SYSTEMS AND DATA
BASE COORDINATOR 0515
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The work involves development
and implementation of policies and procedures to improve the delivery and
availability of data processing services through coordinated systems analysis
and data base activities. Responsibility
is included for developing short and long-term plans for the design and
implementation of databases to effect more efficient use of computer
resources. The incumbent assists an
administrative supervisor in establishing priorities and scheduling systems
development with an emphasis on data base optimization. Supervision is exercised over the subordinate
supervisors of database and systems operations.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL
WORK ACTIVITIES
Recommends data
base design and implementation based upon Systems Analysis Supervisors'
recommendations, recommendations made by the Data Base Manager, and a good
working knowledge of user departments' needs and goals;
Monitors statistics on data base usage, frequency of
access and total volume to determine the effectiveness of the system;
Defines cost limitations of plans for applications
development and data base organization;
Establishes procedural and reporting requirements for
systems and data base operations;
Evaluates proposed systems and applications in terms
of data base usage and impact on data base structure, storage, requirements and
hardware capabilities;
Recommends design improvements to the data base
structure, and recommends the creation and elimination of databases;
Coordinates the usage of data base structures in
operations using both on-line data communications and batch mode applications.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of data
base management systems, structures and techniques; comprehensive knowledge of
electronic data processing systems, principles and methods of application;
comprehensive knowledge of systems analysis as it applies to electronic data
processing, with specific emphasis on the use of batch and real-time computer
systems; comprehensive knowledge of the principals, practices and procedures of
systems and applications programming; thorough knowledge of the capabilities
and applications of electronic data processing hardware and software; thorough
knowledge of the current literature, sources of information and technological
developments in the field of data base management; thorough knowledge of the
principles and methods of organization and management involved in the
administration of data bases; thorough knowledge of administrative operations
and ability to develop appropriate solutions within the limitations of
available equipment, operating time and budgetary restriction; ability to
express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to
supervise others in a manner conducive to full performance and high
morale; ability to prepare comprehensive
reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's
Degree in Computer Science or related field, and five (5) years of experience
in computer programming, systems programming, systems analysis, and/or computer
operations management, at least two (2) years of which have been in data base
management and design; or,
(b) Graduation
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, and seven
(7) years of experience in computer programming, systems programming, systems
analysis, and/or computer operations management, at least two (2) years of
which have been in data base management and design; or,
(c) An
equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of
(a) and (b).
NOTE:
Up to two years of relevant additional education may be
substituted for general experience.
Qualifying experience must have been gained in the period immediately
prior to the date of application.
PROMOTIONAL
One (1) year of
permanent competitive status as a Data Base Manager, Systems Analysis
Supervisor, Systems Analysis Supervisor (Criminal Justice), Systems Analysis Supervisor (Social Services) or Principal Programmer
Analyst.
R
09/25/2024
SUFFOLK
COUNTY
Competitive