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Occupational Report
for Computer Support Specialists (15-1041) in the Multnomah / Washington region
Occupational Description
Provide technical assistance to computer system users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone or from remote location. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
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Computer Support Specialists
Employment Outlook
for Computer Support Specialists
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
Employment in this occupation in 2010 was much larger than the statewide average for all occupations. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the statewide average growth rate for all occupations through 2020. The total number of job openings is projected to be much higher than the statewide average number of job openings for all occupations through 2020.Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
| Regional Employment Analysis |
Employment in this occupation in 2010 was much larger than the regional average for all occupations. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average growth rate for all occupations through 2020. The total number of job openings is projected to be much higher than the regional average number of job openings for all occupations through 2020. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Computer Support Specialists
There are 51 current openings for this occupation in the Multnomah / Washington region.
Openings 1 through
26 are listed below.
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Job Openings from the Web
for Computer Support Specialists
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 355 current openings for this occupation in the Multnomah / Washington region.
Openings 1 through
26 are listed below.
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State of Oregon License Information
for Computer Support Specialists
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Regional Employment Projections
for Computer Support Specialists
| Region |
Employment |
Change |
% Change |
Projected Annual Openings |
| 2010 |
2020 |
Growth |
Replacement |
Total |
| Oregon Statewide |
7,299 |
8,930 |
1,631 |
22.3% |
163 |
213 |
376 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
4,044 |
5,067 |
1,023 |
25.3% |
102 |
120 |
222 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Computer Support Specialists
Industry
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Ownership |
2010
Employment |
|
Manufacturing
|
Private |
313 |
|
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
213 |
|
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
|
Private |
132 |
|
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
|
Private |
76 |
|
Wholesale Trade
|
Private |
321 |
|
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
|
Private |
198 |
|
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
|
Private |
141 |
|
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
|
Private |
89 |
|
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers
|
Private |
52 |
|
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers
|
Private |
34 |
|
Retail Trade
|
Private |
75 |
|
Information
|
Private |
787 |
|
Publishing Industries (except Internet)
|
Private |
596 |
|
Software Publishers
|
Private |
594 |
|
Telecommunications
|
Private |
45 |
|
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
|
Private |
44 |
|
Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services
|
Private |
135 |
|
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
|
Private |
135 |
|
Finance and Insurance
|
Private |
242 |
|
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
|
Private |
120 |
|
Depository Credit Intermediation
|
Private |
59 |
|
Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
|
Private |
56 |
|
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
|
Private |
101 |
|
Insurance Carriers
|
Private |
94 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
339 |
|
Legal Services
|
Private |
51 |
|
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
|
Private |
33 |
|
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
|
Private |
187 |
|
Management of Companies and Enterprises
|
Private |
460 |
|
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
|
Private |
578 |
|
Administrative and Support Services
|
Private |
578 |
|
Employment Services
|
Private |
54 |
|
Business Support Services
|
Private |
498 |
|
Educational Services
|
Private |
168 |
|
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
|
Private |
97 |
|
Technical and Trade Schools
|
Private |
40 |
|
Health Care and Social Assistance
|
Private |
141 |
|
Ambulatory Health Care Services
|
Private |
62 |
|
Hospitals
|
Private |
42 |
|
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
|
Private |
39 |
|
Social Assistance
|
Private |
32 |
|
Other Services (except Public Administration)
|
Private |
55 |
|
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
|
Private |
33 |
|
Educational Services
|
State |
33 |
|
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
|
State |
33 |
|
Public Administration
|
State |
31 |
|
Educational Services
|
Local |
290 |
Educational Requirements
for Computer Support Specialists
Workers typically need a postsecondary non-degree award to enter this occupation. Those with a Bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in the labor market.
Skills
for Computer Support Specialists
- Analyze Human Interaction With Computers And Computer Applications
- Apply Computer Networking Technology
- Apply Computer Science Principles
- Apply Data Security Procedures
- Apply Data Storage Technology
- Apply Knowledge Of Mainframe Computers
- Apply Structural Analysis Principles To Computer Systems
- Assist Co-Workers With Hardware Problems
- Assist Co-Workers With Software Usage And Problems
- Document Findings And Discoveries
- Document Work In Progress
- Evaluate And Recommend Office Equipment
- Evaluate Computer System Users' Requirements And Requests
- Follow Computer Diagnostic Procedures
- Implement Computer System Changes
- Maintain Computers And Related Equipment
- Manipulate Operating System To Improve Performance
- Monitor Computer And Device Operation
- Perform Office Equipment Maintenance Not Requiring Service Call
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Program Computers Using Existing Software
- Provide Consulting Services
- Provide Customer Service
- Provide Technical Support To Computer Users
- Read And Understand Operating Manuals
- Test And Troubleshoot Computer Programs And Systems
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Computer Support Specialists
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Computer Support Specialists
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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