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TITLE: First-Line Supervisors and Manager/Supervisors - Landscaping Workers DEFINITION: Directly supervise and coordinate activities of landscaping workers. Manager/Supervisors are generally found in smaller establishment where they perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work, and may also engage in the same landscaping work as the workers they supervise. Exclude work leaders who spend 20 percent or more of their time at tasks similar to those of employees under their supervision and include them in the occupations which are most closely related to their specific duties. TASKS: 1. Directs workers in maintenance and repair of driveways, walkways, benches, graves, and mausoleums. 2. Observes ongoing work to ascertain if work is being performed according to instructions and will be completed on time. 3. Determines work priority, crew and equipment requirements, and assigns workers tasks, such as planting, fertilizing, irrigating, and mowing. 4. Directs and assists workers engaged in maintenance and repair of equipment such as powermower and backhoe, using hand tools and power tools. 5. Mixes and prepares spray and dust solutions, and directs application of fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide. 6. Confers with manager to develop plans and schedules for maintenance and improvement of grounds. 7. Trains workers in tasks, such as transplanting and pruning trees and shrubs, finishing cement, using equipment, and caring for turf. 8. Keeps employee time records, and records daily work performed. 9. Tours grounds, such as park, botanical garden, cemetery, or golf course to inspect conditions. 10. Assists workers in performing work when completion is critical. 11. Interviews, hires, and discharges workers. KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge elements are ranked by importance. 85 Administration and Management Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods 65 Personnel and Human Resources Knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resource functions. This includes recruitment, selection, training, and promotion regulations and procedures; compensation and benefits packages; labor relations and negotiation strategies; and personnel information systems 55 Chemistry Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods 50 Biology Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment 45 Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance 40 Clerical Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology 40 Education and Training Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles 35 Mathematics Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications 35 English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar 30 Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques 30 Production and Processing Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods 30 Engineering and Technology Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications 30 Psychology Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders 25 Design Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models 25 Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings 25 Geography Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics 15 Physics Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena 15 Sociology and Anthropology Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins 15 Public Safety and Security Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property 10 Economics and Accounting Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data 10 Telecommunications Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems 5 Computers and Electronics Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming 5 Food Production Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting of food for consumption including crop rotation methods, animal husbandry, and food storage/handling techniques 5 Transportation Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations 5 Fine Arts Knowledge of theory and techniques required to produce, compose, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture SKILLS: Skills elements are ranked by importance. 85 Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job 85 Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions 80 Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others 75 Speaking Talking to others to effectively convey information 75 Instructing Teaching others how to do something 70 Identification of Key Causes Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal 70 Judgment and Decision Making Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action 70 Active Listening Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate 65 Problem Identification Identifying the nature of problems 60 Solution Appraisal Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts 60 Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job 60 Implementation Planning Developing approaches for implementing an idea 60 Product Inspection Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products 60 Visioning Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions 55 Information Gathering Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information 55 Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents 55 Idea Generation Generating a number of different approaches to problems 55 Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work 55 Critical Thinking Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches 55 Systems Perception Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur 55 Idea Evaluation Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation 50 Monitoring Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something 50 Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design 50 Identifying Downstream Consequences Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations 50 Writing Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience 50 Systems Evaluation Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy 45 Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems 45 Information Organization Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information 45 Learning Strategies Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things 40 Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do 40 Active Learning Working with new material or information to grasp its implications 35 Troubleshooting Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it 35 Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed 30 Synthesis/Reorganization Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks 30 Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs 25 Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems 25 Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences 25 Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools 25 Science Using scientific methods to solve problems 20 Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people 20 Testing Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected 20 Persuasion Persuading others to approach things differently 15 Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly 15 Management of Financial Resources Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures 15 Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications . ABILITIES: Abilities elements are ranked by importance. 80 Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand 65 Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences 65 Speech Clarity The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener 60 Visualization The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged 60 Information Ordering The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations. 55 Number Facility The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly 55 Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects 55 Written Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand 55 Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense. 55 Near Vision The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer) 50 Spatial Orientation The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self 50 Trunk Strength The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing 50 Category Flexibility The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way. 50 Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing 50 Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. 45 Multilimb Coordination The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion 45 Time Sharing The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources) 45 Visual Color Discrimination The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness 45 Mathematical Reasoning The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem 40 Wrist-Finger Speed The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists 40 Fluency of Ideas The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas. 40 Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together. 40 Static Strength The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects 40 Far Vision The ability to see details at a distance 35 Gross Body Coordination The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion 35 Memorization The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures 35 Dynamic Strength The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue 35 Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position 35 Speech Recognition The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person 35 Speed of Limb Movement The ability to quickly move the arms or legs 30 Selective Attention The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time 30 Extent Flexibility The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs 30 Gross Body Equilibrium The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position 30 Finger Dexterity The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects 30 Stamina The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath 30 Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions 25 Flexibility of Closure The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material 25 Explosive Strength The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object 25 Auditory Attention The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds 25 Glare Sensitivity The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting 25 Originality The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem 20 Speed of Closure The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern 20 Perceptual Speed The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object 20 Depth Perception The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer 15 Response Orientation The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts 15 Sound Localization The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated 15 Hearing Sensitivity The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness 15 Dynamic Flexibility The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs 15 Night Vision The ability to see under low light conditions 15 Reaction Time The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears 15 Peripheral Vision The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward 10 Rate Control The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene WORK ACTIVITIES: Work activities elements are ranked by importance. 