"Computer and Information Research Scientist"

Job Description - Part 2 - Typical Daily Activities

Part 1
Duties / Tasks Part 2
Activities Part 3
Skills Part 4
Abilities Part 5
Knowledge

Job Activities for: "Computer and Information Research Scientist"

1) Interacting With Computers -- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

2) Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.


3) Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.


4) Thinking Creatively -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.


5) Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

6) Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.


7) Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.


8) Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.


9) Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

10) Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.


11) Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

12) Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.


13) Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

14) Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.


15) Developing Objectives and Strategies -- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.


16) Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.


17) Scheduling Work and Activities -- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.


18) Provide Consultation and Advice to Others -- Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.


19) Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.


20) Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others -- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.


21) Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information -- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.


22) Training and Teaching Others -- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.


23) Developing and Building Teams -- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Job Description for "Computer and Information Research Scientist" continued here...

Part 1
Duties / Tasks Part 2
Activities Part 3
Skills Part 4
Abilities Part 5
Knowledge

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