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Marine Services Technician

In order to provide training for apprentices to enter the workforce at small craft boat building and repair yards, and to enable the newly-formed Bay Area Marine Institute to provide its students federal subsidies for their apprenticeship training under the CETA program which operated in San Francisco in the late 1970's, an occupational description of "boat yard worker" had to be defined. Most difficult was describing the cross-disciplinary nature of the occupation in such a way that it would fit government guidelines. In reality, workers were at one moment carpenters, the next plumbers, then metal and plastics workers, and then painters and engine mechanics...

Working with the U. S. Department of Labor and industry representatives, Captain Vaughan, then President of the Institute, developed language to describe the occupation and spearheaded the process of registration of this occupation into the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) and developed an apprenticeship program to fit.


United States Department of Labor
Dictionary of Occupational Titles
Code: 806.261-026 (ship-boat mfg.)

Repairs and maintains boats and similar vessels in marine service facility: Examines repair or installation orders, drawings, and vessel, utilizing knowledge based on past experience to determine extent of repairs required or modifications necessary for installation of equipment, accessories, and hardware. Consults with supervisor regarding installation or repair problems, sequence of operations, and time required to complete repair or installation. Removes vessels from water, using movable lift crane or marine railway. Positions and secures blocking at bottom and sides of vessels according to size, weight, and weight distribution of vessels, using fasteners, handtools, and power tools. Removes flaked paint, barnacles, and encrusted debris from hulls of vessel, using scrapers, scrubbers, power washers, and sandblast equipment. Removes damaged or rotted sections from wooden or fiberglass vessels, using drill, saw, and handtools. Fabricates and installs wooden replacement parts, using drawings, measuring instruments, work aids, handtools, power tools, and woodworking machines and equipment, such as saws, drill press, shaper, planer, and steam cabinet. Caulks wooden hulls with cotton to prevent leaks. Grinds and sands edges around removed fiberglass sections. Mixes fiberglass bonding resin and catalyst, cuts fiberglass cloth to size, and impregnates cloth with mixture. Positions layers of impregnated cloth over damaged area, and smooths area to match contour of hull, using rollers, squeegee, and power sander. Mixes and applies paint or gel coat to boats with hand and spray equipment, utilizing knowledge of color mixing, matching techniques, and application procedures. Tests engine, transmission, rigging, propeller, navigational, and related systems to diagnose malfunctions, using various measuring instruments. Replaces or repairs defective components, or fabricates new components. Installs and tests steering gear, sanitation and refrigeration systems, cabinetry, electrical systems and accessories, hardware, trim, and related components, following manufacturer's instructions and drawings.

TASKS:

1. Removes flaked paint, barnacles, and encrusted debris from hulls or vessel, using scrapers, scrubbers, power washers, and sandblasting equipment.

2. Removes damaged or rotted sections from wooden or fiberglass vessels, using drill, saw, and hand tools.

3. Repairs defective components or fabricates and installs replacement parts, using drawings, measuring instruments, hand tools, power tools, or woodworking machines.

4. Caulks wooden hulls with cotton to prevent leaks.

5. Grinds and sands edges around removed fiberglass sections of vessels.

6. Mixes and applies paint or gels to boats with hand or spray equipment, utilizing knowledge of color mixing and matching.

7. Tests engine, transmission, rigging, propeller, navigational, and related systems to diagnose malfunctions, using measuring instruments.

8. Examines repair or installation orders, drawings, and vessel to determine repairs or modifications required for equipment, accessory, and hardware installation.

9. Layers cloth over damaged area, and smoothes area to match contour of hull, using rollers, squeegee, and power sander.

10. Installs and tests sanitation, refrigeration and electrical systems and accessories, cabinetry, hardware, trim, and related components, following manufacturer's specifications.

11. Consults with supervisor regarding installation or repair problems, sequence of operations, and time required to complete repair or installation.

12. Removes vessels from water, using movable lift crane or marine railway.

13. Positions and secures blocking around vessels, according to size and weight distribution of vessels, using fasteners, hand tools, and power tools.

