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Surveying Technicians

Adjust and operate surveying instruments, such as the theodolite and electronic distance-measuring equipment, and compile notes, make sketches and enter data into computers.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.68)
  2. Research - Data (4.46)
  3. Study, observe - Data (4.46)
  4. Use my brain - Data (4.18)
  5. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.93)
  6. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (3.86)
  8. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.86)
  9. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.86)
  10. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.86)
  11. Listen - People (3.62)
  12. Manipulate - Things (3.62)
  13. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  14. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.62)
  15. Communicate well, in person - People (3.50)
  16. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  1. Near Vision (3.88)
  2. Oral Comprehension (3.62)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  4. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  5. Finger Dexterity (3.62)
  6. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  7. Oral Expression (3.50)
  8. Mathematical Reasoning (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.68)
  2. Integrity (4.46)
  3. Dependability (4.43)
  4. Analytical Thinking (4.18)
  5. Initiative (4.00)
  6. Achievement/Effort (3.93)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.93)
  8. Persistence (3.86)
  9. Leadership (3.86)
  10. Cooperation (3.79)
  11. Self Control (3.75)
  12. Stress Tolerance (3.68)
  13. Independence (3.57)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Documenting/Recording Information (4.54)
  2. Getting Information (4.46)
  3. Interacting With Computers (4.30)
  4. Processing Information (4.11)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.07)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.04)
  7. Analyzing Data or Information (3.93)
  8. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.86)
  9. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.86)
  10. Performing General Physical Activities (3.86)
  11. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.68)
  12. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (3.57)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.54)
  14. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.50)
  1. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.46)
  2. Obtain Land Survey Data Using Surveying Instruments (4.46)
  3. Read Maps (4.46)
  4. Read Technical Drawings (4.46)
  5. Research Property Records (4.46)
  6. Analyze Technical Data, Designs, Or Preliminary Specifications (3.93)
  7. Conduct Geological Surveys (3.93)
  8. Conduct Land Surveys (3.93)
  9. Conduct Plant Location Surveys (3.93)
  10. Conduct Topographical Surveys (3.93)
  11. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.86)
  12. Analyze Spatial Data (3.86)
  13. Interpret Aerial Photographs (3.50)