POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Database Administrator
Database Administrator
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Professional
GRADE:
J (Technology Support)
JOB SUMMARY: Provide technical and administrative functions to the Oracle Databases and operating
systems. Administrate all upgrades/patches to the District’s system module and maintain version upgrades.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
35%
1.
Create and deploy Oracle Databases; install and upgrade Oracle Database
Software; work on disaster recovery and performance tuning. Act as a technical
reference for Oracle Database systems and assist users.
2.
Evaluate, specify, manage, install and upgrade Unix Operating System
Hardware/Software. Monitors and takes appropriate action to maintain integrity
of databases including security issues and standards, along with referential
integrity checking and multiple access schemes.
25%
3.
Install and upgrade the District’s Administrative Software and integrate third party
packages. Monitors the database and optimizes database performance and use of
resources, including selecting optimal physical implementation of databases.
20%
4.
Monitors and manages database backups when warranted, database restorations,
and porting of databases, system performance evaluations. Perform database
capacity planning and processing requirements.
10%
5.
Consults with and coordinates work activities with other sections. Work with
application developers to insure integration at the database level.
5%
6.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Systems Software Architect
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years related experience.
Effective: 6/1/11
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SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
 Skill set criteria includes Oracle 9i, 10i, &11i on various UNIX and Windows
platforms.
 Knowledge of Oracle Application Server (OAS: Oracle 9iAS, 10iAS).
 Knowledge of performance tools on Oracle.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal computer, HP UNIX Alpha 4100/ES45 servers, HP-UX Itanium
servers, Windows servers.
3.
Software Used: SQL using Oracle 9i, 10i, 11i on UNIX and Windows servers. Shell
scripting on UNIX and Windows. Oracle Development Suite. Microsoft Office Professional
Suite.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to
handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and
motivating people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other
people, at any level within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the
development, motivation, assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational
situations where the outcome is unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this
Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 6/1/11
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POSITION TITLE:
Database Manager
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 6/1/11
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 6/1/11
Date
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