Survey Researchers

Job Description: Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams.

Survey Researchers spend a lot of their time Processing Information. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Written Expression, Written Comprehension, and Oral Comprehension. Survey Researchers are typically characterized as being Investigative and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mathematics, Administration and Management, and English Language and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Mathematics.

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Work Activities

Processing Information
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Getting Information
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  

Abilities

Oral Expression
  
Written Expression
  
Written Comprehension
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Speech Clarity
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Number Facility
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Speech Recognition
  
Information Ordering
  
Near Vision
  
Category Flexibility
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Originality
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Visualization
  
Selective Attention
  
Far Vision
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Time Sharing
  
Memorization
  
Auditory Attention
  
Control Precision
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Depth Perception
  
Manual Dexterity
  

Interests

Investigative
  
Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  
Realistic
  

Knowledge

Mathematics
  
Administration and Management
  
English Language
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Clerical
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Education and Training
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Psychology
  
Communications and Media
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Design
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Production and Processing
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Geography
  
Telecommunications
  
Law and Government
  
Building and Construction
  
Mechanical
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Transportation
  
History and Archeology
  
Foreign Language
  
Public Safety and Security
  

Wages

Maryland
$71,070  
 
District of Columbia
$62,100  
 
Washington
$56,190  
 
Rhode Island
$55,900  
 
New York
$54,290  
 
Arkansas
$53,510  
 
Oregon
$52,010  
 
Minnesota
$50,570  
 
Connecticut
$50,500  
 
New Jersey
$49,150  
 
Virginia
$48,320  
 
Ohio
$47,930  
 
Tennessee
$44,820  
 
North Carolina
$43,690  
 
Wisconsin
$41,680  
 
California
$40,760  
 
Massachusetts
$40,050  
 
Louisiana
$38,540  
 
Arizona
$37,750  
 
Maine
$37,720  
 
Missouri
$37,280  
 
Nebraska
$36,760  
 
Michigan
$36,260  
 
Kentucky
$35,260  
 
Kansas
$34,910  
 
New Hampshire
$34,360  
 
Texas
$33,530  
 
Georgia
$32,720  
 
South Carolina
$32,470  
 
Illinois
$31,260  
 
Hawaii
$28,290  
 
Oklahoma
$27,150  
 
Indiana
$25,570  
 
Utah
$24,380  
 
Florida
$24,360  
 
Pennsylvania
$24,270  
 
Mississippi
$23,060  
 
Nevada
$21,930  
 
Idaho
$21,920  
 
Colorado
$20,330  
 
Alabama
$19,030  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Mathematics
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Active Listening
  
Critical Thinking
  
Active Learning
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Monitoring
  
Learning Strategies
  
Time Management
  
Coordination
  
Instructing
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Persuasion
  
Service Orientation
  
Negotiation
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Programming
  
Science
  
Operations Analysis
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Independence
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Relationships
  
Working Conditions
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Independence
  
Initiative
  
Innovation
  
Integrity
  
Dependability
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Persistence
  
Cooperation
  
Leadership
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Social Orientation
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Self Control
  
Concern for Others
  
Stress Tolerance
  

Work Context

Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Contact With Others
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Letters and Memos
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Level of Competition
  
Physical Proximity
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Degree of Automation
  
Public Speaking
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Consequence of Error
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Work Schedules
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
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
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
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
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  

-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 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 Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  

-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-

Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
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 Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
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
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-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-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-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 Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-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 Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
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
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Never-

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
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
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Letters and Memos
  
Electronic Mail
  
Public Speaking
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
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-

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
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
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-

Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
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
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
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
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
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
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
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
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
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-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
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

- Importance Core-

Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
  
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
  
Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
  
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
  
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  
Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
  
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  
Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
  
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
  
Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
  
Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
  
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
  
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  
Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
  
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
  
Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
  
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
  
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
  
Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
  
Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
  

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

Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
  
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
  
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
  
Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
  
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
  
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  
Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
  

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

Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
  
Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
  
Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
  

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

Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
  
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
  
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
  
Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
  
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
  
Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  
Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
  

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

Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
  
Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
  
Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
  

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

Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
  
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
  
Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
  
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
  
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
  
Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
  
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  
Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  

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

Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
  
Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
  
Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
  

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

Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
  
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
  
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
  
Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  
Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
  
Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
  
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
  
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  

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

Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
  
Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
  
Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
  

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

Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
  
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  
Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
  
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
  
Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
  
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
  
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
  

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

Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
  
Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
  
Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
  

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

Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
  
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  
Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
  
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
  
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
  
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  
Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
  
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
  
Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
  

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

Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
  
Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
  
Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
  

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

Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
  
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
  
Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
  
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
  
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
  
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
  
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
  
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
  
Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
  
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
  
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
  

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

Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
  
Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
  
Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
  

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
  

-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
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 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
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Some College Courses
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree