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 the
Director of Management Information Services and the Assistant Manager of Data
Processing 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 10/1/2014
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive