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Hardware

Computer Workstation

Analyze computer requirements


Ability to design and conduct user surveys


Ability to develop cost/benefit analysis for computer hardware


Ability to map requirements to product solutions


Ability to set hardware standards


Knowledge of hardware components


Knowledge of software packages


Assist users with basic tasks


Ability to perform basic computing functions


Ability to troubleshoot basic problems


Install and maintain computer application software


Ability to install and upgrade commercial off-the-shelf software products


Ability to install and upgrade desktop software


Ability to install and upgrade e-mail client software


Ability to install and upgrade web browser


Ability to install service packs and hot fixes


Ability to troubleshoot application software installation problems


Install and maintain computer hardware


Ability to configure disk controllers


Ability to configure system BIOS


Ability to connect computer cables


Ability to install computer peripherals (e.g. - disk drives, network cards)


Ability to install computer system memory


Ability to lift 50 lbs.


Ability to troubleshoot computer hardware problems


Install and maintain computer operating system


Ability to configure operating system


Ability to configure printers


Ability to install and upgrade operating system


Ability to install hardware drivers


Ability to install service packs and hot fixes


Ability to perform basic network configuration


Ability to troubleshoot Operating System installation problems


Plan for computer installation


Ability to develop schedules


Interpersonal communication skills


Knowledge of application software installation/upgrade procedures


Knowledge of computer hardware power requirements


Plan for computer maintenance


Interpersonal communication skills


Knowledge of computer hardware maintenance options and procedures


Knowledge of computer software maintenance options and procedures


Plan for computer purchase


Ability to develop budgets


Ability to develop schedules


Ability to negotiate contracts


Ability to solicit vendor offerings


Interpersonal communication skills


Knowledge of computer hardware purchasing process


Knowledge of current computer software pricing


Knowledge of current pricing


Knowledge of software licensing agreements


Knowledge of software purchasing process

Desktop Security

Analyze computer workstation security requirements


Ability to design and conduct user surveys


Ability to map requirements to product solutions


Interpersonal communication skills


Knowledge of virus protection strategies


Understanding of security risks


Implement computer workstation security


Ability to configure browser security options


Ability to configure local computer security policy


Ability to configure login authentication parameters


Ability to establish and monitor procedures


Ability to install and configure anti-virus software


Knowledge of remote access issues


Understanding of best security practices


Maintain computer workstation security


Ability to audit security-related operations


Ability to configure browser security options


Ability to configure local computer security policy


Ability to configure login authentication parameters


Ability to install and configure anti-virus software


Ability to install security patches and hot fixes


Ability to update anti-virus definitions

Low Voltage Systems (e.g. - alarms, bells)

Analyze system requirements


Ability to assess user needs


Ability to design and conduct user surveys


Ability to map requirements to product solutions


Interpersonal communication skills


Analyze user training requirements


Ability to assess training needs


Ability to develop cost/benefit analysis for user training


Ability to map requirements to product solutions


Interpersonal communication skills


Install and maintain low voltage systems


Ability to analyze collected performance logs


Ability to assess current hardware inventory


Ability to assess security risks


Knowledge of fire system requirements


Knowledge of security system requirements


Knowledge of state and local building code/laws/regulations requirements


Knowledge of state and local contractor requirements


Install low voltage systems


Ability to configure low voltage systems


Ability to install low voltage systems


Ability to troubleshoot low voltage systems


Knowledge of state and local building code/laws/regulations requirements


Knowledge of state and local contractor requirements

Peripheral Support (e.g. - printers, scanners)

Analyze requirements


Ability to assess user needs


Ability to design and conduct user surveys


Ability to develop cost/benefit analysis for components


Ability to map requirements to product solutions


Interpersonal communication skills


Knowledge of components


Install hardware


Ability to configure resource settings for hardware


Ability to install device drivers


Ability to install hardware


Ability to resolve hardware conflicts


Understanding of compatibility issues


Install software


Ability to configure software settings


Ability to develop schedules


Ability to install service packs and hot fixes


Ability to install software


Ability to troubleshoot software installation problems


Understanding of compatibility issues


Maintain peripherals


Ability to monitor bandwidth load


Ability to perform basic maintenance


Ability to troubleshoot problems


Ability to update device drivers


Understanding of administrative roles