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- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials spend a lot of their time Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, and Perceptual Speed. Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials are typically characterized as being Realistic and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Psychology, English Language, and Education and Training and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.
Work Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Coaching and Developing Others
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Performing General Physical Activities
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Training and Teaching Others
Developing and Building Teams
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing Administrative Activities
Thinking Creatively
Processing Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Selling or Influencing Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Analyzing Data or Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Handling and Moving Objects
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Interacting With Computers
Staffing Organizational Units
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Abilities
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Perceptual Speed
Flexibility of Closure
Selective Attention
Far Vision
Speech Clarity
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Near Vision
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Time Sharing
Speed of Closure
Category Flexibility
Speech Recognition
Visualization
Auditory Attention
Visual Color Discrimination
Trunk Strength
Originality
Fluency of Ideas
Written Expression
Gross Body Coordination
Hearing Sensitivity
Stamina
Memorization
Glare Sensitivity
Finger Dexterity
Speed of Limb Movement
Peripheral Vision
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Multilimb Coordination
Static Strength
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Extent Flexibility
Dynamic Strength
Spatial Orientation
Gross Body Equilibrium
Reaction Time
Response Orientation
Sound Localization
Manual Dexterity
Interests
Realistic
Enterprising
Conventional
Social
Investigative
Artistic
Knowledge
Psychology
English Language
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Administration and Management
Clerical
Computers and Electronics
Communications and Media
Public Safety and Security
Sociology and Anthropology
Personnel and Human Resources
Mathematics
Transportation
Law and Government
Therapy and Counseling
Sales and Marketing
Telecommunications
Philosophy and Theology
Medicine and Dentistry
Foreign Language
Economics and Accounting
Physics
Wages
Michigan
$62,640
Vermont
$45,500
Oklahoma
$45,180
New Jersey
$35,430
Nevada
$33,100
Mississippi
$31,650
Pennsylvania
$28,780
Oregon
$27,700
Louisiana
$25,880
Massachusetts
$25,770
Minnesota
$24,210
Missouri
$23,950
Indiana
$23,840
Rhode Island
$23,750
New York
$23,580
Colorado
$23,550
Kansas
$23,490
Texas
$23,140
Virginia
$23,030
Wisconsin
$22,510
Florida
$22,500
Nebraska
$22,150
Washington
$22,130
Ohio
$21,670
California
$21,380
Maryland
$20,920
Tennessee
$20,550
Illinois
$20,350
Idaho
$20,290
Delaware
$19,210
Arizona
$18,880
Alabama
$18,880
Iowa
$18,730
Utah
$18,570
Kentucky
$18,200
South Carolina
$17,370
Georgia
$15,810
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Monitoring
Coordination
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Learning Strategies
Active Learning
Instructing
Writing
Negotiation
Complex Problem Solving
Social Perceptiveness
Systems Evaluation
Service Orientation
Persuasion
Time Management
Systems Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Mathematics
Operation Monitoring
Science
Technology Design
Operations Analysis
Work Values
Achievement
Independence
Recognition
Working Conditions
Relationships
Support
Work Styles
Integrity
Dependability
Self Control
Stress Tolerance
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Persistence
Leadership
Achievement/Effort
Adaptability/Flexibility
Independence
Initiative
Analytical Thinking
Concern for Others
Social Orientation
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Freedom to Make Decisions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Spend Time Standing
Level of Competition
Physical Proximity
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Telephone
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Deal With External Customers
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Coordinate or Lead Others
Letters and Memos
Consequence of Error
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Sitting
Work Schedules
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
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
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Duration of Typical Work Week
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Degree of Automation
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-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 Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
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 Disease or Infections
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly 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
-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
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
-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 Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-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-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-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 Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Electronic Mail
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Walking and Running
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Standing
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
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
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Time Pressure
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
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 Contaminants
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to High Places
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Time Pressure
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Telephone
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
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
-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-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
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
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 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 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 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-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
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