Job Description - Info Tech Database Spec
Classified Position
September 20, 2001
CLASS TITLE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES DATABASE SPECIALIST
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director – Information Technologies, create and maintain micro-computer based relational databases from mainframe data to compile reports required by District departments, and county, state, and federal agencies.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Create and maintain microcomputer based relational databases from mainframe data. E
Query data to generate reports for both electronic and printed formats. E
Produce annual and as-requested reports such as CBEDS, R-30, Coordinated Compliance Review, Office of Civil Rights reports, and enrollment projections. E
Maintain student demographic data as a relational database for enrollment and school boundaries. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles and techniques of programming.
Principles of data normalization.
Data storage and retrieval methods.
Modern record keeping and record storage and retrieval.
Operating systems.
Current trends and directions of database management systems.
Oral and written communication skills.
Client/server knowledge highly desirable.
ABILITY TO:
Analyze complex procedures, data constructs and data to develop logical conclusions.
Communicate technical information clearly to department staff.
Prepare clear, complete, and accurate reports.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to two years of college course work in computer science (or related major) and/or three years of paid computer database experience. Demonstrated experience with COBOL and micro-computer relational database management systems such as Microsoft Access, FoxPro, and DBase and with demographic software such as GIS.
