Database Administrator II
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR II - Range 17 / NON
Salary
$42.00 - $62.08 Hourly
Location
3000 Arctic Blvd., AK
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2026-00266
Department
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility
Division
AWWU Technical Services
Opening Date
04/24/2026
Closing Date
5/5/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
LOCATION: 3000 Arctic Boulevard
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
This position, under the direction of the Technical Services Manager, will develop, control, and coordinate the AWWU database environment(s). It will be responsible for ensuring database uptime and availability, as well as providing recommendations for improvement and long-term maintenance plans. The role will include responsibilities for the development, alteration, enhancement, maintenance, monitoring, and support of databases and reports for the assigned area of responsibility. This includes assessing/analyzing the nature/cause of program/processing failures and implementation of corrective action; preparation and update of system and user documentation; provides input and advise IT Management on planning, development, implementation for systems and applications in their assigned area of responsibility; coordination of necessary testing to certify system changes, fixes, patches, and upgrades to assigned systems are operational and meet customer business needs; assists IT Management in ensuring conformance with contract requirements, project documentation, and smooth transition to program/system maintenance staff. Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more, starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and nine (9) years of experience in data processing, two (2) of which must include experience in utilizing an advanced data base management system.
OR
Associate’s degree in Computer Science, and seven (7) years of experience in data processing, two (2) of which must include experience in utilizing an advanced data base management system.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, and five (5) years of experience in data processing, two (2) of which must include experience in utilizing an advanced data base management system.
Must possess and/or obtain:
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Accounts
Retirement:
- State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
- 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
Employer Paid Benefits:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Leave Plan
- 13 Paid Holidays