[Hiring] Information Technology Specialist (Database Administrator) @Smithsonian Institution

Role Description

The Information Technology Specialist (Database Administrator) serves as a senior database administrator and technical expert for maintaining and enhancing SI’s Art Collection Information System (ArtCIS) and related systems, providing advanced database programming, integration support, system customization, and coordination with SI museums and research institutes.

• Serve as a senior technical resource and database administrator for The Museum System (TMS).
• Provide in-depth technical direction and database programming of a complex nature for the selection, procurement, design, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of advanced technology application information system projects.
• Conduct technical evaluation studies to support the analysis of specific issues related to the collections information system.
• Provide project oversight and coordination for complex technical initiatives.
• Represent SI to professional, governmental, and industry organizations in the area of IT and collections information systems.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal Service.
• Specialized experience defined as leading the development, enhancement, and integration of enterprise-wide IT systems, including managing full system lifecycle projects.
• Experience includes defining project scopes, overseeing software implementations, ensuring compliance with IT security and organizational policies, and preparing technical and customer communications.
• Demonstrated experience in the following competencies:
  • Attention to Detail: Thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  • Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external business partners and customers.
  • Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens effectively and facilitates an open exchange of ideas.
  • Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, and makes sound recommendations.

Requirements

• Requires career/career-conditional status or eligibility.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
• Time-in-Grade Requirements: Must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
• Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position, contingent upon various availability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Long Term Care Insurance.
• Retirement Program.