Computer User Support Specialists

# 652 overall · better than 25.1% of other jobs
3.3
High Risk
42.9% tasks are partially/fully automatable
2/5
Automatability
2/5
Emotional Intelligence
3/5
Technical Feasibility
3/5
Forgivability
4/5
Ethics
4/5
Economic Incentive
5/5
Physical Requirements
The role of a Computer User Support Specialist has a moderate risk of displacement by AI. While routine tasks can be automated and there are strong economic incentives, the need for human judgment, interaction, and emotional intelligence makes full automation challenging at this time.

Median Salary: $59,240

Traits: 57

62/100Consequence_of_Error
85/100Contact_With_Others
81/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
18/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
25/100Deal_With_External_Customers
8/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
48/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
27/100Degree_of_Automation
79/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
100/100Electronic_Mail
11/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
7/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
4/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
4/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
8/100Exposed_to_High_Places
2/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
1/100Exposed_to_Radiation
1/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
5/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
96/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
89/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
33/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
78/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
56/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
76/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
63/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
26/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
1/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
97/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
13/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
45/100Letters_and_Memos
44/100Level_of_Competition
16/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
10/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
8/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
43/100Physical_Proximity
26/100Public_Speaking
80/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
60/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
11/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
27/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
9/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
12/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
20/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
76/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
73/100Spend_Time_Sitting
30/100Spend_Time_Standing
85/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
29/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
85/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
90/100Telephone
66/100Time_Pressure
19/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
6/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
3/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
0/100Work_Schedules
77/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Computer User Support Specialists

Low to No Risk
8
Moderate Risk
0
High Risk
6
Extreme Risk
0
  • 2.6Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
  • 2.5Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
  • 1.8Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
  • 1Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.
  • 1.7Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software.
  • 1.8Prepare evaluations of software or hardware, and recommend improvements or upgrades.
  • 1.8Read trade magazines and technical manuals, or attend conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of hardware and software.
  • 1.8Conduct office automation feasibility studies, including workflow analysis, space design, or cost comparison analysis.

42.9% of Computer User Support Specialists tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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