SAMPLE JOB STANDARD
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| FIELD: | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
| FAMILY: | DATABASE ADMINISTRATION |
| CATEGORY: | PROFESSIONAL |
| JOB TITLE | Database Administrator 1 |
| JOB SUMMARY | Involves planning computerized databases, including base definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, operational guidelines and protection. Ensures accuracy and completeness of data in master files and various support tools. May establish database management systems, standards, guidelines and quality assurance for database deliverables. |
| JOB CODE | To be determined |
| SALARY GRADE | PSS (To be determined) |
| FLSA | Nonexempt |
| CAREER LEVEL | Entry |
| SCOPE | |
| Generic Scope (Campus-wide) |
Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. |
| Custom Scope | Learns to use professional concepts, industry standards, and best practices in maintaining databases. Working on problems of limited scope, normally receives detailed instruction on work assignments and primarily works with other members in the incumbent's unit. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. |
| KEY RESPONSIBILITIES | • Under direct supervision, learns to apply department policies and procedures to resolve routine database design and implementation issues such as data cleaning, monitoring, backups and restores, data imports and exports. • Learns to maintain standardized security and integrity controls. • Primarily interacts with members of own unit. • Participates in the implementation of enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system. • Learns to document database operations and design. • Works with others in the implementation of database scripts, interfaces and applications. |
| EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Bachelors degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training |
| KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS | • Is learning basic database management operations and knowledge of department rules
and regulations. • Must demonstrate interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, service orientation, active listening, effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills. • Must be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks. • Background check required. |
| ENVIRONMENT | Campus settings and various external venues |
| CAREER PATH JOBS* | Database Administrator 2 Information Technology > Data Management > Professional |
NOTES:
Above guidelines apply to a fully performing employee.
It is expected that incumbents at each level are able to carry out the responsibilities and possess the skills associated with the previous levels.
* Additional training/education or equivalent experience, as well as business need, are required for movement into higher level jobs.
Subject to slight modifications.