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Database Administrator 1 (41-6090) Anchorage Information Services Support Division

State Of Alaska


Job Location:

Anchorage, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 August 2026 (18 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description



The Information Services Support Division of the Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for a Database Administrator 1 (salary range 20).



Regular duties of this position will include:

Database Administration:
Designs administers monitors maintains and supports enterprise court databases to ensure system availability reliability security and performance. Installs configures and maintains database management systems; manages database security user access and data integrity; and performs routine maintenance upgrades and troubleshooting. Monitors and optimizes SQL Server environments including transactional replication to support enterprise reporting and data warehousing. Plans and implements database patches and upgrades evaluates infrastructure and capacity needs and recommends solutions to support current operations and future organizational growth.

Database Development:
Participates in the design development implementation and maintenance of enterprise database solutions to support court operations. Designs and optimizes database objects Transact-SQL (T-SQL) code and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) ETL processes to ensure data integrity performance and scalability. Collaborates with stakeholders to analyze business requirements and develop effective database solutions; performs testing deployment and ongoing support; and prepares technical documentation to support system maintenance and knowledge transfer.

Project Administration:
Serves as the technical lead for database projects and as a senior member of the database administration team providing leadership in the support administration and operation of enterprise database environments. Collaborates with technical staff business stakeholders and court personnel to plan and implement database solutions; provides technical guidance mentoring and troubleshooting support; promotes database administration standards and best practices; and participates in project committees and cross-functional initiatives to ensure secure reliable and effective database services.


This position is flexibly-staffed. Progression to the higher level will occur when the incumbent: 1) successfully completes a specified training plan; 2) meets all other specified terms of the flexible staffing agreement; 3) meets the minimum qualifications of the higher level; 4) is certified by the supervisor as capable to perform at the higher level; and 5) is approved by the Human Resources Department. When certified the position may be reclassified to Data Administrator 2 salary range 22 ($4266.00 bi-weekly).


The successful candidate should possess the following knowledge skills and abilities:

  1. Database Administrator experience in Microsoft SQL Server or enterprise class Relational Database Management System (RDMS).
  2. Working knowledge of RDMS architecture.
  3. Advanced experience in SQL programming Microsoft T-SQL preferred.
  4. RDMS scripting experience for automation and proficient in SSIS or any Extract Transform Load (ETL) tools.
  5. Experience in database performance optimization and tuning.
  6. Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL transactional replications or High Availability (HA) architecture.
  7. Working experience of system and database backup and recovery.
  1. Methodical troubleshooting skills for database solutions.
  2. Experience in RDMS management and monitoring tools.
  3. Experience in Microsoft SQL server is preferred.


IMPORTANT: Please attach a letter of interest in employment with the Alaska Court System. Failure to submit a letter may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.


The Work Hours
Full-time court employees are currently scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for this position are Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.



Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays medical dental and optional vision coverage and employer-paid life insurance. Employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)and the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) with access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leaveis accrued for vacation illness or personal needs.

Enjoy peace of mind and long-term security while serving your community.

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For more information on the Alaska Court System please visit:
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VIDEO: The who what when where and how of state courts
The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of database administration experience using a recognized enterprise class database server in Cloud or On-Premise.
AND
Two years of work experience in database maintenance and development writing T-SQL or scripts for Microsoft SQL or enterprise class Relational Database Management System (RDMS).

Substitution:

A bachelors degree in computer science or a closely related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required four years of experience.

Database Administrator 2: This is a flexibly-staffed job class. The incumbent may be advanced to Range 22 upon meeting established criteria.

Additional Required Information

This applies to your application submission.


Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):

  • A letter of interest completed per the instructions below.
  • Post-secondary transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
  • Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations if available.
  • A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you including your most recent supervisor along with their daytime contact phone numbers andemail addresses.


LETTER OF INTEREST
Please attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or if unable to attach to your application email it to.

Your letter of interest should:
1) Be professionally written and include proper format grammar spelling and punctuation.
2) Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
3) Express your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System.

The letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The States online recruitment system Workplace Alaska requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment.The Alaska Court System does not sponsor visas.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application provide the employers name your job title dates of employment and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications for the position and are required with each application.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered not qualified you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue Anchorage AK 99501-2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICE
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to sixty (60) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

NEPOTISM REVIEW
To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety applicants who have a spouse close relative and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.

BACKGROUND CHECK
A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer no to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure please contact the Human Resources Department at . The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.

Contact Information

Contact Title: Recruitment
E-Mail:

Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue Anchorage AK 99501

Phone Number:


Required Experience:

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