Database Administrator - Continuous T&E Exam

THIS IS NOT AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

1 Larkin Center

2nd Floor

Yonkers, N.Y. 10701

A NON-REFUNDABLE $40.00 APPLICATION FEE IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SEPARATELY NUMBERED EXAMINATION FOR WHICH YOU APPLY

CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION PROGRAM FOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

APPOINTING AUTHORITY VACANCIES SALARY RANGE (per annum)

City of Yonkers As they occur $67,453 - 109,817

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT WAIVED

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DUTIES:

This is a technical position that is responsible for coordinating changes to computer databases, testing and implementing database management systems. The work includes planning, coordinating and implementing security measures to safeguard computer databases.

General direction is received from administrative personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)

Develops data model describing data elements and how they are used;

Establishes and calculates optimum values for database parameters;

Oversees and modifies existing databases and database management systems;

Plans, coordinates and implements security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure;

Develops and reviews procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database;

Reviews project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project;

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

Selects and enters codes to monitor database performance and to create production Database;

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must meet the following requirement on or before the date of the written test.

OPEN-COMPETITIVE: Either

A) Possession of a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field and two (2) years of experience as a Database Administrator; or

B) Possession of a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college or university with an Associate's Degree in Computer Science or related field and four (4) years of experience as described in (A); or

C) An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

NOTE:

Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S.

Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee."

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION:

RATED EVALUATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

You will complete a questionnaire that asks for specific information on your information technology education (formal degrees, IT-related training courses, certifications) and experience. You will also be asked to briefly describe a significant achievement in each of the job's areas and to provide the name and contact information for someone who can verify your information. The information you provide about your experience will be rated against the following areas:

Computer Programming

Business/Systems Analysis