Information Technology Specialist (Database Administration - Software Engineer) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. SCOTUS-12679076-IT Department Supreme Court of the United States
Salary $120,579.00 to $185,234.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/3/2025 Close Date 2/17/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This is a full-time position with the Office of Information Technology at the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.

Closing Date: Monday, 02/17/2025, 11:59 PM EST

Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

Duties

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides the development, operation, maintenance, and support of Information Systems for the Supreme Court of the United States.

The incumbent is responsible for design, implementation, and day to day operation and optimization of the Courts SQL Server Databases. The Database Administration (DBA) are responsible for the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems. The DBA's primary goal is to ensure the security, availability and consistent performance of various database applications. The DBA is expected to build reliable databases that are suitable for the Court's needs. Responsibilities include designing, analyzing, improving, troubleshooting and administering new and existing databases to help users successfully collect, secure and retrieve data.

As a member of the OIT team, you will collaborate closely with internal staff, Programmers, Server Administrators, and Information Assurance Group engineers to ensure system availability, consistency, reliability and security. In addition, you will provide technical assistance and identify new requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
  • Employment is subject to successful completion of a security background check.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov

Qualifications

  • 5 years of hands on experience as a Microsoft SQL Server DBA.
  • MySQL/MariaDB Administration is a plus.
  • 5 years of experience designing and implementing relational databases. Expert level knowledge of normalization, optimization and automation of database systems.
  • 3 years of experience with production backups, restores and recovery models.
  • 3 years of experience of SQL Clustering, High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience working with encrypted database architectures
  • 3 years of experience with Windows server, including Active Directory.
  • In-depth understanding of data management (e.g. permissions, recovery, security and monitoring).
  • Thorough knowledge of various encryption options for securing databases.
  • Knowledge of software development, SDLC, Agile development and application development for web-based applications.
  • Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, and Microsoft NET.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good time-management skills.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate recent experience performing various database administration tasks including set-up and installation as well as documenting installation and configuration changes.

Prepare detailed database planning and design documents, evaluate and implement system enhancements, and diagnosing a variety of database issues. Ability to remain calm and professional in high stress environment when confronted with challenging situations, short timeframes, or other pressing and urgent requests.

Education

Qualifications include a 4 year computer degree or 5 years of experience in database system administration.

Additional information

Working for the Supreme Court of the United States offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

The Court provides appropriate in-house and outside third-party technical training. Each staff member is provided with access to high levels of technical support; an in-house library of up-to-date commercially available technical books and software; a technology lab for development and testing of technology products; and a fully equipped computer training room. In addition, the Court provides all employees free access to an in-house exercise facility/weight training room.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized. If authorized, certain incentives will require you to sign a service agreement to remain an employee of the Supreme Court of the United States for a period of up to 2 years. This statement does not guarantee that an incentive will be offered and paid. Incentives may include a recruitment incentive and/or creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal related work experience or prior uniformed service, if the applicant possesses the skills and experience that are essential to the position, are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal and were acquired in a position with duties directly related to those of the position in which he or she is seeking appointment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review and assess your application package in comparison with the posted qualifications for the position.

Your answers to the assessment questionnaire are required and will be used to evaluate your application. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12679076

Required Documents

The following documents are required:

  1. A cover letter
  2. A resume

How to Apply

You must upload the cover letter and resume. These two documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 02/17/2025, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required.

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Agency contact information

Human Resources Office
Address
Supreme Court of the United States
1 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20543
US

Next steps

Upon submission, you will receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your application. Please be advised that your application will not be considered complete unless all of the required documents have been received. All applicants will be notified once a selection has been made.


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