Orange County Government
Database Administrator - $1,000 Sign On Incentive
Orange County Government, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Database Administrator – $1,000 Sign On Incentive
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Database Administrator – $1,000 Sign On Incentive
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Orange County Government .
Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description General Functions This position designs, creates and maintains computerized databases. Responsible for quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data. Works with management to develop database structures to meet needs. Undertakes maintenance, monitoring and tuning efforts of databases. Resolves data conflicts and errors in databases.
Work is performed with independence and initiative under the general supervision of the IT Project Leader. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and achievement of desired results.
Representative Duties/Assignments
Responsible for the installation and upgrades for database systems.
Monitors and tunes relational databases.
Designs and develops complex databases with technical teams. Helps technical staff resolve relational database issues and problems.
Assists new project development utilizing relational databases and Operations staff with database backups and restores as needed.
Provides on-call support as needed.
Maintains current technology expertise.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
AI Data Engineer
Designs and manages vector database infrastructure (Azure AI Search, Pinecone, PostgreSQL pgvector) for semantic search and AI retrieval applications across county departments.
Builds and maintains document processing pipelines that ingest county documents (PDFs, Word files, policies, procedures) and convert them to AI‑ready formats using chunking, embedding generation, and indexing.
Implements and optimizes Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) systems that enable AI models to answer questions using county‑specific knowledge bases and documentation.
Develops data quality monitoring and evaluation systems to measure AI retrieval accuracy, identify stale or conflicting information, and maintain knowledge base integrity.
Administers traditional relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) that support AI applications, including backup/restore, performance tuning, and security configuration.
Implements data governance and access controls for AI data including role‑based permissions, audit logging, and compliance with public records requirements, as well as provide on‑call support as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or closely related field and five (5) years experience with recent database administration, monitoring, tuning and problem resolution.
Minimum Qualifications – AI Data Engineer
Database administration with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar enterprise RDBMS.
ETL/data pipeline development and data engineering.
Understanding of data governance and security in government/regulated environments.
Vector database technologies (Azure AI Search, Pinecone, pgvector).
Python or PowerShell scripting.
Preferences – AI Data Engineer
Experience with vector databases (Azure AI Search, Pinecone, pgvector, ChromaDB).
Working knowledge of AI embeddings, semantic search, and RAG architectures.
Python or PowerShell scripting for data engineering workflows.
Application Deadline Open Date: 01/07/2026
Close Date: This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information Pay Grade: 024 - From $49.12 to $63.86
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
18 days paid time off per year.
Longevity bonus based on years of service.
6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
Free basic life, long‑term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder. Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address 400 E South Street, Orlando, FL 32801
Notes Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre‑employment drug, physical and background check.
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Database Administrator – $1,000 Sign On Incentive
role at
Orange County Government .
Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description General Functions This position designs, creates and maintains computerized databases. Responsible for quality control and auditing of databases to ensure accurate and appropriate use of data. Works with management to develop database structures to meet needs. Undertakes maintenance, monitoring and tuning efforts of databases. Resolves data conflicts and errors in databases.
Work is performed with independence and initiative under the general supervision of the IT Project Leader. Performance is reviewed through observations, conferences, reports and achievement of desired results.
Representative Duties/Assignments
Responsible for the installation and upgrades for database systems.
Monitors and tunes relational databases.
Designs and develops complex databases with technical teams. Helps technical staff resolve relational database issues and problems.
Assists new project development utilizing relational databases and Operations staff with database backups and restores as needed.
Provides on-call support as needed.
Maintains current technology expertise.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
AI Data Engineer
Designs and manages vector database infrastructure (Azure AI Search, Pinecone, PostgreSQL pgvector) for semantic search and AI retrieval applications across county departments.
Builds and maintains document processing pipelines that ingest county documents (PDFs, Word files, policies, procedures) and convert them to AI‑ready formats using chunking, embedding generation, and indexing.
Implements and optimizes Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) systems that enable AI models to answer questions using county‑specific knowledge bases and documentation.
Develops data quality monitoring and evaluation systems to measure AI retrieval accuracy, identify stale or conflicting information, and maintain knowledge base integrity.
Administers traditional relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) that support AI applications, including backup/restore, performance tuning, and security configuration.
Implements data governance and access controls for AI data including role‑based permissions, audit logging, and compliance with public records requirements, as well as provide on‑call support as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or closely related field and five (5) years experience with recent database administration, monitoring, tuning and problem resolution.
Minimum Qualifications – AI Data Engineer
Database administration with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar enterprise RDBMS.
ETL/data pipeline development and data engineering.
Understanding of data governance and security in government/regulated environments.
Vector database technologies (Azure AI Search, Pinecone, pgvector).
Python or PowerShell scripting.
Preferences – AI Data Engineer
Experience with vector databases (Azure AI Search, Pinecone, pgvector, ChromaDB).
Working knowledge of AI embeddings, semantic search, and RAG architectures.
Python or PowerShell scripting for data engineering workflows.
Application Deadline Open Date: 01/07/2026
Close Date: This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information Pay Grade: 024 - From $49.12 to $63.86
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
18 days paid time off per year.
Longevity bonus based on years of service.
6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
Free basic life, long‑term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Earn service time to forgive student loans.
Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.
Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder. Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Address 400 E South Street, Orlando, FL 32801
Notes Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre‑employment drug, physical and background check.
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