JOB SUMMARY
The Junior Database and Application Officer assists with the development, administration and management of all software and database systems ensuring that the appropriate software is developed and deployed according to user needs.
Ultimately the Junior Database and Application Officer assists in ensuring that the software and database systems are appropriate to the needs of the end users.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Manages the various software and database systems at the Grenada Airports Authority.
- Assists with software and database development based on user requirements.
- Develops queries to extract reports from database systems as required.
- Assists with the administration, monitoring and maintenance programs for the various systems.
- Conducts training for departmental staff and other users of the various systems.
- Coordinates data collection and data entry exercises aimed at expanding the scope of the various systems.
- Reviews the performance of the various systems and makes recommendations accordingly.
- Assists with research aimed at making recommendations for the acquisition of appropriate database systems and other software.
- Assists with the testing and implementation of all software and database enhancements or upgrades.
- Assists vendors with the rollout of proprietary database systems and other applications / software.
- Troubleshoots and resolves problems with the various systems.
- Conducts audits of all systems based on established procedures.
- Conducts backup and recovery procedures on database systems and other software.
- Assists departments with the development and management of projects as required.
- Assists with the development, administration and maintenance of all company websites.
- Obtains high quality images with cameras or by other means for use with websites, and other applications or as directed.
- Creates process diagrams, network diagrams and enhances existing diagrams or images using appropriate software.
- Other Duties
There are other legitimate job-related duties and responsibilities that will be assigned to you which are not listed in the job description, but which may be necessary to accomplish the overall objective of the job.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Minimum Acceptable Academic/Technical/Professional Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology related field that includes Database development
- MCSA in Microsoft SQL server
- Certification in Project Management is desirable
- Experience in HTML5, Content Management Systems and Microsoft Visio and Photoshop is an asset
Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience
- Two (2) years’ experience in SQL or database server administration in a commercial or equivalent environment is required.
Specific Skills/Experience and/or Knowledge
- Sound knowledge of SQL reporting services including creating, modifying and managing custom reports.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
