Document Management Specialists
- Information Technology
Tasks
What tasks do Document Management Specialists perform?
Assist in determining document management policies to facilitate efficient, legal, and secure access to electronic content.
Assist in the development of document or content classification taxonomies to facilitate information capture, search, and retrieval.
Implement electronic document processing, retrieval, and distribution systems in collaboration with other information technology specialists.
Identify and classify documents or other electronic content according to characteristics such as security level, function, and metadata.
Knowledge
What do Document Management Specialists need to know?
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Skills
What skills do Document Management Specialists need?
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.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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