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Database Administrators: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

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This source lists 18 tasks, including 15 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2023.

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Core · Task 1299 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.

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Core · Task 1301 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.

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Core · Task 21649 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.

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Core · Task 1305 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.

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Core · Task 21651 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Test changes to database applications or systems.

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Core · Task 1300 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications.

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Core · Task 1303 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Train users and answer questions.

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Core · Task 21650 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.

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Core · Task 1302 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases.

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Core · Task 1298 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Develop standards and guidelines for the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.

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Core · Task 1313 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system, or direct others in coding descriptions.

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Core · Task 1306 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Develop data models describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template, or computer software.

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Core · Task 1311 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production databases.

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Core · Task 21648 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.

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Core · Task 1309 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Review procedures in database management system manuals to make changes to database.

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Supplemental · Task 1312 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.

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Supplemental · Task 1314 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.

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Supplemental · Task 1315 · 08/2023 · Incumbent

Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.

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