Physicists

Description
Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

Job Description: Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

Physicists spend a lot of their time Thinking Creatively. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Mathematical Reasoning, Oral Expression, and Written Comprehension. Physicists are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering and Technology and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Science.

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Work Activities

Thinking Creatively

Processing Information

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Getting Information

Analyzing Data or Information

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Scheduling Work and Activities

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Interacting With Computers

Training and Teaching Others

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Documenting/Recording Information

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Developing and Building Teams

Selling or Influencing Others

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Performing Administrative Activities

Coaching and Developing Others

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Controlling Machines and Processes

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Assisting and Caring for Others

Staffing Organizational Units

Handling and Moving Objects

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Performing General Physical Activities

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

Mathematical Reasoning

Oral Expression

Written Comprehension

Written Expression

Number Facility

Originality

Inductive Reasoning

Deductive Reasoning

Fluency of Ideas

Speech Clarity

Category Flexibility

Information Ordering

Problem Sensitivity

Visualization

Speed of Closure

Selective Attention

Speech Recognition

Near Vision

Flexibility of Closure

Far Vision

Memorization

Perceptual Speed

Time Sharing

Visual Color Discrimination

Auditory Attention

Finger Dexterity

Hearing Sensitivity

Depth Perception

Interests

Investigative

Realistic

Artistic

Conventional

Enterprising

Social

Knowledge

Mathematics

Physics

Engineering and Technology

Computers and Electronics

English Language

Education and Training

Mechanical

Communications and Media

Clerical

Public Safety and Security

Administration and Management

Chemistry

Design

Telecommunications

Biology

Law and Government

Customer and Personal Service

Psychology

Sales and Marketing

Production and Processing

Personnel and Human Resources

Medicine and Dentistry

Economics and Accounting

Foreign Language

Wages

Minnesota

$144,520

Nevada

$128,590

Georgia

$124,460

Illinois

$119,200

Florida

$118,050

New Hampshire

$117,010

Rhode Island

$116,040

District of Columbia

$115,980

Maryland

$115,750

Indiana

$114,690

Colorado

$113,510

Missouri

$112,690

Kansas

$112,580

Virginia

$111,780

New York

$111,700

Idaho

$111,350

North Carolina

$106,700

South Carolina

$106,310

Washington

$105,360

Tennessee

$103,970

Pennsylvania

$103,310

Massachusetts

$103,300

New Jersey

$103,030

Connecticut

$102,550

California

$102,160

Alabama

$99,790

Maine

$97,790

Ohio

$95,720

Michigan

$94,710

Oregon

$93,730

Wisconsin

$90,160

Louisiana

$89,730

New Mexico

$86,470

Utah

$85,680

Hawaii

$82,050

Mississippi

$79,940

Nebraska

$75,960

Texas

$72,940

Arizona

$62,840

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Science

Mathematics

Active Learning

Writing

Learning Strategies

Critical Thinking

Instructing

Complex Problem Solving

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Active Listening

Programming

Monitoring

Systems Analysis

Systems Evaluation

Quality Control Analysis

Technology Design

Persuasion

Operations Analysis

Coordination

Time Management

Social Perceptiveness

Management of Personnel Resources

Service Orientation

Negotiation

Operation Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Management of Material Resources

Management of Financial Resources

Equipment Selection

Operation and Control

Work Values

Recognition

Working Conditions

Achievement

Independence

Support

Relationships

Work Styles

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Initiative

Persistence

Integrity

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Independence

Achievement/Effort

Innovation

Cooperation

Self Control

Stress Tolerance

Concern for Others

Leadership

Social Orientation

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Electronic Mail

Face-to-Face Discussions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Telephone

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Freedom to Make Decisions

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Contact With Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Spend Time Sitting

Coordinate or Lead Others

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Letters and Memos

Time Pressure

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Deal With External Customers

Level of Competition

Frequency of Decision Making

Physical Proximity

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Public Speaking

Duration of Typical Work Week

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Consequence of Error

Spend Time Standing

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Spend Time Walking and Running

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Degree of Automation

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to High Places

Outdoors, Under Cover

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Work Schedules

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Walking and Running

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

-Every day-

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Electronic Mail

Face-to-Face Discussions

Telephone

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Time Pressure

Exposed to Radiation

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Frequency of Decision Making

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Public Speaking

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Contaminants

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Letters and Memos

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-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

Deal With External Customers

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Sitting

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

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 Sitting

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

-Never-

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Exposed to High Places

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Radiation

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to Contaminants

Outdoors, Under Cover

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Walking and Running

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Standing

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Frequency of Decision Making

Public Speaking

Telephone

Spend Time Sitting

Time Pressure

Face-to-Face Discussions

Electronic Mail

Letters and Memos

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Decision Making

Time Pressure

Public Speaking

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Letters and Memos

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Contaminants

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to High Places

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Electronic Mail

Outdoors, Under Cover

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Telephone

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Letters and Memos

Telephone

Time Pressure

Face-to-Face Discussions

Electronic Mail

Public Speaking

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Decision Making

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to Contaminants

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Radiation

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Outdoors, Under Cover

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Public Speaking

Outdoors, Under Cover

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Time Pressure

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Radiation

Letters and Memos

Frequency of Decision Making

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Exposed to High Places

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Electronic Mail

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-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.

Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.

Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.

Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.

Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.

Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.

- Importance Supplemental-

Direct testing and monitoring of contamination of radioactive equipment, and recording of personnel and plant area radiation exposure data.

Observe the structure and properties of matter, and the transformation and propagation of energy, using equipment such as masers, lasers, and telescopes, in order to explore and identify the basic principles governing these phenomena.

Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.

Teach physics to students.

Develop manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication processes of lasers, masers, infrared, and other light-emitting and light-sensitive devices.

Conduct application evaluations and analyze results in order to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other uses for electro-optical devices.

Develop standards of permissible concentrations of radioisotopes in liquids and gases.

Conduct research pertaining to potential environmental impacts of atomic energy-related industrial development in order to determine licensing qualifications.

Advise authorities of procedures to be followed in radiation incidents or hazards, and assist in civil defense planning.

- Relevance of Task Core-

Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.

Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.

Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.

Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.

Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.

Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.

Teach physics to students.

Conduct application evaluations and analyze results in order to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other uses for electro-optical devices.

Develop standards of permissible concentrations of radioisotopes in liquids and gases.

Advise authorities of procedures to be followed in radiation incidents or hazards, and assist in civil defense planning.

Develop manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication processes of lasers, masers, infrared, and other light-emitting and light-sensitive devices.

Conduct research pertaining to potential environmental impacts of atomic energy-related industrial development in order to determine licensing qualifications.

Direct testing and monitoring of contamination of radioactive equipment, and recording of personnel and plant area radiation exposure data.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.

Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.

Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.

Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.

Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.

Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.

Develop manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication processes of lasers, masers, infrared, and other light-emitting and light-sensitive devices.

Conduct research pertaining to potential environmental impacts of atomic energy-related industrial development in order to determine licensing qualifications.

Develop standards of permissible concentrations of radioisotopes in liquids and gases.

Teach physics to students.

Conduct application evaluations and analyze results in order to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other uses for electro-optical devices.

Advise authorities of procedures to be followed in radiation incidents or hazards, and assist in civil defense planning.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.

Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.

Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.

Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.

Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.

Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Conduct application evaluations and analyze results in order to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other uses for electro-optical devices.

Teach physics to students.

Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.

Direct testing and monitoring of contamination of radioactive equipment, and recording of personnel and plant area radiation exposure data.

Advise authorities of procedures to be followed in radiation incidents or hazards, and assist in civil defense planning.

Develop manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication processes of lasers, masers, infrared, and other light-emitting and light-sensitive devices.

Develop standards of permissible concentrations of radioisotopes in liquids and gases.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.

Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.

Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.

Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.

Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.

Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Teach physics to students.

Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.

Direct testing and monitoring of contamination of radioactive equipment, and recording of personnel and plant area radiation exposure data.

Develop standards of permissible concentrations of radioisotopes in liquids and gases.

Develop manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication processes of lasers, masers, infrared, and other light-emitting and light-sensitive devices.

Conduct research pertaining to potential environmental impacts of atomic energy-related industrial development in order to determine licensing qualifications.

Advise authorities of procedures to be followed in radiation incidents or hazards, and assist in civil defense planning.

Conduct application evaluations and analyze results in order to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other uses for electro-optical devices.

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.

Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.

Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.

Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.

Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.

Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Conduct application evaluations and analyze results in order to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other uses for electro-optical devices.

Develop manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication processes of lasers, masers, infrared, and other light-emitting and light-sensitive devices.

Teach physics to students.

Conduct research pertaining to potential environmental impacts of atomic energy-related industrial development in order to determine licensing qualifications.

Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.

Develop standards of permissible concentrations of radioisotopes in liquids and gases.

Direct testing and monitoring of contamination of radioactive equipment, and recording of personnel and plant area radiation exposure data.

Advise authorities of procedures to be followed in radiation incidents or hazards, and assist in civil defense planning.

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.

Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.

Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.

Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.

Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.

Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Conduct research pertaining to potential environmental impacts of atomic energy-related industrial development in order to determine licensing qualifications.

Develop standards of permissible concentrations of radioisotopes in liquids and gases.

Develop manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication processes of lasers, masers, infrared, and other light-emitting and light-sensitive devices.

Teach physics to students.

Conduct application evaluations and analyze results in order to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other uses for electro-optical devices.

Advise authorities of procedures to be followed in radiation incidents or hazards, and assist in civil defense planning.

Direct testing and monitoring of contamination of radioactive equipment, and recording of personnel and plant area radiation exposure data.

Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.

Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.

Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.

Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.

Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.

Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Teach physics to students.

Direct testing and monitoring of contamination of radioactive equipment, and recording of personnel and plant area radiation exposure data.

Develop manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication processes of lasers, masers, infrared, and other light-emitting and light-sensitive devices.

Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.

Advise authorities of procedures to be followed in radiation incidents or hazards, and assist in civil defense planning.

Conduct application evaluations and analyze results in order to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other uses for electro-optical devices.

Develop standards of permissible concentrations of radioisotopes in liquids and gases.

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.

Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.

Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.

Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.

Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.

Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Develop standards of permissible concentrations of radioisotopes in liquids and gases.

Conduct research pertaining to potential environmental impacts of atomic energy-related industrial development in order to determine licensing qualifications.

Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.

Conduct application evaluations and analyze results in order to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other uses for electro-optical devices.

Develop manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication processes of lasers, masers, infrared, and other light-emitting and light-sensitive devices.

Teach physics to students.

Direct testing and monitoring of contamination of radioactive equipment, and recording of personnel and plant area radiation exposure data.

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None

Up to and including 1 month

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

Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years

-Related Work Experience-

None

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years

Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years

Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years

Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years

Over 10 years

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Some College Courses

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

Bachelor's Degree

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

Post-Doctoral Training