INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I (537240) — Database Administrator

Database AdministratorFranchise Tax Board$6,513.00 - $10,537.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026As a key member of the Database Admin Services Section, the Database Administrator serves as a technical expert in the System Engineering domain and performs a wide range of complex database administration, systems engineering, and software support functions.

Responsibilities include the installation, configuration, maintenance, testing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of Database Management Systems (DBMS), related software, utilities, and supporting infrastructure. Provides expert-level support for development, testing, and production database environments and ensures the reliability, availability, integrity, security, and performance of enterprise database systems. Duties include implementing database software upgrades, releases, patches, and maintenance activities; diagnosing and resolving complex system, application, and performance issues; and developing and maintaining backup and recovery solutions to protect business data from hardware, software, or operational failures. The Database Administrator serves as a consultant and technical primary point of contact throughout all phases of the system development life cycle, collaborating with customers, project teams, application developers, business units, and technical staff to implement new database solutions and enhance existing systems. May serve as a project lead or backup team lead, assisting with planning, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring workload, maintaining performance metrics, and providing management with input regarding team productivity and project status. Performs advanced database performance analysis and tuning activities, develops recommendations, and implements improvements that optimize DBMS performance and system efficiency.

Responsibilities include ensuring database integrity and security, promoting and implementing DBMS best practices and standards, and providing technical guidance to support organizational goals and operational requirements. Serves as the lead technical resource for complex production incidents and database-related problems by coordinating with affected stakeholders, implementing corrective actions, validating solutions, and ensuring effective communication with customers, management, and impacted teams.

Responsibilities also include documenting lessons learned, contributing to incident reviews, maintaining technical documentation, and providing status updates to management and operational support teams. The Database Administrator applies advanced knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, database design principles, and related tools to support enterprise data management initiatives. Influences, motivates, and leads individuals and groups in resolving complex technical challenges, demonstrates strong presentation and communication skills, and effectively communicates technical concepts to audiences of varying technical backgrounds. The Database Administrator is expected to remain current with evolving technologies, industry trends, and best practices through continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities include mentoring and training staff on database monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and operational support procedures to strengthen team capabilities and technical expertise. All duties are performed in support of the department's mission, values, and service objectives, with a strong focus on customer service, collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship, now or in the future.This position requires 4 or more days in the office per week. It is designated office-centered and may be eligible for some remote work based on departmental guidelines and operational need. This is subject to change.Must be flexible, adapt to changing priorities, and work occasional off-hours or on-call assignments to meet operational and business needs.Our mission is to help taxpayers file timely and accurate tax returns and pay the correct amount to fund services important to Californians.FTB fosters an environment of equity and inclusion for all, and we welcome everyone to be part of our diverse workforce.Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Franchise Tax Board Classification and Hiring Unit Attn: Pavel Bugriyev / IT Workforce P.O. Box 550 Sacramento, CA Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Franchise Tax Board Classification and Hiring Unit Attn: Pavel Bugriyev / IT Workforce 9646 Butterfield Way Sacramento, CA 95827 Drop off at Welcome Center in Main Lobby (may be non-operational on weekends and holidays) 07:00 AM - 06:00 PMThe following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is required and must be included.Other - A cover letter is required and must be included.Other - Required : If you are basing your eligibility on educational requirements, you MUST provide a legible copy of your transcripts as proof of meeting the education requirement as listed in the Classification Specification (please see the Class Specification located under "Minimum Requirements" on the left-hand side of this job posting). Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a foreign transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts may be official or unofficial; please redact birthdates and social security numbers. If you are not basing your eligibility on an educational requirement, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.