80 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished. 80 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. 75 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks. 75 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates. 70 Communicating With Other Workers Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer. 70 Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others. 65 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution. 65 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects. 60 Teaching Others Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. 60 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events. 60 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work. 55 Handling and Moving Objects Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards. 55 Performing General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials. 55 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. 50 Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives. 45 Performing Administrative Activities Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks. 45 Estimating Needed Characteristics Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. 45 Staffing Organizational Units Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting persons for the organization. 45 Documenting or Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording. 40 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. 40 Analyzing Data or Information Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts. 40 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others. 40 Evaluating Information Against Standards Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct. 40 Implementing Ideas or Programs Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products. 40 Coaching and Developing Others Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. 35 Thinking Creatively Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. 35 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics. 35 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data. 30 Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). 30 Operating Vehicles or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. 30 Monitoring and Controlling Resources Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. 30 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer. 30 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. 30 Assisting and Caring for Others Providing assistance or personal care to others. 30 Developing and Building Teams Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. 25 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions. 25 Selling or Influencing Others Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions. 20 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others. 15 Interacting With Computers Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems. 15 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. 10 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. 5 Performing For or Working With Public Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. WORK CONTEXT: Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) . 92 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees? 85 (F) Outdoors How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors 83 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it? 80 (F) Standing How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing? 80 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)? 77 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? 68 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely? 65 (F) Contaminants How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)? 65 (F) Walking or Running How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running? 60 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? 56 (I) Provide a Service to Others How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)? 56 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? 55 (F) Hazardous Situations How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns 53 (O) Objective or Subjective Information How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job? 48 (I) Deal With External Customers How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)? 46 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job? 45 (F) Very Hot How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures? 45 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? 45 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling? 40 (F) Hazardous Conditions How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations) 40 (F) Indoors How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors 40 (S) Consequence of Error How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? 40 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body? 40 (F) Sitting How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting? 40 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)? 40 (L) Hazardous Situations What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns 36 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others? 36 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? 35 (F) Hazardous Equipment How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous equipment? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle) 35 (F) Making Repetitive Motions How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions? 33 (E) Frustrating Circumstances To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job? 32 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job? 32 (D) Hazardous Equipment If injury, due to exposure to hazardous equipment, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle) 30 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations? 30 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device? 30 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions? 29 (L) Hazardous Equipment What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous equipment while performing this job? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle) 25 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? 25 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable? 25 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance? 24 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.) 23 (L) Hazardous Conditions What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations) 20 (A) Degree of Automation Indicate the level of automation of this job. 20 (F) Radiation How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation? 20 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc. How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc? 20 (D) Hazardous Situations If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns 16 (D) Hazardous Conditions If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations) 15 (F) High Places How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to high places? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.) 11 (L) High Places What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to high places while performing this job? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.) 10 (F) Deal With Physically Aggressive People How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals? 10 (F) Special Uniform How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel? 9 (L) Radiation What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job? 8 (D) Diseases or Infections If injury, due to exposure to diseases/infection, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.) 8 (D) High Places If injury, due to exposure to high places, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.) 5 (F) Whole Body Vibration How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Whole body vibration (e.g., operating a jackhammer or earthmoving equipment)? 5 (F) Diseases or Infections How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to diseases/infection? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.) 5 (F) Specialized Protective or Safety Attire How often does the worker wear: Specialized protective or safety attire, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suit, or radiation protection? 4 (D) Radiation If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? 3 (L) Diseases or Infections What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to diseases/infections while performing this job? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.) INTERESTS: Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest. 83 Realistic Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. 67 Enterprising Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business. 44 Conventional Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. 39 Social Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. 33 Artistic Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules. 33 Investigative Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. WORK VALUES: Work values elements are ranked by extent. 66 Independence-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. 58 Achievement-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. 55 Recognition-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. 54 Relationships-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. 52 Working Conditions-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. 48 Support-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. 84 Authority Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others 72 Responsibility Workers on this job make decisions on their own 72 Autonomy Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision 69 Activity Workers on this job are busy all the time 66 Moral Values Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong 59 Achievement Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment 59 Co-workers Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with 59 Security Workers on this job have steady employment 56 Ability Utilization Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities 56 Compensation Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers 56 Company Policies and Practices Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company 53 Creativity Workers on this job try out their own ideas 53 Variety Workers on this job have something different to do every day 50 Recognition Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do 50 Social Status Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community 47 Supervision, Human Relations Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management 41 Supervision, Technical Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well 38 Independence Workers on this job do their work alone 38 Social Service Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people 34 Advancement Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement 34 Working Conditions Workers on this job have good working conditions CROSSWALKS:
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