INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIRECTORS (EMERGING PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY) California Occupational Guide Number 2005-A (part) Interest Area: Emerging Occupations 1995
THE JOB 
Information Systems Directors are responsible for the operation and integration of a company's computers and telecommunications systems, including equipment, software, and voice/data networks. They practice line cost accounting, traffic engineering and routing, and manage network planning and conversions. They establish system security procedures and protocol. After careful analysis with staff of program needs and intent, they make decisions regarding updates, enhancements, retrofitting or changing out existing information systems while keeping to budget constraints. They keep up-to-date on current technologies and available options while projecting future needs to the employer. They apprise president or CEO and management of the status and needs of the system in non-technical, clearly understood language.
COMPENSATION
Monthly Wages in California:
Small/Medium Companies: $4,300 - $4,700
Large Companies: $6,500 - $8,400
REQUIREMENTS
Job Skills Needed:
-- Knowledge of variety of computer systems software and communications
equipment
-- Knowledge of budget process
-- Ability to hire/assign personnel
-- Ability to manage an activity or department
-- Supervision skills
-- Knowledge of procurement process
Training/Requirements:
-- Master's degree or better in Information Systems, Computer Science
or Business Communications preferred
-- Proof of ongoing education of current technologies in voice/data
arenas
-- Six to eight years experience in the information field
Source: State of California, Employment Development Department,
Labor Market Information Division, Information Services Group,
(916) 262-2162
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