Database Engineer (Finance)

The USF College of Marine Science's Center for Environmental Analysis, Synthesis, and Application (CEASA) is seeking a Database Engineer to work within the Quantitative Fisheries Assessment Workgroup.This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physical or Biological Sciences and 3 years of database engineering, database management, or fisheries data collection and analysis; or a Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical or Biological Sciences and 1 year of database engineering, database management or fisheries data collection and analysis.

Preference is given to applicants having a PhD or Master's degree in fisheries or computer sciences along with demonstrated knowledge and professional experience with relational database design and management in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and strong project management experience.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu ) to coordinate your accommodation request.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .The Database Engineer will be responsible for the following job duties:

• Create, maintain, and update live and corporate relational databases required to collect, track, store, and disseminate fisheries-independent data for marine fisheries stocks in Florida.
• Develop code and modules to conduct standard Quality Assurance / Quality Control checks on fisheries-independent data.
• Develop forms or scripts to automate routine tasks including data provision, data summaries, annual reports, and recurring grant reports. Migrate program modules currently coded in SAS to R, SQL, or other programming languages as appropriate.
• Ensure the continuity of fisheries-independent data through routine back-ups.
• Develop a database user guide and train program staff on key database functions.

Candidates are expected to have knowledge of terminology, principles, and techniques used in relational database development and maintenance as well as data standardization methodologies and normalizing and optimization techniques. Strong knowledge of SQL, MS Access, Excel and knowledge in use of Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. Strong organizational skills as well as skill in written and verbal communications and in the use of personal computers and associated software. Ability to manage and/or participate in multiple projects effectively; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; work independently; utilize problem-solving techniques; and understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.