Summary Report for:
15-1081.01 - Telecommunications Specialists
Design or configure voice and data communications systems, supervise installation, and arrange for post-installation service and maintenance.
This title represents an occupation for which data collection is currently underway.
Tasks
- Install, or coordinate installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of telecommunications systems.
- Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
- Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
- Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
- Work with personnel and facilities management staff to install, remove, or relocate user connectivity equipment and devices.
- Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.
- Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
- Document user support activity, such as system problems, corrective actions, resolution status, and completed equipment installations.
- Implement controls to provide security for operating systems, software, and data.
- Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.
Wages & Employment Trends
National
Median wages data collected from Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts.
Employment data collected from Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts.
| Median wages (2008) | $34.18 hourly, $71,100 annual |
| Employment (2006) | 262,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) | 
Much faster than average (21% or higher)
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| Projected need (2006-2016) | 193,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2006-2016 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.