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Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.67)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.62)
  3. Imagine - Data (4.03)
  4. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.03)
  5. Follow through, get things done - People (3.94)
  6. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  7. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  8. Systematize, prioritize - Data (3.75)
  9. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  10. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  11. Communicate well, in person - People (3.62)
  12. Listen - People (3.62)
  13. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  14. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.62)
  15. Program - Data (3.50)
  16. Speak - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  3. Systems Analysis (3.75)
  4. Monitoring (3.62)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  6. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  7. Systems Evaluation (3.62)
  8. Active Listening (3.50)
  9. Speaking (3.50)
  10. Programming (3.50)
  11. Operation Monitoring (3.50)
  12. Troubleshooting (3.50)
  1. Information Ordering (3.75)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.62)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.62)
  4. Oral Expression (3.62)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  7. Inductive Reasoning (3.62)
  8. Near Vision (3.62)
  9. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.70)
  2. Cooperation (4.69)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.67)
  4. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.64)
  5. Analytical Thinking (4.62)
  6. Integrity (4.54)
  7. Self Control (4.42)
  8. Stress Tolerance (4.04)
  9. Initiative (4.00)
  10. Persistence (3.94)
  11. Achievement/Effort (3.91)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.87)
  2. Getting Information (4.60)
  3. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.50)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.46)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.40)
  6. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.27)
  7. Processing Information (4.12)
  8. Thinking Creatively (4.03)
  9. Analyzing Data or Information (3.92)
  10. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.89)
  11. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.85)
  12. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.82)
  13. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.79)
  14. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.73)
  15. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.57)
  1. There are currently no detailed activities.