- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Monitor and control electronic computer and peripheral electronic data processing equipment to process business, scientific, engineering, and other data according to operating instructions. Monitor and respond to operating and error messages. May enter commands at a computer terminal and set controls on computer and peripheral devices.
Computer Operators spend a lot of their time Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Selective Attention, and Problem Sensitivity. Computer Operators are typically characterized as being Conventional and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Computers and Electronics, Clerical, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Monitoring and Reading Comprehension.
Work Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Interacting With Computers
Processing Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Getting Information
Thinking Creatively
Analyzing Data or Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Documenting/Recording Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Training and Teaching Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Developing and Building Teams
Coaching and Developing Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Selling or Influencing Others
Abilities
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Selective Attention
Problem Sensitivity
Near Vision
Written Comprehension
Visualization
Information Ordering
Deductive Reasoning
Perceptual Speed
Category Flexibility
Flexibility of Closure
Inductive Reasoning
Finger Dexterity
Written Expression
Speech Clarity
Far Vision
Speech Recognition
Fluency of Ideas
Visual Color Discrimination
Originality
Speed of Closure
Memorization
Auditory Attention
Control Precision
Mathematical Reasoning
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Number Facility
Time Sharing
Hearing Sensitivity
Wrist-Finger Speed
Manual Dexterity
Depth Perception
Multilimb Coordination
Trunk Strength
Extent Flexibility
Response Orientation
Reaction Time
Dynamic Strength
Static Strength
Stamina
Rate Control
Gross Body Equilibrium
Gross Body Coordination
Interests
Conventional
Realistic
Investigative
Enterprising
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Education and Training
Mathematics
Administration and Management
Public Safety and Security
Telecommunications
Production and Processing
Communications and Media
Design
Mechanical
Engineering and Technology
Psychology
Law and Government
Transportation
Sales and Marketing
Economics and Accounting
Personnel and Human Resources
Geography
Philosophy and Theology
Sociology and Anthropology
Wages
District of Columbia
$53,230
Washington
$44,030
Hawaii
$43,180
New Jersey
$42,360
Connecticut
$42,220
Illinois
$42,170
Maryland
$42,100
Rhode Island
$41,180
Massachusetts
$40,610
Alaska
$40,500
Colorado
$40,490
California
$40,270
Pennsylvania
$39,680
Virginia
$38,970
Delaware
$37,940
Wisconsin
$37,890
New Hampshire
$37,880
Oregon
$37,660
New York
$37,470
Arizona
$37,070
Minnesota
$36,890
Texas
$36,610
Georgia
$36,590
Tennessee
$35,870
New Mexico
$35,810
Indiana
$35,680
Missouri
$35,450
Vermont
$34,990
Nevada
$34,980
Ohio
$34,950
Michigan
$34,900
Louisiana
$34,220
North Carolina
$33,900
Florida
$32,930
West Virginia
$32,330
Wyoming
$32,200
South Carolina
$32,200
Iowa
$32,000
Kansas
$31,120
Idaho
$30,930
Kentucky
$30,690
Mississippi
$30,560
Guam
$30,430
Alabama
$30,190
North Dakota
$30,030
Maine
$29,790
Oklahoma
$29,360
South Dakota
$29,250
Arkansas
$29,010
Montana
$28,470
Nebraska
$28,180
Utah
$28,000
Puerto Rico
$19,480
Skills
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Operation Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Troubleshooting
Instructing
Active Learning
Quality Control Analysis
Active Listening
Time Management
Coordination
Systems Evaluation
Operation and Control
Complex Problem Solving
Systems Analysis
Speaking
Learning Strategies
Writing
Service Orientation
Judgment and Decision Making
Management of Personnel Resources
Social Perceptiveness
Management of Material Resources
Negotiation
Persuasion
Programming
Mathematics
Operations Analysis
Science
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Selection
Work Values
Support
Independence
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Relationships
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Integrity
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Self Control
Initiative
Persistence
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Achievement/Effort
Independence
Innovation
Social Orientation
Leadership
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Contact With Others
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Work With Work Group or Team
Spend Time Sitting
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Freedom to Make Decisions
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With External Customers
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Physical Proximity
Letters and Memos
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Degree of Automation
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Consequence of Error
Level of Competition
Exposed to Contaminants
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Standing
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Work Schedules
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Public Speaking
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Standing
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
Notify supervisor or computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions.
Answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problems.
Record information such as computer operating time, problems that occurred, and actions taken.
Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports.
Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
Retrieve, separate and sort program output as needed, and send data to specified users.
Oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks to ensure efficient use.
Read job set-up instructions to determine equipment to be used, order of use, material such as disks and paper to be loaded, and control settings.
Load peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators.
Supervise and train peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees.
- Importance Supplemental-
Type command on keyboard to transfer encoded data from memory unit to magnetic tape and assist in labeling, classifying, cataloging and maintaining tapes.
