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Computer Systems Specialist — Dorothy Hartsfield

Computer Systems Operations Supervisor
18-21 years
Computer systems operations supervisors manage entire computer centers. They plan and direct computer network operations and software programming. Operations supervisors develop budgets, track expenses, and predict equipment requirements. They also implement staff training programs.


Computer Systems Supervisor
9-12 years
Computer systems supervisors oversee a team of specialists. They help programming staff with technical problems and review proposed software programs and hardware configurations. Supervisors assign work to staff, organize teams for major projects and train new specialists.


Senior Computer Systems Specialist
4-6 years
Senior computer specialists design and implement complex hardware and software configurations for military organizations. They meet with supervisors and system users to determine system objectives and needs, and define specifications for proposed systems. Senior computer specialists also write software programs, and test and debug systems.


Computer Systems Specialist

Computer systems specialists work with more experienced staff on routine hardware and software installation and maintenance. They write basic programs and prepare documentation on software and hardware capabilities.


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