SQL/Server 2000 Database Analyst

SQL/Server 2000 Database Analyst - Contract-to-perm for northern Delaware school district



This position is a consulting position with the likelihood of conversion to a full time staff position. Our client needs to move quickly, so they are looking to hire a consultant ASAP while the final approvals are made to convert the consulting position to a full-time position.





Our client is a leading school district in northern Delaware looking to fill a position that entails monitoring custom code that runs 3rd party applications.





In this position, you will support multiple 3rd party custom educational systems and applications that work from a SQL/Server 2000 backend.





The successful candidate must have the ability to think on their feet, and have deep analytical skills to troubleshoot scripts when they fail. The output from one database needs to be transformed between multiple applications.





The environment is currently automated for the most part, but the candidate must be able to use analytical skills to troubleshoot problems and document the existing IT database infrastructure environment in order to further streamline application operations.





The basic skills requirements for this position are as follows:


High Level DBA SQL Server 2000. Familiarity with Oracle a plus.

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Have the ability to troubleshoot DTS scripts and Batch files from automated processes


The following information details that benefits that are available should this consulting position convert to a full-time position.


DISTRICT BENEFITS


Permanent employees working more than 10 hours per week may participate in the District Benefits. Each employee is provided a stipend based on contractual agreement, to purchase District Benefits.


- Group Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - This Benefit provides 1.5 times your annual salary.


- Group Long Term Disability Insurance - Provides 2/3 of the regular salary in effect at onset of disability, after elimination period and approval have been completed. The maximum is $7,500.00 per month and terminates at age 70.


- Prescription Insurance - Prescription benefits for you and your eligible dependents.


- Vision Insurance - (New in September 2003) Vision coverage for exams, contact lenses or glasses.


THIS POSITION ALSO INCLUDES STATE OF DELAWARE BENEFITS


- 14 State of Dlaware Holidays in 2006


- Health Insurance - The State of Delaware provides a state share for full-time permanent employees' after 3 months of service. The District will pay for an employee policy beginning the first day of the month following the hire date for full-time teachers. Choice of Traditional or HMO plans with prescription included.


- Blood Bank - The annual membership fee is paid by the State of Delaware. Part-time employees may purchase membership annually for $5.00.


- Contributory Pension Plan - State Pension Plan provides Service, Disability, and Vested Pensions. Employees can be vested after completing 5 years of state service.


- State Group Life Insurance - Employees can purchase 1 to 6 times their annual salary, after 3 months of service.


- State Deferred Compensation (457 pretax retirement plan) - State sponsored investment plan through Fidelity Investment Services. After 6 months, employees are eligible for a $20.00/month match plan. For more information, contact Fidelity at 800-430-2363.


- Flex Serv - Health/Dependent Care pre-tax flexible spending account. Eligible to participate after 3 months of service.


To learn more about State of Delaware Benefits, please visit:


- Delaware State Pension Office web site: www.delawarepensions.com


- Delaware State Benefits Office web site: www.delawarepersonnel.com


OTHER SERVICES OFFERED


- Credit Union - Employees' may join the New Castle County School Employees Federal Credit Union. Checking/Savings accounts, reduced interest loans and Visa Credit Card Accounts, Vacation/Christmas Club Accounts. To become a member contact 302-999-0579.


- TSA - (403b Retirement Plan) - Designated deposit through payroll deduction, to one of the approved TSA Companies. List available at Benefits Office.


- U. S. Savings Bonds - can be purchased through payroll deductions (minimum of $100.00 bond).