• Job Title: DRPT Database Administrator 2

• Work Type: Hybrid
• Location: Richmond, VA 23219
• Salary: $45–$65/hour
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• End Date: September 30, 2027
• Industry Category: Information Technology / Database Administration
• Employment Type: 1099 Contract
• Requisition ID: 810074
  

Overview:

• The Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is seeking a Database Administrator 2 to provide database application support services for the agency.
• DRPT plans, establishes, maintains, improves, and promotes public transportation and freight transportation systems throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• The Database Administrator will support database operations, server management, database maintenance, application support, and technical troubleshooting.
• The position will collaborate with agency staff, external agencies, and project managers to obtain project requirements and specifications.
• This role will serve as an assistant agency Database Administrator within the information technology division.
  

Application:

• Submit an updated resume for consideration.
• Clearly highlight experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), T-SQL, and database administration.
• Highlight experience maintaining and updating code developed by other developers.
• Highlight experience providing end-user technical support and troubleshooting.
• Include experience with any preferred technologies, including .NET, Visual Basic, ASP.NET, HTML/HTML5, jQuery, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, SharePoint, and Microsoft Power Platform.
• Provide a valid email address.
• Confirm that the candidate will physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.
  

Job Description:

• Provide database application support services for DRPT.
• Perform database administration and maintenance activities.
• Support Microsoft SQL Server environments, including SSRS and T-SQL.
• Manage and maintain database-related systems and applications.
• Maintain and update code written by internal developers.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to end users.
• Work with project managers and agency stakeholders to understand project requirements and specifications.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external agencies as needed.
• Support server and system administration activities.
• Troubleshoot, investigate, mitigate, and resolve technical problems.
• Adapt to new systems, technologies, and procedures as required.
• Support the agency as an assistant Database Administrator.
  

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot T-SQL code and database objects.
• Support SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Maintain and update existing application and database code.
• Troubleshoot database, application, server, and technical issues.
• Investigate problems and implement appropriate solutions.
• Provide end-user technical support.
• Assist project managers with database and application-related requirements.
• Translate project requirements into database and application solutions when needed.
• Collaborate with agency staff, developers, project managers, and external agencies.
• Support server and system administration activities.
• Assist with maintaining system performance, security, and reliability.
• Work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Learn and adapt to new systems and procedures quickly.
• Provide clear oral and written communication.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Progressively responsible experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Strong experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Strong T-SQL programming experience.
• Experience performing database administration tasks.
• Experience maintaining and updating code written by other internal developers.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, investigate, mitigate, and resolve technical problems.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new systems and procedures.
• Experience providing end-user technical support and troubleshooting.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience installing, supporting, and troubleshooting software, hardware, and peripherals.
• Development experience building, deploying, and supporting applications using .NET Standard 4.8+ and Visual Basic.
• Experience with ASP.NET (VB), ASP.NET (C#), ASP, HTML, HTML5, jQuery, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON.
• Ability to translate formal requirements documentation into database and program modules.
• Experience with server and system administration, including maintaining optimal performance, security, and reliability.
• Full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining code written by other developers.
• Experience working with Commonwealth of Virginia IT systems and VITA.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps and Data Analysis Expressions (DAX).

Benefits

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $45–$65/hour.
• Contract Type: 1099 Contract.
• Benefits: No benefits are provided with this 1099 Contract role.
• Expenses: Not reimbursed.
  

Schedule:

• Full-time contract assignment from October 5, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
• Assignment duration is approximately 12 months.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Specific onsite/remote schedule is determined by agency business needs.
  

Work Location:

• Richmond, VA 23219.