Database Administrator I

Salary: $71,926.44 - $98,508.84 Annually
Location : Lynchburg, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 03713
Department: Information Technology
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 11/11/2026
Closing Date: 11/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
The City of Lynchburg is seeking a Database Administrator I to join our Information Technology team! This position is responsible for supporting the design, security, performance, and reliability of the City's enterprise SQL Server environment. The Database Administrator I (DBA I) supports mission-critical systems used by City departments and citizen-facing services, helping ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and high availability.

This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work after six months of employment and successful completion of the department's in-person orientation and training, subject to departmental approval and operational needs.
Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

• Assists in the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and support of the City's databases and related application systems.
• Installs, configures, patches, and upgrades Microsoft SQL Server databases and related software in accordance with established procedures.
• Creates and maintains database tables, queries, reports, and other database objects; assists in developing logical and physical data models.
• Monitors database performance, identifies potential issues, and assists with query optimization, indexing, and system troubleshooting.
• Maintains development, testing, and production database environments in accordance with established change management procedures.
• Assists in implementing and maintaining database security measures, including user access controls, permissions, encryption, and data protection.
• Performs database backups, recovery testing, and routine maintenance to support data integrity, system availability, and disaster recovery.
• Assists in implementing and maintaining database high-availability solutions.
• Develops and maintains scripts and automated processes to support database administration, monitoring, and routine maintenance.
• Supports data imports, exports, and integrations between databases, applications, and other systems, including ETL processes.
• Assists with the installation, configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of purchased software applications and related database systems.
• Troubleshoots database and application issues, coordinating with internal technical staff and software vendors to resolve problems.
• Collaborates with City departments to identify business needs, evaluate technical solutions, and support system improvements and integrations.
• Maintains technical documentation related to database configurations, procedures, security, backup and recovery, and system changes.
• Participates in technology projects, system upgrades, and procurement evaluations as assigned.
• Provides technical support for scheduled maintenance and database-related emergencies outside normal business hours, as needed.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities but may provide occasional project leadership for smaller-scale projects.
Minimum Education and Experience Required

Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and at least one year of experience in database administration, SQL Server support, or a related technical field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of relational database management systems, particularly Microsoft SQL Server.
• Knowledge of SQL and T-SQL, database design, performance optimization, and backup and recovery procedures.
• Familiarity with database security, access controls, and data integrity practices.
• Ability to diagnose technical problems, analyze system performance, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to maintain technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate with City departments and external vendors.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully complete any required background check consistent with City policy and applicable law.
• Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to the
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed in an office environment and involves prolonged periods of computer use, including sitting, typing, and viewing electronic screens. The position may require occasional movement between workstations, offices, and equipment areas, as well as handling or moving computer equipment. Work may occasionally be performed outside normal business hours to support system maintenance or emergency operations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);
    the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
  • Life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
  • Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
  • Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the
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Describe your experience installing, configuring, maintaining, or supporting relational database management systems, particularly Microsoft SQL Server.
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Describe your experience writing SQL queries, creating database objects, or troubleshooting database performance issues.
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Describe your experience with database backups, recovery procedures, security, or user access management.
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Describe your experience supporting purchased software applications, such as HR/payroll, financial, or other enterprise systems.
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Describe your experience with data integration, including ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, interfaces, or application development.
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