Database Administrator*
Salary
$75,870.00 - $87,981.00 Annually
Location
Information Technologies, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
113-2026-182
Department
Information Technologies
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
7/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Description
The Orange County Information Technologies Department has an opening for a Database Administrator. The work involves the responsibility for installing, configuring, maintaining, and securing all County database systems across multiple versions and environments. An employee in this class follows best practices to produce secure solutions and works on a wide variety of systems, including disaster recovery and backup. This position is responsible for enhancing and expanding the use of existing database systems to improve security, automation, query scripting, performance monitoring, and alerting capabilities. The incumbent also investigates new industry developments, such as system productivity tools, design and programming methodologies, documentation approaches, and makes recommendations for current and projected use. Additionally, this role will support developers in implementing proper database design, configuration, and standards, as well as performance tuning and query optimization.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Information Officer while typically reporting to the IT Applications Manager or designee with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding customer needs and requests and conducting project assignments. Supervision over others is not required of this position. Position does related work as required.
Position location is Hillsborough, NC and this position does require in-office designated days each week.
Full Performance of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Click the link below for full job specification which includes essential functions, knowledge, skills, abilities and physical requirements.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orangecountync/classspecs/1440926
NOTE: The hiring range is on the posting NOT on the job specification.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field AND five (5) years of work experience which primarily involved server administration, database system administration, and database design; three (3) years of which must include work experience in maintaining MS SQL database administration that includes security, data integrity, backups and restores. Experience with paginated report development using SSRS and data visualizations using Power BI.
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.
NOTE: Certification as a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): SQL Database Administration, MCSA: SQL Database Development, or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Data Management and Analytics may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience as defined above. Equivalent certifications for any currently supported version of Microsoft SQL Server may be accepted in place of those listed.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
This position follows a hybrid work schedule. Once eligible for a hybrid work schedule, the selected candidate will be required to work on-site on designated days each week to support operational needs and foster effective collaboration. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office and demonstrate the ability to perform successfully in both in-person and remote work environments.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
Orange County provides a competitive benefits package for permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees that includes:
Participation in the North Carolina State Retirement System;
Orange County contributes 15.10% of your base salary per pay period and 17.10% for LEO.
Health Insurance (Medical)
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage health insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage health insurance.
Dental Insurance
Orange County pays 100% of premiums for employee only coverage for dental insurance.
Orange County pays a portion of premiums for dependent(s) coverage for dental insurance.
Vision Insurance
Orange County offers vision insurance for employee and dependent coverage with premiums rates between $5-$15 bi-weekly.
Life Insurance
Orange County pays for an employee life insurance policy based on employees' salary up to $50,000.
Optional Life Insurance for employee and dependent life insurance policy.
Short Term Disability
Orange County pays for an employee short term disability policy that provides income protection up to 11 weeks with a weekly benefit of 70% of your weekly salary.
Optional Long Term Disability Coverage Policy
Optional Insurance Policies: Pet Discount Program, Identity Theft Insurance, Legal Insurance
401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Orange County contributes $104 per pay period ($2704.00 annually) for supplemental retirement and you will have the option to select between which investment firm you would like to have these funds contributed to.
12 Paid Holidays
Anniversary Leave ( 8 hours of leave on your anniversary each year)
Annual Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule, pro-rated for permanent part time employees)
0-2 Years of Service = 125.84 hours/year
2-5 Years of Service = 145.08 hours/year
5-10 Years of Service = 173.68 hours/year
10-15 Years of Service = 202.80 hours/year
15-20 Years of Service = 231.40 hours/year
20+ Years of Service = 260.52 hours/year
Sick Leave (based on service years and a 40-hour work schedule)
96.2 hours/year
Tuition reimbursement assistance
Various other leave programs including civil, funeral, parental, etc.
01
Orange County is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9). I understand, that if hired, my employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify.
02
I understand that resumes are welcomed but do not substitute for the work experience section of this application and failure to complete the work experience section will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered for eligibility. Did you fully complete the work experience section of this application?
03
Are you an Orange County Local Government employee?
04
Do you have, or are able to obtain a valid North Carolina Drivers License?
05
Please indicated your highest level of education from an accredited school?
06
Please indicate your degree major.
07
If you indicated Related, please indicate your related degree major.
08
How many years of work experience which primarily involved server administration, database system administration, and database design do you have?
09
Please describe your professional experience in database administration, user management, database design, and server administration. Include the types of systems you have supported, your key responsibilities, and the tools or technologies you regularly used (such as backup and recovery processes, security management, indexing, or performance tuning). If none, please indicate N/A.
10
Do you have three or more years of work experience in maintaining MS SQL database administration that includes security, data integrity, backups and restores, and experience with paginated report development using SRSS and data visualizations using Power BI?
11
Certification as a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): SQL 2016 Database Administration, MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Development, or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Data Management and Analytics may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience as defined above. Equivalent certifications for any currently supported version of Microsoft SQL Server may be accepted in place of those listed. Please list your certifications. If none, indicate N/A.
12
Are you able to comply with this position's hybrid work schedule, which requires on-site work on designated days each week and the ability to reliably commute to the office, as well as perform effectively in both in-person and remote work environments?
Required Question
Employer Orange County Government
Address 131 W. Margaret Lane, 3rd Floor
Hillsborough, North Carolina, 27278
Phone 919-245-2550
Website http://www.orangecountync.gov