# Document Management Specialists

> Implement and administer enterprise-wide document management systems and related procedures that allow organizations to capture, store, retrieve, share, and destroy electronic records and documents.

- Code: 15-1299.03 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 15-1299)
- Family: [Computer & Mathematical](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-15), one of its 38 occupations
- Tasks: 23 tasks (22 core and 1 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/15-1299.03
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/15-1299.03.json

## What the work is made of

1. Assist in determining document management policies to facilitate efficient, legal, and secure access to electronic content.  
   Core task · Task 16234 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
2. Assist in the development of document or content classification taxonomies to facilitate information capture, search, and retrieval.  
   Core task · Task 16232 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
3. Implement electronic document processing, retrieval, and distribution systems in collaboration with other information technology specialists.  
   Core task · Task 16238 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
4. Identify and classify documents or other electronic content according to characteristics such as security level, function, and metadata.  
   Core task · Task 16239 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
5. Develop, document, or maintain standards, best practices, or system usage procedures.  
   Core task · Task 16229 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
6. Assist in the assessment, acquisition, or deployment of new electronic document management systems.  
   Core task · Task 16233 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
7. Administer document and system access rights and revision control to ensure security of system and integrity of master documents.  
   Core task · Task 16237 · Rated by 18 occupational experts, August 2021
8. Prepare and record changes to official documents and confirm changes with legal and compliance management staff, including enterprise-wide records management staff.  
   Core task · Task 20368 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
9. Write, review, or execute plans for testing new or established document management systems.  
   Core task · Task 16220 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
10. Monitor regulatory activity to maintain compliance with records and document management laws.  
   Core task · Task 16219 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
11. Retrieve electronic assets from repository for distribution to users, collecting and returning to repository, if necessary.  
   Core task · Task 16222 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
12. Keep abreast of developments in document management technologies and techniques by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.  
   Core task · Task 20367 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
13. Conduct needs assessments to identify document management requirements of departments or end users.  
   Core task · Task 16231 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
14. Develop or configure document management system features, such as user interfaces, access profiles, and document workflow procedures.  
   Core task · Task 16240 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
15. Document technical functions and specifications for new or proposed content management systems.  
   Core task · Task 16228 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2021
16. Exercise security surveillance over document processing, reproduction, distribution, storage, or archiving.  
   Core task · Task 16226 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
17. Consult with end users regarding problems in accessing electronic content.  
   Core task · Task 16230 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
18. Propose recommendations for improving content management system capabilities.  
   Core task · Task 16223 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
19. Operate data capture technology to import digitized documents into document management system.  
   Core task · Task 16236 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
20. Prepare support documentation and training materials for end users of document management systems.  
   Core task · Task 16224 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
21. Search electronic sources, such as databases or repositories, or manual sources for information.  
   Core task · Task 16221 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021
22. Implement scanning or other automated data entry procedures, using imaging devices and document imaging software.  
   Core task · Task 16227 · Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2021
23. Analyze, interpret, or disseminate system performance data.  
   Supplemental task · Task 16235 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2021

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