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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Salary

$78,925.00 - $119,844.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2026-59427-01532

Department

Executive Offices

Division

EX OA PS ITDC Sltns Mgmt Div

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

01532

Position Number

50441765

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00812730

Bureau / Division

Public Safety Delivery Center, Solutions Management

Worksite Address

5 Technology Park

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

Brittany Bradford

Contact Email

bbradford@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Join the Public Safety Delivery Center, Solutions Management team as a Database Administrator 1 and help support critical systems that protect communities across Pennsylvania. This role places you at the center of database design, development, and support for the Pennsylvania State Police and other public safety partners. You will help build reliable data tools that power daily operations and major public safety efforts. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact while growing your technical skills.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports database development, data analytics, and operational management for systems used by the Pennsylvania State Police and other public safety agencies. The role ensures that critical data tools run smoothly, stay secure, and meet the needs of many teams. As a Database Administrator 1, you will perform the following duties:

  • Database Design: Create and refine database structures to support application and reporting needs
  • Development Support: Partner with development teams to guide data modeling and create dictionaries and documentation
  • Data Analysis: Build queries and tools that help teams understand information and support reporting needs
  • Operational Monitoring: Track database performance, security, and availability to ensure stable daily operations
  • Technical Guidance: Assist staff and project teams with database requirements, feature use, and problem resolution
  • System Maintenance: Support upgrades, migrations, and backup processes to protect data and improve reliability


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week (Monday, Thursday, and Friday). In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year as a Database Analyst or Information Technology Generalist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Five years of information technology experience that includes two years in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration; or
  • Three years of information technology experience that includes two years in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or
  • One year of information technology experience in the analysis, design, and maintenance of databases in overall support of database administration, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.


Other Requirements:

  • This particular position also requires possession of five or more years of full-time professional information technology experience in SQL Server Administration supporting business critical systems where reliability, security, and performance are essential.
  • This particular position also requires possession of five of more years of full-time professional information technology experience in Database Development (building data structures and automated processes supporting complex business operations).
  • This particular position also requires possession of two or more years of full-time professional information technology experience in Data Modeling for Analytics (designing data models for business intelligence and analytics solutions).
  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Legal Requirements:

  • You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover let

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Posting ID: 1307629380 Posted: 2026-10-21 Job Title: Database Administrator