EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ANALYSTS (EMERGING PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY) California Occupational Guide Number 2005-A (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1995
THE JOB 
Equipment Installation Analysts install, dismantle and move telecommunications equipment in central and remote office locations. They coordinate with private vendors and in-house departments to assure wiring and equipment installations meet control agency requirements, department policies and customer needs. They develop site plans and wiring schematics, test and tag new equipment, organize cable closets, identify cost effective methods, provide technical assistance to customers, train equipment installation technicians, and travel to state offices to install equipment.
COMPENSATION
Monthly Wages in California:
Assistant Info. Systems Analyst $2,352 - $3,497
Associate Info. Systems Analyst $3,497 - $4,217
Staff Info. Systems Analyst $3,660 - $4,415
REQUIREMENTS
Job Skills Needed:
-- Knowledge of basic, up-to-date telephony and circuitry, including
digital systems, cellular, and fiber optic technologies
-- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technically
trained users
-- Ability to keep exact inventory of equipment
-- Ability to assess needs of customers and discover cost savings
-- Knowledge of operating software related to telecommunications equipment
-- Ability to communicate user needs to management and vendors
Training/Requirements:
-- Bachelor degree in computer science, electronics, information systems
or related major required
-- Continuous technological training through vendors, professional
development seminars, colleges and workshops to keep skills up-to-date
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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