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TITLE: Electrical Powerline Installers and Repairers DEFINITION: Install and repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. Install insulators, erect wooden poles and light or heavy duty transmission towers. Include cable splicers and trouble shooters. Exclude repairers of transformers and substation equipment, and telephone and telegraph communications workers. TASKS: 1. Repairs electrical power cables and auxiliary equipment for electrical power lines. 2. Installs and repairs conduits, cables, wires, and auxiliary equipment following blueprints. 3. Splices cables together or to overhead transmission line, customer service line, or street light line. 4. Splices, solders, and insulates conductors and wiring to join sections of power line, and to connect transformers and electrical accessories. 5. Tests electric power lines and auxiliary equipment, using direct reading and testing instruments to identify cause of disturbances. 6. Strings wire conductors and cable between erected poles and adjusts slack, using winch. 7. Climbs poles and removes and installs hardware, wires, and other equipment. 8. Opens switches or clamps grounding device to de-energize disturbed or fallen lines to facilitate repairs or to remove electrical hazards. 9. Replaces and straightens poles and attaches crossarms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to wood poles preparatory to erection. 10. Cuts and peels lead sheath and insulation from defective or newly installed cables and conductors prior to splicing. 11. Cleans, tins, and splices corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connection. 12. Tests conductors to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections, according to electrical diagrams and specifications. 13. Installs watt-hour meters and connects service drops between power line and consumer. 14. Covers conductors with insulating or fireproofing materials. 15. Works on energized lines to avoid interruption of service. 16. Drives conveyance equipped with tools and materials to job site. KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge elements are ranked by importance. 75 Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance 65 Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings 60 Transportation Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations 55 Public Safety and Security Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property 45 Engineering and Technology Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications 45 Design Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models 40 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 40 Computers and Electronics Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming 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 35 Telecommunications Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems 25 Mathematics Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications 20 Foreign Language Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation 20 Production and Processing Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods 15 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 Communications and Media Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media 10 Fine Arts Knowledge of theory and techniques required to produce, compose, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture 10 Law, Government and Jurisprudence Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process 10 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 10 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 5 History and Archeology Knowledge of past historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures 5 Philosophy and Theology Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions, including their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, and practices, and their impact on human culture SKILLS: Skills elements are ranked by importance. 96 Troubleshooting Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it 96 Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications 92 Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools 92 Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed 92 Testing Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected 79 Problem Identification Identifying the nature of problems 75 Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job 71 Monitoring Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something 71 Judgment and Decision Making Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action 67 Product Inspection Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products 67 Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems 63 Science Using scientific methods to solve problems 63 Information Organization Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information 63 Solution Appraisal Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts 63 Identification of Key Causes Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal 63 Information Gathering Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information 58 Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs 58 Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly 58 Critical Thinking Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches 58 Systems Perception Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur 54 Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions 54 Idea Evaluation Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation 50 Identifying Downstream Consequences Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations 46 Active Learning Working with new material or information to grasp its implications 46 Systems Evaluation Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy 46 Visioning Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions 46 Learning Strategies Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things 42 Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents 42 Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design 42 Idea Generation Generating a number of different approaches to problems 33 Active Listening Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate 33 Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people 33 Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems 29 Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work 29 Synthesis/Reorganization Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks 25 Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others 25 Speaking Talking to others to effectively convey information 21 Implementation Planning Developing approaches for implementing an idea 13 Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do 8 Persuasion Persuading others to approach things differently 8 Writing Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience 4 Instructing Teaching others how to do something 4 Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences 4 Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job 4 Management of Financial Resources Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures . ABILITIES: Abilities elements are ranked by importance. 88 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 88 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 75 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. 75 Visualization The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged 75 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 69 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 69 Extent Flexibility The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs 63 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. 63 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 63 Near Vision The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer) 56 Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions 56 Wrist-Finger Speed The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists 56 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 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) 50 Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing 50 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. 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 44 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. 44 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 44 Selective Attention The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time 44 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 44 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 44 Far Vision The ability to see details at a distance 44 Speed of Limb Movement The ability to quickly move the arms or legs 38 Gross Body Equilibrium The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position 38 Stamina The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath 38 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. 38 Mathematical Reasoning The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem 38 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 38 Visual Color Discrimination The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness 38 Dynamic Strength The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue 38 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 38 Memorization The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures 31 Static Strength The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects 31 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 31 Explosive Strength The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object 31 Reaction Time The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears 25 Dynamic Flexibility The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs 25 Number Facility The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly 19 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 19 Peripheral Vision The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward 19 Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences 19 Hearing Sensitivity The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness 13 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. 13 Sound Localization The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated 13 Glare Sensitivity The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting 6 Speech Recognition The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person 6 Auditory Attention The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds 6 Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand WORK ACTIVITIES: Work activities elements are ranked by importance. 92 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. 92 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. 83 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects. 83 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. 71 Operating Vehicles or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. 71 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. 67 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events. 67 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. 58 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. 54 Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). 42 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. 38 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. 38 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions. 33 Evaluating Information Against Standards Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct. 33 Analyzing Data or Information Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts. 33 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. 29 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. 25 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data. 21 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. 21 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work. 17 Documenting or Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording. 13 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. 8 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. 8 Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives. 8 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks. 4 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. 4 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others. 4 Monitoring and Controlling Resources Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. 4 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates. 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) . 100 (F) Outdoors How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors 100 (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? 100 (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? 100 (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? 94 (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) 88 (S) Consequence of Error How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? 85 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? 81 (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.) 75 (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) 69 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc. How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc? 69 (F) Standing How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing? 68 (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) 65 (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.) 57 (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.) 56 (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? 56 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance? 50 (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) 45 (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? 45 (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? 44 (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 44 (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? 44 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body? 44 (F) Making Repetitive Motions How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions? 44 (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? 44 (F) Contaminants How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)? 44 (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? 42 (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? 40 (I) Provide a Service to Others How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)? 39 (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) 38 (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? 38 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling? 35 (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) 31 (F) Sitting How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting? 31 (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? 31 (F) Walking or Running How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running? 30 (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 29 (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 25 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job? 19 (F) Indoors How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors 19 (F) Radiation How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation? 17 (A) Degree of Automation Indicate the level of automation of this job. 14 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? 13 (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? 13 (O) Objective or Subjective Information How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job? 11 (L) Radiation What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job? 6 (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? 5 (D) Radiation If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? 5 (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)? 5 (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.) INTERESTS: Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest. 94 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. 39 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. 28 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. 17 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. 11 Social Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. 11 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. WORK VALUES: Work values elements are ranked by extent. 67 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. 58 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. 52 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. 51 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. 47 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. 38 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. 88 Moral Values Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong 75 Security Workers on this job have steady employment 69 Supervision, Technical Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well 66 Company Policies and Practices Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company 66 Supervision, Human Relations Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management 63 Independence Workers on this job do their work alone 59 Compensation Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers 56 Activity Workers on this job are busy all the time 56 Advancement Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement 56 Responsibility Workers on this job make decisions on their own 53 Variety Workers on this job have something different to do every day 53 Achievement Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment 50 Ability Utilization Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities 47 Autonomy Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision 41 Co-workers Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with 41 Social Status Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community 41 Working Conditions Workers on this job have good working conditions 38 Creativity Workers on this job try out their own ideas 34 Recognition Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do 25 Social Service Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people 19 Authority Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others CROSSWALKS:
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