- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts.
Credit Authorizers spend a lot of their time Getting Information. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Expression, and Written Comprehension. Credit Authorizers are typically characterized as being Conventional and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management, and Economics and Accounting and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Documenting/Recording Information
Interacting With Computers
Processing Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Analyzing Data or Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Training and Teaching Others
Developing and Building Teams
Performing Administrative Activities
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Scheduling Work and Activities
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Thinking Creatively
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Staffing Organizational Units
Assisting and Caring for Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Expression
Written Comprehension
Near Vision
Problem Sensitivity
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Category Flexibility
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity
Selective Attention
Flexibility of Closure
Speed of Closure
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Finger Dexterity
Perceptual Speed
Fluency of Ideas
Time Sharing
Originality
Far Vision
Memorization
Visualization
Visual Color Discrimination
Control Precision
Manual Dexterity
Auditory Attention
Glare Sensitivity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Hearing Sensitivity
Depth Perception
Interests
Conventional
Enterprising
Social
Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
Economics and Accounting
Mathematics
Clerical
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
Law and Government
Psychology
Sales and Marketing
Transportation
Production and Processing
Personnel and Human Resources
Communications and Media
Telecommunications
Public Safety and Security
Mechanical
Geography
Building and Construction
Engineering and Technology
Food Production
Design
Wages
New York
$41,190
Washington
$41,190
Colorado
$39,940
Connecticut
$39,740
Minnesota
$39,530
Massachusetts
$39,050
California
$38,490
Delaware
$38,430
New Jersey
$36,430
Maryland
$35,520
North Carolina
$34,660
Florida
$34,260
Oregon
$33,890
Rhode Island
$33,690
Missouri
$33,520
Virginia
$32,720
Utah
$32,590
West Virginia
$32,500
Texas
$32,370
Idaho
$31,930
Georgia
$31,910
Illinois
$31,840
Hawaii
$31,830
Kentucky
$31,320
South Carolina
$31,250
Nebraska
$31,220
Pennsylvania
$30,820
Indiana
$30,690
Michigan
$30,530
Oklahoma
$30,470
Arkansas
$30,430
Kansas
$30,200
Ohio
$30,150
Iowa
$29,950
New Hampshire
$29,780
Mississippi
$29,710
Nevada
$29,640
Wisconsin
$29,590
Alabama
$29,220
Tennessee
$29,160
Montana
$28,030
South Dakota
$25,800
New Mexico
$24,850
North Dakota
$23,930
Arizona
$23,890
Louisiana
$23,310
Puerto Rico
$18,730
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Complex Problem Solving
Coordination
Active Learning
Monitoring
Time Management
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Instructing
Management of Personnel Resources
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Persuasion
Systems Analysis
Mathematics
Systems Evaluation
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Work Values
Independence
Support
Relationships
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Integrity
Dependability
Persistence
Attention to Detail
Self Control
Independence
Initiative
Leadership
Achievement/Effort
Adaptability/Flexibility
Concern for Others
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Contact With Others
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Sitting
Coordinate or Lead Others
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Level of Competition
Physical Proximity
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Degree of Automation
Consequence of Error
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Walking and Running
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
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 Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
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-
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
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
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
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
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
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-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-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 Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-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 Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
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 Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
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
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
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-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Public Speaking
Time Pressure
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Decision Making
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
Letters and Memos
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
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
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
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 High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
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-
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-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
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-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
- Importance Supplemental-
Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
File sales slips in customers' ledgers for billing purposes.
Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.
Mail charge statements to customers.
Prepare credit cards or charge account plates.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Mail charge statements to customers.
Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.
Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
File sales slips in customers' ledgers for billing purposes.
Prepare credit cards or charge account plates.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.
Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
Prepare credit cards or charge account plates.
Mail charge statements to customers.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.
File sales slips in customers' ledgers for billing purposes.
Mail charge statements to customers.
Prepare credit cards or charge account plates.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Mail charge statements to customers.
Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.
File sales slips in customers' ledgers for billing purposes.
Prepare credit cards or charge account plates.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare credit cards or charge account plates.
Mail charge statements to customers.
Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Mail charge statements to customers.
Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
File sales slips in customers' ledgers for billing purposes.
Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
Prepare credit cards or charge account plates.
Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.
File sales slips in customers' ledgers for billing purposes.
Mail charge statements to customers.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Prepare credit cards or charge account plates.
File sales slips in customers' ledgers for billing purposes.
Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
Mail charge statements to customers.
Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.
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
-On-the-Job Training-
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
-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
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
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