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Computer and Information Research Scientists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
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This source lists 15 tasks, including 11 marked Core and 4 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2019.
15 tasks shown
Core · Task 14623 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
Core · Task 14626 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
Core · Task 14624 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
Core · Task 14628 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Core · Task 14633 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Design computers and the software that runs them.
Core · Task 14629 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.
Core · Task 14625 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.
Core · Task 14635 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.
Core · Task 14627 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements.
Core · Task 14630 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
Core · Task 14632 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards.
Supplemental · Task 14634 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.
Supplemental · Task 14637 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Direct daily operations of departments, coordinating project activities with other departments.
Supplemental · Task 14631 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Participate in staffing decisions and direct training of subordinates.
Supplemental · Task 14636 · 08/2019 · Incumbent
Approve, prepare, monitor, and adjust operational budgets.
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