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Traffic Technicians

Conduct field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions, under direction of traffic engineer.

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Parachute skills

  1. Listen - People (4.59)
  2. Study, observe - Data (4.59)
  3. Interview, draw out - People (4.59)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.55)
  5. Use my brain - Data (4.48)
  6. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.42)
  7. Consult - People (4.36)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (4.35)
  9. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.32)
  10. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.31)
  11. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.31)
  12. Research - Data (4.31)
  13. Program - Data (4.22)
  14. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.96)
  15. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.96)
  16. Develop, improve - Data (3.83)
  17. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.74)
  18. Coordinate - People (3.69)
  19. Communicate well, in person - People (3.62)
  20. Construct - Things (3.50)
  21. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)
  22. Plan - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.62)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Oral Expression (3.62)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.81)
  2. Dependability (4.73)
  3. Cooperation (4.72)
  4. Attention to Detail (4.55)
  5. Initiative (4.53)
  6. Analytical Thinking (4.48)
  7. Self Control (4.46)
  8. Independence (4.46)
  9. Leadership (4.42)
  10. Stress Tolerance (4.42)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.37)
  12. Persistence (4.35)
  13. Innovation (4.32)
  14. Achievement/Effort (4.11)
  15. Concern for Others (3.96)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.59)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.36)
  3. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.31)
  4. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.31)
  5. Interacting With Computers (4.22)
  6. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.14)
  7. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.12)
  8. Documenting/Recording Information (4.07)
  9. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.03)
  10. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.92)
  11. Processing Information (3.83)
  12. Analyzing Data or Information (3.74)
  13. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.69)
  14. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.65)
  15. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (3.50)
  1. Read Maps (4.59)
  2. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (4.59)
  3. Receive Instructions From Traffic Control Personnel (4.59)
  4. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.59)
  5. Collect Statistical Data (4.59)
  6. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (4.36)
  7. Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation Setting (4.31)
  8. Use Drafting Or Mechanical Drawing Techniques (4.31)
  9. Use Field Notes In Technical Drawings (4.31)
  10. Use Government Regulations (4.31)
  11. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.31)
  12. Use Interviewing Procedures (4.31)
  13. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (4.31)
  14. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.31)
  15. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (4.31)
  16. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.22)
  17. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.22)
  18. Use Computer Aided Drafting Or Design Software For Design, Drafting, Modeling, Or Other Engineering Tasks (4.22)
  19. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.22)
  20. Use Relational Database Software (4.22)
  21. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.22)
  22. Communicate Technical Information (4.03)
  23. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (3.83)
  24. Develop Tables Depicting Data (3.83)
  25. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (3.74)
  26. Draw Prototypes, Plans, Or Maps To Scale (3.50)
  27. Draw Maps Or Charts (3.50)