Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you a bright and passionate IT Administrator? Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your advanced experience?  Come join us at State Fund!

California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund is seeking a self-starter interested in contributing to our high-performance Data Management teams. Under general supervision, the SQL DBA will perform a full range of Database Administration functions for all Microsoft SQL Servers in support of the company’s application systems.  

Role & Responsibilities:

SQL Server DBA is responsible for performing proactive database maintenance tasks, ensuring database systems are optimized for maximum performance and implementing HA solution in meeting the systems up-time SLA. This position will also work collaboratively with software architects and application developers to provide high standard DB services.   

Task performed by the MS SQL Server DBA includes but are not limited to the following:

• On-going maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server databases.  Daily operational tasks like:
  • Perform Database cloning and database recovery as needed.
  • Proactively monitoring the health of all SQL Server Services
  • Monitoring SQL Server audit and error logs
  • Performance monitoring and tuning as needed.
  • Setup of database systems for new software installations 
  • Administer backup, clustering, mirroring, replication and failover as needed. 
• Maintain and monitor High-Availability of SQL Server Database between production clusters and disaster recovery (DR) environments.
• Develop and implement proactive monitoring for a multi-server Microsoft SQL Server environment.
• Provide advice/recommendations on SQL Server architecture, design, and implementation.
• Provide documentation for knowledge transfer to other SQL Server Support Team members and communicate both to non-technical users and to technical personnel
• Evaluate and recommend emerging database technologies for adoption.   
• Production support of Microsoft SQL Server database issues, this may include after hours or weekend or both on-call support.

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate salary range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and statement of qualifications via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, have LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may be considered.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 1/7/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Compensation Insurance Fund

Classification & Selections

Attn: JC-461419 TS

PO BOX 659015

Sacramento , CA 95865

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Compensation Insurance Fund

Talent Acquisition/Staffing

Attn: JC-461419

2275 Gateway Oaks Drive

Sacramento , CA 95833

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS), Retirement (CalPERS), Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal Services Insurance, Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave, Flex Elect Reimbursement Program, Wellness and Recognition, Alternate Work Schedules, Transit Pass Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Dependent Scholarship Program, Leadership Training, Mentoring Program

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Tina Sherel
(916) 924-4703
TSherel@scif.com

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Rosa Gil-Robles
(800) 499-8668

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be Initiated.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Flexible hours,

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