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Occupational Description

All computer specialists not listed separately.

Employment Outlook for Computer Specialists, All Other

Statewide Employment Analysis	2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

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Current Job Openings for Computer Specialists, All Other

There are 38 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Network Test Engineer	2/9/10	Beaverton	DOE
Network Technican	2/4/10	Beaverton	DOE
Web Design Specialist (Temporary)	2/4/10	Portland	$16.83/hr
Sw Validation Engineer	2/3/10	Hillsboro	DOE
Linux Test Technician	2/2/10	Hillsboro	DOE
Entry Level Website And Graphic Designer Programmer	2/2/10	Tigard	$13.00/hr to $14.50/hr DOE
Product Manager - Web Services	2/2/10	Portland	$90,000/yr to $130,000/yr DOE, Neg.
Sw / Hw Test Tech	2/2/10	Beaverton	DOE
Java Web Developer #17869	1/29/10	Portland	DOE
Database Architect /Db2 Sql Etl Erwin	1/27/10	Salem	DOE
Database Modeler	1/26/10	Portland	$85,000/yr to $105,000/yr DOE, Neg.
(Irc39381) System Architect	1/22/10	Richardson	DOE
It Person	1/21/10	Beaverton	DOE
Web Author / Developer .Net C# Asp.Net Silverlight Sharepoint Sql	1/20/10	Beaverton	DOE
Network Validation Engineer - San Emc Freebsd Storage	1/17/10	Hillsboro	DOE
Sw/Hw Engineer / Test Scripts Vbs Perl Bash	1/13/10	Beaverton	DOE
Software Qa Engineer	1/11/10	Hillsboro	DOE
Impl Specialist I	1/5/10	Clackamas	DOE
Software Qa Engineer	12/28/09	Beaverton
Quality Engineer	12/22/09	Beaverton	$55,000/yr to $70,000/yr DOE
Networking Software Qa Engineer Linux Vmware Esx	12/14/09	Beaverton	DOE
Linux Software Validation Qa	12/10/09	Hillsboro	DOE
Qa Software Test Developer C# Scripting Source Code Web Services.	12/10/09	Hillsboro	DOE
Software Build Engineer Windows 7 Installshield Subversion Safesource C#	12/10/09	Hillsboro	DOE
A.T.G. Application Architect	11/25/09	Medford	DOE

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State of Oregon License Information for Computer Specialists, All Other

No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Computer Specialists, All Other

Region	---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Oregon Statewide	$18.85	$24.38	$31.59	$39.37	$48.24	$32.24	$67,057
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	21.58	27.22	33.20	36.80	38.97	31.03	64,552
Multnomah / Washington	20.80	25.71	34.25	43.71	51.65	34.91	72,607
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	20.50	25.59	30.94	37.24	42.39	30.85	64,175
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	9.58	16.34	24.16	34.23	41.13	26.89	55,931
Lane	15.62	20.28	24.30	30.90	38.96	26.08	54,243
Douglas	15.55	19.27	27.10	33.11	39.00	26.57	55,260
Coos / Curry	14.50	16.14	24.23	35.46	39.81	25.36	52,751
Jackson / Josephine	11.61	16.76	23.25	33.88	40.61	25.53	53,104
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	20.13	27.12	30.00	32.79	36.08	28.97	60,240
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	22.35	28.02	35.04	39.75	46.74	34.18	71,105
Klamath / Lake	22.35	26.40	30.85	36.70	41.03	31.10	64,688
Baker / Union / Wallowa	8.46	8.46	26.42	30.69	36.69	23.06	47,981
Grant / Harney / Malheur	22.20	26.59	30.36	35.02	38.52	30.05	62,495
Clackamas	22.00	25.27	33.25	41.52	52.00	35.14	73,084

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Regional Employment Projections for Computer Specialists, All Other

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2006	2016	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	5,203	5,840	637	12.2%	64	63	126
Multnomah / Washington	2,573	2,921	348	13.5%	35	31	66
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	1,454	1,549	95	6.5%	10	17	27
Lane	370	441	71	19.2%	7	5	12
Clackamas	313	351	38	12.1%	4	4	8
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	231	257	26	11.3%	3	3	5
Jackson / Josephine	156	174	18	11.5%	2	2	4
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	104	144	40	38.5%	4	1	5
Douglas	49	47	-2	-4.1%	0	1	1
Morrow / Umatilla	41	53	12	29.3%	1	1	2
Klamath / Lake	36	38	2	5.6%	0	0	1
Coos / Curry	28	28	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Grant / Harney / Malheur	28	28	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Baker / Union / Wallowa	26	26	0	0.0%	0	0	0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	21	36	15	71.4%	2	0	2
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	12	15	3	25.0%	0	0	1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.

