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TITLE: Dictionary Editors
DEFINITION: Research information about words and write and review definitions for publication in dictionary.
TASKS:
1. Conducts or directs research to discover origin, spelling, syllabication, pronunciation, meaning, and usage of words.
2. Organizes research material and writes definitions for general or specialized dictionary.
3. Studies frequency of use for specific words and other factors to select words for inclusion in dictionary.
4. Edits and reviews definitions written by other staff prior to publication.
5. Selects drawings or other graphic material to illustrate word meaning.
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.
100 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
42 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
33 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 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications
21 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
13 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming
8 Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems
4 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods
SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.
100 Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
100 Writing
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
90 Information Gathering
Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
70 Information Organization
Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
70 Synthesis/Reorganization
Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks
65 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products
65 Monitoring
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
55 Solution Appraisal
Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts
45 Active Learning
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
45 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems
45 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 Visioning
Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions
35 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
35 Judgment and Decision Making
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
30 Systems Perception
Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur
30 Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
30 Learning Strategies
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
30 Identification of Key Causes
Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal
30 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information
30 Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others
25 Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
25 Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
25 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems
25 Identifying Downstream Consequences
Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations
20 Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
20 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something
20 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems
20 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea
15 Management of Material Resources
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
15 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
15 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently
10 Systems Evaluation
Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy
10 Operations Analysis
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
5 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
5 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems
5 Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
5 Troubleshooting
Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
5 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people .
ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.
75 Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
75 Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
60 Near Vision
The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer)
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.
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 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.
40 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.
35 Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
35 Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists
35 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
35 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
35 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.
35 Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
30 Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
30 Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time
30 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.
30 Memorization
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures
25 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
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 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
25 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears
20 Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly
20 Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem
20 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
15 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
15 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds
15 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness
15 Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
15 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
15 Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions
15 Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged
10 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated
10 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
10 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
10 Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
10 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance
5 Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
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 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs
5 Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts
5 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs
5 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
WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.
96 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
88 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.
83 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
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.
79 Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data.
75 Evaluating Information Against Standards
Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct.
71 Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
71 Documenting or Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording.
63 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
54 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events.
54 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work.
54 Thinking Creatively
Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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.
38 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.
33 Interacting With Computers
Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems.
29 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.
29 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics.
25 Developing Objectives and Strategies
Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.
21 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
21 Performing Administrative Activities
Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks.
21 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others
Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks.
17 Guiding, Directing and Motivating Subordinates
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring subordinates.
17 Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
17 Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others.
17 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects.
17 Coaching and Developing Others
Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
17 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.
17 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.
13 Teaching Others
Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
13 Staffing Organizational Units
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting persons for the organization.
13 Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
8 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.
8 Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
8 Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions.
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.
4 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others
Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others.
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) .
100 (F) Indoors
How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors
90 (F) Sitting
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting?
76 (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?
72 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
40 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees?
35 (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?
32 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?
32 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)?
32 (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?
30 (S) Consequence of Error
How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
25 (A) Degree of Automation
Indicate the level of automation of this job.
25 (F) Standing
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing?
24 (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 (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)?
20 (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?
17 (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.)?
12 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others?
11 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
10 (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?
10 (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?
10 (F) Making Repetitive Motions
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions?
5 (F) Very Hot
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Very hot (above 90 F) or very cold (under 32 F) temperatures?
5 (F) 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) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?
5 (F) Walking or Running
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running?
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) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?
4 (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)?
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.)
INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.
83 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.
67 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.
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 Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
17 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.
WORK VALUES:
Work values elements are ranked by extent.
69 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.
67 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.
60 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.
50 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.
50 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.
46 Relationships-Mean Extent
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
81 Autonomy
Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision
78 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions
75 Moral Values
Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong
69 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own
69 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment
66 Company Policies and Practices
Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company
66 Ability Utilization
Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities
63 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone
63 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment
59 Recognition
Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do
59 Supervision, Human Relations
Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management
56 Social Status
Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community
56 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas
56 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time
53 Compensation
Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers
47 Co-workers
Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with
47 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement
47 Variety
Workers on this job have something different to do every day
38 Authority
Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others
25 Supervision, Technical
Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well
16 Social Service
Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people
CROSSWALKS:
| DOT91 (Dictionary of Occupational Titles): |
132067018 Editor, Dictionary |
| AIM97 (Apprenticeship Information Management): |
No crosswalks |
| CEN90 (1990 Census Occupations): |
195 Editors and Reporters |
| CIP90 (Classification of Instructional Programs): |
230501 English Creative Writing 231101 English Technical and Business Writing |
| GOE93 (Guide for Occupational Exploration): |
110801 Communications: Editing |
| MOC97 (Military Occupational Codes): |
No crosswalks |
| OES98 (Occupational Employment Statistics): |
34002 Writers and Editors |
| OPM97 (Office of Personnel Management Occupations): |
1082 Writing and Editing 1087 Editorial Assistance |
| SOC98 (Standard Occupational Classification): |
No crosswalks |
