Fayette County Public Schools

Fayette County Public Schools, KY

JOB DESCRIPTION – Database Administrator

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

Database Administrator

Job Class Code: 7516

Position Type: Hourly

Job Type: Classified

Pay Grade*: G 18

(*salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels)

Reports To: Superintendent’s Designee

Supervises: N/A

Work Calendar Name: 12 month hourly FT

Days in work calendar: 251

JOB SUMMARY

Design, implement and maintain the database structure; maintain the database dictionary, applications software and develop technical training; control data security and integrity; control the installation and maintenance of software.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operating systems and database concepts.
• Advanced principles of computer technology.
• Design and implementation principles and practices for database structures.
• Database dictionaries, applications software and data security and integrity procedures.
• Technical aspects of the field of specialty.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Data transfer between systems.
• Design, implement and maintain the database structure.
• Maintain the database dictionary, applications software and develop technical training.
• Control data security and integrity; control the installation and maintenance of mainframe software.
• Develop database security mechanisms.
• Maintain the database dictionary, applications software.
• Assist in the formulation of project objectives and systems development requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to project staff; develop technical training.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Plan and organize work.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Any combination equivalent to: Associate’s degree in computer information science or a related field plus three years of progressive experience in programming and systems analysis.

Licenses or Certifications:

• N/A

Special Requirements:

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.
• Requires attendance at all hours of day/night to oversee requirements of the division.

Job Description Creation Date:

05/2023

Revision Dates:

06/2024

06/2026

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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