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TITLE: Astronomers

DEFINITION: Observe, research, and interpret celestial and astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge and apply such information to practical problems.

  • TASKS
  • KNOWLEDGE
  • SKILLS
  • ABILITIES
  • WORK ACTIVITIES
  • WORK CONTEXT
  • INTERESTS
  • WORK VALUES
  • CROSSWALKS


    TASKS:

    1. Studies celestial phenomena from ground or above atmosphere, using various optical devices, such as telescopes situated on ground or attached to satellites.

    2. Studies history, structure, extent, and evolution of stars, stellar systems, and universe.

    3. Calculates orbits and determines sizes, shapes, brightness, and motions of different celestial bodies.

    4. Computes positions of sun, moon, planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies.

    5. Determines exact time by celestial observations and conducts research into relationships between time and space.

    6. Analyzes wave lengths of radiation from celestial bodies, as observed in all ranges of spectrum.

    7. Develops mathematical tables giving positions of sun, moon, planets, and stars at given times for use by air and sea navigators.

    8. Designs optical, mechanical and electronic instruments for astronomical research.

    KNOWLEDGE:
    Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.

    100 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

    96 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 Design
    Knowledge of design techniques, principles, tools and instruments involved in the production and use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

    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

    46 Engineering and Technology
    Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications

    42 History and Archeology
    Knowledge of past historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures

    33 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

    29 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

    25 Geography
    Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics

    25 Mechanical
    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance

    25 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

    21 Telecommunications
    Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems

    17 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

    13 Building and Construction
    Knowledge of materials, methods, and the appropriate tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings

    13 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

    8 Economics and Accounting
    Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data

    4 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
    Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process

    4 Foreign Language
    Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation

    SKILLS:
    Skills elements are ranked by importance.

    96 Mathematics
    Using mathematics to solve problems

    96 Science
    Using scientific methods to solve problems

    92 Information Gathering
    Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information

    88 Reading Comprehension
    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

    88 Critical Thinking
    Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches

    88 Active Learning
    Working with new material or information to grasp its implications

    79 Information Organization
    Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information

    79 Technology Design
    Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs

    75 Idea Generation
    Generating a number of different approaches to problems

    71 Synthesis/Reorganization
    Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks

    71 Equipment Selection
    Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job

    71 Idea Evaluation
    Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation

    63 Writing
    Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience

    58 Problem Identification
    Identifying the nature of problems

    58 Operations Analysis
    Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design

    54 Systems Perception
    Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur

    54 Identifying Downstream Consequences
    Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations

    54 Judgment and Decision Making
    Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action

    54 Operation and Control
    Controlling operations of equipment or systems

    46 Solution Appraisal
    Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts

    46 Implementation Planning
    Developing approaches for implementing an idea

    46 Operation Monitoring
    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

    42 Testing
    Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected

    42 Visioning
    Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions

    42 Speaking
    Talking to others to effectively convey information

    38 Programming
    Writing computer programs for various purposes

    38 Learning Strategies
    Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things

    38 Monitoring
    Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something

    33 Identification of Key Causes
    Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal

    29 Product Inspection
    Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products

    29 Systems Evaluation
    Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy

    25 Active Listening
    Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate

    17 Installation
    Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications

    17 Time Management
    Managing one's own time and the time of others

    13 Coordination
    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

    13 Instructing
    Teaching others how to do something

    8 Management of Material Resources
    Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work

    8 Repairing
    Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools

    8 Persuasion
    Persuading others to approach things differently

    8 Troubleshooting
    Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it

    8 Equipment Maintenance
    Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed

    4 Social Perceptiveness
    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do

    4 Management of Personnel Resources
    Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job

    4 Management of Financial Resources
    Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures

    4 Negotiation
    Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences .

    ABILITIES:
    Abilities elements are ranked by importance.

    85 Written Comprehension
    The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

    85 Mathematical Reasoning
    The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem

    85 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 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.

    75 Number Facility
    The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly

    70 Written Expression
    The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

    60 Night Vision
    The ability to see under low light conditions

    60 Far Vision
    The ability to see details at a distance

    60 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

    55 Oral Comprehension
    The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences

    55 Near Vision
    The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)

    45 Control Precision
    The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions

    45 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.

