Economists

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
Analyzing Data or Information	5.0
Getting Information	4.5
Interacting With Computers	4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.5
Processing Information	4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.5
Thinking Creatively	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Training and Teaching Others	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	3.5
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	3.5
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.0
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	3.0
Documenting/Recording Information	3.0
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.0
Coaching and Developing Others	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	2.5
Performing Administrative Activities	2.5
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	2.5
Developing and Building Teams	2.5
Selling or Influencing Others	2.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.0
Staffing Organizational Units	2.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	1.5
Performing General Physical Activities	1.5
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	1.5
Handling and Moving Objects	1.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	1.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	1.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	1.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	1.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	1.0

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