________________________________________________________ Investigative Occupations: CoronersDesign and develop solutions to complex appli-
cations problems, system administration issues,
or network concerns. Perform systems manage-
ment and integration functions. Communicate
with staff or clients to understand specifi c system
requirements. Provide advice on project costs, design
concepts, or design changes. Document design speci-
fi cations, installation instructions, and other system-
related information. Verify stability, interoperability,
portability, security, or scalability of system architec-
ture. Collaborate with engineers or software devel-
opers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure
the compatibility of system components. Provide
technical guidance or support for the development
or troubleshooting of systems. Evaluate current or
emerging technologies to consider factors such as
cost, portability, compatibility, or usability. Iden-
tify system data, hardware, or software components
required to meet user needs. Provide guidelines for
implementing secure systems to customers or instal-
lation teams. Monitor system operation to detect
potential problems. Direct the analysis, develop-
ment, and operation of complete computer systems.
Investigate system component suitability for speci-
fi ed purposes and make recommendations regard-
ing component use. Perform ongoing hardware and
software maintenance operations, including install-
ing or upgrading hardware or software. Develop or
approve project plans, schedules, or budgets. Confi g-
ure servers to meet functional specifi cations. Design
and conduct hardware or software tests. Defi ne and
analyze objectives, scope, issues, or organizational
impact of information systems. Develop system engi-
neering, software engineering, system integration, or
distributed system architectures. Establish functional
or system standards to ensure operational require-
ments, quality requirements, and design constraints
are addressed. Evaluate existing systems to determine
eff ectiveness and suggest changes to meet organiza-
tional requirements. Research, test, or verify proper
functioning of software patches and fi xes. Commu-
nicate project information through presentations,
technical reports, or white papers. Complete models
and simulations, using manual or automated tools, to
analyze or predict system performance under diff er-
ent operating conditions.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 11. I n for m at ion
Te c h n o l o g y. Work Group: 11.02. I n for m at ion Te c h-
nology Specialties. Ot her Jobs in! is Work Group:
Computer and Information Scientists, Research;
Computer Operators; Computer Programmers; Com-
puter Security Specialists; Computer Software Engi-
neers, Applications; Computer Software Engineers,
Systems Software; Computer Support Specialists;
Computer Systems Analysts; Database Administra-
tors; Network Designers; Network Systems and Data
Communications Analysts; Software Quality Assur-
ance Engineers and Testers; Web Administrators;
Web Developers.
Skills: Programming; Systems Evaluation; Tech-
nology Design; Systems Analysis; Troubleshooting;
Operations Analysis; Installation; Science.
Education and Training Programs: Computer
Engineering, General; Computer Software Engi-
neering. Related Knowledge/Courses: Computers
and Electronics; Engineering and Technology; Tele-
communications; Design; Mathematics; Sales and
Marketing.
Work Environment: No data available.Coroners .......................................................................
! Personality Code: IRC
! Education/Training Required: Work
experience in a related occupation
! Annual Earnings: $48,400
! Beginning Wage: $28,980
! Earnings Growth Potential: High
! Growth: 4.9%
! Annual Job Openings: 15,841
! Self-Employed: 0.4%
! Part-Time: 5.0%! e job openings listed here are shared with Environmental
Compliance Inspectors, with Equal Opportunity
Representatives and Offi cers, with Government Property
Inspectors and Investigators, and with Licensing
Examiners and Inspectors.Investigative–
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