Web Administrators

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Manage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.

Sample of reported job titles: Corporate Webmaster, Web Administrator, Web Content Coordinator, Web Content Manager, Web Director, Web Manager, Web Site Manager, Web Technologies Administrator, Webmaster

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Tasks

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Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel.
Identify or document backup or recovery plans.
Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.
Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution.
Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security.
Determine sources of Web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems.
Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.
Implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.
Collaborate with development teams to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues.
Test issues such as system integration, performance, and system security on a regular schedule or after any major program modifications.
Perform user testing or usage analyses to determine Web sites’ effectiveness or usability.
Document application and Web site changes or change procedures.
Track, compile, and analyze Web site usage data.
Test backup or recovery plans regularly and resolve any problems.
Recommend Web site improvements, and develop budgets to support recommendations.
Review or update Web page content or links in a timely manner, using appropriate tools.
Install or configure Web server software or hardware to ensure that directory structure is well-defined, logical, and secure, and that files are named properly.
Gather, analyze, or document user feedback to locate or resolve sources of problems.
Set up or maintain monitoring tools on Web servers or Web sites.
Monitor Web developments through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
Develop or document style guidelines for Web site content.
Develop Web site performance metrics.
Collaborate with Web developers to create and operate internal and external Web sites, or to manage projects, such as e-marketing campaigns.
Identify or address interoperability requirements.
Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.
Check and analyze operating system or application log files regularly to verify proper system performance.
Provide training or technical assistance in Web site implementation or use.
Evaluate testing routines or procedures for adequacy, sufficiency, and effectiveness.
Inform Web site users of problems, problem resolutions, or application changes and updates.
Document installation or configuration procedures to allow maintenance and repetition.
Develop testing routines and procedures.
Test new software packages for use in Web operations or other applications.
Develop and implement marketing plans for home pages, including print advertising or advertisement rotation.
Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.
Administer internet or intranet infrastructure, including Web, file, and mail servers.

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Technology Skills

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Access software — Citrix
Analytical or scientific software — Google Analytics ; SAS ; WebTrends Analytics
Application server software — Apache HTTP Server ; Oracle Application Server; Oracle WebLogic Server ; Red Hat WildFly (see all 6 examples)
Business intelligence and data analysis software — Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition
Cloud-based management software — IBM WebSphere
Content workflow software — OpenText Livelink ECM; Vignette Content Management
Data base user interface and query software — Microsoft SQL Server ; MySQL ; Oracle JDBC ; Structured query language SQL (see all 5 examples)
Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe InDesign ; Adobe Systems Adobe PageMaker
Development environment software — Apache Ant ; Microsoft .NET Framework ; Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript ; Microsoft Visual Studio (see all 6 examples)
Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Exchange
Enterprise application integration software — Common gateway interface CGI; Extensible markup language XML ; Extensible stylesheet language XSL; Oracle Fusion Middleware
Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Oracle Fusion Applications
Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Flash; Adobe Systems Adobe FreeHand; Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator ; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop (see all 6 examples)
Internet browser software — Apple Safari; Microsoft Internet Explorer; Mozilla Firefox
Internet directory services software — Berkeley Internet Domain Name BIND; Microsoft Active Directory; Microsoft DNS Server
Music or sound editing software — Sony Sound Forge
Network conferencing software — Microsoft Office SharePoint Server MOSS
Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software — Firewall software; Juniper Networks NetScreen-Security Manager
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software — CA SiteMinder
Object or component oriented development software — Microsoft ActiveX; Perl ; Python ; Sun Microsystems Java Servlet API (see all 5 examples)
Object oriented data base management software — PostgreSQL
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Operating system software — Oracle Solaris ; Red Hat Enterprise Linux ; Shell script ; UNIX (see all 8 examples)
Portal server software — Vignette Portal
Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
Process mapping and design software — Microsoft Visio
Project management software — Microsoft Project ; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
Sales and marketing software — Google AdWords
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Storage networking software — Storage area network SAN software
Switch or router software — Router software; Switch software
Transaction security and virus protection software — SSL
Transaction server software — Customer information control system CICS; Microsoft Internet Information Service IIS
Video creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Director; Sorenson Media Sorenson Squeeze
Web page creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; Adobe Systems Adobe Flash Player; Microsoft FrontPage; Salesforce Marketing Cloud (see all 5 examples)
Web platform development software — AJAX ; Apache Struts ; Apache Tomcat ; jQuery (see all 17 examples)
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Knowledge

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Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

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Skills

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Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Abilities

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Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Work Activities

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Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
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.
Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Communicating with People Outside the 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.
Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Detailed Work Activities

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Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
Monitor the security of digital information.
Document operational procedures.
Maintain contingency plans for disaster recovery.
Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
Modify software programs to improve performance.
Resolve computer software problems.
Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access.
Analyze website or related online data to track trends or usage.
Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
Manage budgets for appropriate resource allocation.
Install computer hardware.
Install computer software.
Update website content.
Analyze data to identify or resolve operational problems.
Design websites or web applications.
Document operational activities.
Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.
Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
Document design or development procedures.
Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
Collaborate with others to develop or implement marketing strategies.
Identify information technology project resource requirements.
Provide technical support for software maintenance or use.
Train others in computer interface or software use.
Develop testing routines or procedures.
Test software performance.
Implement advertising or marketing initiatives.
Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.

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Work Context

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Electronic Mail — 95% responded “Every day.”
Spend Time Sitting — 75% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 85% responded “Every day.”
Face-to-Face Discussions — 55% responded “Every day.”
Structured versus Unstructured Work — 55% responded “Some freedom.”
Telephone — 50% responded “Every day.”
Work With Work Group or Team — 50% responded “Extremely important.”
Freedom to Make Decisions — 65% responded “Some freedom.”
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 40% responded “Extremely important.”
Coordinate or Lead Others — 50% responded “Very important.”
Time Pressure — 45% responded “Once a week or more but not every day.”
Contact With Others — 30% responded “Constant contact with others.”
Duration of Typical Work Week — 60% responded “40 hours.”
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 30% responded “Extremely important.”
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 40% responded “Moderate results.”
Frequency of Decision Making — 40% responded “Every day.”
Level of Competition — 60% responded “Highly competitive.”
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 30% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 45% responded “Continually or almost continually.”
Consequence of Error — 30% responded “Fairly serious.”

Job Zone

Title	Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Education	Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor’s degree, but some do not.
Related Experience	A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Job Zone Examples	Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
SVP Range	(7.0 to < 8.0)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
55	Bachelor’s degree
15	Some college, no degree
15	Associate’s degree

Credentials

Interests

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Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Work Styles

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Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Work Values

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Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Related Occupations

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15-1211.00	Computer Systems Analysts
15-1212.00	Information Security Analysts
15-1232.00	Computer User Support Specialists
15-1242.00	Database Administrators
15-1251.00	Computer Programmers
15-1253.00	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
15-1254.00	Web Developers Bright Outlook
19-4061.00	Social Science Research Assistants
43-9031.00	Desktop Publishers

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wage data for Computer Occupations, All Other.
Employment data for Computer Occupations, All Other.
Industry data for Computer Occupations, All Other.

Median wages (2020)	$44.65 hourly, $92,870 annual
State wages
Local wages	ZIP Code:

Employment (2020)	442,200 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030)	Average (5% to 10%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030)	37,500
State trends

Top industries (2020)	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Government

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections . “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Sources of Additional Information

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CIW Career Academy
CompTIA
CompTIA Association of IT Professionals
National Association of Government Web Professionals
World Organization of Webmasters

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