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Training Available: San Diego City College 
 Professor John Hammond (619) 388-3114 
Training Available

  Qualifications:
* Adaptable, versatile, & self-reliant
* Can work independently and in a group.
Programmers often work on group projects. Many applications are the result of a large team of programmers, designers, quality control, and other talents.
* Interested in operating computer equipment
* Familiar with business management and organization.
Especially for programming business applications and setting up networks and servers. Very important.
* Keeps up to date on the latest technologies.
* Keeps up to date on the latest security issues.
* Can follow step by step instructions.
So very important. Most new technology requires the user to follow a written script of instructions to learn how to do a particular task for the first time.
* Works calmly under deadline pressure despite equipment problems
* Available evenings, nights, & weekends
  Salary Range:
  Hourly Monthly
Computer Operators
Entry
Level
$6.75-$21.50 $920-$3,440
Exp. $6.75-$25.90 $960-$4,144
Top $6.75-$26.20
Computer Operations Manager
Entry
Level
$12.50-$21.90 $2,000-$3,504
Exp. $20.00-$37.50 $3,200-$6,000
Top $20.30-$52.00
Systems Analysts
Entry
Level
$8.40-$28.15 $1,344-$4,504
Exp. $9.50-$42.95 $1,520-$6,872
Top $13.00-$43.30
Business Programmers
Entry
Level
$6.00-$25.20 $960-$4,032
Exp. $7.60-$44.60 $1,216-$7,136
Top $7.85-$59.50
  Related Occupations:
Computer Information Systems concentrates on the business application of computers and computer systems. Jobs include...
* Systems Analysts
* Programmer/Analysts
*  Application Programmers
* Database Managers
* Database Administrators
* Information Systems Managers
May also include...
* Help Desk Technicians
* Data Entry Operators
* Computer Operators
* Network Specialists
* Network Administrators
* Web Master

Computer Information Systems covers a number of jobs involving computers: Computer Operators monitor and control computer data processors using tapes and printouts to check for errors and computer malfunctions. Computer Operations Managers supervise the operation and maintenance of computer systems, schedule jobs to be run, maximize computer efficiency and interact with computer operators, data center users, supervisors and managers. Systems Analysts develop computer systems to process data and solve business, scientific or engineering problems. They write reports and program specifications and produce flowcharts. Business Programmers develop and maintain computer programs used in accounting, payroll and information management.

Experience:
Employers require two years of community college or university training in computer science and computer and data processing experience, but prefer an A.S. or B.A. degree in Computer Science. Best opportunities exist for those who know multiple operating systems and several computer programming languages.

Skills - Knowledge of:
bullet Computer programs
bullet Business operations
bullet Computer programming languages
bullet Computer techniques & limitations
bullet Cost-estimating
bullet Computer systems & equipment
bullet Computer hardware & operating systems
bullet Following detailed procedures
bullet Flowcharts; formal logic & deduction
bullet Technical language used in manuals
bullet Teamwork & typing

  Employment Outlook:
Electronic data processors and computer scientists will be in great demand as computer networks become a way of life for business and industry in California. By 2005, some 35,100 computer operators, 107,540 computer programmers and 76,720 systems analysts are expected to be employed.
 
  Where the Jobs Are:
* Companies using computers
* Banks & business services
* Government agencies
* Computer sales
* Insurance firms
* Data processing service bureaus
* Engineering companies
* Public & private schools, colleges & universities
* Management consulting firms
* Manufacturing & electronics firms
* Research organizations
* Wholesale & retail trade
* Self-employed computer consultant

 

 

Training Available:
San Diego City College:
Professor John Hammond
Office: A-17-H
Telephone: (619) 388-3114


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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