Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is recruiting a talented, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join its Database Administration team as a Database Administrator (DBA). The Information Technology Associate will join one of the most talented and progressive IT shops in California state government and work with the DWR team to support the Department’s Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).

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Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience as an Oracle Database Administrator (Microsoft SQL Server experience is a plus)
• Knowledge of system and application database administration
• Strong background in information technology, with relevant knowledge and experience
• Creative thinker with a demonstrated history of applying strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to solving complex problems
• Ability to effectively manage and complete competing workloads and projects in a timely manner

Benefits

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Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit 

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Resume, and a Supplemental Questionnaire.  Please reference SAP Position #50000526 and Job Control #517827 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

The submitted Supplemental Questionnaire information must be two (2) pages (12-point Arial font) or less:

1. What relevant experience or qualifications do you have for this position?
2. How do your key strengths support the responsibilities of this position?

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.

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