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Database Administrator


Job Location:

Beltsville, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 143913 - 143913
Posted: 6 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

If selected you will serve as a Database Administrator working within Policy and Program Development. You will provide analytical services to develop and improve APHIS programs.


Duties
  • The duties may include but are not limited to:
  • Working with agency leadership you will advise senior staff on progress with strategic and operational goals
  • Develop and implement PPD-wide policies procedures and strategic plans governing the planning and delivery of APHIS and PPDs web-based products
  • Design and implement databases throughout the agency
  • Serve as a liaison for facilities management and other space concerns
  • Create and maintain custom Internet or Sharepoint-based interfaces and applications query tools and utilities of PPD and APHIS supported applications
  • Overseeing written information and the design of web pages to ensure they are in line with USDA APHIS PPD standards policies and procedures

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • You must be a US Citizen or US National.
  • Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Successful completion of one-year probationary period unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
  • Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk public trust or national security positions.
Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions specialized experience and/or education as defined below.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local county state Federal) sectors which demonstrates:

  • Demonstrating expertise in web-based collaboration platforms such as SharePoint to create and maintain resources in an effort to support a program
  • Implementing information systems that promote agency priorities and enhance decision making for leadership
  • Possessing comprehensive knowledge of the Agency and various customer missions visions and goals
  • Applying knowledge of agency directives federal regulation etc. to develop data solutions.
Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority