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Tasks*
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- Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation
to resolve problems.
- Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations
and detect errors.
- Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral
equipment, following design or installation specifications.
- Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
- Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation
of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.
- Maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems
and remedial actions taken, or installation activities.
- Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics
to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
- Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements
for new systems or modifications.
- Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper
use of hardware or software.
- Refer major hardware or software problems or defective products to
vendors or technicians for service.
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Tools & Technology*
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Tools used in this occupation:
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Floppy disks — MS-DOS-bootable disks |
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Hard disk arrays — Redundant array of independent disks RAID systems |
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Power meters |
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Reflectometers |
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Tape arrays — Digital tapes |
Technology used in this occupation:
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Backup or archival software — Backup and archival software; Disaster recovery
software; Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service; Symantec LiveState |
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Configuration management software — Automated installation software; Deployment
software; Patch management software |
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Desktop communications software — CrossTec NetOp Remote Control; Remote control
software; Stac Software ReachOut; Symantec pcAnywhere |
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Internet directory services software — Active directory software; Domain
name system DNS software; Network directory services software |
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Operating system software — Event log monitor software; Microsoft Windows
Pre-installation Environment; Operating system monitoring software; Personal computer
diagnostic software |
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Knowledge*
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Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips,
electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications
and programming. |
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Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for
providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment,
meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering
science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures,
and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English
language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and
grammar. |
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Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching,
control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
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Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics,
and their applications. |
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Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles
involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership
technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes,
quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture
and distribution of goods. |
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Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in
production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences
in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research
methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
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Skills*
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Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what
to do about it. |
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Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in
work related documents. |
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Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying,
taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate,
and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs
of the audience. |
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Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both
current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods
and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
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Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related
information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Instructing — Teaching others how to do something. |
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Abilites*
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Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form
general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated
events). |
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Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking
so others will understand. |
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Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems
to produce answers that make sense. |
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Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information
and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
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Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and
ideas presented in writing. |
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Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely
to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is
a problem. |
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Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain
order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of
numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
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Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet
of the observer). |
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Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
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Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of
another person. |
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Work Activities*
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Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including
hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data,
or process information. |
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Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information
from all relevant sources. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and
applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating
results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people
outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public,
government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person,
in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information
to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail,
or in person. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive
and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing,
estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances
or events. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining
what information means and how it can be used. |
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Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing,
or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Work Context*
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Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions
with individuals or teams in this job? |
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Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working
indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
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Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
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Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in
contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform
it? |
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Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
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Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured
for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities,
and goals? |
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Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform
job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
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Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have
to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
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Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in
a group or team in this job? |
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Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision,
does the job offer? |
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Job Zone*
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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
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Overall Experience |
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.
For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship
or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing
exam, in order to perform the job. |
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Job Training |
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving
both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. |
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Job Zone Examples |
These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills
to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples
include funeral directors, electricians, forest and conservation technicians, legal
secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents. |
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SVP Range |
(6.0 to < 7.0) |
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Education |
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job
experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree. |
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Interests*
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Interest code: ICR
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Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with
ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve
searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. |
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Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set
procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details
more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that
include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants,
animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations
require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
with others. |
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Work Styles*
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Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough
in completing work tasks. |
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Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or
negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
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Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic
to address work-related issues and problems. |
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Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable,
and fulfilling obligations. |
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Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying
a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding
oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
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Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
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Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings
and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
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Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Work Values*
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Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented
and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
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Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to
work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility
and Autonomy. |
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Wages & Employment*
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National
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Median wages (2005) |
$19.52 hourly, $40,610 annual |
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Employment (2004) |
518,000 employees |
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Projected growth (2004-2014) |
Faster than average (21-35%)
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Projected need (2004-2014) |
183,000 additional employees |
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