14. Mixes fiberglass bonding resin and catalyst, cuts fiberglass cloth to size, and soaks cloth with mixture.

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge elements are ranked by importance.

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

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

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

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

40 Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming

40 Mathematics
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

40 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

25 Production and Processing
Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of goods

25 Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including their relative costs, advantages, and limitations

20 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

20 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

20 English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

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

10 Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders

10 Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of weaponry, public safety, and security operations, rules, regulations, precautions, prevention, and the protection of people, data, and property

10 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

5 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

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 Fine Arts
Knowledge of theory and techniques required to produce, compose, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture

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

SKILLS:
Skills elements are ranked by importance.

80 Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools

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

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

65 Product Inspection
Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products

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

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

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

60 Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems

60 Problem Identification
Identifying the nature of problems

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

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

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

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

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

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

50 Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems

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

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

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

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

40 Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

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

40 Science
Using scientific methods to solve problems

40 Speaking
Talking to others to effectively convey information

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

25 Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people

25 Idea Generation
Generating a number of different approaches to problems

25 Implementation Planning
Developing approaches for implementing an idea

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

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

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

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

10 Negotiation
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences

10 Instructing
Teaching others how to do something

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

5 Persuasion
Persuading others to approach things differently .

ABILITIES:
Abilities elements are ranked by importance.

80 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

75 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

70 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.

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

65 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.

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

60 Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object

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

60 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

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

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

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

55 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

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

55 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

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

55 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.

55 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

55 Dynamic Strength
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue

50 Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects

50 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

45 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

45 Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms or legs

45 Dynamic Flexibility
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs

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

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

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

40 Stamina
The ability to exert one's self physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath

35 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

35 Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance

35 Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to one signal (sound, light, picture, etc.) when it appears

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

30 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

30 Category Flexibility
The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way.

30 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)

30 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

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

25 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

25 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

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

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

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 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

20 Hearing Sensitivity
The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness

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

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

20 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.

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 Auditory Attention
The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds

15 Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated

10 Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions

WORK ACTIVITIES:
Work activities elements are ranked by importance.

90 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.

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

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

75 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.

75 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.

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

55 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished.

55 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.

50 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.

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

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

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

45 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.

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

35 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.

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

30 Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

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

25 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.

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

5 Assisting and Caring for Others
Providing assistance or personal care to others.

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

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

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) 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

55 (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)

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

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

50 (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?

50 (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)

50 (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?

48 (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?

45 (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?

45 (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?

45 (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

45 (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?

45 (F) Keeping or Regaining Balance
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Keeping or regaining balance?

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

43 (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)

40 (I) Provide a Service to Others
How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)?

35 (F) Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, Poles, etc.
How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc?

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

34 (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)

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

31 (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

30 (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?

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

28 (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.)

28 (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)

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.)

24 (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.)

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

23 (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?

20 (D) Hazardous Conditions
If injury, due to exposure to hazardous conditions, were to occur while performing this job, how serious would be the likely outcome? Hazardous Conditions (e.g., high voltage electricity, combustibles, explosives, chemicals; do not include hazardous equipment or situations)

20 (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 (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)?

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

20 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations
How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations?

20 (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?

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 (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.)

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

15 (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?

15 (F) Whole Body Vibration
How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Whole body vibration (e.g., operating a jackhammer or earthmoving equipment)?

12 (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?

5 (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?

5 (F) Radiation
How often does this job require the worker to be exposed to radiation?

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) Deal With Physically Aggressive People
How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

INTERESTS:
Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest.

94 Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

33 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.

28 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 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.

11 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.

55 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.

51 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.

51 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.

48 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.

44 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.

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.

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

66 Independence
Workers on this job do their work alone

63 Activity
Workers on this job are busy all the time

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

53 Security
Workers on this job have steady employment

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

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

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

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

50 Responsibility
Workers on this job make decisions on their own

47 Achievement
Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment

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

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

44 Advancement
Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement

41 Creativity
Workers on this job try out their own ideas

41 Working Conditions
Workers on this job have good working conditions

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

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

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

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

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