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Work Activities


% Subject Description
85.50 Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
77.25 Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
77.25 Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
77.00 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
74.75 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
73.25 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
73.00 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
71.75 Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
71.50 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
71.25 Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
71.00 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.
66.50 Working with Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
61.00 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
60.50 Training and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
59.00 Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
58.75 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.
56.75 Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
54.00 Analyzing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
51.25 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.
50.25 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.
50.25 Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
50.25 Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.



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