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.
adhere to safety procedures
perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
94
Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
collect scientific or technical data
read blueprints
read schematics
read technical drawings
89
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
85
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
use chemical testing or analysis procedures
use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
use hazardous materials information
use pollution control techniques
use scientific research methodology
follow safe waste disposal procedures
use technical regulations for engineering problems
use knowledge of materials testing procedures
use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
84
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
84
Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses
resolve engineering or science problems
83
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
understand engineering data or reports
83
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
explain complex mathematical information
interpret employee's medical evaluations
83
Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
analyze effectiveness of safety systems or procedures
evaluate engineering data
evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
evaluate tool designs
conduct evaluations of worker exposure to radiation or noise
analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
test air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation
82
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
advise clients regarding engineering problems
recommend measures to ensure maximum employee protection
81
Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
compile information on findings from investigation of accidents
81
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
80
Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
76
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
74
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
plan testing of engineering methods
74
Communicating with Persons Outside 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.
make presentations
confer with authorities or community groups
72
Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
71
Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
conduct training for personnel
68
Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
67
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
evaluate product design
64
Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
64
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
64
Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
64
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
63
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
63
Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
develop safety regulations
develop plans for programs or projects
60
Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
59
Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
59
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
58
Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
prepare safety reports
prepare technical reports or related documentation
56
Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
51
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
write product performance requirements
51
Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
48
Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
42
Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
42
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
34
Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
32
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
31
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
30
Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.