Director of Database Administration
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About the New York City Police Pension Fund
The New York City Police Pension Fund (NYCPPF or the Fund) is dedicated to providing superior service to its 33000 active members and 53000 retired members of the New York City Police Department. We remain committed to providing courteous professional service by providing customized attention throughout our lifelong partnership with the uniformed staff of the NYPD and their families. We are looking for individuals with passion dedication and commitment to excellence and innovation who are interested in adding to our dynamic and collaborative work environment. Please visit us at to learn more.
Job Description
Our IT Department comprising of 14 dedicated professionals is the backbone of support for the New York City Police Pension Fund. Leveraging a diverse range of expertise we ensure seamless integration of cutting-edge technology solutions guaranteeing the Funds digital infrastructure remains robust and secure.
We are seeking a highly experienced Director of Database Administration to lead both the development and oversight of mission-critical systems including the ongoing enhancement of the Comprehensive Officers Pension System (COPS) 2.0 and other legacy applications. This is a hybrid role that requires a unique blend of technical leadership and team management.
The ideal candidate is comfortable diving deep into code databases and legacy platforms while also managing a development team aligning technical efforts with strategic goals and ensuring the reliability and performance of critical systems.
Duties and responsibilities of this candidate will include but are not limited to the following:
-Lead the development and maintenance of Java and web-based applications;
-Perform hands-on programming using Java SE/EE JavaScript JSON SQL HTML CSS and frameworks;
-Maintain and enhance Oracle SQL-based systems and databases including:
-Writing complex SQL queries;
-Supporting Oracle Forms WebLogic and Database Application tasks.
-Support and maintain legacy applications particularly Microsoft (MS) Access databases using Visual Basic (VB);
-Configure and manage tools such as TOAD PL/SQL and IBM DB2 Connect;
-Partner with cross-functional teams (Management Analysis and Planning (MAP) Unit Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and Actuarial) to prepare yearly processing environments and annual statement infrastructure;
-Maintain a hands-on presence within the team to troubleshoot and optimize system performance;
-Support the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with special initiatives and assignments as needed.
Managerial Requirements:
-Minimum of 10 years of managerial experience in environments centered around Oracle technologies;
-Demonstrated success in leading teams responsible for the development and support of Java and web-based applications;
-Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving in both legacy and modern systems;
-Hands-on leadership approach with the ability to actively contribute to technical tasks.
Technical Requirements:
-5-10 years of hands-on Java programming experience including Java SE/EE JavaScript JSON HTML CSS Web development frameworks and GUI development tools (e.g. SQL Developer or equivalent);
-Proficiency in Oracle SQL programming;
-Must be capable of writing SQL queries and supporting FOIL data requests;
-Comfortable maintaining legacy MS Access systems;
-Experience working with and modifying MS Access databases including using VB.
Work Location: 233 Broadway New York NY 10279
Shift: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
HOW TO APPLY
Go to and search for Job ID#: 734694
Candidates must be permanent or reachable on a viable civil service list in the Certified IT Administrator (Database) title to be considered for this position unless you are applying through the 55-a program.
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.
Salary: The hiring rate being offered for this position is $150000. If you possess the preferred skills above consideration will be given to offer you a maximum annual salary of no more than $170000. The salary is non-negotiable.
Additional Information
NOTE: This is a full-time on-site position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a regular basis.
A career with the New York City government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a City employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your City career very rewarding including a Pension Plan with the New York City Employees Retirement System that offers health insurance benefits upon retirement. Please speak with your Human Resources Representative to learn more.
CERT IT ADMINISTRATOR (DB) - 13644
Qualifications :
Professional/Vendor Certification(s) in database administration that is required for the position to be addition you must have one of the following:
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory fulltime (not classroom based) experience in database administration. Experience must include database design configuration installation troubleshooting integration performance monitoring maintenance enhancement and security management;
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) information technology experience (IT) of which at least two years must have been database administration experience as described in 1 above; OR
3. A satisfactory equivalent of education and/or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above. Undergraduate education may be substituted for experience on the basis that 30 undergraduate semester credits from
an accredited college or university is equivalent to 6 months of information technology experience but may not be substituted for the required database administration experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of database administration experience. However all candidates must have at least one year of satisfactory full-time (not classroom based) database administration experience as described in 1 above.
Additional Information :
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
