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Geological Sample Test Technicians
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Geological Sample Test Technicians
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Test and analyze geological samples, crude oil, or petroleum products to detect presence of petroleum, gas, or mineral deposits indicating potential for exploration and production, or to determine physical and chemical properties to ensure that products meet quality standards.
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Degrees
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Abilities
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Oral Comprehension| | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
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Oral Expression| | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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Deductive Reasoning| | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
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Inductive Reasoning| | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
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Category Flexibility| | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
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Flexibility of Closure| | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
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Near Vision| | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Written Comprehension| | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
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Information Ordering| | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
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Number Facility| | The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. |
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Problem Sensitivity| | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
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Written Expression| | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
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Far Vision| | The ability to see details at a distance. |
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Mathematical Reasoning| | The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. |
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Visualization| | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
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Perceptual Speed| | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
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Control Precision| | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
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Fluency of Ideas| | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
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Speed of Closure| | The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns. |
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Visual Color Discrimination| | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
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Arm-Hand Steadiness| | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
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Finger Dexterity| | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
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Originality| | The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. |
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Selective Attention| | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
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Speech Clarity| | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
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Speech Recognition| | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
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Reaction Time| | The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. |
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Manual Dexterity| | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
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Auditory Attention| | The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds. |
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Depth Perception| | The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. |
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Memorization| | The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures. |
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Static Strength| | The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. |
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Trunk Strength| | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. |
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Rate Control| | The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene. |
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Time Sharing| | The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources). |
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Multilimb Coordination| | The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. |
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Extent Flexibility| | The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
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Response Orientation| | The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part. |
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Gross Body Coordination| | The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion. |
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Hearing Sensitivity| | The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. |
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Speed of Limb Movement| | The ability to quickly move the arms and legs. |
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Peripheral Vision| | The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead. |
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Dynamic Strength| | The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. |
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Glare Sensitivity| | The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting. |
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Spatial Orientation| | The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you. |
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Stamina| | The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath. |
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Wrist-Finger Speed| | The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. |
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Sound Localization| | The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated. |
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Gross Body Equilibrium| | The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. |
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Night Vision| | The ability to see under low light conditions. |
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Dynamic Flexibility| | The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
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Explosive Strength| | The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object. |
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Interests
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Realistic| | Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. |
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Investigative| | Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. |
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Conventional| | Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
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Artistic| | Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules. |
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Enterprising| | Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business. |
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Second Interest High-Point| | Secondary-Cutoff/Rank Descriptiveness |
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Social| | Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. |
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First Interest High-Point| | Primary-Rank Descriptiveness |
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Knowledge
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Mathematics| | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Chemistry| | Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. |
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Mechanical| | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Computers and Electronics| | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Clerical| | Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. |
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Geography| | Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. |
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Physics| | Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. |
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Customer and Personal Service| | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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English Language| | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Engineering and Technology| | Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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Production and Processing| | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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Education and Training| | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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Administration and Management| | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Design| | Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Law and Government| | Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
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Sales and Marketing| | Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. |
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Public Safety and Security| | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Transportation| | Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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Personnel and Human Resources| | Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems. |
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Building and Construction| | Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
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Psychology| | Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
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Biology| | Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
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Communications and Media| | Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. |
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Economics and Accounting| | Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. |
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Telecommunications| | Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
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Foreign Language| | Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation. |
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History and Archeology| | Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures. |
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Medicine and Dentistry| | Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. |
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Fine Arts| | Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture. |
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Philosophy and Theology| | Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture. |
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Sociology and Anthropology| | Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins. |
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Therapy and Counseling| | Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. |
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Food Production| | Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques. |
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Wages
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Related Careers
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Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders| | Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels. |
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Computer, Automated Teller, & Office Machine Repairers| | Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines. |
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Geological Data Technicians| | Measure, record, and evaluate geological data, using sonic, electronic, electrical, seismic, or gravity-measuring instruments to prospect for oil or gas. May collect and evaluate core samples and cuttings. |
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Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic| | Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, anneal, or heat-treat metal or plastic objects. |
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Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & Plastic| | Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot. |
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Power Distributors & Dispatchers| | Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam. |
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Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers| | Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil, other liquids, slurries, or powdered materials to and from various vessels and processes. |
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Ship Engineers| | Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship. |
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Skills
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Reading Comprehension| | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Active Learning| | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Mathematics| | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
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Coordination| | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Instructing| | Teaching others how to do something. |
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Science| | Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
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Critical Thinking| | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Active Listening| | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Complex Problem Solving| | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Writing| | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
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Equipment Selection| | Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. |
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Time Management| | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Equipment Maintenance| | Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
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Quality Control Analysis| | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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Operation Monitoring| | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Speaking| | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Monitoring| | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Social Perceptiveness| | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Learning Strategies| | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
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Operations Analysis| | Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. |
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Persuasion| | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
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Troubleshooting| | Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Operation and Control| | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Technology Design| | Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. |
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Service Orientation| | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
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Installation| | Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. |
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Judgment and Decision Making| | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Negotiation| | Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
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Management of Personnel Resources| | Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. |
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Repairing| | Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
