Occupation Details

Projected Growth
Faster than average (9% to 13%)

National Salary
40.84 hourly, $84,950 annually

Local Salary Information
View Here

Education
Bachelor’s 77%

Job Tasks

• 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.
  

• Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
  

• Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
  

• Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
  

• Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
  

• Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
  

• Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
  

• Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
  

• Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
  

• Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
  

• Train users and answer questions.
  

• Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
  

• Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.
  

• Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
  

• Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
  

• Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
  

• Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
  

More Information

• O*Net Online

Occupation Details

Projected Growth
Much faster than average (14% or higher)

National Salary
$38.32 hourly, $79,700 annually

Local Salary Information
View Here

Job Tasks

• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
  
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
  

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
  

• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
  

• Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
  

• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
  

• Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.
  

• Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
  

• Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.
  

• Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems.
  

• Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.
  

• Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.
  

• Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system.
  

• Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.
  

• Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
  

• Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.
  

• Train people in computer system use.
  

• Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases.
  

• Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
  

• Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
  

More Information

• O*Net Online

Occupation Details

Projected Growth
Average (5% to 8%)

National Salary
$24.36 hourly, $50,660 annually

Local Salary Information
View Here

Education
Post-Secondary Certificate 44%, Bachelor’s 24%, High School Diploma 11%

Job Tasks

• Supervise and monitor students’ use of tools and equipment.
  

• Observe and evaluate students’ work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  

• Determine training needs of students or workers.
  

• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
  

• Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
  

• Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.
  

• Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.
  

• Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
  

• Develop teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.
  

• Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
  

• Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students’ knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
  

• Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.
  

• Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.
  

• Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
  

• Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
  

• Advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.
  

• Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.
  

More Information

• O*Net Online