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Computer User Support Specialists - 15-1232.00

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O*NET-SOC Description

Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Computer Tech (Computer Technician)
  • Desktop Support Technician (Desktop Support Tech)
  • Help Desk Analyst
  • Help Desk Tech (Help Desk Technician)
  • IS Tech (Information Systems Technician)
  • IT Specialist (Information Technology Specialist)
  • IT Support Specialist (Information Technology Support Specialist)
  • IT Tech (Information Technology Technician)
  • Technical Support Specialist

SOC Occupation Groups

15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1200 Computer Occupations
15-1230 Computer Support Specialists
15-1232.00 Computer User Support Specialists

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Tasks

  • Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
  • Conduct office automation feasibility studies, including workflow analysis, space design, or cost comparison analysis.
  • Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.
  • Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software.
  • Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors.
  • Hire, supervise, and direct workers engaged in special project work, problem-solving, monitoring, and installation of data communication equipment and software.
  • Inspect equipment and read order sheets to prepare for delivery to users.
  • Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
  • Maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities.
  • Modify and customize commercial programs for internal needs.
  • Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
  • Prepare evaluations of software or hardware, and recommend improvements or upgrades.
  • Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
  • Read trade magazines and technical manuals, or attend conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of hardware and software.
  • Refer major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
  • Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details.
  • Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
  • Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
  • Document operational activities.
  • Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
  • Install computer hardware.
  • Install computer software.
  • Maintain computer hardware.
  • Modify software programs to improve performance.
  • Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation.
  • Participate in staffing decisions.
  • Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
  • Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
  • Read documents to gather technical information.
  • Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
  • Resolve computer software problems.
  • Supervise information technology personnel.
  • Teach others to use computer equipment or hardware.
  • Test computer hardware performance.
  • Test software performance.
  • Train others in computer interface or software use.
  • Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.

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