Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed.
Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed.
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed.
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed.
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed.
Encourage and support party candidates for political office.
Promote the industries and products of their electoral districts.
Inspect layouts and advertising copy and edit scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
Organize and maintain campaign organizations and fundraisers, in order to raise money for election or re-election.
Oversee expense allowances, ensuring that accounts are balanced at the end of each fiscal year.
Prepare budgets and submit estimates for program costs as part of campaign plan development.
Speak to students to encourage and support the development of future political leaders.
Confer with clients to provide marketing or technical advice.
Represent their government at local, national, and international meetings and conferences.
Plan and execute advertising policies and strategies for organizations.
Evaluate the structure, efficiency, activities, and performance of government agencies.
Direct, motivate, and monitor the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.
Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments and advertising agencies.
Establish personal offices in local districts or states, and manage office staff.
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
Gather and organize information to plan advertising campaigns.
Prepare and negotiate advertising and sales contracts.
Write marketing content for green product web sites, brochures, or other communication media.
Conduct research on consumer opinions and buying habits, and identify target audiences for green products, services, or technologies.
Develop communications materials, advertisements, presentations, or public relations initiatives to promote awareness of green products and technologies.
Develop branding or sales initiatives for green products, such as solar energy systems, green cleaning products, or products using renewable or recycled materials.
Identify marketing channels for green products or services.
Develop comprehensive marketing strategies, using knowledge of green products and technologies, markets, and regulations.
Revise existing marketing plans or campaigns for green products, technologies, or services.
Devise or evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, and questionnaires.
Analyze regional energy markets, including energy pricing, market structures, energy generation competition, and energy transmission constraints.
Coordinate with other marketing team members and workers such as graphic artists to develop and implement marketing programs.
Monitor green-related industry statistics or literature to identify trends.
Maintain portfolios of marketing campaigns, strategies, and other marketing products or ideas.
Generate or identify sales leads for green products and technologies.
Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion managers.
Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
Manage backup, security and user help systems.
Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
Plan, administer and control budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.
Hire and terminate clerical and administrative personnel.
Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.
Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.
Manage leasing of facility space.
Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property.
Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrate or explain working techniques, practices, or safety regulations to farm or ranch workers.
Collect and record growth, production, and environmental data.
Monitor and adjust irrigation systems to distribute water according to crop needs and to avoid wasting water.
Supervise and train aquaculture and fish hatchery support workers.
Devise and participate in activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.
Buy or sell futures contracts or price farm products in advance of future sales to minimize risk or maximize profits.
Plan and direct development or production of hardier or higher-yield hybrid plant varieties.
Direct livestock or crop waste recycling operations.
Grow fish and shellfish as cash crops or for release into freshwater or saltwater.
Replace chemical insecticides with environmentally friendly practices, such as adding pest-repelling plants to fields.
Monitor environments to ensure maintenance of optimum conditions for aquatic life.
Conduct and supervise stock examinations in order to identify diseases or parasites.
Inspect orchards or fields to determine crop maturity or condition or to detect disease or insect infestation.
Direct and monitor trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
Account for and disburse funds.
Inspect farm or ranch equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Direct and monitor the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
Coordinate the selection and maintenance of brood stock.
Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service.
Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
Perform some food preparation or service tasks such as cooking, clearing tables, and serving food and drinks when necessary.
Test cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity.
Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate.
Order and purchase equipment and supplies.
Plan menus and food utilization based on anticipated number of guests, nutritional value, palatability, popularity, and costs.
Schedule staff hours and assign duties.
Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.
Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance in dining and lodging facilities.
Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Assess staffing needs, and recruit staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.
Record the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
Review menus and analyze recipes to determine labor and overhead costs, and assign prices to menu items.
Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
Collect rents for post office boxes.
Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas.
Negotiate labor disputes.
Inform the public of available services, and of postal laws and regulations.
Select and train postmasters and managers of associate postal units.
Issue and cash money orders.
Investigate complaints, disturbances and violations and resolve problems following management rules and regulations.
Confer with suppliers to obtain bids for proposed purchases and to requisition supplies; disburse funds according to federal regulations.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment routinely to determine necessity of repairs or maintenance.
Negotiate the sale, lease, or development of property and complete or review appropriate documents and forms.
Diagram supply chain models to help facilitate discussions with customers.
Develop or implement procedures or systems to evaluate or select suppliers.
Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements.
Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement, engineering, and quality assurance, to identify or qualify new suppliers.
Participate in the coordination of engineering changes, product line extensions, or new product launches to ensure orderly and timely transitions in material or production flow.
Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
Design, implement, or oversee product take back or reverse logistics programs to ensure products are recycled, reused, or responsibly disposed.
Design or implement supply chains that support environmental policies.
Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows.
Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success.
Investigate or review the carbon footprints and environmental performance records of current or potential storage and distribution service providers.
Design or implement plant warehousing strategies for production materials or finished products.
Identify opportunities to reuse or recycle materials to minimize consumption of new materials, minimize waste, or to convert wastes to by-products.
Develop material costs forecasts or standard cost lists.
Evaluate and select information or other technology solutions to improve tracking and reporting of materials or products distribution, storage, or inventory.
Conduct or oversee the conduct of life cycle analyses to determine the environmental impacts of products, processes, or systems.
Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
Locate or select biodegradable, non-toxic, or other environmentally friendly raw materials for manufacturing processes.
Provide verbal or written project status reports to project teams, management, subcontractors, customers, or owners.
Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land use, or interconnection agreements.
Conduct feasibility or cost-benefit studies for environmental remediation projects.
Review civil design, engineering, or construction technical documentation to ensure compliance with applicable government or industrial codes, standards, requirements, or regulations.
Review or evaluate proposals or bids to make recommendations regarding awarding of contracts.
Supervise the work of subcontractors or consultants to ensure quality and conformance to specifications or budgets.
Update schedules, estimates, forecasts, or budgets for wind projects.
Coordinate the disposal of hazardous waste.
Design or implement measures to improve the water, air, and soil quality of military test sites, abandoned mine land, or other contaminated sites.
Conduct quantitative risk assessments for human health, environmental, or other risks.
Develop or implement plans for the sustainable regeneration of brownfield sites to ensure regeneration of a wider area by providing environmental protection or economic and social benefits.
Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) for wind project construction or equipment acquisition.
Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance with environmental laws, standards, regulations, or other requirements.
Design or conduct environmental restoration studies.
Manage site assessments or environmental studies for wind fields.
Design or implement plans for structural demolition and debris removal.
Evaluate land and neighborhoods where properties are situated, considering locations and trends or impending changes that could influence future values.
Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
Check building codes and zoning bylaws to determine any effects on the properties being appraised.
Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
Verify legal descriptions of properties by comparing them to county records.
Inspect properties to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design, and to take property measurements.
Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.
Estimate building replacement costs using building valuation manuals and professional cost estimators.
Interview persons familiar with properties and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, home owners, and realtors, to obtain pertinent information.
Examine the type and location of nearby services, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features, to evaluate their impact on property values.
Draw land diagrams that will be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
Direct the preparation of regular and special budget reports.
Testify in court as to the value of a piece of real estate property.
Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation.
Maintain and review account records, updating and recategorizing them according to status changes.
Supervise loan personnel.
Review billing for accuracy.
Maintain current knowledge of credit regulations.
Confer with underwriters to resolve mortgage application problems.
Calculate amount of debt and funds available to plan methods of payoff and to estimate time for debt liquidation.
Assist in selection of financial award candidates using electronic databases to certify loan eligibility.
Analyze potential loan markets to find opportunities to promote loans and financial services.
Contact applicants or creditors to resolve questions about applications or to assist with completion of paperwork.
Inform individuals and groups about the financial assistance available to college or university students.
Document network support activities.
Configure wide area network (WAN) or local area network (LAN) routers or related equipment.
Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.
Install network software, including security or firewall software.
Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.
Install and configure wireless networking equipment.
Install new hardware or software systems or components, ensuring integration with existing network systems.
Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment.
Test computer software or hardware, using standard diagnostic testing equipment and procedures.
Install or repair network cables, including fiber optic cables.
Troubleshoot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.
Document help desk requests and resolutions.
Create or revise user instructions, procedures, or manuals.
Back up network data.
Analyze and report computer network security breaches or attempted breaches.
Create or update technical documentation for network installations or changes to existing installations.
Maintain logs of network activity.
Contribute to the compilation, organization, and production of protocols, clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, or other controlled documentation.
Evaluate processes and technologies, and suggest revisions to increase productivity and efficiency.
Prepare data analysis listings and activity, performance, or progress reports.
Apply standardized mathematical formulas, principles, and methodology to the solution of technological problems involving engineering or physical science.
Consult with clients to determine functional or spatial requirements of structures.
Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, or construction time.
Prepare appropriate formatting to datasets as requested.
Translate data into numbers, equations, flow charts, graphs, or other forms.
Plan layout of project.
Confer with scientific or engineering personnel to plan projects.
Reduce raw data to meaningful terms, using the most practical and accurate combination and sequence of computational methods.
Train staff on technical procedures or software program usage.
Process data for analysis, using computers.
Develop or select specific software programs for various research scenarios.
Analyze clinical data using appropriate statistical tools.
Read technical literature and participate in continuing education or professional associations to maintain awareness of current database technology and best practices.
Modify standard formulas so that they conform to project needs and data processing methods.
Integrate engineering elements into unified architectural designs.
Prepare contract documents for building contractors.
Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
Estimate transportation project costs.
Model transportation scenarios to evaluate the impacts of activities such as new development or to identify possible solutions to transportation problems.
Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.
Plan alteration or modification of existing transportation structures to improve safety or function.
Participate in contract bidding, negotiation, or administration.
Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact.
Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.
Analyze environmental impact statements for transportation projects.
Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations.
Supervise the maintenance or repair of transportation systems or system components.
Investigate or test specific construction project materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards.
Direct the surveying, staking, or laying-out of construction projects.
Develop or assist in the development of transportation-related computer software or computer processes.
Design or engineer drainage, erosion, or sedimentation control systems for transportation projects.
Design transportation systems or structures using sustainable materials or products, such as porous pavement or bioretention structures.
Develop plans to deconstruct damaged or obsolete roadways or other transportation structures in a manner that is environmentally sound or prepares the land for sustainable development.
Evaluate construction project materials for compliance with environmental standards.
Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Update knowledge and skills to keep up with rapid advancements in computer technology.
Provide technical support to designers, marketing and sales departments, suppliers, engineers and other team members throughout the product development and implementation process.
Test and verify hardware and support peripherals to ensure that they meet specifications and requirements, by recording and analyzing test data.
Monitor functioning of equipment and make necessary modifications to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan layout, including type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications.
Build, test, and modify product prototypes using working models or theoretical models constructed with computer simulation.
Coordinate fuel cell engineering or test schedules with departments outside engineering, such as manufacturing.
Authorize release of fuel cell parts, components, or subsystems for production.
Develop or evaluate systems or methods of hydrogen storage for fuel cell applications.
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new technology or competitive products.
Prepare test stations, instrumentation, or data acquisition systems for use in specific tests of fuel cell components or systems.
Conduct or direct system-level automotive testing.
Plan or implement fuel cell cost reduction or product improvement projects in collaboration with other engineers, suppliers, support personnel, or customers.
Validate design of fuel cells, fuel cell components, or fuel cell systems.
Define specifications for fuel cell materials.
Design control systems or algorithms for purposes such as automotive energy management, emissions management, or increased operational safety or performance.
Write technical reports or proposals related to engineering projects.
Evaluate the power output, system cost, or environmental impact of new hydrogen or non-hydrogen fuel cell system designs.
Design or analyze automobile systems in areas such as aerodynamics, alternate fuels, ergonomics, hybrid power, brakes, transmissions, steering, calibration, safety, or diagnostics.
Alter or modify designs to obtain specified functional or operational performance.
Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
Assemble electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
Plan method or sequence of operations for developing or testing experimental electronic or electrical equipment.
Collaborate with electrical engineers or other personnel to identify, define, or solve developmental problems.
Draw or modify diagrams and write engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of experimental electronics units.
Perform supervisory duties, such as recommending work assignments, approving leaves, or completing performance evaluations.
Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, or systems to correct functional deviations.
Install or maintain electrical control systems or solid state equipment.
Conduct inspections for quality control and assurance programs, reporting findings and recommendations.
Prepare electrical project cost or work-time estimates.
Create or modify electrical components to be used in renewable energy generation.
Plan, schedule and monitor work of support personnel to assist supervisor.
Assemble or test solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.
Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.
Write commissioning procedures for electrical installations.
Visit construction sites to observe conditions impacting design and to identify solutions to technical design problems involving electrical systems equipment that arise during construction.
Prepare contracts and initiate, review and coordinate modifications to contract specifications and plans throughout the construction process.
Assess electrical components for consumer electronics applications, such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
Participate in the development or testing of electrical aspects of new green technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
Evaluate engineering proposals, shop drawings and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval.
Build or test electrical components of electric-drive vehicles or prototype vehicles.
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.
Inspect parts for surface defects.
Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
Develop, test, or program new robots.
Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments.
Disassemble and reassemble robots or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, and servomotors.
Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
Attach wires between controllers.
Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.
Train customers or other personnel to install, use, or maintain robots.
Inspect installation sites.
Install new robotic systems in stationary positions or on tracks.
Maintain inventories of production supplies such as sensors and cables.
Lead group counseling sessions that provide support in such areas as grief, stress, or chemical dependency.
Place children in foster or adoptive homes, institutions, or medical treatment centers.
Evaluate personal characteristics and home conditions of foster home or adoption applicants.
Determine clients' eligibility for financial assistance.
Serve on policymaking committees, assist in community development, and assist client groups by lobbying for solutions to problems.
Work in child and adolescent residential institutions.
Conduct social research.
Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.
Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.
Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.
Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient.
Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status.
Prepare and deliver sermons or other talks.
Organize and lead regular religious services.
Train leaders of church, community, or youth groups.
Collaborate with committees or individuals to address financial or administrative issues pertaining to congregations.
Plan and lead religious education programs for their congregations.
Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual, emotional, or personal needs.
Share information about religious issues by writing articles, giving speeches, or teaching.
Instruct people who seek conversion to a particular faith.
Administer religious rites or ordinances.
Visit people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide them with comfort and support.
Respond to requests for assistance during emergencies or crises.
Conduct special ceremonies, such as weddings, funerals, or confirmations.
Refer people to community support services, psychologists, or doctors.
Perform administrative duties, such as overseeing building management, ordering supplies, contracting for services or repairs, or supervising the work of staff members or volunteers.
Prepare people for participation in religious ceremonies.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Act as advisers to student organizations.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Participate in campus and community events.
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as civil procedure, contracts, and torts.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, papers, and oral presentations.
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as anatomy, therapeutic recreation, and conditioning theory.
Advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.
Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.
Review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children.
Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of kindergarten programs.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, to prevent injuries and damage.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities, to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Confer with other teachers and professionals to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and development.
Participate in publicity planning and student recruitment.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Meet with other instructors to discuss individual students and their progress.
Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.
Write instructional articles on designated subjects.
Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
Direct activities of workers who assist in arranging, cataloguing, exhibiting, and maintaining collections of valuable materials.
Locate new materials and direct their acquisition and display.
Select and edit documents for publication and display, applying knowledge of subject, literary expression, and presentation techniques.
Establish and administer policy guidelines concerning public access and use of materials.
Research and record the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
Coordinate educational and public outreach programs, such as tours, workshops, lectures, and classes.
Write and review grant proposals, journal articles, institutional reports, and publicity materials.
Inspect premises to assess the need for repairs and to ensure that climate and pest-control issues are addressed.
Plan and organize the acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections and related materials, including the selection of exhibition themes and designs, and develop or install exhibit materials.
Specialize in an area of history or technology, researching topics or items relevant to collections to determine what should be retained or acquired.
Confer with the board of directors to formulate and interpret policies, to determine budget requirements, and to plan overall operations.
Train and supervise curatorial, fiscal, technical, research, and clerical staff, as well as volunteers or interns.
Plan and conduct special research projects in area of interest or expertise.
Negotiate and authorize purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections.
Attend meetings, conventions, and civic events to promote use of institution's services, to seek financing, and to maintain community alliances.
Design, organize, or conduct tours, workshops, and instructional or educational sessions to acquaint individuals with an institution's facilities and materials.
Provide information from the institution's holdings to other curators and to the public.
Develop and maintain an institution's registration, cataloging, and basic recordkeeping systems, using computer databases.
Study, examine, and test acquisitions to authenticate their origin, composition, history, and to assess their current value.
Arrange insurance coverage for objects on loan or for special exhibits, and recommend changes in coverage for the entire collection.
Classify and assign registration numbers to artifacts, and supervise inventory control.
Study object documentation or conduct standard chemical and physical tests to ascertain the object's age, composition, original appearance, need for treatment or restoration, and appropriate preservation method.
Plan and conduct research to develop and improve methods of restoring and preserving specimens.
Deliver artwork on courier trips.
Perform on-site field work which may involve interviewing people, inspecting and identifying artifacts, note-taking, viewing sites and collections, and repainting exhibition spaces.
Estimate cost of restoration work.
Preserve or direct preservation of objects, using plaster, resin, sealants, hardeners, and shellac.
Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.
Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.
Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about library policies.
Build, repair, and install wooden steps, scaffolds, and walkways to gain access to or permit improved view of exhibited equipment.
Cut and weld metal sections in reconstruction or renovation of exterior structural sections and accessories of exhibits.
Construct skeletal mounts of fossils, replicas of archaeological artifacts, or duplicate specimens, using a variety of materials and hand tools.
Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.
Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order print, audiovisual, and electronic resources.
Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.
Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.
Develop library policies and procedures.
Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.
Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.
Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.
Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.
Keep up to date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.
Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.
Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on particular subjects.
Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.
Direct and train library staff in duties such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.
Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books, genealogy, or music.
Develop and maintain databases that provide information for library users.
Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.
Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.
Design information storage and retrieval systems, and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.
Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.
Plan and prepare audiovisual teaching aids and methods for use in school systems.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums necessary to meet production objectives effectively and within budgetary constraints.
Acquire, catalog, and maintain collections of audiovisual material such as films, video- and audio-tapes, photographs, and software programs.
Offer presentations and workshops on the role of multimedia in effective presentations.
Attend conventions and conferences, read trade journals, and communicate with industry insiders to keep abreast of industry developments.
Narrate presentations and productions.
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials.
Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.
Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.
Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.
Collaborate with producers in order to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.
Confer with teachers to select course materials and to determine which training aids are best suited to particular grade levels.
Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.
Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities.
Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.
Develop preproduction ideas and incorporate them into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics.
Prepare and distribute leaflets, pamphlets, and visual aids for educational and informational purposes.
Research information requested by farmers.
Analyze performance data to determine effectiveness of instructional systems, courses, or instructional materials.
Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies or methods.
Develop instructional materials, such as lesson plans, handouts, or examinations.
Develop measurement tools to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction or training interventions.
Assess effectiveness and efficiency of instruction according to ease of instructional technology use and student learning, knowledge transfer, and satisfaction.
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
Edit instructional materials, such as books, simulation exercises, lesson plans, instructor guides, and tests.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
Observe and provide feedback on instructional techniques, presentation methods, or instructional aids.
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
Define instructional, learning, or performance objectives.
Type, file, and duplicate materials.
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
Formulate basic layout design or presentation approach and specify material details, such as style and size of type, photographs, graphics, animation, video, and sound.
Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
Assist librarians in school libraries.
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
Collect money from students for school-related projects.
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
Manage own accounts and projects, working within budget and scheduling requirements.
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
Review and approve art materials, copy materials, and proofs of printed copy developed by staff members.
Evaluate new and existing programming to assess suitability and the need for changes, using information such as audience surveys and feedback.
Develop budgets for programming and broadcasting activities and monitor expenditures to ensure that they remain within budgetary limits.
Confer with directors and production staff to discuss issues such as production and casting problems, budgets, policies, and news coverage.
Develop promotions for current programs and specials.
Select, acquire, and maintain programs, music, films, and other needed materials and obtain legal clearances for their use as necessary.
Monitor network transmissions for advisories concerning daily program schedules, program content, special feeds, or program changes.
Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duties.
Prepare copy and edit tape so that material is ready for broadcasting.
Review information about programs and schedules to ensure accuracy and provide such information to local media outlets.
Participate in the planning and execution of fundraising activities.
Cue announcers, actors, performers, and guests.
Act as a liaison between talent and directors, providing information that performers or guests need to prepare for appearances and communicating relevant information from guests, performers, or staff to directors.
Direct setup of remote facilities and install or cancel programs at remote stations.
Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.
Rewrite original musical ss in different musical styles by changing rhythms, harmonies, or tempos.
Create original musical forms, or write within circumscribed musical forms such as sonatas, symphonies, or operas.
Write music for commercial mediums, including advertising jingles or film soundtracks.
Accept commissions to create music for special occasions.
Collaborate with other colleagues, such as copyists, to complete final ss.
Transpose music from one voice or instrument to another to accommodate particular musicians.
Copy parts from ss for individual performers.
Study films or scripts to determine how musical ss can be used to create desired effects or moods.
Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group.
Memorize musical selections and routines, or sing following printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions.
Perform before live audiences, or in television, radio, or movie productions.
Study original pieces of music to become familiar with them prior to making any changes.
Arrange music composed by others, changing the music to achieve desired effects.
Practice singing exercises and study with vocal coaches, in order to develop their voices and skills and to rehearse for upcoming roles.
Make or participate in recordings.
Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentation.
Compose songs andor create vocal arrangements.
Seek out and learn new music that is suitable for live performance andor recording.
Record and edit audio material such as movie soundtracks, using audio recording and editing equipment.
Control the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts, before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Reserve audiovisual equipment and facilities such as meeting rooms.
Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials or for training.
Inform users of audio and videotaping service policies and procedures.
Perform narration of productions, or present announcements.
Organize and maintain compliance, license, and warranty information related to audio and video facilities.
Obtain and preview musical performance programs prior to events to become familiar with the order and approximate times of pieces.
Observe monitors and converse with station personnel to determine audio and video levels and to ascertain that programs are airing.
Monitor and log transmitter readings.
Report equipment problems, ensure that repairs are made, and make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.
Edit videotapes by erasing and removing portions of programs and adding video or sound as required.
Analyze and maintain data logs for audiovisual activities.
Plan and develop pre-production ideas into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics, using own ideas or specifications of assignments.
Control audio equipment to regulate the volume and sound quality during radio and television broadcasts.
Install broadcast equipment, troubleshoot equipment problems and perform maintenance or minor repairs using hand tools.
Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels.
Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain the clearest signal for transmission of broadcasts from field locations.
Schedule programming, or read television programming logs to determine which programs are to be recorded or aired.
Maintain programming logs, as required by station management and the Federal Communications Commission.
Select sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted.
Set-up, operate, and maintain broadcast station computers and networks.
Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.
Maintain inventories of audio and video tapes and related supplies.
Play and record broadcast programs using automation systems.
Receive raw film stock, and maintain film inventories.
Prepare slates that describe the scenes being filmed.
Read and analyze work orders and specifications to determine locations of subject material, work procedures, sequences of operations, and machine setups.
Write new scripts for broadcasts.
Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
Trim film segments to specified lengths, and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
Design graphics for studio productions.
Read charts and compute ratios to determine variables such as lighting, shutter angles, filter factors, and camera distances.
Review assembled films or edited videotapes on screens or monitors to determine if corrections are necessary.
Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete films.
Cut shot sequences to different angles at specific points in scenes, making each individual cut as fluid and seamless as possible.
Set up and operate computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product.
Mark frames where a particular shot or piece of sound is to begin or end.
Verify key numbers and time codes on materials.
Record needed sounds, or obtain them from sound effects libraries.
Review footage sequence by sequence to become familiar with it before assembling it into a final product.
Edit films and videotapes to insert music, dialogue, and sound effects, to arrange films into sequences, and to correct errors, using editing equipment.
Confer with producers and directors concerning layout or editing approaches needed to increase dramatic or entertainment value of productions.
Piece sounds together to develop film soundtracks.
Maintain current knowledge of state legal regulations for nurse practitioner practice including reimbursement of services.
Perform primary care procedures such as suturing, splinting, administering immunizations, taking cultures, and debriding wounds.
Maintain departmental policies and procedures in areas such as safety and infection control.
Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources.
Advocate for accessible health care that minimizes environmental health risks.
Keep abreast of regulatory processes and payer systems such as Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, and private sources.
Counsel and instruct patients and their families in techniques to improve hearing and communication related to hearing loss.
Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
Program and monitor cochlear implants to fit the needs of patients.
Educate and supervise audiology students and health care personnel.
Participate in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or balance disorder treatment methods or technologies.
Conduct or direct research on hearing or balance topics and report findings to help in the development of procedures, technology, or treatments.
Plan and conduct treatment programs for patients' hearing or balance problems, consulting with educators, physicians, nurses, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and other health care personnel as necessary.
Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
Engage in marketing activities, such as developing marketing plans, to promote business for private practices.
Recommend assistive devices according to patients' needs or nature of impairments.
Examine and clean patients' ear canals.
Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
Advise educators or other medical staff on hearing or balance topics.
Provide information to the public on hearing or balance topics.
Instruct patients, parents, teachers, or employers in communication strategies to maximize effective receptive communication.
Work with multidisciplinary teams to assess and rehabilitate recipients of implanted hearing devices through auditory training and counseling.
Conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies.
Operate optical systems to capture dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, such as functional brain imaging, real-time organ motion tracking, or musculoskeletal anatomy and trajectory visualization.
Take brief medical histories from patients.
Instruct medical staff or students in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or equipment operation.
Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head.
Drive mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher.
Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications.
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies.
Schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring, during ambulance ride.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Request sedatives or other medication from physicians for patients with anxiety or claustrophobia.
Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
Comfort and reassure patients.
Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Coordinate with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment.
Operate equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
Administer first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
Explain treatment procedures to patients.
Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.
Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
Administer breathing or oxygen procedures, such as intermittent positive pressure breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments, or incentive spirometer treatments.
Prepare or test devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators, or electrocardiogram (EKG) machines.
Teach or oversee other workers who provide respiratory care services.
Follow and enforce safety rules applying to equipment.
Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.
Clean, sterilize, check, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
Recommend or review bedside procedures, x-rays, or laboratory tests.
Teach patients how to use respiratory equipment at home.
Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
Provide respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.
Interview or examine patients to collect clinical data.
Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.
Wash and sterilize equipment, using germicides and sterilizers.
Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
Perform a variety of office, clerical, or accounting duties, such as reception, billing, bookkeeping, or selling products.
Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration data.
Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.
Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.
Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
Maintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition.
Prepare treatment rooms for surgery.
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials.
Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed.
Supervise or train veterinary students or other staff members.
Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.
Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition.
Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
Maintain laboratory, research, or treatment records, as well as inventories of pharmaceuticals, equipment, or supplies.
Dress and suture wounds and apply splints or other protective devices.
Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.
Conduct specialized procedures, such as animal branding or tattooing or hoof trimming.
Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush or cut animals' hair.
Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.
Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
Record food and fluid intake and output.
Clean rooms and make beds.
Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking.
Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.
Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
Provide medical treatment or personal care to patients in private home settings, such as cooking, keeping rooms orderly, seeing that patients are comfortable and in good spirits, or instructing family members in simple nursing tasks.
Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms.
Heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit clients, using pliers and hands.
Evaluate prescriptions in conjunction with clients' vocational and avocational visual requirements.
Assist clients in selecting frames according to style and color, and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.
Fabricate lenses to meet prescription specifications.
Maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments.
Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit client needs.
Instruct clients in how to wear and care for eyeglasses.
Maintain fire equipment and firehouse living quarters.
Drop weighted paper streamers from aircraft to determine the speed and direction of the wind at fire sites.
Organize fire caches, positioning equipment for the most effective response.
Operate pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
Take action to contain any hazardous chemicals that could catch fire, leak, or spill.
Participate in fire prevention and inspection programs.
Transport personnel and cargo to and from fire areas.
Inspect buildings to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as accumulations of combustible material, electrical wiring problems, and inadequate or non-functional fire exits.
Present and explain fire code requirements and fire prevention information to architects, contractors, attorneys, engineers, developers, fire service personnel, and the general public.
Perform forest maintenance and improvement tasks such as cutting brush, planting trees, building trails and marking timber.
Identify corrective actions necessary to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards, and explain these measures to property owners or their representatives.
Serve as fully trained lead helicopter crewmember and as helispot manager.
Write detailed reports of fire inspections performed, fire code violations observed, and corrective recommendations offered.
Attend training classes to maintain current knowledge of fire prevention, safety, and firefighting procedures.
Observe forest areas from fire lookout towers to spot potential problems.
Inspect properties that store, handle, and use hazardous materials to ensure compliance with laws, codes, and regulations, and issue hazardous materials permits to facilities found in compliance.
Conduct fire code compliance follow-ups to ensure that corrective actions have been taken in cases where violations were found.
Inspect and test fire protection or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards.
Develop or review fire exit plans.
Conduct private investigations on a paid basis.
Testify at hearings or court trials to present evidence.
Question persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody, or missing persons or information about individuals' character or financial status.
Alert appropriate personnel to suspects' locations.
Perform undercover operations, such as evaluating the performance or honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
Observe and document activities of individuals to detect unlawful acts or to obtain evidence for cases, using binoculars and still or video cameras.
Investigate companies' financial standings or locate funds stolen by embezzlers, using accounting skills.
Count cash and review transactions, sales checks, or register tapes to verify amounts or to identify shortages.
Expose fraudulent insurance claims or stolen funds.
Warn troublemakers causing problems on establishment premises and eject them from premises when necessary.
Monitor industrial or commercial properties to enforce conformance to establishment rules and to protect people or property.
Confer with establishment officials, security departments, police, or postal officials to identify problems, provide information, or receive instructions.
Observe casino or casino hotel operations for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by employees or patrons, using audio and video equipment and one-way mirrors.
Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
Monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures.
Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Report all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, verbally or in writing.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
Act as oversight or security agents for management or customers.
Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Escort or drive motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations or to provide personal protection.
Supervise or train surveillance observers.
Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
Inspect carry-on items, using x-ray viewing equipment, to determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation.
Confiscate dangerous items and hazardous materials found in opened bags and turn them over to airlines for disposal.
Watch for potentially dangerous persons whose pictures are posted at checkpoints.
Search carry-on or checked baggage by hand when it is suspected to contain prohibited items such as weapons.
Provide directions and respond to passenger inquiries.
Implement or monitor processes to reduce property or financial losses.
Investigate known or suspected internal theft, external theft, or vendor fraud.
Collaborate with law enforcement agencies to report or investigate crimes.
Conduct store audits to identify problem areas or procedural deficiencies.
Direct work of contract security officers or other loss prevention agents.
Identify and report merchandise or stock shortages.
Inspect buildings, equipment, or access points to determine security risks.
Maintain documentation or reports on security-related incidents or investigations.
Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures for loss prevention, physical security, or risk management.
Perform covert surveillance of areas susceptible to loss, such loading docks, distribution centers, or warehouses.
Prepare written reports on investigations.
Recommend new or improved processes or equipment to reduce risk exposure.
Train establishment personnel in loss prevention activities.
Verify proper functioning of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit televisions, alarms, sensor tag systems, or locks.
Purchase or requisition supplies and equipment needed to ensure quality and timely delivery of services.
Perform various financial activities such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll.
Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.
Estimate ingredients and supplies required to prepare a recipe.
Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.
Supervise and participate in kitchen and dining area cleaning activities.
Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service, and complete disciplinary write-ups.
Specify food portions and courses, production and time sequences, and workstation and equipment arrangements.
Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
Analyze operational problems, such as theft and wastage, and establish procedures to alleviate these problems.
Compile and balance cash receipts at the end of the day or shift.
Control inventories of food, equipment, smallware, and liquor, and report shortages to designated personnel.
Forecast staff, equipment, and supply requirements based on a master menu.
Perform personnel actions, such as hiring and firing staff, providing employee orientation and training, and conducting supervisory activities, such as creating work schedules or organizing employee time sheets.
Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements.
Recommend measures for improving work procedures and worker performance to increase service quality and enhance job safety.
Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons.
Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
Determine meal prices, based on calculations of ingredient prices.
Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.
Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
Train new employees.
Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries.
Plan menus according to employers' needs and diet restrictions.
Shop for or order food and kitchen supplies and equipment.
Direct activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
Specialize in preparing fancy dishes andor food for special diets.
Prepare meals in private homes according to employers' recipes or tastes, handling all meals for the family and possibly for other household staff.
Stock, organize, and clean kitchens and cooking utensils.
Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
Peel, wash, trim, and cook vegetables and meats, and bake breads and pastries.
Scrape decayed matter from cavities in trees and fill holes with cement to promote healing and to prevent further deterioration.
Harvest tanbark by cutting rings and slits in bark and stripping bark from trees, using spuds or axes.
Install lightning protection on trees.
Apply tar or other protective substances to cut surfaces to seal surfaces, and to protect them from fungi and insects.
Water, root-feed, and fertilize trees.
Observe gamblers' behavior for signs of cheating, such as marking, switching, or counting cards, and notify security staff of suspected cheating.
Monitor game operations to ensure that house rules are followed, that tribal, state, and federal regulations are adhered to, and that employees provide prompt and courteous service.
Resolve customer or employee complaints.
Maintain familiarity with the games at a facility and with strategies or tricks used by cheaters at such games.
Split logs or wooden blocks into bolts, pickets, posts, or stakes, using hand tools such as ax wedges, sledgehammers, and mallets.
Monitor stations and games and move dealers from game to game to ensure adequate staffing.
Report customer-related incidents occurring in gaming areas to supervisors.
Greet customers and ask about the quality of service they are receiving.
Record, issue receipts for, and pay off bets.
Supervise the distribution of complimentary meals, hotel rooms, discounts, or other items given to players, based on length of play and amount bet.
Perform paperwork required for monetary transactions.
Monitor and verify the counting, wrapping, weighing, and distribution of currency and coins.
Explain and interpret house rules, such as game rules or betting limits, for patrons.
Evaluate workers' performance and prepare written performance evaluations.
Establish and maintain banks and table limits for each game.
Direct workers compiling summary sheets for each race or event to record amounts wagered and amounts to be paid to winners.
Monitor patrons for signs of compulsive gambling, offering assistance if necessary.
Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
Provide transportation or escort for expeditions such as shopping trips or visits to doctors or dentists.
Inventory, pack, and remove items left behind by former residents.
Assign rooms to students.
Accompany and supervise students during meals.
Sort and distribute mail.
Process contract cancellations for students who are unable to follow residence hall policies and procedures.
Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods.
Order supplies for facilities.
Instruct staff on how to handle difficult and complicated sales.
Direct and participate in on- and off-campus recreational activities for residents of institutions, boarding schools, fraternities or sororities, children's homes, or similar establishments.
Inventory stock and reorder when inventory drops to a specified level.
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.
Hire, train, and evaluate personnel in sales or marketing establishments, promoting or firing workers when appropriate.
Offer special assistance to persons such as those who are unable to dial or who are in emergency situations.
Suggest and check alternate spellings, locations, andor listing formats to customers lacking details or complete information.
Operate telephone switchboards and systems to advance and complete connections, including those for local, long distance, pay telephone, mobile, person-to-person, and emergency calls.
Interrupt busy lines if an emergency warrants.
Answer simple questions about clients' businesses, using reference files.
Provide assistance for customers with special billing requests.
Monitor automated systems for placing collect calls and intervene for a callers needing assistance.
Operate paging systems or other systems of bells or buzzers to notify recipients of incoming calls.
Complete forms for sales orders.
Observe signal lights on switchboards, and dial or press buttons to make connections.
Calculate and quote charges for services such as long-distance connections.
Consult charts to determine charges for pay-telephone calls, requesting coin deposits for calls as necessary.
Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers' financial situations.
Provide relay service for hearing-impaired users.
Keep records of calls placed and received, and of related toll charges.
Listen to customer requests, referring to alphabetical or geographical directories to answer questions and provide telephone information.
Update directory information.
Promote company products, services, and savings plans when appropriate.
Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visits to solicit payment.
Perform clerical duties such as typing, proofreading, and sorting mail.
Contact credit bureaus, employers, and other sources in order to check applicants' credit and personal references.
Schedule and conduct closings of mortgage transactions.
Calculate, review, and correct errors on interest, principal, payment, and closing costs, using computers or calculators.
Contact customers by mail, telephone, or in person concerning acceptance or rejection of applications.
Present loan and repayment schedules to customers.
Accept payment on accounts.
Inform customers of procedures for applying for services such as ATM cards, direct deposit of checks, and certificates of deposit.
Compile information about new accounts, enter account information into computers, and file related forms or other documents.
Record applications for loan and credit, loan information, and disbursements of funds, using computers.
Submit loan applications with recommendation for underwriting approval.
Review customer accounts in order to determine whether payments are made on time and that other loan terms are being followed.
Check value of customer collateral to be held as loan security.
Order property insurance or mortgage insurance policies in order to ensure protection against loss on mortgaged property.
Investigate and correct errors upon customers' request, according to customer and bank records.
File and maintain loan records.
Collect and record customer deposits and fees, and issue receipts using computers.
Prepare and type loan applications, closing documents, legal documents, letters, forms, government notices, and checks, using computers.
Answer customers' questions, and explain available services such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.
Perform teller duties as required.
Establish credit limits and grant extensions of credit on overdue accounts.
Execute wire transfers of funds.
Refer customers to appropriate bank personnel to meet their financial needs.
Interview customers to obtain information needed for opening accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes.
Operate single- or multiple-head spike pullers to pull old spikes from ties.
Push controls to close grasping devices on track or rail sections so that they can be raised or moved.
Drive vehicles that automatically move and lay tracks or rails over sections of track to be constructed, repaired, or maintained.
Turn wheels of machines, using lever controls, to adjust guidelines for track alignments or grades, following specifications.
Spray ties, fishplates, or joints with oil to protect them from weathering.
String and attach wire-guidelines machine to rails so that tracks or rails can be aligned or leveled.
Paint railroad signs, such as speed limits or gate-crossing warnings.
Direct sustainability program operations to ensure compliance with environmental or governmental regulations.
Develop methodologies to assess the viability or success of sustainability initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programs.
Develop, or oversee the development of, sustainability evaluation or monitoring systems.
Develop sustainability reports, presentations, or proposals for supplier, employee, academia, media, government, public interest, or other groups.
Review sustainability program objectives, progress, or status to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
Develop or execute strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste elimination, transportation, education, and building design.
Develop, or oversee the development of, marketing or outreach media for sustainability projects or events.
Formulate or implement sustainability campaign or marketing strategies.
Write and distribute financial or environmental impact reports.
Research environmental sustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests.
Supervise employees or volunteers working on sustainability projects.
Write project proposals, grant applications, or other documents to pursue funding for environmental initiatives.
Evaluate and approve proposals for sustainability projects, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives.
Create and maintain sustainability program documents, such as schedules and budgets.
Conduct sustainability- or environment-related risk assessments.
Identify and evaluate pilot projects or programs to enhance the sustainability research agenda.
Prepare drafts of amendments, government policies, laws, rules, regulations, budgets, programs and procedures.
Maintain knowledge of relevant national and international current events.
Negotiate with colleagues or members of other political parties in order to reconcile differing interests, and to create policies and agreements.
Keep abreast of the issues affecting constituents by making personal visits and phone calls, reading local newspapers, and viewing or listening to local broadcasts.
Make decisions that balance the perspectives of private citizens, public officials, and party leaders.
Alert constituents of government actions and programs by way of newsletters, personal appearances at town meetings, phone calls, and individual meetings.
Attend receptions, dinners, and conferences to meet people, exchange views and information, and develop working relationships.
Read and review concerns of constituents or the general public and determine if governmental action is necessary.
Review bills in committee, and make recommendations about their future.
Write, prepare, and deliver statements for the Congressional Record.
Determine campaign strategies for media advertising, positions on issues, and public appearances.
Seek federal funding for local projects and programs.
Conduct head counts to help predict the outcome of upcoming votes.
Represent their parties in negotiations with political executives or members of other parties, and when speaking with the media.
Serve on commissions, investigative panels, study groups, and committees in order to examine specialized areas and recommend action.
Vote on motions, amendments, and decisions on whether or not to report a bill out from committee to the assembly floor.
Direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of marketing or sales staff and oversee their daily activities.
Compile lists describing product or service offerings.
Consult with product development personnel on product specifications such as design, color, or packaging.
Advise business or other groups on local, national, or international factors affecting the buying or selling of products or services.
Initiate market research studies or analyze their findings.
Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction.
Negotiate contracts with vendors or distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks or developing distribution strategies.
Confer with legal staff to resolve problems, such as copyright infringement or royalty sharing with outside producers or distributors.
Select products or accessories to be displayed at trade or special production shows.
Use sales forecasting or strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, or return-on-investment and profit-loss projections.
Consult with buying personnel to gain advice regarding the types of products or services expected to be in demand.
Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors.
Conduct economic or commercial surveys to identify potential markets for products or services.
Consult with buying personnel to gain advice regarding environmentally sound or sustainable products.
Develop business cases for environmental marketing strategies.
Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.
Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.
Monitor landfill permit requirements for updates.
Test, maintain, or repair electrical power distribution machinery or equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and testing devices.
Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.
Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Prepare reports on biomass plant operations, status, maintenance, and other information.
Shut down and restart biomass power plants or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
Prepare and manage biomass plant budgets.
Adjust equipment controls to generate specified amounts of electrical power.
Evaluate landfill gas collection service requirements to meet operational plans and productivity goals.
Develop or enforce procedures for normal operation, start-up, or shut-down of methane gas collection systems.
Monitor and control liquid or gas landfill extraction systems.
Compile and record operational data on forms or in log books.
Implement landfill operational and emergency procedures.
Oversee landfill gas collection system construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.
Optimize gas collection landfill operational costs and productivity consistent with safety and environmental rules and regulations.
Maintain records for landfill gas collection systems to demonstrate compliance with safety and environmental laws, regulations, or policies.
Oversee gas collection landfill operations, including leachate and gas management or rail operations.
Prepare and manage landfill gas collection system budgets.
Inspect landfill or conduct site audits to ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
Monitor gas collection systems emissions data, including biomethane or nitrous oxide levels.
Operate computerized control panels to manage gas compression operations.
Prepare soil reports as required by regulatory or permitting agencies.
Supervise landfill, well field, and other subordinate employees.
Track volume and weight of landfill waste.
Coordinate the repair, overhaul, or routine maintenance of diesel engines used in landfill operations.
Create or enforce hydrostation voltage schedules.
Prepare reports on landfill operations and gas collection system productivity or efficiency.
Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.
Check hydroelectric operations for compliance with prescribed operating limits, such as loads, voltages, temperatures, lines, or equipment.
Recommend or implement practices to reduce turnaround time for trucks in and out of landfill site.
Diagnose or troubleshoot gas collection equipment and programmable logic controller (PLC) systems.