    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 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.

    45 Visual Color Discrimination
    The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness

    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.

    40 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 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.

    35 Memorization
    The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures

    35 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

    35 Oral Expression
    The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

    35 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

    35 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

    30 Peripheral Vision
    The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward

    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

    30 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

    30 Glare Sensitivity
    The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting

    25 Wrist-Finger Speed
    The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists

    25 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

    25 Extent Flexibility
    The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs

    25 Visualization
    The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged

    25 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

    20 Speech Clarity
    The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener

    10 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

    10 Speech Recognition
    The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person

    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

    5 Gross Body Equilibrium
    The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position

    5 Selective Attention
    The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time

    WORK ACTIVITIES:
    Work activities elements are ranked by importance.

    92 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
    Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.

    88 Processing Information
    Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.

    88 Analyzing Data or Information
    Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

    88 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
    Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

    83 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.

    79 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.

    79 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.

    67 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.

    67 Controlling Machines and Processes
    Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

    63 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.

    63 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
    Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

    63 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
    Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.

    63 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.

    63 Documenting or Recording Information
    Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.

    54 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
    Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.

    54 Evaluating Information Against Standards
    Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.

    50 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.

    46 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.

    46 Interacting With Computers
    Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.

    42 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
    Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.

    42 Thinking Creatively
    Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

    38 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.

    29 Developing Objectives and Strategies
    Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.

    25 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
    Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.

    21 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.

    21 Selling or Influencing Others
    Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.

    21 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
    Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

    17 Performing Administrative Activities
    Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.

    17 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
    Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

    17 Scheduling Work and Activities
    Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.

    17 Teaching Others
    Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

    17 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
    Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.

    13 Coaching and Developing Others
    Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

    13 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.

    8 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
    Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.

    8 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
    Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.

    8 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.

    8 Developing and Building Teams
    Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

    4 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.

    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) .

    68 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
    How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

    65 (F) Sitting
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?

    60 (F) Indoors
    How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors

    60 (F) Outdoors
    How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors

    60 (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?

    55 (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?

    48 (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?

    35 (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?

    30 (S) Consequence of Error
    How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?

    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?

    28 (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?

    25 (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.)

    20 (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.)

    20 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
    How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?

    17 (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?

    15 (F) Contaminants
    How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?

    15 (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?

    15 (F) Walking or Running
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?

    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.)

    13 (A) Degree of Automation
    Indicate the level of automation of this job.

    12 (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.)

    10 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?

    8 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
    How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?

    8 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
    How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?

    7 (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?

    6 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
    How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?

    6 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
    How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

    5 (F) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?

    5 (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?

    5 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
    How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?

    5 (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?

    INTERESTS:
    Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.

    100 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.

    72 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.

    56 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.

    44 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.

    17 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.

    17 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.

    82 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.

    81 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.

    64 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.

    43 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.

    41 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.

    35 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.

    91 Autonomy
    Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision

    91 Independence
    Workers on this job do their work alone

    88 Moral Values
    Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong

    88 Ability Utilization
    Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities

    78 Responsibility
    Workers on this job make decisions on their own

    78 Creativity
    Workers on this job try out their own ideas

    75 Achievement
    Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment

    69 Working Conditions
    Workers on this job have good working conditions

    63 Security
    Workers on this job have steady employment

    59 Social Status
    Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community

    59 Compensation
    Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers

    59 Company Policies and Practices
    Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company

    56 Recognition
    Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do

    53 Activity
    Workers on this job are busy all the time

    50 Variety
    Workers on this job have something different to do every day

    38 Advancement
    Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement

    34 Supervision, Human Relations
    Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management

    28 Co-workers
    Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with

    19 Authority
    Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others

    13 Supervision, Technical
    Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well

    6 Social Service
    Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people

    CROSSWALKS:
    DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): 021067010 Astronomer

    AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): No crosswalks

    CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): 069 Physicists and Astronomers

    CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): 400703 Earth and Planetary Sciences
    400201 Astronomy
    400301 Astrophysics

    GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): 020101 Physical Sciences: Theoretical Research

    MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): 2153 Naval Observatory Officer

    OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): 24102 Physicists and Astronomers

    OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): 1330 Astronomy and Space Science
    1310 Physics

    SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): 19-2011 Astronomers


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