DATA BASE MANAGER                                                   0518

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs specialized work in data base analysis and management of the data processing operation.  The incumbent evaluates data storage, access, and usage requirements of existing and proposed uses of computer facilities and designs appropriate data base structures. Work requires an intensive knowledge of applications programming. Supervision may be exercised over Computer Programmers or other technical staff. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative or technical supervisor through consultation, staff conferences and the review of system performance.  Does related work as required.

 

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Evaluates new and proposed systems and applications in terms of data base usage and impact on data base structure, storage requirements and hardware capabilities;

          Assists systems designers in developing file structures consistent with data base software;

          Instructs programmers and systems analysts in the use and functioning of data base routines and structure;

          Monitors statistics on data usage, frequency of access and total volume to determine the effectiveness of the system;

          Recommends and designs improvements to the data base structure through changes in data location, addition of new relationships between data components or the elimination of unused information;

          Prepares and disseminates documentation to users on the data definitions, and logical and physical structure used in the database;

          Coordinates the usage of the 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; thorough knowledge of the current literature, sources of information and technical developments in the field of data base management; thorough knowledge of electronic data processing hardware and software, their capabilities and application; ability to analyze the data base requirements of a variety of computer applications and to design appropriate data base structures; ability to supervise the work of a technical staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to prepare comprehensive reports and diagrams relative to data management; good judgment; 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, and three (3) years of experience in computer programming, including at least one (1) year 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, and five (5) years of experience in computer programming, including at least one (1) year in data base management and design; or,

          c)  An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

 

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

R 9/17/18