Sailors and Marine Oilers

Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.

Tasks Include:

Maintain government-issued certifications, as required.
Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses.
Operate, maintain, or repair ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons system.
Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts, such as gears, shafts, or bearings.
Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, or running gear.
Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, or cordage, using marlinespikes, wire cutters, twine, and hand tools.
Provide engineers with assistance in repairing or adjusting machinery.
Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: +3.7%

National: +3.5%

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Two: Some Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$48,400.00

State

$44,640.00

Regional

Sailors and Marine Oilers

Description

Career Cluster:

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Sailors and Marine Oilers

Education

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 52.41%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 24.16%
Less than a High School Diploma = 22.03%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. = 0.78%
Some College Courses = 0.62%

Related Work Experience

None = 44.66%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 20.55%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 10.96%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 10.74%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 10.63%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 0.97%
Up to and including 1 month = 0.62%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 0.47%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.39%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Up to and including 1 month = 60.83%
None = 14.15%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 12.11%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 10.88%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 0.78%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.78%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 0.49%

On-the-Job Training

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 31.65%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 23.20%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 20.39%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 11.96%
None or short demonstration = 10.63%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 1.19%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.78%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.20%

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Sailors and Marine Oilers

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Maintain government-issued certifications, as required.
Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses.
Operate, maintain, or repair ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons system.
Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts, such as gears, shafts, or bearings.
Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, or running gear.
Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, or cordage, using marlinespikes, wire cutters, twine, and hand tools.
Provide engineers with assistance in repairing or adjusting machinery.
Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, or sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses or quarterdecks.
Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and record data in engineering logs.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures or lubricant flows.
Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
Load or unload materials, vehicles, or passengers from vessels.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while in port.
Overhaul lifeboats or lifeboat gear and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.
Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices, such as blinker lights or semaphores.
Participate in shore patrols.
Clean and polish wood trim, brass, or other metal parts.
Record data in ships' logs, such as weather conditions or distances traveled.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Sailors and Marine Oilers

Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Power chippers (Air chippers)
Insulated or flotation suits (Anti-exposure coveralls)
Dewatering pumps (Bilge pumping systems)
Marine signaling systems (Blinker lights)
Bolt cutters
Marine craft communications systems (Bridge telephones)
Fire suppression system (Carbon dioxide CO2 firefighting systems)
Forklift or elevator accessories or supplies (Cargo booms)
Hoists (Cargo derricks)
Lifting hooks (Cargo hooks)
Centrifugal pumps (Centrifugal cargo pumps)
Fans (Centrifugal ventilators)
Hoists (Chain cargo falls)
Power chippers (Chipping hammers)
Hammers (Claw hammers)
Loading equipment (Container lift trucks)
Open end wrenches (Crescent wrenches)
Desktop computers
Bridge cranes (Electric deck cranes)
Winches (Electric mooring winches)
Telegraph sounders (Electric telegraphs)
Anchor rollers (Electric windlasses)
Gas generators (Emergency generators)
Radio navigation instruments (Emergency position-indicating radio beacons)
Alarm systems (Engine room alarm systems)
Explosimeters
Fids
Masks or accessories (Filter masks)
Fire hoses or nozzles (Fire hoses)
Fire suppression system (Foam firefighting systems)
Forklifts
Eye bolts (Galvanized thimbles)
Gear pumps
Bridge cranes (Grabbing cranes)
Grease guns (Grease dispensing guns)
Gyroscopic instruments (Gyrocompasses)
Anchor rollers (Hand capstans)
Punches or nail sets or drifts (Hand punches)
Anchor rollers (Hand windlasses)
Anchor rollers (Hydraulic capstans)
Bridge cranes (Hydraulic deck cranes)
Winches (Hydraulic mooring winches)
Anchor rollers (Hydraulic windlasses)
Life rings (Life buoys)
Life vests or preservers (Life jackets)
Life rings
Lifts (Lifeboat davits)
Lifeboats or liferafts (Lifeboats)
Slings (Lifting slings)
Loading equipment (Lifting spreaders)
Material handling hoses (Liquid cargo transfer hoses)
Locking pliers (Locking jaw pliers)
Hoists (Magnet hoists)
Direction finding compasses (Magnetic compasses)
Winches (Manual winches)
Telegraph sounders (Mechanical telegraphs)
Cold chisels (Metal chisels)
Anchor lines (Mooring cables)
Anchor lines (Mooring chains)
Anchor lines (Natural fiber mooring ropes)
Oil can (Oil dispensing cans)
Personal computers
Ladders (Pilot ladders)
Pipe wrenches
Fire extinguishers (Portable fire extinguishers)
Gas detectors (Portable gas detectors)
Flares (Pyrotechnic distress signals)
Radarbased surveillance systems (Radar navigation systems)
Radio navigation instruments (Radio direction finders RDF)
Ratchets (Ratchet sets)
Reciprocating pumps
Respirators
Pawls (Riding pawls)
Safety harnesses or belts (Safety belts)
Safety glasses
Safety helmets
Fall protection lanyard (Safety lanyards)
Marine signaling systems (Semaphores)
Sewing needles
Sharpening stones or tools or kits (Sharpening steels)
Blocks or pulleys (Sheave blocks)
Alarm systems (Ship alarm systems)
Anchor chocks (Ship anchor chocks)
Marine signaling systems (Signal flags)
Depth gauges (Sounding rods)
Depth gauges (Sounding tapes)
Spanner wrenches
Winches (Steam winches)
Anchor lines (Synthetic mooring ropes)
Depth gauges (Tank level gauges)
Insulated clothing for cold environments (Thermal protective aids TPA)
Two way radios
Marine craft communications systems (Voice pipes)
Welders
Wire cutters
Cable splicing kits (Wire splicers)
Bench vises (Workshop vises)

