Database Administrator (DBA)  

Summary Description: Maintains database by identifying and solving database requirements; supporting users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies database requirements by interviewing customers; analyzing department applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems
• Recommends solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, database security, data backup, and recovery specifications
• Installs revised or new systems by proposing specifications and flowcharts; recommending optimum access techniques; coordinating installation requirements
• Maintains database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products
• Prepares users by conducting training; providing information; resolving problems
• Provides information by answering questions and requests
• Supports database functions by designing and coding utilities
• Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

• A minimum of one year work experience is desired
• Previous experience in in a related position or field is preferred
• Strong organizational and time management skills are needed to manage multiple tasks/priorities
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences verbally and in writing