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DATABASE SPECIALIST I

Program Planning and Evaluation

Recruitment #25-004479-0002

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is a department under Maryland's Executive Branch.  Formed in 1972 by the Maryland General Assembly to address the agriculture needs for the State of Maryland, the Department oversees and serves as a regulatory body for animal health , consumer services to include marketing and lab services, plant and pest management and resource conservation.  As the number one industry in Maryland, the diversity of agriculture programs in the State continue to expand and grow.

Our Resource Conservation Program Planning and Evaluation program develops new programs and services and oversees all progress toward environmental goals. This position works closely with District Operations and Soil Conservation  Districts to enhance data tracking and reporting efforts. 

Join our Team and make a lasting impact towards achieving environmental and conservation goals.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDA Headquarters, 50 Harry S Truman Pkwy. Annapolis, MD 21401

Main Purpose of Job

The position's primary purpose is to support Program Planning & Evaluation in achieving its watershed strategies for the Chesapeake Bay and state climate resilience goals through the coordinated design, query, analysis and assimilation of data findings. Role includes technical analysis of the Chesapeake Bay Assessment and Scenario Tool (CAST) inputs and outputs to help evaluate trends in water quality, land use, and pollutant sources, as well as climate tools utilized by the state. This position will assist with the data retrieval and necessary QA/QC steps to prepare data for submission according to established protocols. Position will support staff in the development of the Phase 7 CAST model and future updates to the Chesapeake Bay planning, as assigned.

The incumbent will also work to design data management systems to integrate environmental initiatives (e.g. climate resilience and soil health) with established protocols. 

Incumbent will create database relationships, provide initial quality review of data, and manage data flow according to project timelines. Findings and data user recommendations will be provided to Program Managers to inform programmatic recommendations. 

Position will also provide support to MDA Resource Conservation and/or Office of Information Technology to upgrade database management tools and technology systems according to a project schedule. Incumbent will work with programs and business users to ensure smooth project timeline and transition.

POSITION DUTIES

Conduct quantitative data analysis for Office of Resource Conservation (RC) defining data needs, database relationships, and query requirements to support program objectives.

Manage multiple concurrent projects and provide findings to Program Managers or business users according to established project timelines. 

Conduct quality assurance of retrieved data for accuracy and data integrity according to established protocols; gathering data from primary and secondary sources, identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends from the data. 

Extracting data using special tools and software, responding to data-related queries, setting up processes to make data more efficient, analyzing and interpreting trends from the data. 

Ensure data sources are fit for their intended purpose through assessment of potential data quality issues. Support RC staff in the creation, analysis and refinement of program data to accomplish Maryland's Watershed Implementation Plan, emerging state climate change goals, or other identified program needs. 

Liaison between RC and/or Department of Information Technology on development, implementation, and deployment of new database systems to support program needs. 

Work with business users to define database needs and communicate to developers. Work closely with MDA and DolT to develop and implement training activity and helpdesk support associated with the deployment of new information management systems. 

Support end-user reporting requirements by developing complex and efficient queries as needed. Design new, or modify existing, reports of various levels of complexity. Test new or modified reports for accuracy of design and data integrity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: One year of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining applications systems and programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or maintaining and modifying operating systems for computers.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency for one year experience certificate plus thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or other information technology-related field to include course work in database management systems for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute one year experience operating computer systems; or scheduling, controlling input and output or maintaining a tape library to process data on computer systems; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages  for graduation from an accredited high school or possession a high school equivalency certificate.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or other information technology related field to include course work in database management systems for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Database Administration classifications or Database Administration specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1.Experience with data retrieval and analysis consistent with established protocols, and complex data management. 
2.Experience writing database queries with relational databases 
3.Database application in environmental science and/or agricultural setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification may be subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred.  If you unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Maryland Department of Agriculture Human Resource Office, Room 304 50 Harry S Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401.  If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas and transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application. 

If you are unable to upload, you may mail, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831).  All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions.  (Postmarks not accepted.)   Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.  TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Kathleen Newhouse at 410-841-5837 or kathleen.newhouse2@maryland.gov.



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