| O*NET SOC Tasks |
| Assign, coordinate, and review work and activities of programming personnel. |
| Collaborate with computer manufacturers and other users to develop new programming methods. |
| Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program. |
| Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct. |
| Consult with and assist computer operators or system analysts to define and resolve problems in running computer programs. |
| Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes. |
| Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced. |
| Investigate whether networks, workstations, the central processing unit of the system, or peripheral equipment are responding to a program's instructions. |
| Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements. |
| Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer. |
| Train subordinates in programming and program coding. |
| Train users on the use and function of computer programs. |
| Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic. |
| Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment. |
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