Compare Power Distributors and Dispatchers & Telecommunications Engineering Specialists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Power Distributors and Dispatchers Not Available
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists $130,000

Similar skills & knowledge

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Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Telecommunications Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Low
Telecommunications Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Very High

Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Medium

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.

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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Medium

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Medium
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
High

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
High

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.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Power Distributors and Dispatchers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

Licensing

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Licensing for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Power Distributors and Dispatchers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Power Distributors and Dispatchers

1 related certifications

Certification for Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

27 related certifications

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