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Mechanical Engineers

Proficiency Ratings


These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency Rating
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment 5.0
Working with Computers 4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems 4.5
Thinking Creatively 4.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards 4.5
Getting Information 4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge 4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events 4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates 4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work 4.0
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings 4.0
Documenting/Recording Information 4.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others 4.0
Analyzing Data or Information 4.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials 3.5
Processing Information 3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information 3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies 3.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization 3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others 3.0
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others 3.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People 3.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships 3.0
Training and Teaching Others 3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities 3.0
Developing and Building Teams 3.0
Controlling Machines and Processes 3.0
Coaching and Developing Others 3.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates 3.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others 2.5
Assisting and Caring for Others 2.5
Performing Administrative Activities 2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment 2.5
Performing General Physical Activities 2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment 2.5
Selling or Influencing Others 2.5
Handling and Moving Objects 2.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources 2.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment 2.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public 2.0
Staffing Organizational Units 1.5



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