ONET Occupations » 17-1022.00

Surveyors

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.94)
  2. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.61)
  3. Solve problems - Data (4.61)
  4. Use my brain - Data (4.61)
  5. Study, observe - Data (4.58)
  6. Research - Data (4.58)
  7. Work with numbers, compute - Data (4.42)
  8. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (4.42)
  9. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.39)
  10. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.39)
  11. Plan - Data (4.21)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (4.21)
  13. Coordinate - People (4.09)
  14. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.03)
  15. Supervise, manage - People (4.00)
  16. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.91)
  17. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  18. Speak - People (3.75)
  19. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  20. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.70)
  21. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  22. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  23. Listen - People (3.62)
  24. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.55)
  25. Operate, drive - Things (3.52)
  26. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)
  27. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Mathematics (3.75)
  3. Writing (3.62)
  4. Speaking (3.62)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  6. Active Listening (3.50)
  7. Coordination (3.50)
  8. Time Management (3.50)
  1. Mathematical Reasoning (4.00)
  2. Number Facility (3.88)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  4. Oral Expression (3.75)
  5. Written Expression (3.75)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  7. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  8. Oral Comprehension (3.62)
  9. Information Ordering (3.62)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  11. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  12. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.94)
  2. Integrity (4.73)
  3. Analytical Thinking (4.61)
  4. Dependability (4.45)
  5. Initiative (4.24)
  6. Persistence (4.21)
  7. Leadership (4.12)
  8. Cooperation (4.09)
  9. Achievement/Effort (4.06)
  10. Self Control (4.03)
  11. Independence (3.97)
  12. Stress Tolerance (3.82)
  13. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.82)
  14. Innovation (3.70)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.61)
  2. Interacting With Computers (4.58)
  3. Getting Information (4.58)
  4. Processing Information (4.55)
  5. Documenting/Recording Information (4.55)
  6. Analyzing Data or Information (4.42)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.39)
  8. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.30)
  9. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.21)
  10. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.18)
  11. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.12)
  12. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (4.09)
  13. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.03)
  14. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (4.00)
  15. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.97)
  16. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.94)
  17. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.91)
  18. Training and Teaching Others (3.91)
  19. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.88)
  20. Coaching and Developing Others (3.82)
  21. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.82)
  22. Performing Administrative Activities (3.79)
  23. Developing and Building Teams (3.76)
  24. Performing General Physical Activities (3.70)
  25. Monitoring and Controlling Resources (3.61)
  26. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.58)
  27. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.55)
  28. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (3.52)
  29. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.52)
  30. Staffing Organizational Units (3.52)
  1. Determine Project Methods And Procedures (4.61)
  2. Resolve Engineering Or Science Problems (4.61)
  3. Read Blueprints (4.58)
  4. Read Maps (4.58)
  5. Read Tape Measure (4.58)
  6. Read Technical Drawings (4.58)
  7. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.58)
  8. Research Property Records (4.58)
  9. Obtain Land Survey Data Using Surveying Instruments (4.58)
  10. Use Computer Aided Drafting Or Design Software For Design, Drafting, Modeling, Or Other Engineering Tasks (4.58)
  11. Conduct Plant Location Surveys (4.42)
  12. Conduct Topographical Surveys (4.42)
  13. Analyze Technical Data, Designs, Or Preliminary Specifications (4.42)
  14. Evaluate Costs Of Engineering Projects (4.42)
  15. Conduct Geological Surveys (4.42)
  16. Conduct Land Surveys (4.42)
  17. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (4.39)
  18. Use Physical Science Research Techniques (4.39)
  19. Use Land Surveying Techniques (4.39)
  20. Use Project Management Techniques (4.39)
  21. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.39)
  22. Use Knowledge Of Regulations In Surveying Or Construction Activities (4.39)
  23. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.39)
  24. Use Building Or Land Use Regulations (4.39)
  25. Examine Engineering Documents For Completeness Or Accuracy (4.30)
  26. Prepare Long Term Or Short Term Plans (4.21)
  27. Communicate Technical Information (4.12)
  28. Analyze Spatial Data (4.03)
  29. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (4.03)
  30. Understand Property Documents (4.03)
  31. Interpret Aerial Photographs (3.97)
  32. Interpret Maps For Architecture, Construction, Or Engineering Project (3.97)
  33. Maintain Records, Reports, Or Files (3.79)
  34. Prepare Safety Reports (3.79)
  35. Judge Distances (3.58)
  36. Estimate Cost For Engineering Projects (3.58)
  37. Estimate Time Needed For Project (3.58)
  38. Bid Engineering, Construction Or Extraction Projects (3.58)
  39. Operate Land Or Site Surveying Instruments (3.52)
  40. Draw Maps Or Charts (3.52)