Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
Work Activities
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Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
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Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
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Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
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Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.
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Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software.
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Modify and customize commercial programs for internal needs.
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Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors.
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Inspect equipment and read order sheets to prepare for delivery to users.
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Maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities.
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Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
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Prepare evaluations of software or hardware, and recommend improvements or upgrades.
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Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.
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Conduct office automation feasibility studies, including workflow analysis, space design, or cost comparison analysis.
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Read trade magazines and technical manuals, or attend conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of hardware and software.
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Hire, supervise, and direct workers engaged in special project work, problem-solving, monitoring, and installation of data communication equipment and software.
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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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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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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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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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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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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Education
Some college, no degree
- Work Experience
No work experience
- Training
No on-the-job training
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