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Career: Database Administrators
Job Description
DBA - Coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
99
|
Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications. |
99
|
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database. |
98
|
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes. |
98
|
Train users and answer questions. |
94
|
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations. |
91
|
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure. |
90
|
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases. |
85
|
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project. |
85
|
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database. |
80
|
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information. |
79
|
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs. |
73
|
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software. |
70
|
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions. |
70
|
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management. |
68
|
Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database. |
53
|
Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator. |
45
|
Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records. |
31
|
Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
77
|
Processing Information
|
76
|
Interacting With Computers
|
73
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
70
|
Thinking Creatively
|
70
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
69
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
67
|
Getting Information
|
67
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
63
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
60
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
59
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
57
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
55
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
53
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
52
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
52
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
51
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
51
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
50
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
49
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
44
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
41
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
39
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
38
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
38
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
37
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
33
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
32
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
32
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
31
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
30
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
28
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
28
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
27
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
25
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
25
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
24
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
22
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
12
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
7
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
4
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|