Job Summary: The Database Administrator is responsible for operating and maintaining the Recreational Boat Safety Database, ensuring its functionality, security, and accessibility for staff and authorized agencies. This role supports the Recreational Boat Testing and Compliance Program by managing data, generating reports, and maintaining a web-based document management system.

Responsibilities:

Maintain the Recreational Boat Safety Database, ensuring searchability by data elements (e.g., report number, case number, Manufacturer Identification Code) and accessibility during core hours (0600-1700 ET).

Provide read-only access to the database for authorized government agencies and law enforcement within 3 business days of approval.

Deliver updated electronic database copies on the 1st and 15th business day of each month.

Develop and maintain a web-based document management system to store 1,000 cases and 10,000 documents annually, with features like online repositories, PDF integration, and 24/7 hosting.

Perform monthly backups in accessible DVD non-proprietary format.

Ensure data migration to the new database, maintaining all fields, buttons, and components.

Schedule maintenance downtime outside core business hours (0600-1700 ET) to avoid disruptions.

Safeguard database data as Sensitive but Unclassified, preventing unauthorized disclosure.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience managing SQL-based databases (Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL).

Expertise in data migration, backup processes, and web-based document management systems.

Familiarity with federal data security standards.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide technical support during core hours (0800-1700 ET).

Work Schedule: Available to support core business hours (0800-1700 ET) for technical assistance, with flexibility for off-hours maintenance.

Flexible work from home options available.