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Municipal Fire Fighters
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Municipal Fire Fighters
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Control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property and conduct rescue efforts.
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Degrees
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Abilities
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Static Strength| | The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. |
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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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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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Stamina| | The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath. |
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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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Extent Flexibility| | The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
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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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Auditory Attention| | The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds. |
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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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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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Selective Attention| | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
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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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Oral Expression| | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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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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Deductive Reasoning| | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
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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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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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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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Speed of Limb Movement| | The ability to quickly move the arms and legs. |
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Far Vision| | The ability to see details at a distance. |
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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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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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Written Comprehension| | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
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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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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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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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Speech Clarity| | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
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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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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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Gross Body Equilibrium| | The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. |
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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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Sound Localization| | The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated. |
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Written Expression| | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
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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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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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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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Night Vision| | The ability to see under low light conditions. |
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Speech Recognition| | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
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Glare Sensitivity| | The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting. |
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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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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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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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Memorization| | The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures. |
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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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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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Visual Color Discrimination| | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
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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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Hearing Sensitivity| | The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. |
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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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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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Number Facility| | The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. |
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Mathematical Reasoning| | The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. |
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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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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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Second Interest High-Point| | Secondary-Cutoff/Rank Descriptiveness |
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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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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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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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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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First Interest High-Point| | Primary-Rank Descriptiveness |
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Knowledge
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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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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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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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Mechanical| | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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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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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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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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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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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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Mathematics| | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Telecommunications| | Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
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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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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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Design| | Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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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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Biology| | Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
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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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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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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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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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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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History and Archeology| | Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures. |
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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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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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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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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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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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Wages
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| North Carolina | $30,300.00 |
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| South Carolina | $29,740.00 |
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Related Careers
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Fire Inspectors| | Inspect buildings and equipment to detect fire hazards and enforce state and local regulations. |
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Fish & Game Wardens| | Patrol assigned area to prevent fish and game law violations. Investigate reports of damage to crops or property by wildlife. Compile biological data. |
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Forest Fire Fighters| | Control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land. |
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Forest Fire Fighting & Prevention Supervisors| | Supervise fire fighters who control and suppress fires in forests or vacant public land. |
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Forest Fire Inspectors & Prevention Specialists| | Enforce fire regulations and inspect for forest fire hazards. Report forest fires and weather conditions. |
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Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, & Other Recreational Protective Service Workers| | Monitor recreational areas, such as pools, beaches, or ski slopes to provide assistance and protection to participants. |
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Municipal Fire Fighting & Prevention Supervisors| | Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts. |
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Security Guards| | Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. |
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Transit & Railroad Police| | Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers. |
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Truck Drivers, Heavy & Tractor-Trailer| | Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW, to transport and deliver goods, livestock, or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. May be required to unload truck. May require use of automated routing equipment. Requires commercial drivers' license. |
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Skills
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Service Orientation| | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
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Coordination| | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Equipment Selection| | Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. |
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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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Learning Strategies| | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
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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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Social Perceptiveness| | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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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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Reading Comprehension| | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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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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Active Learning| | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Instructing| | Teaching others how to do something. |
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Writing| | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
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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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Speaking| | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Operation Monitoring| | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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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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Mathematics| | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
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Time Management| | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Troubleshooting| | Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Science| | Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
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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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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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Persuasion| | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
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Repairing| | Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
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Negotiation| | Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
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Operations Analysis| | Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. |
