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Network and Computer Systems Administrators

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% Subject Description
96.50 Working with Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
82.50 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
81.00 Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
79.25 Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
77.00 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
75.50 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
70.00 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
68.00 Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
67.75 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
67.00 Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
65.50 Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
64.75 Analyzing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
63.25 Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
58.75 Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
56.00 Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
55.50 Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
53.25 Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
51.75 Training and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
49.75 Monitoring and Controlling Resources Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
49.75 Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.



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