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Tasks

Importance Category Task
76  Core
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
75  Core
Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
73  Core
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
73  Core
Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
70  Core
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
69  Core
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
68  Core
Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
68  Core
Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
68  Core
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
66  Core
Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.
66  Core
Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
65  Core
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
71  Supplemental
Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
70  Supplemental
Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
69  Supplemental
Supervise computer programmers or other systems analysts or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
62  Supplemental
Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
60  Supplemental
Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.
60  Supplemental
Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling, and information engineering.
59  Supplemental
Interview or survey workers, observe job performance, or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
58  Supplemental
Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.
58  Supplemental
Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.
52  Supplemental
Recommend new equipment or software packages.