O*NET-SOC 15-1242.00 · US REFERENCE
Database Administrators
Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.
Skill importance below is an O*NET US occupational rating, not a global or individual benchmark. No score here is a job-loss probability or a prediction.
Examples of work in this occupation
- Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
O*NET task statements describe US work; do not perform regulated or hazardous tasks without appropriate training and authorization.
Skills to examine first
Critical Thinking
US occupation importance: 3.88/5 · rating last updated 2023-08-01
Compare two approaches to a fictional task and document one counterargument for each.
Reading Comprehension
US occupation importance: 3.75/5 · rating last updated 2023-08-01
Summarise a public, role-relevant document in five points; verify each point against the source.
Active Listening
US occupation importance: 3.75/5 · rating last updated 2023-08-01
Ask a peer to explain a fictional work problem; paraphrase it and check what you missed.
Active Learning
US occupation importance: 3.50/5 · rating last updated 2023-08-01
Try one new method on a safe example and record what worked, failed and should change.
Speaking
US occupation importance: 3.38/5 · rating last updated 2023-08-01
Explain a safe example of your work in two minutes, then ask which point was unclear.
Writing
US occupation importance: 3.25/5 · rating last updated 2023-08-01
Draft a one-page explanation of a fictional decision for a non-specialist; ask for clarity feedback.
These prompts are RolePaths practice suggestions, not O*NET instructions, training or certification.
Related work to compare
O*NET marks these occupations as related. That is a comparison starting point, not a guaranteed career transition. Check local licensing and entry requirements.
Your next seven days
- Choose one skill above and a fictional or non-confidential work example.
- Practise for 20 minutes on three days; keep one small output.
- Ask a qualified peer for feedback against clear criteria.
- Reassess the same career and record what changed.
Source and limits
Occupation definition, task examples, skill importance and related-occupation links come from the US O*NET 31.0 Database. RolePaths selected the top six skills by importance and authored the practice prompts. Career fit, local salaries, automation timing and licensing have not been verified.