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Industries of Employment for Computer Specialists, All Other

Industry Click links to view infoUSA employers	Ownership	2006 Employment
Total, All Industries	All	5,203
Total, All Industries	Private	2,548
Manufacturing	Private	206
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	Private	117
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing	Private	110
Wholesale Trade	Private	214
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	56
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	Private	112
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers	Private	74
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers	Private	46
Retail Trade	Private	105
Electronics and Appliance Stores	Private	45
Information	Private	283
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	Private	181
Software Publishers	Private	166
Telecommunications	Private	43
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services	Private	53
Finance and Insurance	Private	199
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	Private	168
Insurance Carriers	Private	166
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	Private	610
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	Private	46
Computer Systems Design and Related Services	Private	421
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	Private	63
Scientific Research and Development Services	Private	51
Management of Companies and Enterprises	Private	295
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	310
Administrative and Support Services	Private	309
Employment Services	Private	259
Educational Services	Private	56
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	Private	49
Health Care and Social Assistance	Private	197
Ambulatory Health Care Services	Private	49
Hospitals	Private	148
Total, All Industries	Federal	599
Federal Government (Non-Postal)	Federal	599
Total, All Industries	State	1,834
Construction	State	238
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	State	238
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction	State	238
Finance and Insurance	State	44
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles	State	44
Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds	State	44
Educational Services	State	247
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	State	247
Health Care and Social Assistance	State	53
Social Assistance	State	49
Individual and Family Services	State	44
Public Administration	State	1,231
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support	State	297
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities	State	251
Administration of Human Resource Programs	State	411
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs	State	115
Administration of Economic Programs	State	147
Total, All Industries	Local	218
Educational Services	Local	95
Public Administration	Local	98
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support	Local	83

Educational Requirements for Computer Specialists, All Other

Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Skills for Computer Specialists, All Other

Apply Computer Science Principles
Apply Data Security Procedures
Apply Data Storage Technology
Apply Knowledge Of Mainframe Computers
Apply Linear Algebra
Apply Mathematical Principles To New Technology Creation
Apply Mathematics To Operations Research
Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
Apply Statistical Methods
Assist Co-Workers With Hardware Problems
Assist Co-Workers With Software Usage And Problems
Configure Computers In Industrial Or Manufacturing Setting
Design And Plan Production
Design Computer Hardware And Software Interface
Design Computer Networks
Design Computer Programs And Programming Tools
Design Data Processing Systems
Design Data Security Systems
Design Tables Depicting Data
Develop Management Control Systems
Develop Or Program Web Sites
Develop Records Management System And Guidelines
Develop Specialized Mathematical Or Computer Languages
Document Findings And Discoveries
Evaluate And Recommend Office Equipment
Explain Complex Mathematical Information
Identify Appropriate Software For Activities Or Projects
Install Computers In Industrial Or Manufacturing Setting
Maintain Computers And Related Equipment
Manipulate Operating System To Improve Performance
Operate Computer Networks
Prepare Diagrams And Charts To Support Conclusions From Mathematical And Statistical Models
Prepare Mathematical Simulation Models
Program Computers Using Existing Software
Program Mainframe Computer
Provide Computer Programming Training
Provide Consulting Services
Provide Technical Support To Computer Users
Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
Test And Troubleshoot Computer Programs And Systems
Use Algebra
Use Calculus
Use Computer Application Flow Charts
Work As A Team Member
Write Computer Software

