Database Specialist Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt POSITION SUMMARY This position reports to the IT Manager and maintains database by updating, assisting database users with entry issues, monitoring, and improving performance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES • • • • • • • Assists IT Manager in database planning, maintenance and upgrades by maintaining, evaluating, quality control and continuous quality improvement Assesses database performance by developing a protocol for measurement of results and identification of problem areas and training staff on database features and functions Supports database performance by monitoring database performance; evaluating and resolving processing and programming problems; designing database management tools; answering user questions. Secures database by preparing access and control policies and procedures; implementing disaster recovery procedures. Supports application design by contributing expertise to applications, operations, and technical support teams. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed. SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience • • Must have in-depth and verifiable experience in the development and maintenance of Microsoft Access 2010 Databases, including but not limited to: Improving the end user experience (ease of data entry, reporting, query construction) • • • • • • • • Database security Database Maintenance Solving database problems, identifying areas for process improvement Analyzing workflow and database requirements based on workflow needs Data import and export: MS Excel to Access; CSV to Access Database Performance Tuning Microsoft Operating Systems troubleshooting User support Communication Skills Ability to read and comprehend instructions and write basic correspondence such as memos. Data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy. Comfort with basic dental terminology. Bi-lingual Spanish preferred. Reasoning and/or Critical Thinking Ability Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective response. Solutions may be technical yet relatively straightforward and well-defined once problems are understood. Computer Skills, Licenses and Certification • • • Two years of verifiable database experience (encompassing the experience criteria above) working with SQL, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic or equivalent education/certifications specific to database development and administration. Preference will be given to candidates with specific experience and/or industry-standard certifications in Database Administration (i.e. CIW Database Design Specialist) and/or Microsoft certification in Access 2010. Candidate will have the ability to interpret workflow needs into requirements and a functional and supportive database environment for the end user. Experience in Microsoft Office Suite 2010, Acrobat Professional, Visio. Physical Requirements and Working Environment • • • • This position requires the manual dexterity sufficient to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment. Must speak clearly using the English language to accurately convey information and be able to hear at normal speaking levels both in person and over the telephone. Vision correctable to 20/40 is required to review written materials. The working environment is a typical office environment. If you fit the criteria of this position, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume and cover letter to: H Scott Shurtleff Operations Director 1111 Harvard Avenue Seattle WA 98122 Fax: 206-382-3507 | Email: [email protected] For more information about Project Access Northwest, please visit www.projectaccessnw.org.