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TITLE: Civil Engineers, Including Traffic
DEFINITION: Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, water and sewage systems, and waste disposal units. Include traffic engineers who specialize in studying vehicular and pedestrian traffic conditions.
TASKS:
1. Analyzes survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
2. Plans and designs transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
3. Estimates quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
4. Directs construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site.
5. Computes load and grade requirements, water flow rates, and material stress factors to determine design specifications.
6. Directs or participates in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.
7. Inspects project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
8. Conducts studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess the potential impact of projects.
9. Tests soils and materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
10. Provides technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.
11. Prepares or presents public reports, such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
100 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
90 Design
Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
75 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
70 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
70 Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
65 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
50 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
50 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
40 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property
40 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
35 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
35 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
30 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
25 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
25 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
15 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
15 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
15 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
15 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
15 Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal living tissue, cells, organisms, and entities, including their functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment
10 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
10 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
10 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
10 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
5 Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
90 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
85 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
85 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
85 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
80 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
80 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
80 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
80 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
75 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
75 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
75 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
75 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
70 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
70 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
70 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
70 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
65 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
65 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
65 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
65 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
65 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
65 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
65 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
65 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
60 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
60 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
60 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
60 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
60 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
55 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
55 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
50 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
50 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
50 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
45 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
45 Programming
Writing computer programs for various purposes
40 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
40 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
35 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
30 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
30 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
25 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
15 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
15 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
15 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
5 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
90 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.
80 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.
80 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
80 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
75 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 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.
75 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
70 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
65 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.
60 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
60 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.
55 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
55 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
55 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
50 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
45 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)
45 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
45 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
40 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
40 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.
35 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
35 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
30 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
25 Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
25 Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
25 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
20 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
20 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
15 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
15 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
15 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
15 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
15 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
15 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
10 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
10 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
10 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
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 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
5 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
5 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
5 Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting
5 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions
5 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
5 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
5 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
5 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
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 Rate Control
The ability to time the adjustments of a movement or equipment control in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a continuously moving object or scene
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
95 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
90 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
90 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 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
85 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.
85 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
80 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.
80 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
75 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
75 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.
75 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
75 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.
75 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
70 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
65 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.
65 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
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.
60 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.
60 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
60 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
50 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
50 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.
50 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.
45 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
45 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.
45 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
40 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
40 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
35 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
30 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
20 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
20 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
20 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
20 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
15 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.
10 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
10 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
10 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
5 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
5 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.
5 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) .
96 (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?
96 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
83 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
65 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
60 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
60 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
60 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
53 (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?
52 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
51 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
50 (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?
45 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
45 (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?
44 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
40 (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?
40 (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)
37 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
37 (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?
36 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
35 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
32 (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)?
32 (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)?
32 (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?
31 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
30 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
30 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
30 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
30 (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?
30 (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)
30 (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.)
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?
24 (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)
20 (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?
20 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
20 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
20 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
20 (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)
20 (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
20 (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?
20 (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)?
20 (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)
20 (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.)
16 (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
15 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
14 (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.)
14 (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
14 (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)
13 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
10 (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?
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) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
8 (D) Radiation
If injury, due to exposure to radiation, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome?
6 (L) Radiation
What is the likelihood that the worker would be injured as a result of being exposed to radiation while performing this job?
5 (F) Deal With Physically Aggressive People
How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
5 (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.)
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 (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.)
3 (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.)
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
94 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.
78 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.
50 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.
33 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.
33 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.
28 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
83 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.
76 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 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.
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.
54 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.
52 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.
88 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
81 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
78 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
75 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
75 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
72 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
72 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
72 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
69 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
66 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
66 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
66 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
63 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
63 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
63 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
63 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
63 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
59 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
38 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
34 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
28 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
005061010 Airport Engineer 005061014 Civil Engineer 005061038 Transportation Engineer 005061034 Structural Engineer 005061018 Hydraulic Engineer 005061022 Irrigation Engineer 005061026 Railroad Engineer 005061030 Sanitary Engineer 005167014 Drainage-Design Coordinator 005167018 Forest Engineer 005167026 Production Engineer, Track 019167018 Resource-Recovery Engineer |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
No crosswalks |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
053 Civil Engineers |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
140805 Water Resources Engineering 140401 Architectural Engineering 140801 Civil Engineering, General 140802 Geotechnical Engineering 140803 Structural Engineering 140804 Transportation and Highway Engineering 010201 Agricultural Mechanization, General |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
050107 Engineering: Design 050102 Engineering: Environmental Protection 050108 Engineering: General Engineering 050103 Engineering: Systems Design 050106 Engineering: Work Planning and Utilization |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
4210 Staff Civil Engineer 4210 Staff Civil Engineer 4225 Facilities Research Officer 4220 Facilities Design Officer 72E Sanitary Engineer 21D Facilities/Contract Construction Management Engineer (FCCME) 55 Civil Engineering 67C Preventive Medicine Sciences 88X Railway Senior Sergeant (Reserve Components) 21A Engineer General 32E1H Civil Engineer 43E4C Bioenvironmental Engineer 43E4G Bioenvironmental Engineer 32E3E Civil Engineer 32E3F Civil Engineer 32E1K Civil Engineer 43E1C Bioenvironmental Engineer 32E3G Civil Engineer 32E3A Civil Engineer 32E1B Civil Engineer 32E1F Civil Engineer 32E3B Civil Engineer 32E1G Civil Engineer 32E1A Civil Engineer 43E1D Bioenvironmental Engineer 32E1J Civil Engineer 43E3C Bioenvironmental Engineer 43E3G Bioenvironmental Engineer 32E3H Civil Engineer 43E3D Bioenvironmental Engineer 32E4 Civil Engineer 32E3D Civil Engineer 32E3K Civil Engineer 32E3J Civil Engineer 43E4D Bioenvironmental Engineer 32E3C Civil Engineer 43E1G Bioenvironmental Engineer 32E1E Civil Engineer 32E1D Civil Engineer 32E1C Civil Engineer |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
22121 Civil Engineers, Including Traffic |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
0810 Civil Engineering 0819 Environmental Engineering 0028 Environmental Protection Specialist |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
17-2051 Civil Engineers |
