- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May shape or reshape frames. Includes contact lens opticians.
Opticians, Dispensing spend a lot of their time Performing for or Working Directly with the Public. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Near Vision, and Written Comprehension. Opticians, Dispensing are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Clerical, and Sales and Marketing and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Selling or Influencing Others
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Assisting and Caring for Others
Processing Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Coaching and Developing Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Handling and Moving Objects
Documenting/Recording Information
Training and Teaching Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Thinking Creatively
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Developing and Building Teams
Interacting With Computers
Controlling Machines and Processes
Staffing Organizational Units
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Near Vision
Written Comprehension
Finger Dexterity
Written Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Inductive Reasoning
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Category Flexibility
Manual Dexterity
Information Ordering
Visual Color Discrimination
Visualization
Fluency of Ideas
Flexibility of Closure
Far Vision
Control Precision
Originality
Multilimb Coordination
Selective Attention
Mathematical Reasoning
Time Sharing
Number Facility
Depth Perception
Perceptual Speed
Speed of Closure
Memorization
Trunk Strength
Wrist-Finger Speed
Reaction Time
Rate Control
Response Orientation
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Static Strength
Interests
Enterprising
Conventional
Realistic
Social
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Clerical
Sales and Marketing
Mathematics
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Production and Processing
Psychology
Mechanical
Personnel and Human Resources
Chemistry
Economics and Accounting
Engineering and Technology
Law and Government
Communications and Media
Public Safety and Security
Medicine and Dentistry
Design
Physics
Sociology and Anthropology
Biology
Foreign Language
Philosophy and Theology
Therapy and Counseling
Telecommunications
Transportation
Wages
New Jersey
$50,520
Rhode Island
$49,530
Connecticut
$47,020
Massachusetts
$46,330
New York
$44,250
Hawaii
$41,160
Washington
$39,330
New Hampshire
$36,900
California
$36,700
Florida
$36,220
Nevada
$35,680
Vermont
$35,540
Alaska
$34,770
South Carolina
$34,760
Minnesota
$34,730
District of Columbia
$34,680
Georgia
$34,670
Oregon
$34,540
North Carolina
$34,250
Ohio
$33,670
Delaware
$33,260
Arizona
$32,740
Colorado
$32,630
Maine
$32,550
Tennessee
$32,490
New Mexico
$32,040
Michigan
$31,420
Pennsylvania
$31,400
Maryland
$31,280
Kentucky
$30,990
Wisconsin
$29,490
Montana
$29,090
Alabama
$29,060
Illinois
$29,020
West Virginia
$28,940
Louisiana
$28,820
Wyoming
$28,270
Idaho
$28,090
Iowa
$27,590
Indiana
$27,380
North Dakota
$27,180
Missouri
$27,150
South Dakota
$27,110
Mississippi
$27,030
Texas
$26,970
Nebraska
$26,160
Kansas
$26,000
Utah
$25,680
Arkansas
$24,520
Oklahoma
$21,710
Skills
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Speaking
Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving
Social Perceptiveness
Monitoring
Instructing
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Negotiation
Persuasion
Time Management
Learning Strategies
Coordination
Management of Personnel Resources
Mathematics
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Operations Analysis
Operation and Control
Troubleshooting
Technology Design
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Material Resources
Science
Repairing
Programming
Work Values
Independence
Relationships
Support
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Cooperation
Self Control
Concern for Others
Stress Tolerance
Social Orientation
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Independence
Persistence
Leadership
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Contact With Others
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Freedom to Make Decisions
Physical Proximity
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Work With Work Group or Team
Electronic Mail
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Level of Competition
Spend Time Standing
Coordinate or Lead Others
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Walking and Running
Duration of Typical Work Week
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Consequence of Error
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Public Speaking
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Work Schedules
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Public Speaking
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)