POSTING DATE: 05/06/2025 SALARY RANGE: $74,803.00 - $119,684.00 ANNUALLY EDUCATION ACCREDITATION Applicant's education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at .
ELIGIBILITY Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DEFINITION A Database Specialist develops, maintains, administers, and implements modifications to database management systems. May Supervise.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek and are subject to 24-hour callback as required for emergencies. Work is performed in an office where there is no exposure to uncomfortable or hazardous working conditions. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.
It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must: EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in information systems, computer science, or a related field
AND EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in database management
including performance optimization and troubleshooting, and implementing, maintaining and controlling hierarchical or relational database management systems.
OR NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Knowledge of principles and practices of database development, management, warehousing and administration.
- Knowledge of hierarchical and relational database management system software programming languages.
- Knowledge of operating system software.
- Knowledge of database security practices in order to monitor, control and evaluate user access, logons, permissions and related variables.
- Knowledge of methods for ensuring, protecting and resolving problems involving the security of information systems.
- Knowledge of archival, back-up and recovery methods.
- Skill in developing database queries and generating reports.
- Ability to interview users and extract pertinent information for development of database query system and report generation, database model design and upgrades.
- Ability to implement, control and evaluate database management systems.
- Ability to prepare user documentation and train users in database capabilities and procedures for accessing data.
- Ability to analyze, apply logic and solve technology problems.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, management, technical co-workers and support specialists, and system users.
- Ability to speak and write effectively.
EXAMINATION PROCESS Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
BENEFITS The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information. Financial Disclosure This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
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