Database Administrators

Job Description: Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

Database Administrators spend a lot of their time Processing Information. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension, and Information Ordering. Database Administrators are typically characterized as being Conventional and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Computers and Electronics, Customer and Personal Service, and Mathematics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.

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Work Activities

Processing Information
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Getting Information
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Expression
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Written Comprehension
  
Information Ordering
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Near Vision
  
Originality
  
Category Flexibility
  
Written Expression
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Speech Recognition
  
Number Facility
  
Speech Clarity
  
Selective Attention
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Far Vision
  
Visualization
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Memorization
  
Auditory Attention
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Speed of Closure
  
Time Sharing
  
Control Precision
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Depth Perception
  

Interests

Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Realistic
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Mathematics
  
Clerical
  
English Language
  
Communications and Media
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Education and Training
  
Telecommunications
  
Design
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Administration and Management
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Production and Processing
  
Law and Government
  
Psychology
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Geography
  
Mechanical
  
Building and Construction
  

Wages

Delaware
$84,100  
 
Washington
$82,860  
 
New Hampshire
$82,340  
 
Virginia
$81,700  
 
Rhode Island
$81,540  
 
New Jersey
$81,340  
 
Minnesota
$80,870  
 
North Carolina
$80,430  
 
Alaska
$80,210  
 
Massachusetts
$79,800  
 
California
$79,640  
 
New York
$79,200  
 
Georgia
$78,400  
 
District of Columbia
$77,910  
 
Illinois
$76,900  
 
Utah
$76,610  
 
Connecticut
$76,300  
 
Iowa
$75,640  
 
Maryland
$75,480  
 
Oregon
$75,150  
 
Texas
$73,400  
 
Nebraska
$72,400  
 
Colorado
$72,010  
 
Ohio
$69,530  
 
Nevada
$69,350  
 
Pennsylvania
$68,990  
 
Missouri
$68,740  
 
Florida
$68,580  
 
Michigan
$68,480  
 
Wisconsin
$67,900  
 
Idaho
$67,530  
 
Tennessee
$67,500  
 
Kansas
$66,140  
 
New Mexico
$66,010  
 
Hawaii
$65,410  
 
Arizona
$65,310  
 
Maine
$64,020  
 
Louisiana
$63,880  
 
Alabama
$62,440  
 
South Dakota
$61,920  
 
Kentucky
$61,840  
 
Indiana
$61,680  
 
North Dakota
$61,530  
 
South Carolina
$61,090  
 
Arkansas
$60,820  
 
Wyoming
$58,500  
 
Vermont
$57,540  
 
Oklahoma
$56,520  
 
Montana
$52,800  
 
Mississippi
$51,740  
 
West Virginia
$47,800  
 
Puerto Rico
$43,760  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Critical Thinking
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Monitoring
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Speaking
  
Active Learning
  
Coordination
  
Systems Analysis
  
Active Listening
  
Programming
  
Instructing
  
Writing
  
Time Management
  
Mathematics
  
Learning Strategies
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Operations Analysis
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Service Orientation
  
Troubleshooting
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Persuasion
  
Technology Design
  
Negotiation
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Science
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Equipment Selection
  
Operation and Control
  
Installation
  

Work Values

Working Conditions
  
Support
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Relationships
  
Independence
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Integrity
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Dependability
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Initiative
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Persistence
  
Innovation
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Independence
  
Cooperation
  
Self Control
  
Concern for Others
  
Social Orientation
  
Leadership
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Contact With Others
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Time Pressure
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Letters and Memos
  
Consequence of Error
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Degree of Automation
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Physical Proximity
  
Level of Competition
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Public Speaking
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Work Schedules
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Time Pressure
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Public Speaking
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Telephone
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Public Speaking
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
  
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
  
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
  
Train users and answer questions.
  
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
  
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.
  
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
  
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
  
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
  
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
  
Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
  
Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
  
Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
  
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
  
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
  
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  
Train users and answer questions.
  
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
  
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.
  
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
  
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
  
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
  
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
  
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
  
Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
  
Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
  
Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
  
Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
  
Train users and answer questions.
  
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  
Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
  
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
  
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
  
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
  
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
  
Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
  
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
  
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
  
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.
  
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
  
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
  
Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
  
Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
  
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
  
Train users and answer questions.
  
Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
  
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
  
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.
  
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
  
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
  
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
  
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
  
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
  
Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
  
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
  
Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
  
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
  
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  
Train users and answer questions.
  
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
  
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
  
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
  
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
  
Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
  
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.
  
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
  
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
  
Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
  
Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
  
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
  
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
  
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
  
Train users and answer questions.
  
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  
Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
  
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
  
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
  
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
  
Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
  
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
  
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
  
Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
  
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
  
Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.
  
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
  
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
  
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
  
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
  
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
  
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
  
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  
Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
  
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  
Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
  
Train users and answer questions.
  
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
  
Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
  
Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
  
Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
  
Train users and answer questions.
  
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
  
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  
Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
  
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
  
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
  
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
  
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
  
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
  
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.
  
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
  
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
  
Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
  
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
  
Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
  
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.
  
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
  
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
  
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
  
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
  
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
  
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
  
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
  
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
  
Train users and answer questions.
  
Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
  
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
  
Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
  
Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
  
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
  
Master's Degree