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% Subject Description
82.00 Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
75.75 Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
75.25 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 of materials.
74.50 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
74.50 Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
72.75 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
71.00 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.
70.75 Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
70.25 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
70.00 Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
69.25 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
69.00 Documenting/Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
68.75 Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
63.00 Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
62.00 Training and Teaching Others Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
61.75 Interacting 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 Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
60.50 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.
60.25 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
60.00 Performing Administrative Activities Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
59.50 Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
57.75 Coaching and Developing Others Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
57.50 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.
57.00 Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
56.00 Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
53.00 Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
52.50 Assisting and Caring for Others Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
52.00 Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
51.50 Analyzing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
51.25 Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
51.00 Developing and Building Teams Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
49.50 Provide Consultation and Advice to Others Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.



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