Office Human Resources, 7800 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706. All application materials must be received by the filing deadline. 

If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to dhcd.careers@maryland.gov.

Please include the following information in the body of the email:

  • Attn: Alicia Townsend, Senior HR Generalist
  • Your First and Last name
  • Last 4 of SS#
  • Recruitment #
  • Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Incorrect application forms, or resumes in place of the application, will not be accepted. If you are interested in the position and cannot apply online please fill out the revised paper application which can be found at the bottom of this announcement.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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