Develop or review budgets, annual plans, power contracts, power rates, standing operating procedures, power reviews, or engineering studies.
Supervise or monitor hydroelectric facility operations to ensure that generation or mechanical equipment conform to applicable regulations or standards.
Identify and communicate power system emergencies.
Read meters, gauges, or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify gas collection systems operating conditions.
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and nonorganizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Monitor financial activities and details such as reserve levels to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.
Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions.
Receive cash and checks and make deposits.
Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.
Perform tax planning work.
Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting or collection procedures, or investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, or other financial control functions.
Examine, evaluate, or process loan applications.
Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors.
Analyze and classify risks and investments to determine their potential impacts on companies.
Evaluate data pertaining to costs to plan budgets.
Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.
Prepare operational or risk reports for management analysis.
Approve, reject, or coordinate the approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate, or personal loans.
Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial organizations.
Recruit staff members and oversee training programs.
Plan, direct, and coordinate risk and insurance programs of establishments to control risks and losses.
Direct insurance negotiations, select insurance brokers or carriers, and place insurance.
Review reports of securities transactions or price lists to analyze market conditions.
Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of such items.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.
Network within communities to find and attract new business.
Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
Review collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding balances.
Communicate with stockholders or other investors to provide information or to raise capital.
Submit delinquent accounts to attorneys or outside agencies for collection.
Develop or analyze information to assess the current or future financial status of firms.
Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
Establish procedures for custody or control of assets, records, loan collateral, or securities to ensure safekeeping.
Contract with vendors to provide employee services, such as food services, transportation, or relocation service.
Negotiate bargaining agreements.
Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
Advise management on such matters as equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment and discrimination.
Investigate and report on industrial accidents for insurance carriers.
Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.
Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Prepare personnel forecasts to project employment needs.
Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
Plan and conduct new employee orientations to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.
Identify staff vacancies and recruit, interview and select applicants.
Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations, and employee relations.
Plan, organize, direct, control or coordinate the personnel, training, or labor relations activities of an organization.
Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
Negotiate bargaining agreements and help interpret labor contracts.
Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.
Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training and health and safety programs.
Oversee the evaluation, classification and rating of occupations and job positions.
Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations.
Develop or administer special projects in areas such as pay equity, savings bond programs, day-care, and employee awards.
Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs.
Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
Provide terminated employees with outplacement or relocation assistance.
Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
Develop, administer and evaluate applicant tests.
Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
Contract with vendors to provide employee services, such as food service, transportation, or relocation service.
Prepare training budget for department or organization.
Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
Develop and organize training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
Allocate human resources, ensuring appropriate matches between personnel.
Train instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with employees.
Develop testing and evaluation procedures.
Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
Construct structures and accessories such as greenhouses and benches.
Negotiate contracts such as those for land leases or tree purchases.
Negotiate with buyers for the sale, storage, or shipment of crops or livestock.
Direct crop production operations, such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilizing, cultivating, spraying, or harvesting.
Direct the breeding or raising of stock, such as cattle, poultry, or honeybees, using recognized breeding practices to ensure stock improvement.
Monitor pasture or grazing land use to ensure that livestock are properly fed or that conservation methods, such as rotational grazing, are used.
Hire, train, or supervise workers engaged in planting, cultivating, irrigating, harvesting, or marketing crops, or in raising livestock.
Determine types or quantities of crops or livestock to be raised, according to factors such as market conditions, federal programs or incentives, or soil conditions.
Change processes such as drying, grading, storing, or shipping to improve efficiency or profitability.
Operate or oversee the operations of dairy farms that produce bulk milk.
Plan crop activities based on factors such as crop maturity or weather conditions.
Provide information to customers on the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, plants, and lawns.
Monitor activities such as irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, milking, breeding, or grading to ensure adherence to safety regulations or standards.
Maintain financial, operational, production, or employment records for farms or ranches.
Prepare budgets or financial reports for farm or ranch operations.
Operate or oversee the operations of poultry or swine farms producing meat, eggs, or breeding stock.
Select or purchase machinery, equipment, livestock, or supplies, such as seed, feed, fertilizer, or chemicals.
Supervise the construction of farm or ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, drainage systems, wells, or roads.
Obtain financing necessary for purchases of machinery, land, supplies, or livestock.
Analyze market conditions to determine acreage allocations.
Inspect farm or ranch structures, such as buildings, fences, or roads, ordering repair or maintenance activities, as needed.
Analyze soil to determine types or quantities of fertilizer required for maximum crop production.
Promote the university by participating in community, state, and national events or meetings, and by developing partnerships with industry and secondary education institutions.
Consult with government regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure the institution's conformance with applicable standards.
Direct activities of administrative departments such as admissions, registration, and career services.
Establish operational policies and procedures and make any necessary modifications, based on analysis of operations, demographics, and other research information.
Appoint individuals to faculty positions, and evaluate their performance.
Teach courses within their department.
Coordinate the production and dissemination of university publications such as course catalogs and class schedules.
Write grants to procure external funding, and supervise grant-funded projects.
Represent institutions at community and campus events, in meetings with other institution personnel, and during accreditation processes.
Determine course schedules, and coordinate teaching assignments and room assignments to ensure optimum use of buildings and equipment.
Assess and collect tuition and fees.
Review student misconduct reports requiring disciplinary action, and counsel students regarding such reports.
Provide assistance to faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, issuing transcripts, and scheduling events.
Review registration statistics, and consult with faculty officials to develop registration policies.
Direct or monitor administrative, support, repair, or maintenance services for funeral homes.
Monitor employee and patron activities to ensure liquor regulations are obeyed.
Create specialty dishes and develop recipes to be used in dining facilities.
Consult with families or friends of the deceased to arrange funeral details, such as obituary notice wording, casket selection, or plans for services.
Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions, and negotiate details of arrangements with clients.
Plan and implement sales promotions or other marketing strategies and activities for funeral home operations.
Respond to customer complaints, legal inquiries, payment negotiations, or other post-service matters.
Establish and enforce nutritional standards for dining establishments based on accepted industry standards.
Take dining reservations.
Attend or make presentations at community events to promote funeral home services or build community relationships.
Direct and supervise work of embalmers, funeral attendants, death certificate clerks, cosmetologists, or other staff.
Offer counsel and comfort to families and friends of the deceased.
Greet guests, escort them to their seats, and present them with menus and wine lists.
Conduct market research and analyze industry trends.
Negotiate contracts for prearranged funeral services.
Plan and implement changes to service offerings to meet community needs or increase funeral home revenues.
Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to identify opportunities for cost reductions or service improvements.
Monitor funeral service operations to ensure that they comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws.
Estimate food, liquor, wine, and other beverage consumption to anticipate amounts to be purchased or requisitioned.
Monitor staffing levels to ensure that games and tables are adequately staffed for each shift, arranging for staff rotations and breaks and locating substitute employees as necessary.
Track supplies of money to tables and perform any required paperwork.
Establish policies on issues such as the type of gambling offered and the odds, the extension of credit, or the serving of food and beverages.
Monitor credit extended to players.
Record, collect, or pay off bets, issuing receipts as necessary.
Set and maintain a bank and table limit for each game.
Review operational expenses, budget estimates, betting accounts, or collection reports for accuracy.
Notify board attendants of table vacancies so that waiting patrons can play.
Direct the compilation of summary sheets that show wager amounts and payoffs for races or events.
Inspect guest rooms, public areas, and grounds for cleanliness and appearance.
Discuss emerging compliance issues with management or employees.
Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate or required.
Review communications such as securities sales advertising to ensure there are no violations of standards or regulations.
Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.
Advise technical professionals on the development or use of environmental compliance or reporting tools.
Collaborate with human resources departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations.
Verify that software technology is in place to adequately provide oversight and monitoring in all required areas.
Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.
Develop or implement environmental compliance plans for programs, such as air quality, storm water, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, pollution prevention, or solid waste management.
Direct environmental programs, such as air or water compliance, aboveground or underground storage tanks, spill prevention or control, hazardous waste or materials management, solid waste recycling, medical waste management, indoor air quality, integrated pest management, employee training, or disaster preparedness.
Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards.
Consult with corporate attorneys as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.
Select specific investments or investment mixes for purchase by an investment fund.
Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities.
Manage investment funds to maximize return on client investments.
Evaluate testing procedures to meet the specifications of environmental monitoring programs.
Develop or direct development of offering documents or marketing materials.
Review or modify policies or operating guidelines to comply with changes to environmental standards or regulations.
Develop or implement fund investment policies or strategies.
Analyze acquisitions to ensure conformance with strategic goals or regulatory requirements.
Select or direct the execution of trades.
Design or implement plans for surface or ground water remediation.
Identify environmental contamination sources.
Develop or implement plans for revegetation of brownfield sites.
Negotiate contracts for services or materials needed for environmental remediation.
Inspect sites to assess environmental damage or monitor cleanup progress.
Maintain records of decisions, actions, and progress related to environmental redevelopment projects.
Estimate costs for environmental cleanup and remediation of land redevelopment projects.
Provide expert witness testimony on issues such as soil, air, or water contamination and associated cleanup measures.
Prepare and submit permit applications for demolition, cleanup, remediation, or construction projects.
Provide training on hazardous material or waste cleanup procedures and technologies.
Review or evaluate designs for contaminant treatment or disposal facilities.
Prepare reports or presentations to communicate brownfield redevelopment needs, status, or progress.
Plan or implement brownfield redevelopment projects to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with applicable standards or requirements.
Review or evaluate environmental remediation project proposals.
Negotiate with managers, promoters, union officials, and other persons regarding clients' contractual rights and obligations.
Collect fees, commissions, or other payments, according to contract terms.
Schedule promotional or performance engagements for clients.
Develop contacts with individuals and organizations, and apply effective strategies and techniques to ensure their clients' success.
Keep informed of industry trends and deals.
Confer with clients to develop strategies for their careers, and to explain actions taken on their behalf.
Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.
Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies.
Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
Hire, train, or supervise purchasing clerks, buyers, and expediters.
Formulate policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services.
Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and Internet sites and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services.
Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.
Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violation; participate in enforcement hearings as necessary.
Determine salvage value on total-loss vehicle.
Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.
Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
Arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve disagreement with shop on repair cost.
Examine permits, licenses, applications, and records to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
Propose logistics solutions for customers.
Direct the work of logistics s.
Prepare or validate documentation on automated logistics or maintenance-data reporting or management information systems.
Evaluate effectiveness of current or future logistical processes.
Develop logistic metrics, internal analysis tools, or key performance indicators for business units.
Evaluate the use of inventory tracking technology, Web-based warehousing software, or intelligent conveyor systems to maximize plant or distribution center efficiency.
Provide logistics technology or information for effective and efficient support of product, equipment, or system manufacturing or service.
Conduct logistics studies or analyses, such as time studies, zero-base analyses, rate analyses, network analyses, flow-path analyses, or supply chain analyses.
Develop or maintain cost estimates, forecasts, or cost models.
Identify cost-reduction or process-improvement logistic opportunities.
Analyze or interpret logistics data involving customer service, forecasting, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, transportation, or warehousing.
Evaluate the use of technologies, such as global positioning systems (GPS), radio-frequency identification (RFID), route navigation software, or satellite linkup systems, to improve transportation efficiency.
Develop specifications for equipment, tools, facility layouts, or material-handling systems.
Prepare logistic strategies or conceptual designs for production facilities.
Apply logistics modeling techniques to address issues such as operational process improvement or facility design or layout.
Prepare reports, such as organization and flow charts, and career path reports, to summarize job analysis and evaluation and compensation analysis information.
Perform multifactor data and cost analyses that may be used in areas such as support of collective bargaining agreements.
Observe, interview, and survey employees and conduct focus group meetings to collect job, organizational, and occupational information.
Advise managers and employees on state and federal employment regulations, collective agreements, benefit and compensation policies, personnel procedures and classification programs.
Assess need for and develop job analysis instruments and materials.
Assist in preparing and maintaining personnel records and handbooks.
Research job and worker requirements, structural and functional relationships among jobs and occupations, and occupational trends.
Research employee benefit and health and safety practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
Negotiate collective agreements on behalf of employers or workers, and mediate labor disputes and grievances.
Administer employee insurance, pension and savings plans, working with insurance brokers and plan carriers.
Analyze organizational, occupational, and industrial data to facilitate organizational functions and provide technical information to business, industry, and government.
Advise staff of individuals' qualifications.
Plan and develop curricula and materials for training programs and conduct training.
Consult with or serve as a technical liaison between business, industry, government, and union officials.
Work with the Department of Labor and promote its use with employers.
Develop corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching.
Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations, and producing brochures and other publications.
Direct administrative details such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.
Develop event topics and choose featured speakers.
Create or update donor databases.
Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.
Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
Obtain permits from fire and health departments to erect displays and exhibits and serve food at events.
Direct or coordinate web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.
Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
Design and implement efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.
Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.
Monitor progress of fundraising drives.
Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for fundraising organizations.
Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.
Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
Prepare occupational classifications, job descriptions and salary scales.
Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data.
Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events.
Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, history of charitable donations, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
Evaluate job positions, determining classification, exempt or non-exempt status, and salary.
Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of organizations seeking funds.
Ensure company compliance with federal and state laws, including reporting requirements.
Prepare materials for charitable events, such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags.
Provide advice on the resolution of classification and salary complaints.
Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
Plan, develop, evaluate, improve, and communicate methods and techniques for selecting, promoting, compensating, evaluating, and training workers.
Determine amounts of aid to be granted to students, considering such factors as funds available, extent of demand, and financial needs.
Conduct seminars or workshops on financial planning topics, such as retirement planning, estate planning, or the evaluation of severance packages.
Decline excessive risks.
Collect information from students to determine their eligibility for specific financial aid programs.
Recommend environmentally responsible investments, such as cleantech, alternative energy, or conservation technologies, companies, or funds.
Examine documents to determine degree of risk from such factors as applicant financial standing and value and condition of property.
Write to field representatives, medical personnel, and others to obtain further information, quote rates, or explain company underwriting policies.
Inform clients about tax benefits, government rebates, or other financial benefits of alternative fuel vehicle purchases or energy efficient home construction, improvements, or remodeling.
Review company records to determine amount of insurance in force on single risk or group of closely related risks.
Authorize reinsurance of policy when risk is high.
Evaluate possibility of losses due to catastrophe or excessive insurance.
Explain to individuals and groups the details of financial assistance available to college and university students, such as loans, grants, and scholarships.
