Commonwealth of Kentucky
Database Administrator III
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States, 40601
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10/1/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-05885
Database Administrator III
Pay Grade17
Salary
$6,979.38 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education
Location
300 Sower Boulevard Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminateor modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state ofKentucky.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Assessment and Accountability, Division of Assessment &Accountability Support, Assessment Communication Branch, has an opening for a Database Administrator III inFrankfort.
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of theEducation and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky'spublic schools and districts as they implement the state's P-12 education requirements. The department alsoserves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.
The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-memberKentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners and divisions within thoseoffices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the KentuckySchool for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
OUR MISSION: To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provideleadership and support to ensure success for each and every student. OUR CORE VALUES:
Equity Achievement Collaboration Integrity The department's major activities include:
Administering the statewide assessment and accountability system. Providing technical assistance to schools and districts in the areas of finance, management and curriculum. Providing support and information to the Kentucky Board of Education as it promulgates state education regulations. Overseeing the state education technology system. Monitoring school and district compliance with state and federal laws. Providing instructional services to students at Kentucky School for the Blind, Kentucky School for the Deaf and the Area Technology Centers. Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as a lead in monitoring system tools that provide support to District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) and program consultants. Designs, monitors, and verifies automated procedures within the Office of Assessment and Accountability. Serves as a technical lead in the management, administration and maintenance of databases for the statewideassessment and accountability system. Performs analysis, design, implementation, and problem resolution fordatabases issues. Serves as the lead to ensure Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance and functionality tosupport schools and districts through presentations, resources and training materials. Develops tools for and performs sandbox testing of new technologies. Designs and writes basic scripts and processes to improve team efficiency. Provides live technical support for in-person and virtual meetings. Provides technical assistance and training to office staff and users in the design and implementation ofassessment and accountability data systems and assists with optimizing functionality of computer systems,software and webpage management for ongoing initiatives. Develops and analyzes technical documentation (how to guides, office resources, instructional videos, etc.)and specifications based on assessment and accountability data. Preferred skills:
Fluency with Excel and Google Sheets and Basic fluency with SharePoint The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree OR certification in an Information Technology (IT) related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Six years of professional experience in IT service desk analysis, desktop support, database analysis, application programming, systems analysis, server support, computer operating system management, or related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in computer science, IT, or related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of additional experience in IT service desk analysis, desktop support, database analysis, application programming, systems analysis, server support, computer operating system management, or related field will substitute for the required education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Anitra Williams at anitra.williams@educatiion.ky.gov or 502-564-3716.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
10/1/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-05885
Database Administrator III
Pay Grade17
Salary
$6,979.38 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education
Location
300 Sower Boulevard Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminateor modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state ofKentucky.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Assessment and Accountability, Division of Assessment &Accountability Support, Assessment Communication Branch, has an opening for a Database Administrator III inFrankfort.
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of theEducation and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky'spublic schools and districts as they implement the state's P-12 education requirements. The department alsoserves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.
The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-memberKentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners and divisions within thoseoffices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the KentuckySchool for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
OUR MISSION: To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provideleadership and support to ensure success for each and every student. OUR CORE VALUES:
Equity Achievement Collaboration Integrity The department's major activities include:
Administering the statewide assessment and accountability system. Providing technical assistance to schools and districts in the areas of finance, management and curriculum. Providing support and information to the Kentucky Board of Education as it promulgates state education regulations. Overseeing the state education technology system. Monitoring school and district compliance with state and federal laws. Providing instructional services to students at Kentucky School for the Blind, Kentucky School for the Deaf and the Area Technology Centers. Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as a lead in monitoring system tools that provide support to District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) and program consultants. Designs, monitors, and verifies automated procedures within the Office of Assessment and Accountability. Serves as a technical lead in the management, administration and maintenance of databases for the statewideassessment and accountability system. Performs analysis, design, implementation, and problem resolution fordatabases issues. Serves as the lead to ensure Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) compliance and functionality tosupport schools and districts through presentations, resources and training materials. Develops tools for and performs sandbox testing of new technologies. Designs and writes basic scripts and processes to improve team efficiency. Provides live technical support for in-person and virtual meetings. Provides technical assistance and training to office staff and users in the design and implementation ofassessment and accountability data systems and assists with optimizing functionality of computer systems,software and webpage management for ongoing initiatives. Develops and analyzes technical documentation (how to guides, office resources, instructional videos, etc.)and specifications based on assessment and accountability data. Preferred skills:
Fluency with Excel and Google Sheets and Basic fluency with SharePoint The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 1-888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree OR certification in an Information Technology (IT) related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Six years of professional experience in IT service desk analysis, desktop support, database analysis, application programming, systems analysis, server support, computer operating system management, or related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in computer science, IT, or related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Two years of additional experience in IT service desk analysis, desktop support, database analysis, application programming, systems analysis, server support, computer operating system management, or related field will substitute for the required education.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Anitra Williams at anitra.williams@educatiion.ky.gov or 502-564-3716.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D