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TITLE: Utilities Managers
DEFINITION: Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities or operations of organizations that provide utility services, such as electricity, natural gas, sanitation, and water.
TASKS:
1. Schedules and coordinates activities such as, processing and distribution of services, patrolling and inspection of facilities, and maintenance activities.
2. Formulates, implements and interprets policies and procedures.
3. Develops plans to meet expanded needs, such as increasing capacity or facilities, or modifying equipment.
4. Plans methods and sequence of operations to obtain optimum utilization of facilities and land or to facilitate system modifications.
5. Authorizes repair, movement, installation, or construction of equipment, supplies, or facilities.
6. Hires, discharges, supervises and coordinates activities of workers directly or through subordinates.
7. Confers with management, personnel, customers, and other to solve technical or administrative problems, discuss matters, and coordinate activities.
8. Analyzes data, trends, reports, consumption, or test results to determine adequacy of facilities, system performance or development areas.
9. Develops test procedures, directs and schedules testing activities, and analyzes results.
10. Investigates and evaluates new developments in materials, tools, or equipment.
11. Forecasts consumption of utilities to meet demands or to determine construction, equipment, or maintenance requirements.
12. Inspects project, operations, or site to determine progress, need for repair, or compliance with specifications and regulations.
13. Prepares budget estimates based on anticipated material, equipment and personnel needs.
14. Determines action to be taken in event of emergencies, such as machine, equipment, or power failure.
15. Prepares reports, directives, records, work orders, specifications for work methods, and other documents.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
96 Administration and Management
Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods
79 Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of policies and practices involved in personnel/human resource functions. This includes recruitment, selection, training, and promotion regulations and procedures; compensation and benefits packages; labor relations and negotiation strategies; and personnel information systems
75 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
71 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
54 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
50 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
46 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
38 Education and Training
Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual development plans, and test design principles
38 Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
33 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
33 Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, and applications including air, water, material dynamics, light, atomic principles, heat, electric theory, earth formations, and meteorological and related natural phenomena
29 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
29 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
25 Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques
25 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
21 Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods involved in showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstration and sales techniques, and sales control systems
21 Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
21 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
21 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
13 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
8 Chemistry
Knowledge of the composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods
8 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
8 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
8 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
4 Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins
4 Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions, including their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, and practices, and their impact on human culture
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
83 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
79 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
79 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
79 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
79 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
75 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
75 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
75 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
75 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
75 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
75 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
75 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
71 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
71 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
71 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
71 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
71 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
71 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
71 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
67 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
63 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
63 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
63 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
63 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
63 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
63 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
58 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
54 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
50 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
50 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
46 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
42 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
38 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
38 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
33 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
33 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
29 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
21 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
17 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
17 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
17 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
13 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
13 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
13 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
8 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
85 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
80 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
75 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
75 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
75 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
75 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
70 Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
70 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
70 Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together.
70 Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense.
60 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
55 Speed of Closure
The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern
55 Time Sharing
The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources)
50 Fluency of Ideas
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas.
50 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
50 Information Ordering
The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations.
50 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
45 Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object
40 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
30 Originality
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem
30 Spatial Orientation
The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self
30 Category Flexibility
The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.
30 Flexibility of Closure
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material
30 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
25 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
25 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
15 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
15 Trunk Strength
The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing
15 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
15 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
10 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
10 Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion
10 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
5 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
5 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
5 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
5 Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or to judge the distance between an object and the observer
5 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
5 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
5 Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position
5 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
5 Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate movements of two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the body is in motion
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
85 Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
85 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
85 Communicating With Other Workers
Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
80 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
75 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
70 Staffing Organizational Units
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting persons for the organization.
70 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
65 Estimating Needed Characteristics
Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
65 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
65 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
65 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
60 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
60 Implementing Ideas or Programs
Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products.
60 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
60 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.
55 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
55 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
55 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
50 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
50 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
50 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
45 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
40 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
40 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
35 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
35 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
35 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
35 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
35 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
30 Handling and Moving Objects
Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards.
30 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
30 Drafting and Specifying Technical Devices
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to inform others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
25 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
25 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others.
25 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
25 Performing For or Working With Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
20 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
20 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
20 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
15 Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials.
10 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment
Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
WORK CONTEXT:
Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) .
88 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely?
85 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
84 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
80 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
80 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
77 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
75 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
73 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction
How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it?
60 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
60 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)?
57 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
56 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
56 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events
How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job?
55 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
52 (I) Deal With External Customers
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)?
51 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
50 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
47 (E) Frustrating Circumstances
To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job?
45 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
36 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
35 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
35 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
30 (F) Common Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Common protective or safety attire, such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard-hat, or personal flotation device?
28 (D) Hazardous Conditions
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
25 (F) Hazardous Conditions
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to hazardous conditions? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
25 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
24 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
20 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
20 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
20 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
20 (F) Sounds or Noise Levels Are Distracting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable?
17 (L) Hazardous Conditions
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous conditions while performing this job? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)
15 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
12 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
12 (D) Radiation
If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome?
10 (F) Specialized Protective or Safety Attire
How often does the worker wear: Specialized protective or safety attire, such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suit, or radiation protection?
10 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
10 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
10 (F) Deal With Physically Aggressive People
How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
10 (F) Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Cramped work space that requires getting into awkward positions?
10 (F) High Places
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to high places? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
10 (F) Hazardous Equipment
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous equipment? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
10 (F) Diseases or Infections
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to diseases/infection? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
9 (L) Hazardous Equipment
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous equipment while performing this job? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
8 (D) Hazardous Equipment
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous equipment, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Equipment (e.g., saws, machinery/mechanical parts include exposure to vehicular traffic, but not driving a vehicle)
8 (D) High Places
If injury, due to exposure to high places, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
6 (L) Diseases or Infections
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to diseases/infections while performing this job? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
6 (L) High Places
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to high places while performing this job? High Places (e.g., heights above 8 feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, catwalks, etc.)
6 (L) Hazardous Situations
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to hazardous situations while performing this job? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
5 (F) Whole Body Vibration
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Whole body vibration (e.g., operating a jackhammer or earthmoving equipment)?
5 (F) Very Hot
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?
5 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
5 (F) Hazardous Situations
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to harardous situations? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
5 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
5 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
4 (D) Diseases or Infections
If injury, due to exposure to diseases/infection, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Diseases/Infections (e.g., patient care, some laboratory work, sanitation control, etc.)
4 (D) Hazardous Situations
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous situations, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Situations involving likely cuts, bites, stings, or minor burns
3 (L) Radiation
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job?
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
89 Enterprising
Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
67 Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
56 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
33 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
17 Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
11 Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
67 Independence-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
66 Support-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
66 Achievement-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
63 Working Conditions-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
62 Recognition-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
49 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
81 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
78 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
75 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
75 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
72 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
69 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
69 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
66 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
66 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
66 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
66 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
63 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
59 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
56 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
56 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
56 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
53 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
53 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
53 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
38 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
28 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
914167010 Dispatcher, Chief II 184167238 Supervisor, Sewer System 184167270 Water Control Supervisor 184167222 Superintendent, Transmission 184167218 Superintendent, Tests 184167246 Supervisor, Waterworks 184167126 Service Supervisor III 184167202 Superintendent, Power 184167198 Superintendent, Pipelines 184167154 Superintendent, Distribution II 184167166 Superintendent, Generating Plant 184167162 Superintendent, Electric Power 184117046 Manager, Irrigation District 184167150 Superintendent, Distribution I 184167210 Superintendent, System Operation 184167138 Superintendent of Generation 184161014 Superintendent, Water-and-Sewer Systems 184117030 Manager, Area Development 184167078 Manager, Solid-Waste-Disposal |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
No crosswalks |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
022 Managers and Administrators, N.E.C. |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
010101 Agricultural Business and Management, General 520201 Business Administration and Management, General 520203 Logistics and Materials Management 010299 Agricultural Mechanization, Other 440401 Public Administration 030101 Natural Resources Conservation, General |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
050103 Engineering: Systems Design 110503 Business Administration: Management Services: Government 050201 Managerial Work: Mechanical: Systems 050202 Managerial Work: Mechanical: Maintenance and Construction 050206 Managerial Work: Mechanical: Services 110903 Promotion: Public Relations |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
77W Water Treatment Specialist 3E090 Electrical 210A Utilities Operation and Maintenance Technician 52G Transmission and Distribution Specialist (Reserve Components) CE Construction Electricians |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
15023 Communications, Transportation, and Utilities Operations Managers |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
1130 Public Utilities Specialist 4742 Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 0346 Logistics Management |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
No crosswalks |
