ONET Occupations » 17-1011.00

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.77)
  2. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (4.72)
  3. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.72)
  4. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.72)
  5. Imagine - Data (4.72)
  6. Solve problems - Data (4.70)
  7. Speak - People (4.62)
  8. Plan - Data (4.60)
  9. Construct - Things (4.60)
  10. Use my brain - Data (4.59)
  11. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.49)
  12. Interview, draw out - People (4.48)
  13. Research - Data (4.48)
  14. Program - Data (4.46)
  15. Follow through, get things done - People (4.37)
  16. Consult - People (4.28)
  17. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.25)
  18. Study, observe - Data (4.24)
  19. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.24)
  20. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.15)
  21. Use my intuition - Data (4.12)
  22. Listen - People (4.12)
  23. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (4.00)
  24. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  25. Organize, classify - Data (4.00)
  26. Coordinate - People (3.88)
  27. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.86)
  28. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.86)
  29. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.84)
  30. Develop, improve - Data (3.83)
  31. Supervise, manage - People (3.83)
  32. Perceive patterns - Data (3.75)
  33. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.72)
  34. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.63)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.12)
  2. Critical Thinking (4.12)
  3. Speaking (4.00)
  4. Complex Problem Solving (4.00)
  5. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  6. Judgment and Decision Making (3.88)
  7. Coordination (3.62)
  8. Active Learning (3.50)
  9. Monitoring (3.50)
  10. Operations Analysis (3.50)
  1. Visualization (4.38)
  2. Near Vision (4.25)
  3. Fluency of Ideas (4.12)
  4. Originality (4.12)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (4.12)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (4.12)
  7. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  8. Oral Expression (4.00)
  9. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  10. Information Ordering (4.00)
  11. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  12. Category Flexibility (3.75)
  13. Far Vision (3.75)
  14. Flexibility of Closure (3.75)
  15. Number Facility (3.62)
  16. Written Expression (3.62)
  17. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  18. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  19. Perceptual Speed (3.50)
  20. Mathematical Reasoning (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.77)
  2. Dependability (4.61)
  3. Analytical Thinking (4.59)
  4. Initiative (4.54)
  5. Persistence (4.37)
  6. Cooperation (4.37)
  7. Stress Tolerance (4.31)
  8. Integrity (4.25)
  9. Innovation (4.24)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.21)
  11. Achievement/Effort (4.19)
  12. Self Control (4.19)
  13. Leadership (4.15)
  14. Concern for Others (3.86)
  15. Social Orientation (3.72)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Thinking Creatively (4.72)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.70)
  3. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.62)
  4. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (4.60)
  5. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.49)
  6. Getting Information (4.48)
  7. Interacting With Computers (4.46)
  8. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.31)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.28)
  10. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.24)
  11. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.23)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.16)
  13. Documenting/Recording Information (3.92)
  14. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.90)
  15. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.88)
  16. Analyzing Data or Information (3.84)
  17. Processing Information (3.83)
  18. Developing and Building Teams (3.83)
  19. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.83)
  20. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.72)
  21. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.72)
  22. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.71)
  23. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.68)
  24. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.67)
  25. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.63)
  26. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.62)
  27. Monitoring and Controlling Resources (3.52)
  1. Determine Specifications (4.72)
  2. Use Creativity In Graphics (4.72)
  3. Design Office Layout (4.72)
  4. Design Construction Projects (4.72)
  5. Use Creativity In Designing Interior Spaces (4.72)
  6. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (4.70)
  7. Communicate Technical Information (4.62)
  8. Make Presentations (4.62)
  9. Draw Maps Or Charts (4.60)
  10. Draw Prototypes, Plans, Or Maps To Scale (4.60)
  11. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (4.49)
  12. Read Blueprints (4.48)
  13. Read Maps (4.48)
  14. Read Technical Drawings (4.48)
  15. Research Property Records (4.48)
  16. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.48)
  17. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.46)
  18. Use Computer Aided Drafting Or Design Software For Design, Drafting, Modeling, Or Other Engineering Tasks (4.46)
  19. Use Computer Graphics Design Software (4.46)
  20. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.46)
  21. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.46)
  22. Use Relational Database Software (4.46)
  23. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.46)
  24. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (4.28)
  25. Understand Construction Specifications (4.24)
  26. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (4.24)
  27. Recognize Construction Industry Codes Or Symbols On Blueprints (4.24)
  28. Understand Property Documents (4.24)
  29. Analyze Spatial Data (4.24)
  30. Understand Government Construction Contracting Regulations (4.24)
  31. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (4.23)
  32. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (4.23)
  33. Use Field Notes In Technical Drawings (4.23)
  34. Use Government Regulations (4.23)
  35. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.23)
  36. Use Graphic Arts Techniques (4.23)
  37. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.23)
  38. Use Land Surveying Techniques (4.23)
  39. Use Building Or Land Use Regulations (4.23)
  40. Use Project Management Techniques (4.23)
  41. Use Knowledge Of Regulations In Surveying Or Construction Activities (4.23)
  42. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.23)
  43. Use Technical Regulations For Engineering Problems (4.23)
  44. Plan Construction Of Structures Or Facilities (4.16)
  45. Inspect Project Operations, Or Site To Determine Specification Compliance (3.90)
  46. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (3.84)
  47. Analyze Technical Data, Designs, Or Preliminary Specifications (3.84)
  48. Analyze Project Proposal To Determine Feasibility, Cost, Or Time (3.84)
  49. Evaluate Costs Of Engineering Projects (3.84)
  50. Evaluate Engineering Data (3.84)
  51. Direct Personnel In Support Of Engineering Activities (3.83)
  52. Delegate Authority For Engineering Activities (3.83)
  53. Develop Tables Depicting Data (3.83)
  54. Compute Production, Construction, Or Installation Specifications (3.83)
  55. Lead Teams In Engineering Projects (3.83)
  56. Evaluate Product Design (3.72)
  57. Write Business Project Or Bid Proposals (3.72)
  58. Develop Policies, Procedures, Methods, Or Standards (3.72)
  59. Develop Plans For Programs Or Projects (3.72)
  60. Coordinate Engineering Project Activities (3.71)
  61. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (3.71)
  62. Estimate Time Or Cost For Installation, Repair, Or Construction Projects (3.68)
  63. Bid Engineering, Construction Or Extraction Projects (3.68)
  64. Judge Distances (3.68)
  65. Estimate Cost For Engineering Projects (3.68)
  66. Estimate Time Needed For Project (3.68)
  67. Convert Design Specifications To Cost Estimates (3.68)
  68. Negotiate Business Contracts (3.63)
  69. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (3.62)
  70. Interpret Aerial Photographs (3.62)
  71. Interpret Maps For Architecture, Construction, Or Engineering Project (3.62)
  72. Manage Contracts (3.52)