Database Administration Intern

Title: Database Administration Intern, #P0291, #COVAinternships

State Role Title: Intern

Hiring Range: Up to $20/hr. (commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

NOTE: This is an hourly/wage (P-14) position and Wage employees are limited to working a maximum of 1500 hours in a 365-day period. This position averages no more than 29 hours a week. Wage positions carry no benefits.

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

The Information Technology Services/Database Administration intern with the Virginia Department of Social Services will provide students an opportunity to combine their academic studies with on-the-job training and experience while completing their education. The internship program is designed around a project-based assignment, which will support the mission of the agency and the career goals and interest of the intern.

The Information Technology Services/Database Administration Intern will report to the DBA Manager and gain project based or work experience by:
• Performing basic Database Administrator Tasks
• Create a Change Record in Service Now– understand rollout playbook, rollback play book, and required documents like Risk-Complexity Matrix
• Review Daily Database monitoring reports
• Understand ITIL Processes and tools for Change Management, Incident Management, Ticket Management
• This position will also have the opportunity to learn from and work alongside the team to respond to an incident call, participating in different meetings with customers; and other duties as assigned that may enhance the learning experience.
 

Minimum Qualifications

• Rising junior, senior, or graduate student enrolled in an accredited university or college in good academic standing pursuing a major in Computer Science/Information Systems or a related area.
• GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Knowledge of core functional areas related to a relational databases or data scientist degree.
• Ability to work the entire duration of the internship program, May 19, 2025 – August 8, 2025.
• Advanced Microsoft office skills and demonstrated proficiency with email programs such as Gmail or Outlook.
• Having a Good Communication Skills
• Knowledge of Office 365 Applications
• Computer experience including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Business writing and composition skills.
• Familiarity with office equipment.
 

Additional Considerations

• Leadership role within a professional organization, or student chapter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Exhibits a commitment to self-development.
• Self-driven and shows initiative.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

VDSS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (PageUp) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching – Employee Benefits.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

VDSS does not provide sponsorship.

This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Teleworking policy.

VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.

If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must submit this document through the “Virginia Jobs” (PageUp) employment site when you apply.

Contact Information

Name: VDSS – Division of Human Resources

Phone: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov

Email: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov