Salary: $79,494.00 - $142,252.00 Annually
Location : Melvin Municipal Office Building (MMOB) 300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Active Full-Time
Job Number: 05432
Department: Information Technology
Division: GIS and Emerging Technologies
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
Build the Technology That Powers Greensboro. SQL Database Administrator

Join a team that keeps the City's critical technology systems running by managing enterprise databases, supporting innovative solutions, and ensuring reliable access to the data that drives City services every day.
Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $79,494.00 - $104,597.00 Full Salary Range: $79,494.00 - $142,252.00 Annually

Benefits:

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule:Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The City of Greensboro is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking SQL Database Administrator to join the Information Technology Department. This position plays a critical role in administering and optimizing the City's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database environments that support essential public infrastructure and daily operations.

Whether you're improving database performance, implementing enterprise integrations, or leveraging emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency, you'll help deliver innovative technology solutions that support employees, residents, and the City's strategic initiatives.
About the Department:
The Information Technology Department is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services while leveraging innovative technology to improve operational excellence. The GIS and Emerging Technologies team supports enterprise systems that enable data-driven decision-making, asset management, infrastructure planning, and exceptional customer service.

We foster a collaborative environment where innovation, continuous learning, and technology modernization are encouraged to support Greensboro's growing community.
About the Role
The SQL Database Administrator serves as a technical leader responsible for administering, optimizing, securing, and supporting the City's Enterprise Asset Management (Octave Attune EAM) and GIS database environments. This position works closely with business users, developers, GIS professionals, and departmental stakeholders to ensure enterprise systems remain secure, reliable, scalable, and high-performing. This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases supporting Enterprise Asset Management (Octave Attune EAM) and GIS applications.
• Monitor database performance, implement performance tuning strategies, and optimize system availability.
• Manage database security, backup and recovery processes, disaster recovery planning, and data integrity.
• Develop, support, and maintain enterprise system integrations, ETL processes, and automated workflows.
• Configure enterprise applications and support software upgrades, testing, and implementation activities.
• Design and develop reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Provide advanced technical support and guidance to EAM administrators, GIS analysts, developers, and business users.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that improve automation, operational efficiency, and enterprise data management.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools and modern database administration practices to enhance reporting, automate routine tasks, identify trends, and support data-driven decisions while maintaining governance and security standards.
• Lead technical projects while effectively communicating with stakeholders across the organization.

Additional Position Details:

• Work is primarily performed in a professional office or hybrid technology environment.
• Position requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple technical priorities simultaneously.
• Frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, consultants, and City departments is expected.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, enterprise database administration, GIS platforms, Enterprise Asset Management systems, ETL processes, reporting tools, and database security is highly desirable.
• This position serves as a technical lead for enterprise database initiatives and supports the City's long-term technology modernization strategy.

Potential Career Path:
The City of Greensboro is committed to developing technology professionals through leadership opportunities, technical training, certifications, and innovative project experience.

SQL Database Administrator -- Senior Database Administrator-- Enterprise Systems Administrator -- GIS & Emerging Technologies Manager-- Technology Services Manager-- Information Technology Director

Employees are encouraged to expand their expertise through advanced database technologies, cloud platforms, GIS applications, cybersecurity, project management, and enterprise architecture initiatives.
Join Our Team:
If you're passionate about enterprise technology, data management, and building innovative solutions that improve public services, we encourage you to apply for the SQL Database Administrator position with the City of Greensboro.

Help power the technology behind Greensboro's essential infrastructure while advancing your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's with 4-6 years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server database administrator, Asset Management system administrator, or GIS data manager
  • OR Masters Degree with 2+ years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server database administrator, Asset Management system administrator, or GIS data manager

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or higher in Database Administration, Information Systems (MSIS), MBA with an IT Specialization, or related Data Science / Data Analytics (B.S.).
• 3 or more years of experience with Esri GIS technologies.
• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with ETL processes, database performance tuning, backup and recovery, database security, and disaster recovery.
• 1 or more years of experience with Python scripting.
• 1 or more years of experience with JavaScript.
• Experience developing Crystal Reports, Cognos reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve database administration, automation, reporting, analytics, and operational efficiency.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

01

What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.All Education/Degrees must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application.

• Not Applicable
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

How many years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server database administrator, Asset Management system administrator, or GIS data manager do you have?Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years of experience, but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years of experience, but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years of experience, but less than 8 years of experience
• 8 years of experience, but less than 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience

03

In your own words Clearly describe and give an example (company name, title at the time) of your experience as a Microsoft SQL Server database administrator, Asset Management system administrator, or GIS data manager. • If you have no experience, please type "NA" or Not Applicable. If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
04

Do you have experience with Microsoft Office products i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook etc?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience do you possess with Esri GIS technologies?Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 year experience; but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years experience; but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years experience; but less than 7 years experience
• 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

06

How many years of experience do you possess, with ESRI's GIS technology? Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 year experience; but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years experience; but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years experience; but less than 7 years experience
• 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

07

Clearly give an example (company name and title at the time) with Esri GIS technologies experience.** If "No experience," please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in the designated area. **Incomplete answers will not be processed; experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application. **
08

How many years of experience do you possess, with Python scripting? Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 year experience; but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years experience; but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years experience; but less than 7 years experience
• 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

09

How many years of experience do you possess, with Javascript programming language? Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 year experience; but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years experience; but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years experience; but less than 7 years experience
• 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

10

Clearly give an example (company name and title at the time) of your experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in an enterprise environment.Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
11

Clearly describe (company name and title at the time) your experience with ETL processes, database performance tuning, backup and recovery, database security, and disaster recovery. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
12

Clearly describe (Company name and title at the time) your experience developing Crystal Reports, Cognos reports, dashboards, and KPIs. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
13

Clearly describe (company name and your title at the time) your experience using AI-enabled tools to improve database administration, automation, reporting, analytics, and operational efficiency. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.
14

I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education