FDOT Job 1440 Database Administrator C. Advanced

FDOT Job Database Administrator C. Advanced
Statement of Work (SOW) Request for Quote Florida Department of Transportation State Term Contract No. --STC-ITSA Overview The Florida Department of Transportation (Department), is requesting resumes and hourly rate quotes for staff augmentation resources meeting the specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed below. The Department will select the candidate that provides the best overall value to the State, based on skill set and rate.

Term : The contract term for this Staff Augmentation position is intended to be // - // , with possible renewal, based on excellence in work provided, need and budget availability.

NOTE : "Term " does not mean the awarded contractor or resource are locked in for the full year – any contractor or resource may be terminated for cause, convenience, or funding during the contract term.


(Quotes submitted over the max bill rate will be disqualified.)

VENDOR BILL RATE : It is the responsibility of the vendor to submit rates in accordance with the pre-established rates within the State Contract. These rates can be found at the following address: .

Candidate Submission :
FDOT is accepting one () candidate submission per vendor for this Vacant position.

Rate Increase :
Please do not impose a rate increase for any subsequent year of the contract as part of your bid response. This is a firm fixed price and will be increased only at the discretion of the Department, based on consultant job performance and availability of funds. Imposing additional increases will automatically disqualify the candidate submission from consideration.

Quote Evaluation :
Quotes will be evaluated based on the specifications identified in the scope of services and sub sections below. The eQuote will be awarded to the Contractor who presents a Candidate who demonstrates the best value to the Department based upon the response provided. The submission of additional work samples, or in person interview(s) may be requested at the discretion of the Department.

Face to Face Interviews :
At the hiring manager's discretion, interviews may be conducted via Microsoft Teams or in person.

Telecommuting :
Teleworking is not authorized for this position.

Work Hours
Flexibility to work hours between : AM & : PM and/or Saturdays, either on a rotation or as part of a regular and on call work schedule.

This position will report to :
Client Application Services Barry Building
S. Blair Stone Rd
Tallahassee, FL

Conflict of Interest Statement :
To prevent any bias, unfair competitive advantage, conflict of interest, or the appearance of impropriety, Vendor employees must not have been directly or indirectly involved in the development of the Scope of Services or related solicitation documentation for which the Vendor is preparing a bid. If the Vendor employee worked in conjunction with the Department on the development of the solicitation document, the Vendor is disqualified from submitting a bid for this solicitation. The Vendor personnel assigned to other Department projects outside this Agreement, shall hold and maintain any confidential information that could benefit the Vendor on future solicitations in strictest confidence.

The Department will avoid Organizational Conflict of Interest through mitigation efforts in three categories:

A. " Unequal Access " wherein an unfair competitive advantage surfaces when a Vendor obtains information not generally available to other competitors, and where such information would assist them in winning the contract over their competitors.
B. " Impaired Objectivity " wherein a support Vendor is performing duties that involve assessing or evaluating itself or related entity.
C. " Biased Ground Rules " wherein the Vendor is writing the SOW, performing systems engineering, or providing technical direction efforts.

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Scope of Services The DBA team is responsible for ensuring the application and processing architectures, data dictionaries, and database schemas meet the department standards for data requirements. The candidate in this position will be responsible for assisting in the design, development, amendments and optimization of the schema to meet system(s) requirements. The candidate must be able to understand and demonstrate the ability to develop database and warehousing design across multiple platforms and computing environments. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team to assist in developing an overall data architecture that supports the Department's needs and meets Department and Agency for State Technology (AST) security standards.
Education Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience. Experience The candidate must have skill and years combined experience in database administration for the following database platforms:
. DB for z/OS
. SQL Server R,
. Oracle g and above
. Experience with the FDOT integrated database infrastructure is a plus.
. Knowledge of the FDOT Financial Management applications is a plus.
. Knowledge of the FDOT integrated application environment is a plus Primary Job Duties/ Tasks This resource will primarily be tasked with performing Database (DB, SQL Server, Oracle, GIS) planning and operational activities including, but not limited to the following:
. Daily operational and database administration activities
. Plan, design, implement, support for database structures
. Conduct database performance monitoring and tuning
. Develop and maintain database administration procedures and documentation
. Perform SQL Code reviews
. Assist with training/mentoring other technical staff This resource may also be required to perform other database or infrastructure activities as requested
Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

• Advanced knowledge of DB for z/OS application integration, performance management and data base administration
• Advanced knowledge of upgrading DB for z/OS
• Advanced knowledge of DB for z/OS catalog maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of DB for z/OS sub-system point in time recovery
• Advanced knowledge of JCL
• In depth knowledge of the z/OS integrated platform
• In depth knowledge of CA GEN model management and application object support
• In depth knowledge of ISPF
• In depth knowledge of the ASG Scheduler
• In depth knowledge of COBOL
• In depth knowledge of the use and interpretation of DB for z/OS database monitoring tools
• In depth knowledge of the use and interpretation of z/OS software monitoring tools
• In depth knowledge of technical infrastructure implementation planning and coordinating
• Solid working knowledge of z/OS started task creation and management
• Solid working knowledge of IBI z/OS service support
• Solid working knowledge of AFOPER commands
• Solid working knowledge of RACF
• Solid working knowledge of CICS
• Solid working knowledge of IOF
• Solid working knowledge of the technical requirements of Disaster Recovery
• Solid working knowledge of Oracle application integration, performance management and data base administration
• Solid working knowledge of MSSQL application integration, performance management and data base administration
• Solid working knowledge of verification testing techniques for infrastructure change management
• Working knowledge of z/OS EXITs
• Working knowledge of BJS
• Working knowledge of Windows Servers
• Working knowledge of SSMS, SSRS, SSIS
• Working knowledge of Azure

General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
. Communication: Have the ability to clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (; project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.
. Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (; business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
. Flexibility: Is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Has the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism, and maintain effective work relationships with others.
. Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.
. Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Is able to adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
. Problem Solving: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.
. Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal.
. Quality Assurance: Knowledge of the ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice.