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Database Administrators - 15-1141.00

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O*NET-SOC 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.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Database Administrator (DBA)
  • Database Analyst
  • Database Administration Manager
  • Database Coordinator
  • Database Programmer
  • Information Systems Manager
  • Management Information Systems Director (MIS Director)
  • Programmer Analyst
  • Systems Manager

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Tasks

  • 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 methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
  • Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
  • Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
  • Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
  • Train users and answer questions.
  • 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.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adjust computer operation system
  • analyze programs using workflow chart or diagram
  • communicate technical information
  • confer with personnel to discuss security violations or programming
  • design data security systems
  • develop computer performance standards
  • develop management control systems
  • develop mathematical simulation models
  • develop or maintain budgeting databases
  • develop or maintain databases
  • develop records management system
  • develop tables depicting data
  • establish and maintain relationships with team members
  • estimate time needed for project
  • evaluate computer system user requests or requirements
  • follow data security procedures
  • follow data storage procedures
  • implement computer system changes
  • install computer programs
  • install hardware, software, or peripheral equipment
  • install security measures
  • maintain client-server database
  • maintain or repair computers or related equipment
  • monitor computer operation
  • operate computer networks
  • plan computer security measures
  • prepare cost estimates
  • prepare instruction manuals
  • program mainframe computer
  • provide technical computer training
  • provide technical support to computer users
  • revise or correct errors in computer programs, software, or systems
  • test computer programs or systems
  • understand computer equipment operating manuals
  • use computer application flow charts
  • use computer networking technology
  • use computer programming language
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use geographical information system (GIS) software
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use knowledge of mainframe computers
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use object-oriented computer programming techniques
  • use project management techniques
  • use relational database software
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use structural analysis techniques to analyze computer systems
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • work as a team member
  • write administrative procedures services manual
  • write computer software, programs, or code
  • write documentation for computer programming

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Database Technician

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Data Base Administrator