Oracle Database Administrator

Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days. Travel expenses are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.
Under general direction of the Information Technology Manager I (ITM II), the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) acts as the Lead Oracle Database Administrator (Oracle DBA) within the software engineering, system engineering, and information security engineering domains. The individual acts as a subject matter expert in the design, implementation, performance, and support of California Department of Insurances (CDI) Oracle DB systems and resources, including optimal network, storage, compute, and security components. Responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and managing Oracle DB systems; works with team members to ensure that the associated resources are allocated to the databases and to ensure high availability, security, and optimum performance.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?
Step 1 - If you have not taken the Information Technology Specialist II examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.
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Step 2 - submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions

• Eligible for telework in accordance with CDIs Telework policy .

• Must be able to work in a high-rise building.

• Ability to transport documents and/or equipment up to 15-25 lbs., i.e. laptop computer, files, reference manuals, solicitation documents, etc.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-403022
Position #(s):
413-104-1414-002
Working Title:
Oracle Database Administrator
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II $7,893.00 - $10,576.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The California Department of Insurance is looking for a highly motivated team player to join the Information Technology Division. If you want to be part of a fast-paced collaborative team, in a Remote Centered environment, we want to hear from you! Position can be headquartered in Los Angeles, Sacramento, or Bay Area.
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Failure to provide the documents needed to verify minimum qualifications as stated in the class specifications, will automatically indicate your application package is incomplete and will not be considered for an interview. Please attach (upload) all the required documents for this position (i.e., BA degree, transcript, license, certificate).

• Copy of BA degree - if applicable
• Transcript showing required classes
• Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link above.
• Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this position.
The SOQ is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
INSTRUCTIONS:

• Answer each SOQ question below
• Your response must be typed
• Font must be Arial 12-Point
• Single-sided, single-spaced, not to exceed two pages

Please describe your years of experience as an Oracle DBA, your approach to security and backups, tools you have used, and any projects that showcases your skills and effectiveness as an Oracle DBA. Have you ever had to recover from a corrupted or lost database? What was your process to recover? Use the desirable qualifications in the job posting as a guide.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 11/30/2023
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Insurance
Attn: Classifications & Consultation
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Insurance
Classifications & Consultation
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications - instructions may be found in the Special Requirements Section of this bulletin.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences.
• Experience with Deploying/Maintaining/Administrating Oracle Database, Weblogic, JBOSS, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Experience with MS SQL Server Administration
• Experience with UNIX/LINUX OS and Server Administration
• Experience with virtualization and/or cloud environments
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and strong customer focus are also desirable

Benefits
CDI offers many benefits including the following:

• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Click here to view all the benefits available to you as a state employee!
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Classification & Consultations
(916) 492-3300
cdijobinquiries@insurance.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 492-3388
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.