Sociologists

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

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