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- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Architectural and Engineering Managers spend a lot of their time Making Decisions and Solving Problems. They are naturally good at Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Mathematical Reasoning. Architectural and Engineering Managers are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Engineering and Technology, Design, and Computers and Electronics and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Operations Analysis.
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- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Interior Architecture
- Geological/Geophysical Engineering
- Engineering, Other
- Engineering, General
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
- Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Engineering, General
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Science
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Textile Sciences and Engineering
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Forest Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Surveying Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Chemical Engineering, Other
- Laser and Optical Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Other
- Paper Science and Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Biochemical Engineering
- Engineering Chemistry
- Biological/Biosystems Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Packaging Science
- Materials Science
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Work Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Processing Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Thinking Creatively
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Coaching and Developing Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Getting Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Staffing Organizational Units
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Interacting With Computers
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Developing and Building Teams
Documenting/Recording Information
Training and Teaching Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Assisting and Caring for Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Written Comprehension
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Mathematical Reasoning
Written Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Deductive Reasoning
Near Vision
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Number Facility
Visualization
Speech Clarity
Category Flexibility
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Speech Recognition
Far Vision
Selective Attention
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Time Sharing
Visual Color Discrimination
Hearing Sensitivity
Memorization
Depth Perception
Auditory Attention
Speed of Closure
Finger Dexterity
Interests
Enterprising
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
Design
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Administration and Management
Physics
English Language
Education and Training
Building and Construction
Customer and Personal Service
Mechanical
Production and Processing
Personnel and Human Resources
Public Safety and Security
Sales and Marketing
Law and Government
Telecommunications
Economics and Accounting
Psychology
Geography
Chemistry
Clerical
Transportation
Communications and Media
Sociology and Anthropology
Foreign Language
Therapy and Counseling
Philosophy and Theology
Wages
California
$138,700
Massachusetts
$133,890
Texas
$133,390
District of Columbia
$133,180
New Jersey
$132,950
Alaska
$130,400
Maryland
$128,990
New Mexico
$128,630
Colorado
$128,000
Virginia
$125,590
Delaware
$124,210
Oregon
$123,290
Washington
$122,320
New York
$121,310
Arizona
$119,860
Vermont
$118,810
Louisiana
$118,500
Connecticut
$117,540
New Hampshire
$116,710
Minnesota
$115,180
Nevada
$114,850
Pennsylvania
$114,670
Rhode Island
$113,500
Florida
$113,150
Idaho
$112,570
Alabama
$111,370
North Carolina
$110,350
Michigan
$109,710
Missouri
$109,700
Illinois
$109,000
Ohio
$108,000
Hawaii
$107,950
Kansas
$106,650
South Carolina
$106,390
West Virginia
$106,380
Georgia
$106,050
Nebraska
$105,060
Iowa
$104,720
Utah
$103,000
Oklahoma
$101,460
Wisconsin
$100,420
Indiana
$98,970
South Dakota
$98,140
Puerto Rico
$94,990
Mississippi
$94,730
Maine
$94,360
Wyoming
$94,030
Arkansas
$93,210
Tennessee
$91,430
North Dakota
$89,560
Montana
$88,380
Kentucky
$87,920
Guam
$49,440
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Operations Analysis
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Mathematics
Speaking
Writing
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Management of Personnel Resources
Social Perceptiveness
Monitoring
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Management of Financial Resources
Persuasion
Science
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Management of Material Resources
Service Orientation
Quality Control Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Technology Design
Troubleshooting
Programming
Work Values
Achievement
Working Conditions
Independence
Recognition
Support
Relationships
Work Styles
Initiative
Integrity
Dependability
Analytical Thinking
Leadership
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Independence
Innovation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self Control
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Interior Architecture
- Geological/Geophysical Engineering
- Engineering, Other
- Engineering, General
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
- Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Engineering, General
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Physics
- Engineering Science
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Ocean Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Textile Sciences and Engineering
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Forest Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Surveying Engineering
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Chemical Engineering, Other
- Laser and Optical Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Other
- Paper Science and Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Biochemical Engineering
- Engineering Chemistry
- Biological/Biosystems Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Packaging Science
- Materials Science
Work Context
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
Work With Work Group or Team
Contact With Others
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Coordinate or Lead Others
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Frequency of Decision Making
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Time Pressure
Deal With External Customers
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Sitting
Level of Competition
Consequence of Error
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Duration of Typical Work Week
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Work Schedules
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Public Speaking
Spend Time Standing
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Under Cover
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
- Importance Supplemental-
Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
Administer highway planning, construction, and maintenance.
Confer with and report to officials and the public to provide information and solicit support for projects.
Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, and distribution projects.
Plan, direct, and coordinate survey work with other staff activities, certifying survey work, and writing land legal descriptions.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
Confer with and report to officials and the public to provide information and solicit support for projects.
Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, and distribution projects.
Administer highway planning, construction, and maintenance.
Plan, direct, and coordinate survey work with other staff activities, certifying survey work, and writing land legal descriptions.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Plan, direct, and coordinate survey work with other staff activities, certifying survey work, and writing land legal descriptions.
Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, and distribution projects.
Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
Administer highway planning, construction, and maintenance.
Confer with and report to officials and the public to provide information and solicit support for projects.
Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Administer highway planning, construction, and maintenance.
Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
Confer with and report to officials and the public to provide information and solicit support for projects.
Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, and distribution projects.
Plan, direct, and coordinate survey work with other staff activities, certifying survey work, and writing land legal descriptions.
Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Confer with and report to officials and the public to provide information and solicit support for projects.
Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
Plan, direct, and coordinate survey work with other staff activities, certifying survey work, and writing land legal descriptions.
Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, and distribution projects.
Administer highway planning, construction, and maintenance.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, and distribution projects.
Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
Administer highway planning, construction, and maintenance.
Confer with and report to officials and the public to provide information and solicit support for projects.
Plan, direct, and coordinate survey work with other staff activities, certifying survey work, and writing land legal descriptions.
Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
Plan, direct, and coordinate survey work with other staff activities, certifying survey work, and writing land legal descriptions.
Confer with and report to officials and the public to provide information and solicit support for projects.
Administer highway planning, construction, and maintenance.
Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, and distribution projects.
Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Administer highway planning, construction, and maintenance.
Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
Confer with and report to officials and the public to provide information and solicit support for projects.
Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, and distribution projects.
Plan, direct, and coordinate survey work with other staff activities, certifying survey work, and writing land legal descriptions.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Administer highway planning, construction, and maintenance.
Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, and distribution projects.
Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
Plan, direct, and coordinate survey work with other staff activities, certifying survey work, and writing land legal descriptions.
Confer with and report to officials and the public to provide information and solicit support for projects.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Bachelor's Degree
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
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Post-Doctoral Training