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TITLE: Assayers
DEFINITION: Test ores and minerals and analyze results to determine value and properties.
TASKS:
1. Performs dry method processes, such as applying heat in furnace to form slags of lead, borax, or other impurities, to test ores and minerals.
2. Analyzes test results to determine value and properties of ores and minerals, using spectroscope and other instruments and laboratory equipment.
3. Separates metals from dross materials by liquid processes, such as flotation or solution, to test ores and minerals.
4. Weighs ore residues to determine proportion of gold, silver, platinum, or other metals, using balance scale.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
50 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
45 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
45 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
30 Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
25 Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and their uses to produce motion, light, power, technology, and other applications
25 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
15 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
10 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
10 Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data
5 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations
5 Geography
Knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
5 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
5 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
5 History and Archeology
Knowledge of past historical events and their causes, indicators, and impact on particular civilizations and cultures
5 Law, Government and Jurisprudence
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
5 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
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
65 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
65 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
65 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
60 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
60 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
60 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
55 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
55 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
50 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
45 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
45 Testing
Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected
45 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
40 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
40 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
40 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
40 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
40 Idea Evaluation
Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
40 Critical Thinking
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
35 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
35 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
35 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
35 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
35 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
35 Management of Financial Resources
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
35 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
30 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
30 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
30 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
25 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
25 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
25 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
25 Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
25 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
25 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
25 Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
25 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
20 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people
20 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
20 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
20 Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
20 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
20 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
15 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
10 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
10 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
10 Programming
Writing computer programs for various purposes .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
80 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
65 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.
55 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
50 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
50 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.
50 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
50 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
50 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
50 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
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.
45 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.
45 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
45 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
40 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
40 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 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
40 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
40 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
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 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
30 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.
30 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
25 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
25 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
25 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
25 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)
25 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.
25 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
20 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
20 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
20 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
20 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
20 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects
20 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 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
15 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
15 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
15 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
15 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
15 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
15 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object
15 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
10 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath
10 Peripheral Vision
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward
10 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
5 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
5 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
5 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
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
5 Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain one's body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
90 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
85 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
80 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.
75 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
70 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
70 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
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.
50 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.
50 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
45 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.
40 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.
40 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
35 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
30 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
30 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
20 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
15 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
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 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.
10 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.
10 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
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.
5 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
5 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
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) .
95 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
85 (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?
72 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
70 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
68 (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?
60 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
55 (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?
45 (F) Contaminants
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Contaminants (pollutants, gases, dust, odors, etc.)?
40 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
40 (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
35 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
35 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
35 (F) Bending or Twisting the Body
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Bending or twisting the body?
30 (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)
30 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
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) Kneeling, Crouching or Crawling
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Kneeling, stooping, crouching or crawling?
25 (F) Outdoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Outdoors
25 (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?
24 (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
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 (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) Special Uniform
How often does the worker wear: A special uniform, such as that of a commercial pilot, nurse, police officer, or military personnel?
20 (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?
20 (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?
17 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
16 (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.)
16 (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)?
16 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
16 (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)
16 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
15 (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)
15 (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?
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
13 (O) Objective or Subjective Information
How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job?
10 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
10 (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?
9 (H) Responsible for Health and Safety of Others
How responsible is the worker for others' health and safety on this job?
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) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
6 (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)
5 (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?
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.)
5 (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.)
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) Deal With Physically Aggressive People
How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
5 (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?
5 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?
5 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
5 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?
4 (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)?
4 (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)
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
89 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.
67 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.
44 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.
22 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.
17 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.
53 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.
53 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 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.
42 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.
36 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.
34 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.
69 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
69 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
63 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
59 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
56 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
50 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
50 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
50 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
47 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
47 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
47 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
44 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
41 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
41 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
41 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
38 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
38 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
38 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
31 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
16 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
3 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
022281010 Assayer |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
No crosswalks |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
224 Chemical Technicians |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
410301 Chemical Tech./Technician |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
020401 Laboratory Technology: Physical Sciences |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
No crosswalks |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
24505 Chemical Technicians and Technologists, Except Health |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
No crosswalks |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
No crosswalks |
