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| Summary Description |
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Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications. |
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Computer Project Manager |
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Computer Systems Administrator |
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Computing Services Director |
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Corporate Webmaster |
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E-business Specialist |
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Electronic Transaction Implementer |
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Information Technology Manager (IT Manager) |
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Internet Database Specialist |
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Internet E-commerce Specialist |
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Internet eCommerce Specialist |
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Internet Specialist |
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Internet Systems Administrator |
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Systems Administrator |
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Web Administrator |
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Web Analyst |
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Web Content Manager |
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Web Manager |
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Web Operations Specialist |
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Web Site Administrator |
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Web Site Manager |
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Web Site Project Manager |
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Web Specialist |
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Webmaster |
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| Job Tasks |
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Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.
- Modify software programs to improve performance.
- Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
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Determine sources of web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems.
- Resolve computer software problems.
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Review or update web page content or links in a timely manner, using appropriate tools.
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Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel.
- Monitor the security of digital information.
- Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
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Implement web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.
- Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
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Administer internet/intranet infrastructure, including components such as web, file transfer protocol (FTP), news and mail servers.
- Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access.
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Collaborate with development teams to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues.
- Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
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Test backup or recovery plans regularly and resolve any problems.
- Maintain contingency plans for disaster recovery.
- Resolve computer software problems.
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Monitor web developments through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
- Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
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Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.
- Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
- Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access.
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Identify or document backup or recovery plans.
- Maintain contingency plans for disaster recovery.
- Document operational procedures.
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Collaborate with web developers to create and operate internal and external web sites, or to manage projects, such as e-marketing campaigns.
- Collaborate with others to develop or implement marketing strategies.
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Install or configure web server software or hardware to ensure that directory structure is well-defined, logical, secure, and that files are named properly.
- Install computer software.
- Install computer hardware.
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Gather, analyze, or document user feedback to locate or resolve sources of problems.
- Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
- Document operational activities.
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Develop web site performance metrics.
- Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
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Identify or address interoperability requirements.
- Identify information technology project resource requirements.
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Document installation or configuration procedures to allow maintenance and repetition.
- Document operational procedures.
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Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security.
- Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
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Track, compile, and analyze web site usage data.
- Analyze website or related online data to track trends or usage.
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Develop and implement marketing plans for home pages, including print advertising or advertisement rotation.
- Implement advertising or marketing initiatives.
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Test issues such as system integration, performance, and system security on a regular schedule or after any major program modifications.
- Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
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Recommend web site improvements, and develop budgets to support recommendations.
- Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
- Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
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Inform web site users of problems, problem resolutions or application changes and updates.
- Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
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Document application and web site changes or change procedures.
- Document operational procedures.
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Develop or implement procedures for ongoing web site revision.
- Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.
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Provide training or technical assistance in web site implementation or use.
- Train others in computer interface or software use.
- Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
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Perform user testing or usage analyses to determine web sites' effectiveness or usability.
- Analyze website or related online data to track trends or usage.
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Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.
- Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
- Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
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Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution.
- Resolve computer software problems.
- Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
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Develop or document style guidelines for web site content.
- Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.
- Document design or development procedures.
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Check and analyze operating system or application logfiles regularly to verify proper system performance.
- Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
- Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
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Set up or maintain monitoring tools on web servers or web sites.
- Design websites or web applications.
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Develop testing routines and procedures.
- Develop testing routines or procedures.
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Evaluate testing routines or procedures for adequacy, sufficiency, and effectiveness.
- Develop testing routines or procedures.
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Test new software packages for use in web operations or other applications.
- Test software performance.
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| Work Activities |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| 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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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| 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. |
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| Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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| Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| Ben Affleck's reformed-alcoholic father became Robert Downey Jr.'s drug rehab counselor. |
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