Will “Telecommunications Specialist” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Unknown Chance of Automation

Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?

Job Description

Design or configure voice, video, and data communications systems. Supervise installation and post-installation service and maintenance.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1143.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Telecommunications Engineering Specialists”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Telecommunications Specialist”

Work with personnel and facilities management staff to install, remove, or relocate user connectivity equipment and devices.
Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, or compatibility with existing systems.
Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.
Prepare purchase requisitions for computer hardware and software, networking and telecommunications equipment, test equipment, cabling, or tools.
Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management and password administration.
Supervise maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
Estimate costs for system or component implementation and operation.
Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications.
Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
Document user support activity, such as system problems, corrective actions, resolution status, and completed equipment installations.
Order or maintain inventory of telecommunications equipment for customer premises equipment (CPE), facilities, access networks, or backbone networks.
Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.
Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare or evaluate network diagrams, floor plans, or site configurations for existing facilities, renovations, or new systems.
Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
Install, or coordinate installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of telecommunications systems.
Implement controls to provide security for operating systems, software, and data.
Monitor and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity.
Instruct in use of voice, video, and data communications systems.
Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
Inspect sites to determine physical configuration, such as device locations and conduit pathways.
Prepare system activity and performance reports.
Provide user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical or procedural solutions.

Related Technology & Tools

Fiber optic cable splicers
Coaxial cable testers
Circuit testers
Compaction tampers
Cable cutters
Computer servers
Fiber optic fusion splicers
Aerial bucket trucks
Spectrum analyzers
Punch down insertion tools
Fish tapes
Optical power meters
Personal computers
Portable drills
Wire mappers
Radio interference detection RID devices
Wire wrap guns
Field inspection microscopes
Combo crimping tools
Fiber scribes
Scanners
Local area network LAN analyzers
Fiber optic tweezers
Fiber optic strippers
Tone generators
Multimeters
Amplifier probes
Infrared fiber meters
Phillips head screwdrivers
Open end wrenches
Nut drivers
Electricity monitors
Infrared thermometers
Digital power meters
Voltage testers
Winches
Fiber optic cable strippers
Optical time domain reflectometers OTDR
Fiber optic fault locators
Continuity testers
Jack termination tools
Cable analyzers
Pipe benders
Trenchers
Tone test sets
Power saws
Insulation resistance testers
Fiber optic power meters
Digger derricks
Cable tie guns
Flat head screwdrivers
Soldering irons
Laser printers
Cable plows
Wire locators
Polarity testers
Wire pullers

Wireshark
IBM Rational Requirements Composer
Access management software
IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Antivirus software
Structured query language SQL
Web design software
Network management software
Microsoft Visio
Oracle Java
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
IBM Notes
Linux
Zmanda Amanda
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Exchange Server
Autodesk AutoCAD
Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
IBM Domino
McAfee
Microsoft PowerPoint
Avaya Identity Engines
2AB iLock Security Services
Virtual private networking VPN software
Microsoft Windows
Web browser software
UNIX
Microsoft Outlook
NovaStor NovaBACKUP
Microsoft Word
Symantec
Call accounting software
Cisco Systems Cisco Traffic Analyzer
SiteMaster SiteSmart
Microsoft Office
Requirements analysis software
Nagios
Project scheduling software
Computer aided design CAD software