Automation Impact

Low

Salary Level
Much Above Average
Title Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Experience A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Education Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Job Training Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Examples Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and special agents.
SVP Range (7.0 to 8.0)
  • Majority (82.92) percent of respondents had : Bachelor's Degree
  • Some (6.9) percent of respondents had :Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  • Some (4.77) percent of respondents had :Some College Courses

Interest Code : IRC

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Oral Comprehension-The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Written Comprehension-The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Information Ordering-The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
  • 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.
  • Deductive Reasoning-The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Inductive Reasoning-The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • Analytical Thinking-Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
  • Attention to Detail-Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Innovation-Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
  • Dependability-Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Integrity-Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Cooperation-Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Top 3 Values

  • Recognition-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.
  • Achievement-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.
  • Independence-Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
  • Reading Comprehension-Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Active Listening-Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Mathematics-Using mathematics to solve problems.
  • Science-Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  • Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Complex Problem Solving-Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Engineering and Technology-Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
  • Mathematics-Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Design-Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Mechanical-Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Physics-Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
  • English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
  • Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
  • Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
  • Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
  • Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
  • Develop or test models of alternate designs or processing methods to assess feasibility, sustainability, operating condition effects, potential new applications, or necessity of modification.
  • Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints.
  • Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations.
  • Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
  • Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products, using drafting tools or computer-assisted drafting equipment or software.
  • Interacting With Computers-Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems-Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates-Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Analyzing Data or Information-Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
  • Getting Information-Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Processing Information-Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
  • Electronic Mail-Mostly you use electronic mail in this job
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled-Mostly this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
  • Telephone-Mostly you have telephone conversations in this job
  • Face-to-Face Discussions-Mostly you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
  • Contact With Others-This job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate-Required to be very exact or highly accurate in performing this job
  • Work With Work Group or Team-Important to work with others in a group or team in this job
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work-Job is structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals
  • Computer aided manufacturing CAM software e.g. 1CadCam Unigraphics
  • Analytical or scientific software e.g. Accelerated life testing software
  • Development environment software e.g. Adobe Systems Adobe ActionScript
  • Graphics or photo imaging software e.g. Adobe Systems Adobe Fireworks
  • Analytical or scientific software e.g. ANSYS
  • Computer aided design CAD software e.g. Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software e.g. Bill of materials software
  • Analytical or scientific software e.g. Blue Ridge Numerics CFDesign
  • Development environment software e.g. C
  • Object or component oriented development software e.g. C++
  • Accelerometers
  • Acoustic sensors e.g.Acoustic emission AE sensors
  • Air compressors
  • Semiconductor process systems e.g.Aligners
  • Voltage comparator integrated circuits e.g.Analog to digital converters
  • Semiconductor process systems e.g.Anodic wafer bonding systems
  • Grinding or polishing machines e.g.Chemical-mechanical polishing equipment
  • Medical computed tomography CT or CAT complete stationary unit installation e.g.Computed tomography CT systems
  • Semiconductor process systems e.g.Contact lithography equipment
  • High voltage cable detection e.g.Contact testers
Sub Family
Industries
Manufacturing (49%)
Professional Scientific and Technical Services (29%)
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