BASIC FUNCTION: 

 

Maintain and monitor the District's data dictionary; assist in development of user documentation of systems developed by District information systems personnel.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Maintain and monitor the District's data dictionary; assist in the design of the system-wide data dictionary.
• Assemble, maintain and update in-house database information relative to the data dictionary.
• Develop and disseminate relevant data dictionary user information to District personnel.
• Interact with information systems staff to coordinate data base modifications affecting systems development.
• Assist system developers with definition and compilation of user documentation.
• Assist users in developing documentation for functional areas and coordinate this process with appropriate information systems units.
• Assist information systems personnel in documentation effort of user information flows.
• Coordinate the user forms development process; maintain the documentation for this effort.
• Assist in the development of user documentation standards.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic data processing concepts, principles and practices.
• Information systems environment and databases.
• Data dictionary concepts and principles.
• MIS and user-level concepts of on-line computer systems.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

 

ABILITY TO:

• Maintain and monitor the District's data dictionary.
• Develop and write user documentation of information systems.
• Communicate data processing procedures and requirements to users.
• Develop user documentation standards and the user forms development process.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: associate's degree in computer science or related field and three years increasingly responsible data processing experience

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass criminal background check; CAN check; drug screen; physical & TB risk assessment. 

This position is 8 hours per day, 240 days per year.