Technologies Include:

Data base user interface and query software

KNMI TurboWin
Kongsberg Maritime K-Log Deck Logbook
Log book software

Facilities management software

Computerized maintenance management system CMMS software

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Sailors and Marine Oilers

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
56.00	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
51.50	Transportation	Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
50.00	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Sailors and Marine Oilers

Skills

%	Subject	Description
72.00	Operations Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
65.50	Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
56.25	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
53.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
53.00	Repairing	Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
53.00	Troubleshooting	Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
53.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
50.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
50.00	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
50.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
50.00	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
50.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
50.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.

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Sailors and Marine Oilers

Abilities

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
72.00	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
68.75	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
68.75	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of 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.
68.75	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 that there is a problem.
68.75	Depth Perception	The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
65.50	Multilimb Coordination	The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (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 whole body is in motion.
65.50	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
65.50	Auditory Attention	The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
62.50	Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
59.50	Visual Color Discrimination	The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
56.25	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.
56.25	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
56.25	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56.25	Hearing Sensitivity	The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
53.00	Gross Body Equilibrium	The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
53.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
53.00	Reaction Time	The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
53.00	Static Strength	The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
53.00	Extent Flexibility	The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
53.00	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
53.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
53.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
53.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
53.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
53.00	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
50.00	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50.00	Trunk Strength	The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
50.00	Stamina	The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
50.00	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.
50.00	Time Sharing	The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
50.00	Spatial Orientation	The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
50.00	Glare Sensitivity	The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
50.00	Sound Localization	The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
50.00	Rate Control	The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Sailors and Marine Oilers

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
93.75	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
89.75	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
89.25	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
87.25	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
86.50	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
81.00	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.
81.00	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
80.75	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
76.25	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.
73.75	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.
73.00	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
71.75	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
71.25	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
69.00	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
68.00	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
65.25	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
63.25	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.
62.75	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
62.25	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
61.75	Assisting and Caring for Others	Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
60.75	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
56.25	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
52.50	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
51.75	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
51.50	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
50.75	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
82.75	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
82.00	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
76.25	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
74.75	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
74.25	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
70.50	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
70.00	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
65.25	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
63.75	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
63.25	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
61.75	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
59.25	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
58.25	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
77.83	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
100.00	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
100.00	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
99.20	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
98.60	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
92.00	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
89.20	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
88.20	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
87.00	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
86.60	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
86.40	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
84.40	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
84.00	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
82.60	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
81.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
80.00	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
77.20	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
76.40	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
75.00	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
73.60	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
73.60	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
73.40	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
72.80	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
72.80	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
72.80	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
72.60	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
72.00	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
68.40	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?
65.20	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
64.60	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
62.40	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
61.60	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?
61.40	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
61.00	Exposed to High Places	How often does this job require exposure to high places?
61.00	Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance	How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
60.80	Exposed to Whole Body Vibration	How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
60.60	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.)
56.40	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
56.40	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
56.20	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
53.80	Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling	How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
53.80	Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection	How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
52.00	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?

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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$32,240.00	$48,400.00	$62,700.00
Virginia	$29,600.00	$44,640.00	$52,520.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	$35,560.00	$41,870.00	$46,550.00
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	$34,160.00	$42,680.00	$50,160.00
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	32,100	33,200	+3.5%
Virginia	2,392	2,481	+3.7%

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	2,253	2,333	+3.6%
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

Boatswains
Not Occupationally Qualified, General
Seamanship, General
Boatswain's Mate

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Defense Manpower Data Center. (Using onet291)

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

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

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Titles

Able Bodied Seaman (AB Seaman)
Able Bodied Tankerman (AB Tankerman)
Able Bodied Watchman (AB Watchman)
Able Bodied Wheelsman (AB Wheelsman)
Able Seaman
Barge Hand
Barge Worker
Bargeman
Boat Crew Deck Hand
Boat Deckhand
Boat Hand
Boat Laborer
Boat or Ship Laborer
Boat Person
Boatman
Bosun
Buoy Tender
Cabin Worker
Cadet
Captain
Captain's Assistant
Chief Engineer's Helper
Chief Yeoman
Crewman
Deck Cadet
Deck Hand
Deck Mate
Deckhand
Deckhand Oiler
Engineer
Ferry Crew Member
Ferry Hand
Ferry Oiler
Ferryman
Float Tender
Floater
Floatman
Handyman
Lighterman
Lookout
Marine Firefighter
Marine Fireman
Marine Oiler
Marine Technician
Marine Water Tender
Mariner
Master at Arms
Mate
Merchant Marine
Merchant Mariner
Merchant Seaman
Oiler
Ordinary Seaman
Pleasure Craft Sailor
Quarter Master
Quartermaster
Refrigerating Oiler
Rigger
River Transportation Worker
Riverman
Roustabout
Sailor
Scaler
Scow Hand
Scowman
Seaman
Ship Docking Tugboat Deckhand
Steerer
Steersman
Sternman
Tankerman
Utility Worker
Vessel Ordinary Seaman
Water Tender
Wheelman
Wiper
Yacht Hand
Yachtsman

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