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Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

SOC 15-1143.01

Design or configure voice, video, and data communications systems. Supervise installation and post-installation service and maintenance.

Zone 3 Computer and Mathematical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Speaking

3.5

Active Learning

3.5

Writing

3.4

Monitoring

3.4

Complex Problem Solving

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Telecommunications

4.8

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Computers and Electronics

4.0

English Language

4.0

Administration and Management

3.8

Engineering and Technology

3.7

Mathematics

3.7

Design

3.5

Key Tasks

1Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.

2Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.

3Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.

4Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.

5Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.

Also Known As

Communications Engineer Communications Technician Consultant Messaging Engineer Multimedia Telecommunications Systems Integrator Network Engineer Network Operations Center Technician (NOC Technician) Network Technician Principal Consultant Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)