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% Subject Description
74.50 Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
71.25 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
70.50 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
70.00 Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
69.00 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
69.00 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
67.00 Assisting and Caring for Others Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
66.25 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.
66.25 Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
64.00 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
63.25 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 materials.
59.75 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
59.50 Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
59.00 Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
58.50 Training and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
57.25 Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
55.25 Analyzing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
55.00 Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
54.00 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.
54.00 Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
52.50 Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
52.25 Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
51.75 Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
50.50 Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
50.00 Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.



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