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Municipal Clerks

Draft agendas and bylaws for town or city council; record minutes of council meetings; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; and prepare reports on civic needs.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.63)
  2. Interpret, speak, or read a foreign language - People (4.18)
  3. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.13)
  4. Interview, draw out - People (4.10)
  5. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.10)
  6. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.09)
  7. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.09)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (3.95)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  10. Listen - People (3.88)
  11. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.81)
  12. Speak - People (3.75)
  13. Use my brain - Data (3.57)
  14. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.56)
  15. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.88)
  2. Speaking (3.75)
  3. Writing (3.62)
  4. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Oral Expression (3.88)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  4. Written Expression (3.63)
  5. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.80)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.63)
  3. Dependability (4.53)
  4. Cooperation (4.19)
  5. Stress Tolerance (4.16)
  6. Initiative (4.15)
  7. Leadership (4.13)
  8. Concern for Others (4.09)
  9. Self Control (4.06)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.98)
  11. Achievement/Effort (3.95)
  12. Persistence (3.95)
  13. Independence (3.87)
  14. Social Orientation (3.69)
  15. Analytical Thinking (3.57)
  16. Innovation (3.56)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.43)
  2. Documenting/Recording Information (4.18)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.17)
  4. Interacting With Computers (4.15)
  5. Getting Information (4.10)
  6. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.10)
  7. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.96)
  8. Processing Information (3.86)
  9. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.85)
  10. Performing Administrative Activities (3.81)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.57)
  12. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.51)
  1. Provide Customer Service (4.43)
  2. Take Dictation (4.18)
  3. Maintain Telephone Logs (4.18)
  4. Transcribe Spoken Or Written Information (4.18)
  5. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.15)
  6. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.15)
  7. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.15)
  8. Write Business Correspondence (4.10)
  9. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.10)
  10. Ensure Correct Grammar, Punctuation, Or Spelling (3.85)
  11. Maintain Records, Reports, Or Files (3.81)
  12. Maintain Appointment Calendar (3.81)
  13. Prepare Financial Reports (3.81)
  14. Prepare Reports (3.81)
  15. Fill Out Business Or Government Forms (3.81)
  16. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.51)