Decrease value of policy when risk is substandard and specify applicable endorsements or apply rating to ensure safe profitable distribution of risks, using reference materials.
Impose payment deadlines on delinquent taxpayers and monitor payments to ensure that deadlines are met.
Confer with taxpayers or their representatives to discuss the issues, laws, and regulations involved in returns, and to resolve problems with returns.
Answer questions from taxpayers and assist them in completing tax forms.
Notify taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment.
Conduct independent field audits and investigations of income tax returns to verify information or to amend tax liabilities.
Direct service of legal documents, such as subpoenas, warrants, notices of assessment and garnishments.
Process individual and corporate income tax returns, and sales and excise tax returns.
Enter tax return information into computers for processing.
Review filed tax returns to determine whether claimed tax credits and deductions are allowed by law.
Participate in informal appeals hearings on contested cases from other agents.
Investigate claims of inability to pay taxes by researching court information for the status of liens, mortgages, or financial statements, or by locating assets through third parties.
Check tax forms to verify that names and taxpayer identification numbers are correct, that computations have been performed correctly, or that amounts match those on supporting documentation.
Review selected tax returns to determine the nature and extent of audits to be performed on them.
Examine and analyze tax assets and liabilities to determine resolution of delinquent tax problems.
Determine appropriate methods of debt settlement, such as offers of compromise, wage garnishment, or seizure and sale of property.
Recommend criminal prosecutions or civil penalties.
Examine accounting systems and records to determine whether accounting methods used were appropriate and in compliance with statutory provisions.
Request that the state or federal revenue service prepare a return on a taxpayer's behalf in cases where taxes have not been filed.
Secure a taxpayer's agreement to discharge a tax assessment, or submit contested determinations to other administrative or judicial conferees for appeals hearings.
Produce written summaries of research results.
Interpret results of analytical procedures.
Identify, track, or maintain metrics for trading system operations.
Provide application or analytical support to researchers or traders on issues such as valuations or data.
Write requirements documentation for use by software developers.
Maintain and modify all analytic models in use.
Gather risk-related data from internal or external resources.
Develop methods of assessing or measuring corporate performance in terms of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.
Analyze pricing or risks of carbon trading products.
Develop tools to be used in the assessment of green technologies or green financial products, such as green hedge funds or social responsibility investment funds.
Assess the potential impact of climate change on business financial issues, such as damage repairs, insurance costs, or potential disruptions of daily activities.
Document, and ensure communication of, key risks.
Maintain input or data quality of risk management systems.
Develop or implement risk-assessment models or methodologies.
Identify key risks and mitigating factors of potential investments, such as asset types and values, legal and ownership structures, professional reputations, customer bases, or industry segments.
Identify and analyze areas of potential risk to the assets, earning capacity, or success of organizations.
Conduct statistical analyses to quantify risk using statistical analysis software or econometric models.
Recommend ways to control or reduce risk.
Produce reports or presentations that outline findings, explain risk positions, or recommend changes.
Devise systems and processes to monitor validity of risk modeling outputs.
Plan, and contribute to development of, risk management systems.
Meet with clients to answer queries on subjects such as risk exposure, market scenarios, or values-at-risk calculations.
Develop solutions to help clients hedge carbon exposure or risk.
Collaborate in the development or testing of new analytical software to ensure compliance with user requirements, specifications, or scope.
Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
Evaluate business operations to identify risk areas for fraud.
Maintain knowledge of current events and trends in such areas as money laundering and criminal tools and techniques.
Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.
Negotiate with responsible parties to arrange for recovery of losses due to fraud.
Lead, or participate in, fraud investigation teams.
Analyze financial data to detect irregularities in areas such as billing trends, financial relationships, and regulatory compliance procedures.
Train others in fraud detection and prevention techniques.
Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
Obtain and serve subpoenas.
Conduct field surveillance to gather case-related information.
Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements.
Arrest individuals to be charged with fraud.
Research or evaluate new technologies for use in fraud detection systems.
Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Assign or schedule tasks in order to meet work priorities and goals.
Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced.
Maintain permanent fleet cryptologic and carry-on direct support systems required in special land, sea surface and subsurface operations.
Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment.
Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic.
Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program.
Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes.
Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language.
Consult with and assist computer operators or system s to define and resolve problems in running computer programs.
Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct.
Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer.
Investigate whether networks, workstations, the central processing unit of the system, or peripheral equipment are responding to a program's instructions.
Monitor industry websites or publications for information about patches, releases, viruses, or potential problem identification.
Research hardware or software products to meet technical networking or security needs.
Provide telephone support related to networking or connectivity issues.
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
Test repaired items to ensure proper operation.
Train users in procedures related to network applications software or related systems.
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
Run monthly network reports.
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
Direct the analysis, development, and operation of complete computer systems.
Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software.
Develop or approve project plans, schedules, or budgets.
Develop system engineering, software engineering, system integration, or distributed system architectures.
Design and conduct hardware or software tests.
Define and analyze objectives, scope, issues, or organizational impact of information systems.
Evaluate existing systems to determine effectiveness and suggest changes to meet organizational requirements.
Configure servers to meet functional specifications.
Investigate system component suitability for specified purposes and make recommendations regarding component use.
Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes.
Complete models and simulations, using manual or automated tools, to analyze or predict system performance under different operating conditions.
Communicate project information through presentations, technical reports or white papers.
Establish functional or system standards to ensure operational requirements, quality requirements, and design constraints are addressed.
Direct the installation of operating systems, network or application software, or computer or network hardware.
Monitor web developments through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
Test backup or recovery plans regularly and resolve any problems.
Identify, standardize, and communicate levels of access and security.
Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.
Gather, analyze, or document user feedback to locate or resolve sources of problems.
Identify or document backup or recovery plans.
Collaborate with web developers to create and operate internal and external web sites, or to manage projects, such as e-marketing campaigns.
Track, compile, and analyze web site usage data.
Install or configure web server software or hardware to ensure that directory structure is well-defined, logical, secure, and that files are named properly.
Identify or address interoperability requirements.
Test issues such as system integration, performance, and system security on a regular schedule or after any major program modifications.
Develop web site performance metrics.
Document installation or configuration procedures to allow maintenance and repetition.
Assign duties, responsibilities, and spans of authority to project personnel.
Develop and manage annual budgets for information technology projects.
Provide technical support for existing reports, dashboards, or other tools.
Develop or update project plans for information technology projects including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing.
Create or review technical design documentation to ensure the accurate development of reporting solutions.
Identify or monitor current and potential customers, using business intelligence tools.
Develop and manage work breakdown structure (WBS) of information technology projects.
Direct or coordinate activities of project personnel.
Manage timely flow of business intelligence information to users.
Communicate with customers, competitors, suppliers, professional organizations, or others to stay abreast of industry or business trends.
Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Coordinate recruitment or selection of project personnel.
Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.
Maintain or update business intelligence tools, databases, dashboards, systems, or methods.
Identify need for initial or  project resources.
Establish and execute a project communication plan.
Maintain library of model documents, templates, or other reusable knowledge assets.
Develop implementation plans that include analyses such as cost-benefit or return on investment (ROI).
Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).
Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation.
Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.
Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, or talk with colleagues to stay abreast of industry research about new technologies.
Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports.
Design or supervise the design of systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems.
Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures.
Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, or planning or reviewing database development.
Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.
Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Analyze and recommend sludge treatment or disposal methods.
Analyze and recommend chemical, biological, or other wastewater treatment methods to prepare water for industrial or domestic use.
Write reports or articles for Web sites or newsletters related to environmental engineering issues.
Design water or wastewater lift stations, including water wells.
Prepare hazardous waste manifests or land disposal restriction notifications.
Design pumping systems, pumping stations, pipelines, force mains, or sewers for the collection of wastewater.
Design domestic or industrial water or wastewater treatment plants, including advanced facilities with sequencing batch reactors (SBR), membranes, lift stations, headworks, surge overflow basins, ultraviolet disinfection systems, aerobic digesters, sludge lagoons, or control buildings.
Conduct environmental impact studies related to water and wastewater collection, treatment, or distribution.
Design sludge treatment plants.
Conduct feasibility studies for the construction of facilities, such as water supply systems, run-off collection networks, water and wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems.
Gather and analyze water use data to forecast water demand.
Design water distribution systems for potable or nonpotable water.
Design water run-off collection networks, water supply channels, or water supply system networks.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses for the construction of water supply systems, run-off collection networks, water and wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems.
Oversee the construction of decentralized or on-site wastewater treatment systems, including reclaimed water facilities.
Analyze storm water or floodplain drainage systems to control erosion, stabilize river banks, repair channel streams, or design bridges.
Conduct research or collect data on renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies such as solar thermal and photovoltaic energy.
Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
Write or install energy management routines for building automation systems.
Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness.
Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
Supervise technicians, technologists, s, administrative staff, or other engineers.
Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
Train production personnel in new or existing methods.
Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
Design, install, or troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.
Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.
Install, calibrate, operate, or maintain robots.
Review or approve designs, calculations, or cost estimates.
Write algorithms or programming code for ad hoc robotic applications.
Build, configure, and test robots.
Make system device lists or event timing charts.
Analyze and evaluate robotic systems or prototypes.
Conduct research on robotic technology to create new robotic systems or system capabilities.
Design automated robotic systems to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations, such as automated ribonucleic acid (RNA) analysis or sorting, moving, or stacking production materials.
Plan mobile robot paths and teach path plans to robots.
Design robotics applications for manufacturers of green products, such as wind turbines or solar panels to increase production time, eliminate waste, or reduce costs.
Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of robotic mechanisms, components, or systems, such as planetary rovers, multiple mobile robots, reconfigurable robots, or man-machine interactions.
Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.
Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
Design robotic systems, such as automatic vehicle control, autonomous vehicles, advanced displays, advanced sensing, robotic platforms, computer vision, or telematics systems.
Process or interpret signals or sensor data.
Design or program robotics systems for environmental clean-up applications to minimize human exposure to toxic or hazardous materials or to improve the quality or speed of clean-up operations.
Automate assays on laboratory robotics.
Design end-of-arm tooling.
Document robotic application development, maintenance, or changes.
Create back-ups of robot programs or parameters.
Design software to control robotic systems for applications, such as military defense or manufacturing.
Supervise, technologists, technicians, or other engineers.
Coordinate or supervise the work of suppliers or vendors in the designing, building, or testing of nanosystem devices, such as lenses or probes.
Synthesize, process, or characterize nanomaterials, using advanced tools or techniques.
Prepare nanotechnology-related invention disclosures or patent applications.
Identify new applications for existing nanotechnologies.
Conduct research related to a range of nanotechnology topics, such as packaging, heat transfer, fluorescence detection, nanoparticle dispersion, hybrid systems, liquid systems, nanocomposites, nanofabrication, optoelectronics, or nanolithography.
Design nanoparticle catalysts to detect or remove chemical or other pollutants from water, soil, or air.
Provide scientific or technical guidance or expertise to scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, or others, using knowledge of chemical, analytical, or biological processes as applied to micro and nanoscale systems.
Develop processes or identify equipment needed for pilot or commercial nanoscale scale production.
Apply nanotechnology to improve the performance or reduce the environmental impact of energy products, such as fuel cells or solar cells.
Engineer production processes for specific nanotechnology applications, such as electroplating, nanofabrication, or epoxy.
Write proposals to secure external funding or to partner with other companies.
Design nano-enabled products with reduced toxicity, increased durability, or improved energy efficiency.
Supervise technologists or technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.
Provide technical guidance or support to customers on topics such as nanosystem start-up, maintenance, or use.
Design nano-based manufacturing processes to minimize water, chemical, or energy use, as well as to reduce waste production.
Adjust, repair or replace faulty components of test setups and equipment.
Construct and maintain test facilities for aircraft parts and systems, according to specifications.
Fabricate and install parts and systems to be tested in test equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
Draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Test aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts, to establish design or fabrication parameters.
Operate and calibrate computer systems and devices to comply with test requirements and to perform data acquisition and analysis.
Inspect project site and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
Finish vehicle instrumentation and deinstrumentation.
Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements.
Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities using calculator or computer.
Evaluate facility to determine suitability for occupancy and square footage availability.
Confer with supervisor to determine project details such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions.
Prepare reports and document project activities and data.
Respond to public suggestions and complaints.
Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
Develop plans and estimate costs for installation of systems, utilization of facilities, or construction of structures.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Report maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflicts.
Test electronics units, using standard test equipment, and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
Conduct materials test and analysis using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge.
Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
Obtain product information, identify vendors or suppliers, or order materials or equipment to maintain inventory.
Prepare permit applications or review compliance with environmental permits.
Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
Develop work plans, including writing specifications or establishing material, manpower, or facilities needs.
Assess the ability of environments to naturally remove or reduce conventional or emerging contaminants from air, water, or soil.
Create models to demonstrate or predict the process by which pollutants move through or impact an environment.
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction or to develop pollution prevention programs.
Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos, or other hazardous materials.
Evaluate and select technologies to clean up polluted sites, restore polluted air, water, or soil, or rehabilitate degraded ecosystems.
Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry or other agencies.
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs, or sketches.
Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
Model biological, chemical, or physical treatment processes to remove or degrade pollutants.
Review work plans to schedule activities.
Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing.
Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
Observe worker using equipment to verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards.
Decontaminate or test field equipment used to clean or test pollutants from soil, air, or water.
Collect and analyze data related to quality or industrial health and safety programs.
Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.
Oversee or inspect production processes.
Create computer applications for manufacturing processes or operations, using computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) tools.
Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams.
Prepare schedules for equipment use or routine maintenance.
Receive and inspect raw materials.
Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.
Coordinate testing with contract laboratories and vendors.
Prepare or review required method transfer documentation including technical transfer protocols or reports.
Review data from contract laboratories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
Perform validations or transfers of analytical methods in accordance with applicable policies or guidelines.
Write or revise standard quality control operating procedures.
Evaluate new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use.
Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.
Develop and qualify new testing methods.
Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
Provide advice on the development or application of better boomspray technology to limit the overapplication of chemicals and to reduce the migration of chemicals to areas other than the fields being treated.
Participate in efforts to advance precision agriculture technology, such as developing advanced weed identification or automated spot spraying systems.
Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.
Maintain records of survey data.
Calibrate data collection equipment.
Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.
Develop or maintain geospatial information databases.
Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
Evaluate remote sensing project requirements to determine the types of equipment or computer software necessary to meet project requirements, such as specific image types or output resolutions.
Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.
Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.
Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
Collaborate with agricultural workers to apply remote sensing information to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts of farming practices.
Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
Intervene as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
Instruct others in program methods, procedures, or functions.
Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
Train or supervise student interns or new staff members.
Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.
Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.
Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work-experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior.
Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences such as starting college.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.
Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
Provide students with information on such topics as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements and write letters of recommendation.
Maintain updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
Monitor nutrition of children, elderly, or other high-risk groups.
Perform basic diagnostic procedures, such as blood pressure screening, breast cancer screening, or communicative disease screening.
Provide basic health services, such as first aid.
Provide feedback to health service providers regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability.
Refer community members to needed health services.
Teach appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families.
Teach classes or otherwise disseminate medical or dental health information to school groups, community groups, or targeted families or individuals, in a manner consistent with cultural norms.
Assist families to apply for social services, including Medicaid or Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Collect information from individuals to compile vital statistics about the general health of community members.
Develop plans or formal contracts for individuals, families, or community groups to improve overall health.
Report incidences of child or elder abuse, neglect, or threats of harm to authorities, as required.
Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.
Pray and promote spirituality.
Read from sacred texts such as the Bible, Torah, or Koran.
Develop or direct study courses or religious education programs within congregations.
Participate in fundraising activities to support congregational activities or facilities.
Organize and engage in interfaith, community, civic, educational, and recreational activities sponsored by or related to their religion.
Counsel individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, or religious problems.
Implement program plans by ordering needed materials, scheduling speakers, reserving space, or handling other administrative details.
Select appropriate curricula or class structures for educational programs.
Analyze member participation or changes in congregational emphasis to determine needs for religious education.
Schedule special events such as camps, conferences, meetings, seminars, or retreats.
Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the mathematical field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Maintain computer equipment used in instruction.
Direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in books, professional journals, or electronic media.
Prepare and submit required reports related to instruction.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as hazardous waste management, industrial safety, and environmental toxicology.
Review papers or serve on editorial boards for scientific journals, and review grant proposals for various agencies.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as quantum mechanics, particle physics, and optics.
Maintain and repair laboratory equipment.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as research methods, urban anthropology, and language and culture.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and present findings in professional journals, books, electronic media, or at professional conferences.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as family behavior, child and adolescent mental health, and social intervention evaluation.
Assign cases for students to hear and try.
Collaborate with colleagues and community agencies to address teaching and research issues.
Teach classes using online technology.
Conduct staff performance evaluations.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Assign lessons and correct homework.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine children's developmental levels and needs.
Read books to entire classes or small groups.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments and to consult with teachers regarding students' special needs.
Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.
Advise education professionals of students' physical abilities or disabilities and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.
Assess students' physical progress or needs.
Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations, and provide individual instruction to teach topics and skills such as cooking, dancing, writing, physical fitness, photography, personal finance, and flying.
Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
Prepare instructional program objectives, outlines, and lesson plans.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Render sequential drawings that can be turned into animated films or advertisements.
Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs.
Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters.
Implement and maintain configuration control systems.
Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.
Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
Use models to simulate the behavior of animated objects in the finished sequence.
Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television.
Create and install special effects as required by the script, mixing chemicals and fabricating needed parts from wood, metal, plaster, and clay.
Confer with engineering, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.
Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform with customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.
Present designs and reports to customers or design committees for approval, and discuss need for modification.
Evaluate feasibility of design ideas, based on factors such as appearance, safety, function, serviceability, budget, production costsmethods, and market characteristics.
Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and assisting with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design and progress tracking.
Investigate product characteristics such as the product's safety and handling qualities, its market appeal, how efficiently it can be produced, and ways of distributing, using and maintaining it.
Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment.
Assemble, typeset, scan and produce digital camera-ready art or film negatives and printer's proofs.
Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure, and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
Organize and maintain periodicals and reference materials.
Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment including computers, photocopiers, and audiovisual equipment.
Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
Process interlibrary loans for patrons.
Order all print and non-print library materials, checking prices, figuring costs, preparing order slips, and making payments.
Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects.
Prepare volumes for binding.
Review subject matter of materials to be classified, and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems.
Issue identification cards to borrowers.
Send out notices about lost or overdue books.
Train other staff, volunteers or student assistants, and schedule and supervise their work.
Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.
Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment.
Collect fines, and respond to complaints about fines.
Collaborate with archivists to arrange for the safe storage of historical records and documents.
Claim missing issues of periodicals and journals.
Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given.
Schedule and make regular visits to farmers.
Collaborate with social service and health care professionals in order to advise individuals and families on home management practices such as budget planning, meal preparation, and time management.
Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance, and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
Conduct field demonstrations of new products, techniques, or services.
Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
Act as an advocate for farmers or farmers' groups.
Set and monitor production targets.
Conduct agricultural research, analyze data, and prepare research reports.
Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
Confer with members of educational committees and advisory groups to obtain knowledge of subject areas, and to relate curriculum materials to specific subjects, individual student needs, and occupational areas.
Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems.
Inspect installed exhibits for conformance to specifications, and satisfactory operation of special effects components.
Confer with clients and staff in order to gather information about exhibit space, proposed themes and content, timelines, budgets, materials, andor promotion requirements.
Prepare preliminary renderings of proposed exhibits, including detailed construction, layout, and material specifications, and diagrams relating to aspects such as special effects andor lighting.
Submit plans for approval, and adapt plans to serve intended purposes, or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions.
Research architectural and stylistic elements appropriate to the time period to be depicted, consulting experts for information as necessary.
Plan for location-specific issues such as space limitations, traffic flow patterns, and safety concerns.
Direct and coordinate construction, erection, or decoration activities in order to ensure that sets or exhibits meet design, budget, and schedule requirements.
Coordinate the removal of sets, props, and exhibits after productions or events are complete.
Estimate set- or exhibit-related costs including materials, construction, and rental of props or locations.
Collaborate with those in charge of lighting and sound so that those production aspects can be coordinated with set designs or exhibit layouts.
Prepare rough drafts and scale working drawings of sets, including floor plans, scenery, and properties to be constructed.
Select and purchase lumber and hardware necessary for set construction.
Develop set designs based on evaluation of scripts, budgets, research information, and available locations.
Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
Arrange financing for productions.
Negotiate with parties, including independent producers and the distributors and broadcasters who will be handling completed productions.
Select plays, scripts, books, or ideas to be produced.
Determine and direct the content of radio programming.
Obtain rights to scripts or to such items as existing video footage.
Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies.
Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
Write and submit proposals to bid on contracts for projects.
Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials.
Obtain and distribute costumes, props, music, and studio equipment needed to complete productions.
Develop marketing plans for finished products, collaborating with sales associates to supervise product distribution.
Maintain knowledge of minimum wages and working conditions established by unions or associations of actors and technicians.
Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crewmembers.
Select performers for roles or submit lists of suitable performers to producers or directors for final selection.
Serve as liaisons between directors, actors, and agents.
Review performer information such as photos, resumes, voice tapes, videos, and union membership, in order to decide whom to audition for parts.
Prepare actors for auditions by providing scripts and information about roles and casting requirements.
Contact agents and actors in order to provide notification of audition and performance opportunities and to set up audition times.
Attend or view productions in order to maintain knowledge of available actors.
Negotiate contract agreements with performers, with agents, or between performers and agents or production companies.
Audition and interview performers in order to match their attributes to specific roles or to increase the pool of available acting talent.
Read scripts and confer with producers in order to determine the types and numbers of performers required for a given production.
Maintain talent files that include information such as performers' specialties, past performances, and availability.
Test equipment to ensure proper operation.
Supervise and assign duties to workers engaged in technical control and production of radio and television programs.
Act as liaisons between engineering and production departments.
Arrange for andor design screen tests or auditions for prospective performers.
Observe pictures through monitors, and direct camera and video staff concerning shading and composition.
Schedule use of studio and editing facilities for producers and engineering and maintenance staff.
Hire and supervise workers who help locate people with specified attributes and talents.
Monitor broadcasts to ensure that programs conform to station or network policies and regulations.
Train workers in use of equipment such as switchers, cameras, monitors, microphones, and lights.
Locate performers or extras for crowd and background scenes, and stand-ins or photo doubles for actors, by direct contact or through agents.
Hire, supervise, and work with extended coaching staff.
Keep and review paper, computerized, and video records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance.
Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues.
Perform activities that support a team or a specific sport, such as participating in community outreach activities, meeting with media representatives, and appearing at fundraising events.
Arrange and conduct sports-related activities, such as training camps, skill-improvement courses, clinics, and pre-season try-outs.
Explain and demonstrate the use of sports and training equipment, such as trampolines or weights.
Plan strategies and choose team members for individual games or sports seasons.
File scouting reports that detail player assessments, provide recommendations on athlete recruitment, and identify locations and individuals to be targeted for future recruitment efforts.
Identify and recruit potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits, and arranging and offering incentives, such as athletic scholarships.
Monitor the academic eligibility of student athletes.
Oversee the development and management of the sports program budget and fundraising activities.
Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are observed.
Serve as organizer, leader, instructor, or referee for outdoor and indoor games, such as volleyball, football, and soccer.
Judge performances in sporting competitions in order to award points, impose scoring penalties, and determine results.
Keep track of event times, including race times and elapsed time during game segments, starting or stopping play when necessary.
Examine news items of local, national, and international significance in order to determine topics to address, or obtain assignments from editorial staff members.
Analyze and interpret news and information received from various sources in order to be able to broadcast the information.
Write commentaries, columns, or scripts, using computers.
Edit news material to ensure that it fits within available time or space.
Coordinate and serve as an anchor on news broadcast programs.
Select material most pertinent to presentation, and organize this material into appropriate formats.
Report news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
Research and analyze background information related to stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information.
Present news stories, and introduce in-depth videotaped segments or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters.
Gather information and develop perspectives about news subjects through research, interviews, observation, and experience.
Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.
Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records, to obtain relevant facts.
Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
Transmit news stories or reporting information from remote locations, using equipment such as satellite phones, telephones, fax machines, or modems.
Receive assignments or evaluate leads or tips to develop story ideas.
Conduct taped or filmed interviews or narratives.
Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-interest stories.
Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.
Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly.
Present live or recorded commentary via broadcast media.
Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, or personal experiences.
Photograph or videotape news events, or request that a photographer be assigned to provide such coverage.
Discuss issues with editors to establish priorities or positions.
Research and report on specialized fields such as medicine, science and technology, politics, foreign affairs, sports, arts, consumer affairs, business, religion, crime, or education.
Edit or assist in editing videos for broadcast.
Attend book launches and publicity events, or conduct public readings.
Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
Identify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviors.
Write narrative, dramatic, lyric, or other types of poetry for publication.
Teach writing classes.
Collaborate with other writers on specific projects.
Write humorous material for publication, or for performances such as comedy routines, gags, and comedy shows.
Compile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audience.
Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums to effectively meet objectives within budgetary constraints, utilizing research, knowledge, and training.
Check original texts or confer with authors to ensure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material.
Diagnose and resolve media system problems.
Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessary.
Train and supervise other translators or interpreters.
Travel with or guide tourists who speak another language.
Educate students, parents, staff, and teachers about the roles and functions of educational interpreters.
Compress, digitize, duplicate, and store audio and video data.
Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality, and notify directors of any possible problems.
Notify supervisors when major equipment repairs are needed.
Conduct training sessions on selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials and on operation of presentation equipment.
Design layouts of audio and video equipment, and perform upgrades and maintenance.
Discuss translation requirements with clients and determine any fees to be charged for services provided.
Obtain, set up, and load videotapes for scheduled productions or broadcasts.
Meet with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, camera movements, and picture composition.
Give technical directions to other personnel during filming.
Determine the number, type, and approximate location of microphones needed for best sound recording or transmission quality, and position them appropriately.
Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.
Design and modify equipment to employer specifications.
Instruct trainees in how to use television production equipment, how to film events, and how to copy and edit graphics or sound onto videotape.
Record sound onto tape or film for radio or television, checking its quality and making adjustments where necessary.
Discuss production requirements with clients.
Set up and operate portable field transmission equipment outside the studio.
Repair, reline, or rebase dentures.
Measure and take impressions of patients' jaws and teeth to determine the shape and size of dental prostheses, using face bows, dental articulators, recording devices, and other materials.
Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.
Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications.
Design and fabricate dental prostheses, or supervise dental technicians and laboratory bench workers who construct the devices.
Collaborate with general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns.
Treat facial pain and jaw joint problems.
Place veneers onto teeth to conceal defects.
Use bonding technology on the surface of the teeth to change tooth shape or to close gaps.
Restore function and aesthetics to traumatic injury victims, or to individuals with diseases or birth defects.
Bleach discolored teeth to brighten and whiten them.
Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary.
Deliver babies.
Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.
Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.
Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
Advise surgeon of a patient's risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk.
Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and problems of the lung, brain, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract.
Train residents, medical students, and other health care professionals.
Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.
Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, and operating rooms.
Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons.
Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, and procurement of supplies and equipment.
Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area.
Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.
Provide therapies, such as allergen immunotherapy and immunoglobin therapy, to treat immune conditions.
Prepare case histories.
Diagnose or treat allergic or immunologic conditions.
Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
Assess the risks and benefits of therapies for allergic and immunologic disorders.
Develop individualized treatment plans for patients, considering patient preferences, clinical data, or the risks and benefits of therapies.
Perform allergen provocation tests such as nasal, conjunctival, bronchial, oral, food, and medication challenges.
Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
Coordinate the care of patients with other health care professionals or support staff.
Interpret diagnostic test results to make appropriate differential diagnoses.
Document patients' medical histories.
Educate patients about diagnoses, prognoses, or treatments.
Order or perform diagnostic tests such as skin pricks and intradermal, patch, or delayed hypersensitivity tests.
Conduct physical examinations of patients.
Conduct laboratory or clinical research on allergy or immunology topics.
Conduct complete skin examinations.
Present research findings at national meetings or in peer-reviewed journals.
Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain or enhance knowledge and skills.
Provide dermabrasion or laser abrasion to treat atrophic scars, elevated scars, or other skin conditions.
Prescribe hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and antibiotics.
Provide therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, and comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.
Evaluate patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, and microdermabrasion.
Conduct clinical or basic research.
Communicate with patients' primary care physicians upon admission, when treatment plans change, or at discharge to maintain continuity and quality of care.
Conduct or order diagnostic tests such as chest radiographs (x-rays), microbiologic tests, and endocrinologic tests.
Attend inpatient consultations in areas of specialty.
Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.
Provide liposuction treatment to patients.
Train or supervise medical students, residents, or other health professionals.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.
Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.
Admit patients for hospital stays.
Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
Record patients' health histories.
Conduct discharge planning and discharge patients.
Refer patients to medical specialists, social services or other professionals as appropriate.
Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.
Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
Direct the operations of short stay or specialty units.
Examine patients to obtain information about functional status of areas such as vision, physical strength, coordination, reflexes, sensations, language skills, cognitive abilities, and mental status.
Perform or interpret the outcomes of procedures or diagnostic tests such as lumbar punctures, electroencephalography, electromyography, and nerve conduction velocity tests.
Coordinate neurological services with other health care team activities.
Identify and treat major neurological system diseases and disorders such as central nervous system infection, cranio spinal trauma, dementia, and stroke.
Develop treatment plans based on diagnoses and on evaluation of factors such as age and general health, or procedural risks and costs.
Determine brain death using accepted tests and procedures.
Diagnose neurological conditions based on interpretation of examination findings, histories, or test results.
Inform patients or families of neurological diagnoses and prognoses, or benefits, risks and costs of various treatment plans.
Interview patients to obtain information such as complaints, symptoms, medical histories, and family histories.
Prescribe or administer treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and deep brain stimulation.
Order or interpret results of laboratory analyses of patients' blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
Order supportive care services such as physical therapy, specialized nursing care, and social services.
Perform specialized treatments in areas such as sleep disorders, neuroimmunology, neuro-oncology, behavioral neurology, and neurogenetics.
Prepare, maintain, or review records that include patients' histories, neurological examination findings, treatment plans, or outcomes.
Prescribe or administer medications, such as anti-epileptic drugs, and monitor patients for behavioral and cognitive side effects.
Advise other physicians on the treatment of neurological problems.
Refer patients to other health care practitioners as necessary.
Interpret the results of neuroimaging studies such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans.
Counsel patients or others on the background of neurological disorders including risk factors, or genetic or environmental concerns.
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and expand competence.
Supervise medical technicians in the performance of neurological diagnostic or therapeutic activities.
Determine appropriate tests or protocols based on patients' needs or conditions.
Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
Provide training to medical students or staff members.
Direct nuclear medicine technologists or technicians regarding desired dosages, techniques, positions, and projections.
Establish and enforce radiation protection standards for patients and staff.
Compare nuclear medicine procedures with other types of procedures such as computed tomography, ultrasonography, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, and angiography.
Interpret imaging data and confer with other medical specialists to formulate diagnoses.
Administer radioisotopes to clinical patients or research subjects.
Monitor quality control of radionuclide preparation, administration, or disposition ensuring that activities comply with applicable regulations and standards.
Monitor handling of radioactive materials to ensure that established procedures are followed.
Advise other physicians of the clinical indications, limitations, assessments, or risks of diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radioactive materials.
Interview and physically examine patients prior to testing.
Calculate, measure, or prepare radioisotope dosages.
Monitor cleanup of radioactive spills to ensure that proper procedures are followed and that decontamination activities are conducted.
Test dosage evaluation instruments and survey meters to ensure they are operating properly.
Conduct laboratory procedures, such as radioimmunoassay studies of blood or urine, using radionuclides.
Schedule examinations and staff activities.
Perform cardiovascular nuclear medicine procedures such as exercise testing and pharmacologic stress testing.
Perform laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
Prescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, and low vision therapy.
Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, and oculoplastic surgeries.
Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
Consult with anesthesiologists regarding recommended dosages or combinations of sedative drugs.
Provide advice on the selection of nuclear medicine supplies or equipment.
Perform, order, or interpret the results of diagnostic or clinical tests.
Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.
Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.
Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses and contact lenses.
Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.
Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
Examine microscopic samples to identify diseases or other abnormalities.
Instruct interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals.
Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.
Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
Plan and supervise the work of the pathology staff, residents or visiting pathologists.
Diagnose diseases or study medical conditions using techniques such as gross pathology, histology, cytology, cytopathology, clinical chemistry, immunology, flow cytometry, and molecular biology.
Educate physicians, students, and other personnel in medical laboratory professions such as medical technology, cytotechnology, and histotechnology.
Manage medical laboratories.
Review cases by analyzing autopsies, laboratory findings, or case investigation reports.
Develop or adopt new tests or instruments to improve diagnosis of diseases.
Consult with physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments.
Administer or maintain conscious sedation during and after procedures.
Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high.
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
Supervise and teach residents or medical students.
Provide advice on types or quantities of radiology equipment needed to maintain facilities.
Treat malignant internal or external growths by exposure to radiation from radiographs (x-rays), high energy sources, or natural or synthetic radioisotopes.
Coordinate sports care activities with other experts including specialty physicians and surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, or coaches.
Implement protocols in areas such as drugs, resuscitation, emergencies, power failures, and infection control.
Develop and test procedures for dealing with emergencies during practices or competitions.
Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Advise coaches, trainers, or physical therapists on the proper use of exercises and other therapeutic techniques and alert them to potentially dangerous practices.
Evaluate and manage chronic pain conditions.
Examine and evaluate athletes prior to participation in sports activities to determine level of physical fitness or predisposition to injuries.
Inform athletes about nutrition, hydration, dietary supplements, or uses and possible consequences of medication.
Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
Cultivate, isolate, or assist in identifying microbial organisms or perform various tests on these microorganisms.
Select and prepare specimens and media for cell cultures, using aseptic technique and knowledge of medium components and cell requirements.
Supervise, train, or direct lab assistants, medical and clinical laboratory technicians or technologists, or other medical laboratory workers engaged in laboratory testing.
Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.
Harvest cell cultures at optimum time, based on knowledge of cell cycle differences and culture conditions.
Conduct medical research under direction of microbiologist or biochemist.
Develop, standardize, evaluate, or modify procedures, techniques, or tests used in the analysis of specimens or in medical laboratory experiments.
Obtain, cut, stain, and mount biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis, following standard laboratory procedures.
Analyze chromosomes found in biological specimens to aid diagnoses and treatments for genetic diseases such as congenital birth defects, fertility problems, and hematological disorders.
Count numbers of chromosomes and identify the structural abnormalities by viewing culture slides through microscopes, light microscopes, or photomicroscopes.
Consult with a pathologist to determine a final diagnosis when abnormal cells are found.
Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
Perform medical research to further control or cure disease.
Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.
Collect blood or tissue samples from patients, observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood sample.
Cut, stain, and mount tissue samples for examination by pathologists.
Record and review patient medical histories.
Expose and develop x-ray film.
Apply fluorides or other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay.
Conduct blood tests for transfusion purposes and perform blood counts.
Maintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments.
Clean calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments.
Feel lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer.
Maintain patient recall system.
Remove excess cement from coronal surfaces of teeth.
Administer local anesthetic agents.
Conduct dental health clinics for community groups to augment services of dentist.
Remove sutures and dressings.
Make impressions for study casts.
Place and remove rubber dams, matrices, and temporary restorations.
Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.
Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.
Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.
Prepare and position patients for testing.
Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.
Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.
Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.
Assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac or peripheral vascular treatments, such as implanting pacemakers or assisting with balloon angioplasties to treat blood vessel blockages.
Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.
Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.
Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Activate fluoroscope and camera to produce images used to guide catheter through cardiovascular system.
Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.
Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.
Enter factors such as amount and quality of radiation beam, and filming sequence, into computer.
Set up -hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.
Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, or radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, or other laboratory equipment.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Record and process results of procedures.
Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.
Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs.
Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.
Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
Train or supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
Position and immobilize patient on examining table.
Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
Prepack bulk medicines, fill bottles with prescribed medications, and type and affix labels.
Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records.
Price and file prescriptions that have been filled.
Clean and help maintain equipment or work areas and sterilize glassware, according to prescribed methods.
Develop or teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
Deliver medications or pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations, or surgery.
Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded patients.
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
Aid patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.
Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
Price stock and mark items for sale.
Order, label, and count stock of medications, chemicals, or supplies and enter inventory data into computer.
Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.
Supply and monitor robotic machines that dispense medicine into containers and label the containers.
Transfer medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile, disposable syringes, using aseptic techniques.
Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them.
Compute charges for medication or equipment dispensed to hospital patients and enter data in computer.
Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.
Prepare dressings or bandages and apply or assist with their application following surgery.
Clean and restock operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions, such as a preference card.
Operate, assemble, adjust, or monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation.
Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.
Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists.
Maintain supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, or glucose, for use during operations.
Maintain files and records of surgical procedures.
Observe patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.
Order surgical supplies.
Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.
Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
Maintain an unobstructed operative field, using surgical retractors, sponges, or suctioning and irrigating equipment.
Assist with patient resuscitation during cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events.
Cover patients with surgical drapes to create and maintain a sterile operative field.
Assist in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques.
Determine availability of necessary equipment or supplies for operative procedures.
Monitor and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures.
Prepare and apply sterile wound dressings.
Monitor patient intra-operative status, including patient position, vital signs, or volume or color of blood.
Remove patient hair or disinfect incision sites to prepare patient for surgery.
Gather, arrange, or assemble instruments or supplies.
Operate sterilizing devices.
Obtain or inspect sterile or non-sterile surgical equipment, instruments, or supplies.
Investigate health-related complaints, and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
Transport patients to operating room.
Investigate accidents to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
Assist in applying casts, splints, braces, or similar devices.
Verify the identity of patient or operative site.
Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices, in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
Postoperatively inject a subcutaneous local anesthetic agent to reduce pain.
Develop and maintain hygiene programs such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, and asbestos management plans.
Pass instruments or supplies to surgeon during procedure.
Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health and safety.
Insert or remove urinary bladder catheters.
Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
Coordinate right-to-know programs regarding hazardous chemicals and other substances.
Develop and maintain medical monitoring programs for employees.
Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
Collaborate with engineers and physicians to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions or equipment.
Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
Provide new-employee health and safety orientations, and develop materials for these presentations.
Conduct safety training and education programs, and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
Maintain and update emergency response plans and procedures.
Care for children who are disabled or who have sick or disabled parents.
Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.
Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.
Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
Change dressings.
Record height or weight of patients.
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
Set up treating or testing equipment, such as oxygen tents, portable radiograph (x-ray) equipment, or overhead irrigation bottles, as directed by a physician or nurse.
Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Provide information such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers.
Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.
Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper.
Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.
Explain medical instructions to patients or family members.
Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Change soiled linens, such as bed linens, drapes, or cubicle curtains.
Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment.
Clean equipment, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, or portable medical equipment, documenting needed repairs or maintenance.
Respond to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms.
Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.
Collect and transport infectious or hazardous waste in closed containers for sterilization or disposal, in accordance with applicable law, standards, or policies.
Restrain patients to prevent violence or injury or to assist physicians or nurses to administer treatments.
Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Collect soiled linen or trash.
Attend continuing education classes.
Aid patients in dressing and grooming themselves.
Alter treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect.
Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.
Evaluate the daily living skills or capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients.
Report to supervisors, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior.
Teach patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.
Transport patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.
Work under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer educational, vocational, or recreational programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.
Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling appointments, collecting data, or documenting health insurance billings.
Encourage patients and attend to their physical needs to facilitate the attainment of therapeutic goals.
Demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual or creative arts or games.
Assist educational specialists or clinical psychologists in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.
Order any needed educational or treatment supplies.
Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.
Report to supervisors or therapists, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, attendance, and accomplishments.
Observe patients' attendance, progress, attitudes, and accomplishments and record and maintain information in client records.
Manage intradepartmental infection control and equipment security.
Evaluate the living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients.
Prepare and maintain work area, materials, and equipment and maintain inventory of treatment and educational supplies.
Instruct patients and families in work, social, and living skills, the care and use of adaptive equipment, and other skills to facilitate home and work adjustment to disability.
Supervise patients in choosing and completing work assignments or arts and crafts projects.
Assist occupational therapists in planning, implementing, and administering therapy programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, using selected activities and special equipment.
Perform clerical, administrative, and secretarial duties, such as answering phones, restocking and ordering supplies, filling out paperwork, and scheduling appointments.
Demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual and creative arts and games.
Adjust and repair assistive devices and make adaptive changes to other equipment and to environments.
Accompany patients on outings, providing transportation when necessary.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment.
Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Communicate with or instruct caregivers or family members on patient therapeutic activities or treatment plans.
Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, such as crutches.
Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Train patients in the use of orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
Perform postural drainage, percussions, or vibrations or teach deep breathing exercises to treat respiratory conditions.
Attend or conduct continuing education courses, seminars, or in-service activities.
Clean and organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.
Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, or heat, light, sound, water, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound.
Record treatment given and equipment used.
Arrange treatment supplies to keep them in order.
Change linens, such as bed sheets and pillow cases.
Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment.
Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms.
Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.
Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to physical therapist.
Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists.
Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support.
Maintain equipment or furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly or disassembly of equipment or accessories.
Schedule patient appointments with physical therapists and coordinate therapists' schedules.
Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor the effects on animals.
Record information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior, or breeding.
Prepare surgical equipment and pass instruments or materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
Provide assistance with euthanasia of animals or disposal of corpses.
Fill medication prescriptions.
Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms that could indicate illness or injury.
Prepare examination or treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
Educate or advise clients on animal health care, nutrition, or behavior problems.
Perform enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
Collect laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces for testing.
Perform hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws or cleaning and polishing teeth.
Prepare feed for animals according to specific instructions, such as diet lists or schedules.
Exercise animals or provide them with companionship.
Perform office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments or helping customers.
Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
Perform support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.
Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.
Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.
Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.
Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.
Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.
Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.
Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.
Collect specimens from patients using standard medical procedures.
Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.
Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.
Place devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeter sensors, nasal cannulas, surgical cautery pads, and cardiac monitoring electrodes, on patients to monitor vital signs.
Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate information regarding equipment or instruments.
Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.
Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.
Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts.
Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.
Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.
Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in endoscopy.
Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.
Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports.
Carry injured offenders or employees to safety and provide emergency first aid when necessary.
Conduct roll calls of correctional officers.
Set up employee work schedules.
Resolve problems between inmates.
Investigate and resolve personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff.
Read and review offender information to identify issues that require special attention.
Supervise and coordinate the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations.
Rate behavior of inmates, promoting acceptable attitudes and behaviors to those with low ratings.
Explain police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties.
Maintain logs, prepare reports, and direct the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
Transfer or transport offenders on foot or by driving vehicles, such as trailers, vans, or buses.
Review contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
Convey correctional officers' or inmates' complaints to superiors.
Inform personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work.
