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- Work Activities
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- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists spend a lot of their time Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Deductive Reasoning, and Written Comprehension. Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Personnel and Human Resources, English Language, and Mathematics and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension.
Work Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Getting Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Analyzing Data or Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Processing Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Thinking Creatively
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Scheduling Work and Activities
Coaching and Developing Others
Interacting With Computers
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing and Building Teams
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing Administrative Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Selling or Influencing Others
Training and Teaching Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Assisting and Caring for Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Near Vision
Written Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Category Flexibility
Inductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Flexibility of Closure
Far Vision
Speed of Closure
Selective Attention
Perceptual Speed
Memorization
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Time Sharing
Hearing Sensitivity
Visual Color Discrimination
Auditory Attention
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Depth Perception
Interests
Enterprising
Conventional
Investigative
Social
Realistic
Artistic
Knowledge
Personnel and Human Resources
English Language
Mathematics
Administration and Management
Clerical
Law and Government
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
Economics and Accounting
Psychology
Communications and Media
Sociology and Anthropology
Sales and Marketing
Public Safety and Security
Philosophy and Theology
Telecommunications
Wages
District of Columbia
$70,430
Massachusetts
$64,660
New York
$64,520
New Jersey
$63,910
Alaska
$63,190
California
$62,780
Nevada
$62,340
Delaware
$62,010
Washington
$61,060
Maryland
$59,680
Minnesota
$59,540
Connecticut
$59,480
Illinois
$58,640
Colorado
$57,820
Michigan
$57,230
Virginia
$56,950
Pennsylvania
$55,920
Rhode Island
$55,340
Texas
$55,030
Georgia
$54,660
North Carolina
$54,570
Nebraska
$53,980
Indiana
$53,670
Wyoming
$53,630
Vermont
$53,480
Ohio
$52,220
Arizona
$51,910
Oregon
$51,610
Tennessee
$50,880
Missouri
$50,480
New Hampshire
$50,150
Hawaii
$50,120
New Mexico
$49,840
Florida
$49,290
Alabama
$48,520
North Dakota
$48,330
Wisconsin
$48,090
South Carolina
$48,090
Kansas
$48,090
Maine
$47,430
Montana
$47,060
Utah
$46,780
Iowa
$45,600
Idaho
$45,090
Kentucky
$44,800
West Virginia
$44,230
Louisiana
$44,120
South Dakota
$44,090
Oklahoma
$41,290
Arkansas
$40,820
Mississippi
$38,270
Puerto Rico
$30,630
Skills
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Social Perceptiveness
Writing
Systems Analysis
Operations Analysis
Monitoring
Active Learning
Mathematics
Learning Strategies
Systems Evaluation
Complex Problem Solving
Persuasion
Coordination
Instructing
Time Management
Negotiation
Science
Management of Personnel Resources
Service Orientation
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Programming
Operation Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Technology Design
Work Values
Relationships
Support
Achievement
Recognition
Independence
Working Conditions
Work Styles
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Self Control
Innovation
Leadership
Independence
Concern for Others
Stress Tolerance
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Sitting
Face-to-Face Discussions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Contact With Others
Freedom to Make Decisions
Work With Work Group or Team
Frequency of Decision Making
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Letters and Memos
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Time Pressure
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Degree of Automation
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Level of Competition
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Duration of Typical Work Week
Consequence of Error
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Physical Proximity
Deal With External Customers
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Contaminants
Work Schedules
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
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 Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
-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 Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-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 Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
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
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-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-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
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 Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-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-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-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 Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
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 Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
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 Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
-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
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
-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-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
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
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
-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 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
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
-Required Level of Education-
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree