Application Administrator

Summary Under general supervision, coordinates the use of database systems; resolves problems, upgrades applications, and assures the security and integrity of the database ## Essential Job Functions (Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) - Manages and maintains databases and applications. Provides technical support services for various government agencies. - Monitors system environment, access, security, functionality, and utilization; resolves traffic, security, and access problems; assures optimum performance and system integrity. - Maintains system stability, data integrity, and maximum uptime; provides referral to supervisor when problems occur that are beyond the skills of the Information Technology Department, and tracks the problem until it has been resolved. - Monitors databases and applications; troubleshoots and resolves software and hardware problems. - Monitors utilization trends to enhance performance and assure maximum uptime; performs ongoing technical tuning of the database systems to improve performance. - Consults with users to identify concerns and implements changes to improve content and service; provides recommendations for technical corrections to prevent disruption to the database. - Installs and tests patches and upgrades of the databases and applications; plans and implements backup and recovery of the databases as needed; prepares and updates technical documentation. - Compiles and analyzes various reports and user statistics; creates custom queries and reports as needed; coordinates the distribution of data to other government agencies, clients and users. - Provides technical support and training as needed. - Manages local and remote access; creates user accounts and resource access lists. - Provides technical support to application development teams; resolves database and application problems with the IT staff and user groups. - Keeps up to date on trends in government technology and makes recommendations to supervisor or other government agencies. - Performs other duties as assigned or required.