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Systems Evaluation| | Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
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Systems Analysis| | Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
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Programming| | Writing computer programs for various purposes. |
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Management of Material Resources| | Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work. |
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Management of Financial Resources| | Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures. |
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Tasks
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| Test and analyze samples in order to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment. |
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| Collect and prepare solid and fluid samples for analysis. |
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| Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required. |
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| Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis. |
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| Supervise well exploration and drilling activities, and well completions. |
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| Inspect engines for wear and defective parts, using equipment and measuring devices. |
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| Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, and cross sections. |
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| Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging or underground mine survey programs. |
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| Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, and other databases. |
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| Adjust and repair testing, electrical, and mechanical equipment and devices. |
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| Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials. |
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| Collaborate with hydro-geologists in order to evaluate groundwater and well circulation. |
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| Prepare, transcribe, and/or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data. |
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| Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations. |
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Career Activities
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| Processing Information |
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| compile numerical or statistical data |
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| develop tables depicting data |
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| measure, weigh, or count products or materials |
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| Analyzing Data or Information |
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| analyze chemical experimental, test, or analysis data or findings |
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| analyze geological research data |
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| analyze scientific research data or investigative findings |
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| conduct analyses to determine physical properties of materials |
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| conduct laboratory research or experiments |
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| conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses |
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| conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses |
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| test materials or solutions |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge |
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| follow safe waste disposal procedures |
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| use biological research techniques |
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| use chemical testing or analysis procedures |
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| use hazardous materials information |
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| use knowledge of materials testing procedures |
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| use knowledge of metric system |
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| use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems |
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| use oral or written communication techniques |
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| use physical science research techniques |
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| use quality assurance techniques |
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| use quantitative research methods |
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| use scientific research methodology |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards |
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| adhere to safety procedures |
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| maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance |
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| perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting |
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| perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events |
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| distinguish colors |
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| identify properties of rocks or minerals |
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| identify properties of soil or water samples |
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| inspect core samples to determine nature of strata |
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| understand engineering data or reports |
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| understand properties of gases or liquids |
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| understand service or repair manuals |
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| understand technical operating, service or repair manuals |
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| Handling and Moving Objects |
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| collect samples for testing |
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| prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy |
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| Documenting/Recording Information |
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| record test results, test procedures, or inspection data |
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| Getting Information |
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| collect geographic or physical data |
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| collect scientific or technical data |
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| collect statistical data |
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| Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment |
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| calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification |
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| set up or calibrate laboratory equipment |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes |
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| operate industrial or nondestructive testing equipment |
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| use laboratory equipment |
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| use measuring instruments to collect geological data |
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| use microscope |
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| use non-destructive test equipment |
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| use precision measuring tools or equipment |
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| use pressure gauges |
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| Interacting With Computers |
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| develop or maintain databases |
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| use computers to enter, access or retrieve data |
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| use relational database software |
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| use spreadsheet software |
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| use word processing or desktop publishing software |
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| Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment |
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| maintain laboratory or field equipment |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization |
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| communicate technical information |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others |
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| direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others |
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| explain complex mathematical information |
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| Performing Administrative Activities |
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| maintain records, reports, or files |
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| prepare reports |
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| prepare safety reports |
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| Staffing Organizational Units |
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| hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers |
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| recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals |
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Career Context
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| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled |
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| Face-to-Face Discussions |
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| Telephone |
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| Electronic Mail |
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| Freedom to Make Decisions |
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| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets |
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| Exposed to Contaminants |
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| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate |
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| Work With Work Group or Team |
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| Structured versus Unstructured Work |
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| Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable |
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| Contact With Others |
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| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls |
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| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment |
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| Consequence of Error |
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| Frequency of Decision Making |
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| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions |
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| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results |
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| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment |
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| Responsibility for Outcomes and Results |
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| Exposed to Radiation |
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| Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting |
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| Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People |
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| Spend Time Standing |
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| Spend Time Walking and Running |
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| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks |
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| Outdoors, Exposed to Weather |
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| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions |
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| Spend Time Sitting |
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| Coordinate or Lead Others |
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| Letters and Memos |
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| Responsible for Others' Health and Safety |
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| Time Pressure |
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| Deal With External Customers |
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| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings |
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| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled |
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| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment |
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| Very Hot or Cold Temperatures |
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| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection |
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| Exposed to High Places |
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Career Styles
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Attention to Detail| | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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Dependability| | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Integrity| | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Initiative| | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Adaptability/Flexibility| | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
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Independence| | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
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Cooperation| | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Leadership| | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
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Concern for Others| | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
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Achievement/Effort| | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
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Analytical Thinking| | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
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Persistence| | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
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Self Control| | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
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Stress Tolerance| | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
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Innovation| | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
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Social Orientation| | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
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Career Needs
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Moral Values| | Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong. |
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Company Policies and Practices| | Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company. |
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Advancement| | Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement. |
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Compensation| | Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers. |
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Security| | Workers on this job have steady employment. |
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Supervision, Human Relations| | Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management. |
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Co-workers| | Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with. |
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Responsibility| | Workers on this job make decisions on their own. |
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Supervision, Technical| | Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well. |
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