Clear equipment at end of operating run and review schedule to determine next assignment.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports.
Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
Notify supervisor or computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions.
Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
Answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problems.
Retrieve, separate and sort program output as needed, and send data to specified users.
Read job set-up instructions to determine equipment to be used, order of use, material such as disks and paper to be loaded, and control settings.
Record information such as computer operating time, problems that occurred, and actions taken.
Oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks to ensure efficient use.
Load peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators.
Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
Supervise and train peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Clear equipment at end of operating run and review schedule to determine next assignment.
Type command on keyboard to transfer encoded data from memory unit to magnetic tape and assist in labeling, classifying, cataloging and maintaining tapes.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports.
Notify supervisor or computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions.
Record information such as computer operating time, problems that occurred, and actions taken.
Load peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators.
Retrieve, separate and sort program output as needed, and send data to specified users.
Read job set-up instructions to determine equipment to be used, order of use, material such as disks and paper to be loaded, and control settings.
Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
Supervise and train peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees.
Answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problems.
Oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks to ensure efficient use.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Type command on keyboard to transfer encoded data from memory unit to magnetic tape and assist in labeling, classifying, cataloging and maintaining tapes.
Clear equipment at end of operating run and review schedule to determine next assignment.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
Oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks to ensure efficient use.
Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports.
Retrieve, separate and sort program output as needed, and send data to specified users.
Answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problems.
Record information such as computer operating time, problems that occurred, and actions taken.
Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
Notify supervisor or computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions.
Read job set-up instructions to determine equipment to be used, order of use, material such as disks and paper to be loaded, and control settings.
Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
Load peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators.
Supervise and train peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Type command on keyboard to transfer encoded data from memory unit to magnetic tape and assist in labeling, classifying, cataloging and maintaining tapes.
Clear equipment at end of operating run and review schedule to determine next assignment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Load peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators.
Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
Notify supervisor or computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions.
Read job set-up instructions to determine equipment to be used, order of use, material such as disks and paper to be loaded, and control settings.
Supervise and train peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees.
Oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks to ensure efficient use.
Retrieve, separate and sort program output as needed, and send data to specified users.
Record information such as computer operating time, problems that occurred, and actions taken.
Answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problems.
Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports.
Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Type command on keyboard to transfer encoded data from memory unit to magnetic tape and assist in labeling, classifying, cataloging and maintaining tapes.
Clear equipment at end of operating run and review schedule to determine next assignment.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
Answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problems.
Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
Retrieve, separate and sort program output as needed, and send data to specified users.
Read job set-up instructions to determine equipment to be used, order of use, material such as disks and paper to be loaded, and control settings.
Oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks to ensure efficient use.
Supervise and train peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees.
Record information such as computer operating time, problems that occurred, and actions taken.
Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports.
Notify supervisor or computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions.
Load peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators.
Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Clear equipment at end of operating run and review schedule to determine next assignment.
Type command on keyboard to transfer encoded data from memory unit to magnetic tape and assist in labeling, classifying, cataloging and maintaining tapes.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Supervise and train peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees.
Notify supervisor or computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions.
Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
Oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks to ensure efficient use.
Read job set-up instructions to determine equipment to be used, order of use, material such as disks and paper to be loaded, and control settings.
Retrieve, separate and sort program output as needed, and send data to specified users.
Record information such as computer operating time, problems that occurred, and actions taken.
Answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problems.
Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports.
Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
Load peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Type command on keyboard to transfer encoded data from memory unit to magnetic tape and assist in labeling, classifying, cataloging and maintaining tapes.
Clear equipment at end of operating run and review schedule to determine next assignment.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Load peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators.
Answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problems.
Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports.
Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
Record information such as computer operating time, problems that occurred, and actions taken.
Read job set-up instructions to determine equipment to be used, order of use, material such as disks and paper to be loaded, and control settings.
Oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks to ensure efficient use.
Retrieve, separate and sort program output as needed, and send data to specified users.
Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
Notify supervisor or computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions.
Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
Supervise and train peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Type command on keyboard to transfer encoded data from memory unit to magnetic tape and assist in labeling, classifying, cataloging and maintaining tapes.
Clear equipment at end of operating run and review schedule to determine next assignment.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Supervise and train peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees.
Load peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators.
Help programmers and systems analysts test and debug new programs.
Oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks to ensure efficient use.
Record information such as computer operating time, problems that occurred, and actions taken.
Read job set-up instructions to determine equipment to be used, order of use, material such as disks and paper to be loaded, and control settings.
Retrieve, separate and sort program output as needed, and send data to specified users.
Notify supervisor or computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions.
Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports.
Answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problems.
Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Clear equipment at end of operating run and review schedule to determine next assignment.
Type command on keyboard to transfer encoded data from memory unit to magnetic tape and assist in labeling, classifying, cataloging and maintaining tapes.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree