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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
Power Distributors and Dispatchers spend a lot of their time Making Decisions and Solving Problems. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, and Near Vision. Power Distributors and Dispatchers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Public Safety and Security, and Mechanical and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Analyzing Data or Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Documenting/Recording Information
Interacting With Computers
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Processing Information
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing and Building Teams
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Getting Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Training and Teaching Others
Thinking Creatively
Performing Administrative Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Assisting and Caring for Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Handling and Moving Objects
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Performing General Physical Activities
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Near Vision
Deductive Reasoning
Perceptual Speed
Written Expression
Written Comprehension
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Flexibility of Closure
Inductive Reasoning
Speech Clarity
Far Vision
Speech Recognition
Mathematical Reasoning
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Selective Attention
Number Facility
Visualization
Speed of Closure
Finger Dexterity
Time Sharing
Visual Color Discrimination
Memorization
Depth Perception
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Control Precision
Trunk Strength
Reaction Time
Manual Dexterity
Multilimb Coordination
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Gross Body Equilibrium
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Public Safety and Security
Mechanical
Mathematics
Administration and Management
Computers and Electronics
English Language
Clerical
Education and Training
Engineering and Technology
Physics
Production and Processing
Telecommunications
Design
Geography
Communications and Media
Chemistry
Law and Government
Building and Construction
Psychology
Personnel and Human Resources
Transportation
Economics and Accounting
Sociology and Anthropology
Therapy and Counseling
History and Archeology
Wages
Idaho
$97,350
Nevada
$96,830
Washington
$84,360
New York
$81,940
Massachusetts
$79,790
Wisconsin
$79,350
Kentucky
$79,200
Wyoming
$78,640
Oregon
$77,910
Montana
$75,700
Minnesota
$73,870
Utah
$73,850
Alaska
$73,770
California
$72,500
Mississippi
$72,210
Colorado
$72,060
New Jersey
$71,070
Illinois
$70,690
Connecticut
$70,040
Alabama
$69,450
Florida
$69,440
Arizona
$69,020
West Virginia
$66,530
Nebraska
$66,330
Michigan
$66,220
Missouri
$65,680
Virginia
$64,810
Pennsylvania
$64,300
Oklahoma
$64,040
Maryland
$63,780
Georgia
$63,670
Ohio
$61,140
Iowa
$60,630
Texas
$60,490
Kansas
$60,310
Louisiana
$55,920
Maine
$55,420
Tennessee
$53,590
South Carolina
$53,210
Indiana
$51,210
Skills
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Coordination
Operation Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Speaking
Instructing
Management of Personnel Resources
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Writing
Active Learning
Systems Analysis
Negotiation
Quality Control Analysis
Mathematics
Operation and Control
Persuasion
Systems Evaluation
Learning Strategies
Troubleshooting
Operations Analysis
Science
Repairing
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Programming
Technology Design
Work Values
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Relationships
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Stress Tolerance
Dependability
Self Control
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Persistence
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Leadership
Independence
Concern for Others
Integrity
Achievement/Effort
Social Orientation
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Freedom to Make Decisions
Consequence of Error
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Contact With Others
Coordinate or Lead Others
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Time Pressure
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Sitting
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With External Customers
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Standing
Degree of Automation
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Level of Competition
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Duration of Typical Work Week
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Walking and Running
Outdoors, Under Cover
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Public Speaking
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Work Schedules
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-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 Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-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 Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Radiation
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-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 Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-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 Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-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 Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
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 Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Walking and Running
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Decision Making
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
-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
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
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 Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
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 Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to High Places
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Public Speaking
Telephone
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
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
Time Pressure
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-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-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
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
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-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to drawings of power systems.
Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
Direct personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery, such as instructing control room operators to start boilers or generators.
Distribute or regulate the flow of power between entities, such as generating stations, substations, distribution lines, or users, keeping track of the status of circuits or connections.
Monitor and record switchboard or control board readings to ensure that electrical or steam distribution equipment is operating properly.
Track conditions that could affect power needs, such as changes in the weather, and adjust equipment to meet any anticipated changes.
Manipulate controls to adjust or activate power distribution equipment or machines.
Calculate load estimates or equipment requirements to determine required control settings.
Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps.
- Importance Supplemental-
Inspect equipment to ensure that specifications are met or to detect any defects.
Tend auxiliary equipment used in the power distribution process.
Implement energy schedules, including real-time transmission reservations or schedules.
Repair, maintain, or clean equipment or machinery, using hand tools.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
Track conditions that could affect power needs, such as changes in the weather, and adjust equipment to meet any anticipated changes.
Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to drawings of power systems.
Manipulate controls to adjust or activate power distribution equipment or machines.
Calculate load estimates or equipment requirements to determine required control settings.
Direct personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery, such as instructing control room operators to start boilers or generators.
Distribute or regulate the flow of power between entities, such as generating stations, substations, distribution lines, or users, keeping track of the status of circuits or connections.
Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps.
Monitor and record switchboard or control board readings to ensure that electrical or steam distribution equipment is operating properly.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Implement energy schedules, including real-time transmission reservations or schedules.
Tend auxiliary equipment used in the power distribution process.
Repair, maintain, or clean equipment or machinery, using hand tools.
Inspect equipment to ensure that specifications are met or to detect any defects.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Direct personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery, such as instructing control room operators to start boilers or generators.
Distribute or regulate the flow of power between entities, such as generating stations, substations, distribution lines, or users, keeping track of the status of circuits or connections.
Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
Manipulate controls to adjust or activate power distribution equipment or machines.
Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
Calculate load estimates or equipment requirements to determine required control settings.
Track conditions that could affect power needs, such as changes in the weather, and adjust equipment to meet any anticipated changes.
Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to drawings of power systems.
Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
Monitor and record switchboard or control board readings to ensure that electrical or steam distribution equipment is operating properly.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Tend auxiliary equipment used in the power distribution process.
Inspect equipment to ensure that specifications are met or to detect any defects.
Repair, maintain, or clean equipment or machinery, using hand tools.
Implement energy schedules, including real-time transmission reservations or schedules.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
Monitor and record switchboard or control board readings to ensure that electrical or steam distribution equipment is operating properly.
Track conditions that could affect power needs, such as changes in the weather, and adjust equipment to meet any anticipated changes.
Calculate load estimates or equipment requirements to determine required control settings.
Distribute or regulate the flow of power between entities, such as generating stations, substations, distribution lines, or users, keeping track of the status of circuits or connections.
Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to drawings of power systems.
Manipulate controls to adjust or activate power distribution equipment or machines.
Direct personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery, such as instructing control room operators to start boilers or generators.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Implement energy schedules, including real-time transmission reservations or schedules.
Tend auxiliary equipment used in the power distribution process.
Inspect equipment to ensure that specifications are met or to detect any defects.
Repair, maintain, or clean equipment or machinery, using hand tools.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
Manipulate controls to adjust or activate power distribution equipment or machines.
Direct personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery, such as instructing control room operators to start boilers or generators.
Track conditions that could affect power needs, such as changes in the weather, and adjust equipment to meet any anticipated changes.
Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps.
Calculate load estimates or equipment requirements to determine required control settings.
Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to drawings of power systems.
Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
Monitor and record switchboard or control board readings to ensure that electrical or steam distribution equipment is operating properly.
Distribute or regulate the flow of power between entities, such as generating stations, substations, distribution lines, or users, keeping track of the status of circuits or connections.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Repair, maintain, or clean equipment or machinery, using hand tools.
Implement energy schedules, including real-time transmission reservations or schedules.
Inspect equipment to ensure that specifications are met or to detect any defects.
Tend auxiliary equipment used in the power distribution process.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
Direct personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery, such as instructing control room operators to start boilers or generators.
Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to drawings of power systems.
Manipulate controls to adjust or activate power distribution equipment or machines.
Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps.
Monitor and record switchboard or control board readings to ensure that electrical or steam distribution equipment is operating properly.
Calculate load estimates or equipment requirements to determine required control settings.
Distribute or regulate the flow of power between entities, such as generating stations, substations, distribution lines, or users, keeping track of the status of circuits or connections.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
Track conditions that could affect power needs, such as changes in the weather, and adjust equipment to meet any anticipated changes.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Repair, maintain, or clean equipment or machinery, using hand tools.
Inspect equipment to ensure that specifications are met or to detect any defects.
Implement energy schedules, including real-time transmission reservations or schedules.
Tend auxiliary equipment used in the power distribution process.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to drawings of power systems.
Calculate load estimates or equipment requirements to determine required control settings.
Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
Monitor and record switchboard or control board readings to ensure that electrical or steam distribution equipment is operating properly.
Track conditions that could affect power needs, such as changes in the weather, and adjust equipment to meet any anticipated changes.
Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps.
Direct personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery, such as instructing control room operators to start boilers or generators.
Distribute or regulate the flow of power between entities, such as generating stations, substations, distribution lines, or users, keeping track of the status of circuits or connections.
Manipulate controls to adjust or activate power distribution equipment or machines.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Inspect equipment to ensure that specifications are met or to detect any defects.
Repair, maintain, or clean equipment or machinery, using hand tools.
Tend auxiliary equipment used in the power distribution process.
Implement energy schedules, including real-time transmission reservations or schedules.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Track conditions that could affect power needs, such as changes in the weather, and adjust equipment to meet any anticipated changes.
Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps.
Manipulate controls to adjust or activate power distribution equipment or machines.
Monitor and record switchboard or control board readings to ensure that electrical or steam distribution equipment is operating properly.
Distribute or regulate the flow of power between entities, such as generating stations, substations, distribution lines, or users, keeping track of the status of circuits or connections.
Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to drawings of power systems.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
Calculate load estimates or equipment requirements to determine required control settings.
Direct personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery, such as instructing control room operators to start boilers or generators.
Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Inspect equipment to ensure that specifications are met or to detect any defects.
Tend auxiliary equipment used in the power distribution process.
Implement energy schedules, including real-time transmission reservations or schedules.
Repair, maintain, or clean equipment or machinery, using hand tools.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.
Manipulate controls to adjust or activate power distribution equipment or machines.
Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to drawings of power systems.
Track conditions that could affect power needs, such as changes in the weather, and adjust equipment to meet any anticipated changes.
Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps.
Monitor and record switchboard or control board readings to ensure that electrical or steam distribution equipment is operating properly.
Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.
Calculate load estimates or equipment requirements to determine required control settings.
Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.
Direct personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery, such as instructing control room operators to start boilers or generators.
Distribute or regulate the flow of power between entities, such as generating stations, substations, distribution lines, or users, keeping track of the status of circuits or connections.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Repair, maintain, or clean equipment or machinery, using hand tools.
Implement energy schedules, including real-time transmission reservations or schedules.
Tend auxiliary equipment used in the power distribution process.
Inspect equipment to ensure that specifications are met or to detect any defects.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
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-
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 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
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree