Data Dictionary Specialist

7517 Data Dictionary Specialist - Central Office

Location:

Henderson County Schools Central Office, Henderson, Kentucky

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

• 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 database 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 of:

• Basic data processing concepts, principles and practices.
• Information systems environment and databases.
• Data dictionary concepts and principles.
• MIS and user-level concepts of online 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.

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

Must be able to pass criminal background check; drug screen; physical & TBrisk assessment.

Position type:
Full-Time.

Hours:

8 hours per day, 240 days per year.

Salary: $18.12 to $24.83 per hour.

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.