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Tasks*
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- Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of
software and to protect vulnerable information.
- Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct
programmers and analysts to make changes.
- Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
- Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information
in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
- Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing
of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of
new databases.
- Train users and answer questions.
- Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using
manuals and calculator.
- Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
- Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used,
following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
- Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly
together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
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Tools & Technology*
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Tools used in this occupation:
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Desktop computers |
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Hard disk arrays — Redundant array of independent disks RAID systems |
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Hard disk drives — Hard disks |
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Notebook computers |
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Tape arrays — Tape libraries |
Technology used in this occupation:
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Backup or archival software — Acronis Recovery Expert; Backup and archival
software; Systems and data disaster recovery software; VERITAS NetBackup |
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Data base management system software — Database management software; IBM
DB2; Quest Central; Sybase Replication Server |
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Development environment software — C; Microsoft Visual Basic; Prolog; Restructured
extended executor REXX |
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Metadata management software — AllFusion ERwin Data Modeler; Data modeling
software; IBM Rational Data Architect; Visual Paradigm DB Visual ARCHITECT |
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Object or component oriented development software — Java; Microsoft Visual
C# .NET; Practical extraction and reporting language Perl; Sybase PowerBuilder |
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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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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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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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Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum
and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the
measurement of training effects. |
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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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Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles
and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of
financial data. |
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Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription,
designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. |
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Skills*
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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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Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what
to do about it. |
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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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Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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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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Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related
information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create
a design. |
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Instructing — Teaching others how to do something. |
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Abilites*
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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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Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems
to produce answers that make sense. |
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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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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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Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet
of the observer). |
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Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and
ideas presented in writing. |
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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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Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a
given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. |
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Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern
(a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
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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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Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating,
auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons,
or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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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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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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Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating
results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications,
ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information
from all relevant sources. |
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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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Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
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Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting? |
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Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact
or highly accurate in performing this job? |
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Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
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Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week. |
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Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
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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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Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict
deadlines? |
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Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision,
does the job offer? |
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Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same
physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries
in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
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Job Zone*
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Title |
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
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Overall Experience |
A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is
needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years
of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
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Job Training |
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience,
on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
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Job Zone Examples |
Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training
others. Examples include accountants, human resource managers, computer programmers,
teachers, chemists, and police detectives. |
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SVP Range |
(7.0 to < 8.0) |
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Education |
Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
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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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Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic
to address work-related issues and problems. |
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Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough
in completing work tasks. |
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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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Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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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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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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Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop
new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
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Self
Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check,
controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
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Work Values*
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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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Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security
and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence,
Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
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Wages & Employment*
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National
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Median wages (2005) |
$30.41 hourly, $63,250 annual |
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Employment (2004) |
104,000 employees |
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Projected growth (2004-2014) |
Much faster than average (36+%)
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Projected need (2004-2014) |
51,000 additional employees |
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