ONET Occupations » 27-2023.00

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.30)
  2. Supervise, manage - People (3.96)
  3. Follow through, get things done - People (3.89)
  4. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.87)
  5. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.85)
  6. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.83)
  7. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.74)
  8. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (3.63)
  10. Speak - People (3.50)


ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles

  1. Speaking (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (3.63)
  2. Far Vision (3.63)
  3. Near Vision (3.50)
  4. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.87)
  2. Dependability (4.72)
  3. Self Control (4.66)
  4. Stress Tolerance (4.51)
  5. Attention to Detail (4.30)
  6. Cooperation (3.96)
  7. Persistence (3.89)
  8. Leadership (3.83)
  9. Achievement/Effort (3.79)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.65)
  11. Initiative (3.62)
  12. Independence (3.62)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities

  1. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.96)
  2. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.87)
  3. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.85)
  4. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.74)
  5. Getting Information (3.70)
  6. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.66)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.57)
  1. Make Decisions (3.96)
  2. Adhere To Safety Procedures (3.87)
  3. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (3.87)
  4. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.74)
  5. Follow Sport Rules Or Techniques (3.74)
  6. Recognize Public Safety Hazards (3.57)