Schools and Training Providers for Computer Specialists, All Other

The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Eastern Oregon University One University Blvd La Grande, OR 97850 Phone: (541) 962-3672 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Pioneer Pacific College 27501 SW Parkway Ave Wilsonville, OR 97070 Phone: (503) 682-3903 Programs of Training: Information Science/Studies	Southern Oregon University 1250 Siskiyou Blvd Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 552-7672 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
DePaul Industries Training Centers 4950 NE Martin Luther King Portland, OR 97211-3354 Phone: (503) 281-1289 x161 Programs of Training: Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician	Seedling Productions 1799 Summit Loop Grants Pass, OR 97527 Phone: (541) 660-0812 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	DePaul Industries 4660 Portland Rd. NE, Suite 108 Salem, OR 97305-1684 Phone: (503) 856-9817 Programs of Training: Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
LTS Computer Training Center 11533 SW Pacific Highway Tigard, OR 97223-8669 Phone: (503) 977-2351 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services, Other	Linfield College 900 SE Baker McMinnville, OR 97128 Phone: (503) 883-2200 Programs of Training: Computer Science	Linn-Benton Community College 6500 Pacific Blvd SW Albany, OR 97321 Phone: (541) 917-4999 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
Mt Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR 97030 Phone: (503) 491-6422 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Western Oregon University 345 N Monmouth Ave Monmouth, OR 97361 Phone: (503) 838-8000 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General Information Science/Studies	Heald College-Portland 625 SW Broadway, 2nd Floor Portland, OR 97205 Phone: (503) 229-0492 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services, Other
Central Oregon Community College 2600 NW College Way Bend, OR 97701 Phone: (541) 383-7500 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	George Fox University 414 N Meridian St Newberg, OR 97132 Phone: (503) 538-8383 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	University of Portland 5000 N Willamette Blvd Portland, OR 97203 Phone: (503) 943-7911 Programs of Training: Computer Science
Rogue Community College 3345 Redwood Hwy Grants Pass, OR 97527 Phone: (541) 956-7500 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services, Other	Portland State University 724 SW Harrison Portland, OR 97201 Phone: (503) 725-4433 Programs of Training: Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services, Other	New Horizons Career Center 9800 SW Nimbus Ave, Suite 100 Beaverton, OR 97008-7381 Phone: (503) 641-8028 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services, Other
Pacific University 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 Phone: (503) 352-3174 Programs of Training: Computer Science Bioinformatics	Oregon Health & Science University 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239 Phone: (503) 494-7800 Programs of Training: Bioinformatics	Oregon State University 104 Kerr Administration Bldg. Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: (541) 737-0123 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General
Portland Community College 12000 SW 49th Avenue Portland, OR 97219 Phone: (503) 244-6111 Programs of Training: Management Information Systems and Services, Other	Treasure Valley Community College 650 College Blvd Ontario, OR 97914 Phone: (541) 881-8822 Programs of Training: Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General	Lewis & Clark College 0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd Portland, OR 97219 Phone: (503) 768-7000 Programs of Training: Computer Science
University of Oregon 110 Johnson Hall Eugene, OR 97403 Phone: (541) 346-3014 Programs of Training: Computer and Information Sciences, General	Corban College 5000 Deer Park Dr SE Salem, OR 97317 Phone: (503) 581-8600 Programs of Training: Computer Science	Willamette University 900 State St Salem, OR 97301 Phone: (503) 370-6300 Programs of Training: Computer Science
Lane Community College 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 Phone: (541) 463-3000 Programs of Training: Information Science/Studies

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Computer Specialists, All Other

These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Lane Community College	Computer Science Professions at Lane Computer Simulation and Game Development - Game Programming in C++ Computer Simulation and Game Development - Game Programming in C++ Full Adv GIS - Full Adv Geographical Information Systems Technology Web Programming
Portland Community College	CIS Application Programming CIS Database CIS Network Administration CIS Web Application Development Web Development and Design
Southwestern Oregon Community College	Web Development and Administration
Tillamook Bay Community College	Web Development

Related Occupations

The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Computer Specialists, All Other matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Computer And Information Scientists, Research	60%
Network Systems And Data Communications Analysts	51%
Network And Computer Systems Administrators	50%
Computer Systems Analysts	46%
Computer Programmers	37%
Computer Software Engineers, Applications	31%
Database Administrators	28%
Computer Support Specialists	26%
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software	25%
Mathematical Scientists, All Other	24%

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