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Installation| | Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. |
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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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Quality Control Analysis| | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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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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Management of Financial Resources| | Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures. |
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Programming| | Writing computer programs for various purposes. |
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Tasks
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| Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons. |
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| Rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites. |
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| Search burning buildings to locate fire victims. |
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| Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment. |
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| Dress with equipment such as fire resistant clothing and breathing apparatus. |
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| Move toward the source of a fire using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties. |
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| Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to rescue individuals from burning structures. |
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| Take action to contain hazardous chemicals that might catch fire, leak, or spill. |
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| Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios. |
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| Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents. |
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| Operate pumps connected to high-pressure hoses. |
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| Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or core cutters. |
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| Select and attach hose nozzles, depending on fire type, and direct streams of water or chemicals onto fires. |
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| Inspect fire sites after flames have been extinguished to ensure that there is no further danger. |
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| Lay hose lines and connect them to water supplies. |
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| Protect property from water and smoke using waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants. |
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| Participate in physical training activities to maintain a high level of physical fitness. |
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| Salvage property by removing broken glass, pumping out water, and ventilating buildings to remove smoke. |
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| Participate in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques. |
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| Clean and maintain fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus. |
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| Collaborate with police to respond to accidents, disasters, and arson investigation calls. |
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| Establish firelines to prevent unauthorized persons from entering areas near fires. |
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| Inform and educate the public on fire prevention. |
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| Prepare written reports that detail specifics of fire incidents. |
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| Inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances, testing and checking smoke alarms and fire suppression equipment as necessary. |
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| Participate in courses, seminars and conferences, and study fire science literature, to learn firefighting techniques. |
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| Spray foam onto runways, extinguish fires, and rescue aircraft crew and passengers in air-crash emergencies. |
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Career Activities
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| Performing General Physical Activities |
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| climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles |
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| control and extinguish municipal or forest fires |
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| move or fit heavy objects |
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| practice emergency firefighting or rescue preparedness procedures |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings |
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| observe fire to note changing conditions |
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| Getting Information |
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| read maps |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge |
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| follow police or emergency radio regulations |
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| use emergency medical procedures |
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| use fire suppression techniques |
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| use first aid procedures |
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| use hazardous disposal techniques |
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| use hazardous materials information |
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| use knowledge of fire, building or other codes |
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| use knowledge of ventilation systems |
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| use oral or written communication techniques |
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| use rescue procedures |
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| Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment |
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| drive emergency rescue or firefighting vehicles |
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| drive truck with capacity greater than 3 tons |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems |
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| authorize entry or exit of individuals |
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| determine best method for attacking fire |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships |
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| work as a team member |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People |
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| judge terrain conditions for vehicle or equipment operation |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards |
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| conduct fire hazard inspections |
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| inspect buildings to detect violations of fire codes |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes |
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| operate emergency fire or rescue equipment |
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| use emergency medical equipment |
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| use fire suppression equipment |
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| use hand or power tools |
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| use two-way radio or mobile phone |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization |
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| communicate technical information |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information |
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| estimate size or characteristics of fire |
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| Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment |
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| maintain or repair cargo or passenger vehicle |
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Career Context
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| Deal With External Customers |
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| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment |
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| Responsible for Others' Health and Safety |
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| Work With Work Group or Team |
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| Face-to-Face Discussions |
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| Outdoors, Exposed to Weather |
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| Physical Proximity |
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| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled |
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| Frequency of Decision Making |
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| Exposed to Disease or Infections |
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| Telephone |
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| Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable |
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| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled |
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| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment |
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| Exposed to Contaminants |
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| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results |
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| Contact With Others |
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| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions |
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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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| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection |
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| Consequence of Error |
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| Coordinate or Lead Others |
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| Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting |
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| Very Hot or Cold Temperatures |
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| Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions |
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| In an Open Vehicle or Equipment |
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| Responsibility for Outcomes and Results |
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| Outdoors, Under Cover |
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| Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People |
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| Public Speaking |
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| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls |
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| Exposed to High Places |
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| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate |
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| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings |
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| Freedom to Make Decisions |
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| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks |
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| Structured versus Unstructured Work |
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| Frequency of Conflict Situations |
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| Level of Competition |
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| Exposed to Whole Body Vibration |
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| Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body |
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| Deal With Physically Aggressive People |
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| Letters and Memos |
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| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment |
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| Electronic Mail |
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| Spend Time Walking and Running |
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| Spend Time Standing |
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| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance |
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| Time Pressure |
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| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling |
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| Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles |
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Career Styles
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Dependability| | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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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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Attention to Detail| | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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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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Initiative| | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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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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Analytical Thinking| | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and 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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Persistence| | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
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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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Achievement/Effort| | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
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Integrity| | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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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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Leadership| | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
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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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Career Needs
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Achievement| | Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment. |
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Co-workers| | Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with. |
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