Typical Tasks
Stay abreast of advances in technology.
Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Initiative
Cooperation
Analytical Thinking
What key skills are needed for this job?
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Expected Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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.
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.
Common Activities
Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