Cooperate with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testify in court as necessary.
Direct collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners.
Examine incoming or outgoing mail to ensure conformance with regulations.
Train staff in proper police work procedures.
Instruct and drill fire department personnel in assigned duties, including firefighting, medical care, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and related subjects.
Meet with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects.
Direct release or transfer of prisoners.
Discipline staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
Prepare work schedules and assign duties to subordinates.
Recommend personnel actions related to disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, and grievances.
Develop, implement and revise departmental policies and procedures.
Inspect facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.
Prepare news releases and respond to police correspondence.
Prepare budgets and manage expenditures of department funds.
Direct firefighters in station maintenance duties, and participate in these duties.
Compile and maintain records on personnel, accidents, equipment, and supplies.
Prepare activity reports listing fire call locations, actions taken, fire types and probable causes, damage estimates, and situation dispositions.
Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water supply status to determine crew or company requirements.
Direct the training of firefighters, assigning of instructors to training classes, and providing of supervisors with reports on training progress and status.
Study and interpret fire safety codes to establish procedures for issuing permits regulating storage or use of hazardous or flammable substances.
Evaluate fire station procedures to ensure efficiency and enforcement of departmental regulations.
Maintain required maps and records.
Direct investigation of cases of suspected arson, hazards, and false alarms and submit reports outlining findings.
Attend in-service training classes to remain current in knowledge of codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Supervise and participate in the inspection of properties to ensure that they are in compliance with applicable fire codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, and standards.
Administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons.
Dress with equipment such as fire resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
Drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and equipment.
Move toward the source of a fire using knowledge of types of fires, construction design, building materials, and physical layout of properties.
Respond to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such as automobile and industrial accidents.
Assess fires and situations and report conditions to superiors to receive instructions, using two-way radios.
Position and climb ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings, or to rescue individuals from burning structures.
Create openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance, using axes, chisels, crowbars, electric saws, or  cutters.
Lay hose lines and connect them to water supplies.
Collaborate with police to respond to accidents, disasters, and arson investigation calls.
Take action to contain hazardous chemicals that might catch fire, leak, or spill.
Select and attach hose nozzles, depending on fire type, and direct streams of water or chemicals onto fires.
Participate in fire drills and demonstrations of fire fighting techniques.
Prepare written reports that detail specifics of fire incidents.
Participate in physical training activities to maintain a high level of physical fitness.
Participate in courses, seminars and conferences, and study fire science literature, to learn firefighting techniques.
Inspect fire sites after flames have been extinguished to ensure that there is no further danger.
Clean and maintain fire stations and fire fighting equipment and apparatus.
Inform and educate the public on fire prevention.
Protect property from water and smoke using waterproof salvage covers, smoke ejectors, and deodorants.
Test and maintain tools, equipment, jump gear and parachutes to ensure readiness for fire suppression activities.
Spray foam onto runways, extinguish fires, and rescue aircraft crew and passengers in air-crash emergencies.
Salvage property by removing broken glass, pumping out water, and ventilating buildings to remove smoke.
Establish firelines to prevent unauthorized persons from entering areas near fires.
Participate in physical training to maintain high levels of physical fitness.
Patrol burned areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that may restart fires.
Extinguish flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels, or engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
Collaborate with other firefighters as a member of a firefighting crew.
Inform and educate the public about fire prevention.
Establish water supplies, connect hoses, and direct water onto fires.
Maintain knowledge of current firefighting practices by participating in drills and by attending seminars, conventions, and conferences.
Maintain contact with fire dispatchers at all times to notify them of the need for additional firefighters and supplies, or to detail any difficulties encountered.
Rescue fire victims, and administer emergency medical aid.
Fell trees, cut and clear brush, and dig trenches to create firelines, using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
Orient self in relation to fire, using compass and map, and collect supplies and equipment dropped by parachute.
Maintain records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Process or book convicted individuals into prison.
Inspect mail for the presence of contraband.
Settle disputes between inmates.
Participate in required job training.
Provide to supervisors oral and written reports of the quality and quantity of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations, and unusual occurrences.
Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
Take prisoners into custody and escort to locations within and outside of facility, such as visiting room, courtroom, or airport.
Serve meals, distribute commissary items, and dispense prescribed medication to prisoners.
Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns, and requests.
Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
Use nondisciplinary tools and equipment such as a computer.
Assign duties to inmates, providing instructions as needed.
Issue clothing, tools, and other authorized items to inmates.
Arrange daily schedules for prisoners including library visits, work assignments, family visits, and counseling appointments.
Investigate crimes that have occurred within an institution, or assist police in their investigations of crimes and inmates.
Search for and recapture escapees.
Supervise and coordinate work of other correctional service officers.
Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
Examine crime scenes to obtain clues and evidence, such as loose hairs, fibers, clothing, or weapons.
Sponsor inmate recreational activities such as newspapers and self-help groups.
Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.
Prepare and serve search and arrest warrants.
Provide testimony as a witness in court.
Obtain evidence from suspects.
Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.
Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures.
Note, mark, and photograph location of objects found, such as footprints, tire tracks, bullets and bloodstains, and take measurements of the scene.
Preserve, process, and analyze items of evidence obtained from crime scenes and suspects, placing them in proper containers and destroying evidence no longer needed.
Design or implement control measures to prevent or counteract damage caused by wildlife or people.
Document the extent of crop, property, or habitat damage and make financial loss estimates or compensation recommendations.
Supervise the activities of seasonal workers.
Issue licenses, permits, or other documentation.
Provide advice or information to park or reserve visitors.
Perform facilities maintenance work, such as constructing or repairing structures or controlling weeds or pests.
Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
Mark tires of parked vehicles with chalk and record time of marking, and return at regular intervals to ensure that parking time limits are not exceeded.
Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
Train new or temporary staff.
Provide assistance to motorists needing help with problems, such as flat tires, keys locked in cars, or dead batteries.
Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using handheld computers.
Collect coins deposited in meters.
Prepare and maintain required records, including logs of parking enforcement activities, and records of contested citations.
Locate lost, stolen, and counterfeit parking permits, and take necessary enforcement action.
Wind parking meter clocks.
Assign and review the work of subordinates.
Remove handbills within patrol areas.
Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Patrol specific area on foot, horseback, or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance.
Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses.
Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.
Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.
Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.
Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
Plan or implement special safety or preventive programs, such as fire or accident prevention.
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
Obtain and analyze information on suspects, crimes, or disturbances to solve cases, to identify criminal activity, or to gather information for court cases.
Train police officers in dog handling and training techniques for tracking, crowd control, and narcotics and bomb detection.
Conduct background investigations of individuals, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status or personal history.
Search computer databases, credit reports, public records, tax or legal filings, or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, or machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
Monitor and adjust controls that regulate building systems, such as air conditioning, furnace, or boiler.
Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets.
Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with superiors.
Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
Instruct participants in skiing, swimming, or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information.
Patrol or monitor recreational areas such as trails, slopes, and swimming areas, on foot, in vehicles, or from towers.
Complete and maintain records of weather and beach conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information.
Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels.
Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct.
Observe activities in assigned areas, using binoculars, to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions.
Inspect recreational equipment, such as rope tows, T-bars, J-bars, and chair lifts, for safety hazards and damage or wear.
Inspect recreational facilities for cleanliness.
Provide assistance with staff selection, training, and supervision.
Testify in civil or criminal court proceedings.
Apprehend shoplifters in accordance with guidelines.
Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.
Conduct employee background investigations and review reports with operational or human resources managers.
Respond to critical incidents, such as catastrophic events, violent weather, or civil disorders.
Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
Recommend methods to reduce potential financial fraud losses.
Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
Coordinate with risk management, human resources, or other departments to assist in company programs, investigations, or training.
Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
Order or requisition food or other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
Identify and report safety concerns to maintain a safe shopping and working environment.
Check the quantity and quality of received products.
Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such as cleanliness or maintenance.
Enforce safety rules, and report or remove safety hazards as well as guests who are underage, intoxicated, disruptive, or cheating.
Coordinate and oversee the work of slot department workers, including change runners and slot technicians.
Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications.
Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations.
Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.
Inform workers about interests or special needs of specific groups.
Requisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services.
Furnish customers with information on events or activities.
Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events, schedules of activities, or menus.
Take disciplinary action to address performance problems.
Recruit and hire staff members.
Schedule guest appointments.
Sell products, services, or memberships.
Maintain client databases.
Cue or signal animals during performances.
Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
Conduct training programs in order to develop and maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding and related areas.
Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
Administer prescribed medications to animals.
Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
Train horses or other equines for riding, harness, show, racing, or other work, using knowledge of breed characteristics, training methods, performance standards, and the peculiarities of each animal.
Participate in continuing education classes to maintain current knowledge of industry.
Organize or conduct animal shows.
Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
Arrange for mating of stallions and mares and assist mares during foaling.
Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
Wash and dry bodies, using germicidal soap and towels or hot air dryers.
Direct casket and floral display placement and arrange guest seating.
Maintain records such as itemized lists of clothing or valuables delivered with body and names of persons embalmed.
Assist with placing caskets in hearses and organize cemetery processions.
Close caskets at appropriate point in services.
Arrange for transporting the deceased to another state for interment.
Perform special procedures necessary for remains that are to be transported to other states or overseas, or where death was caused by infectious disease.
Pack body orifices with cotton saturated with embalming fluid to prevent escape of gases or waste matter.
Serve as pallbearers, attend visiting rooms, and provide other assistance to the bereaved.
Arrange funeral home equipment and perform general maintenance.
Supervise funeral attendants and other funeral home staff.
Assist coroners at death scenes or at autopsies, file police reports, and testify at inquests or in court, if employed by a coroner.
Perform a variety of tasks during funerals to assist funeral directors and to ensure that services run smoothly and as planned.
Insert convex celluloid or cotton between eyeballs and eyelids to prevent slipping and sinking of eyelids.
Press diaphragm to evacuate air from lungs.
Offer assistance to mourners as they enter or exit limousines.
Transfer the deceased to funeral homes.
Greet people at the funeral home.
Obtain burial permits and register deaths.
Place caskets in parlors or chapels prior to wakes or funerals.
Direct or escort mourners to parlors or chapels in which wakes or funerals are being held.
Perform simple extractions to remove blackheads.
Determine which products or colors will improve clients' skin quality and appearance.
Advise clients about colors and types of makeup and instruct them in makeup application techniques.
Supply guests or travelers with directions, travel information, and other information such as available services and points of interest.
Treat the facial skin to maintain and improve its appearance, using specialized techniques and products, such as peels and masks.
Give manicures and pedicures and apply artificial nails.
Transfer luggage, trunks, and packages to and from rooms, loading areas, vehicles, or transportation terminals, by hand or using baggage carts.
Refer clients to medical personnel for treatment of serious skin problems.
Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
Provide facial and body massages.
Apply chemical peels to reduce fine lines and age spots.
Tint eyelashes and eyebrows.
Collaborate with plastic surgeons and dermatologists to provide patients with preoperative and postoperative skin care.
Remove body and facial hair by applying wax.
Sell makeup to clients.
Greet incoming guests and escort them to their rooms.
Receive and mark baggage by completing and attaching claim checks.
Assist physically challenged travelers and other guests with special needs.
Instruct customers in alteration of products.
Research or investigate products to be presented to prepare for demonstrations.
Write articles or pamphlets about products.
Report job completions to agencies and obtain information about future appointments.
Develop lists of prospective clients from sources such as newspaper items, company records, local merchants, or customers.
Record rates of pay and durations of jobs on vouchers.
Apply makeup to face and style hair to enhance appearance, considering such factors as color, camera techniques, and facial features.
Pose as directed, or strike suitable interpretive poses for promoting and selling merchandise or fashions during appearances, filming, or photo sessions.
Pose for artists and photographers.
Provide product information, using lectures, films, charts, or slide shows.
Promote products and services in television commercials, on film, or in videos.
Contact businesses or civic establishments to arrange to exhibit and sell merchandise.
Assemble and maintain portfolios, print composite cards, and travel to go-sees to obtain jobs.
Wear costumes or sign boards and walk in public to promote merchandise, services, or events.
Stock shelves with products.
Follow strict routines of diet, sleep, and exercise to maintain appearance.
Work closely with photographers, fashion coordinators, directors, producers, stylists, make-up artists, other models, and clients to produce the desired looks, and to finish photo shoots on schedule.
Make many quick changes backstage during fashion shows and yet maintain poised appearance before audiences.
Dress in sample or completed garments, and select accessories.
Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process.
Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
Compute wages and deductions, and enter data into computers.
Distribute and collect timecards each pay period.
Complete, verify, and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as pension plans, and unemployment and medical insurance.
Compile employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records.
Complete time sheets showing employees' arrival and departure times.
Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.
Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions.
Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave, for employees.
Conduct verifications of employment.
Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.
Post relevant work hours to client files to bill clients properly.
Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts, and submit them to appropriate departments.
Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more materials when necessary.
Prepare and balance period-end reports, and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements.
Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
Coordinate special programs, such as United Way campaigns, that involve payroll deductions.
Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
Review requisition orders in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
Carry out special services for customers, such as ordering bank cards and checks.
Sort and file deposit slips and checks.
Process transactions such as term deposits, retirement savings plan contributions, automated teller transactions, night deposits, and mail deposits.
Obtain and process information required for the provision of services, such as opening accounts, savings plans, and purchasing bonds.
Identify transaction mistakes when debits and credits do not balance.
Count, verify, and post armored car deposits.
Explain, promote, or sell products or services such as travelers' checks, savings bonds, money orders, and cashier's checks, using computerized information about customers to tailor recommendations.
Arrange monies received in cash boxes and coin dispensers according to denomination.
Resolve problems or discrepancies concerning customers' accounts.
Monitor bank vaults to ensure cash balances are correct.
Correspond with customers and confer with coworkers to answer inquiries, discuss market fluctuations, or resolve account problems.
Receive mortgage, loan, or public utility bill payments, verifying payment dates and amounts due.
Compose, type, and mail customer statements and other correspondence related to issues such as discrepancies and outstanding unpaid items.
Process and maintain records of customer loans.
Perform clerical tasks such as typing, filing, and microfilm photography.
Record and document security transactions, such as purchases, sales, conversions, redemptions, and payments, using computers, accounting ledgers, or certificate records.
Compute financial fees, interest, and service charges.
Issue checks to bond owners in settlement of transactions.
Prepare work schedules for staff.
Schedule and coordinate transfer and delivery of security certificates between companies, departments, and customers.
Prepare forms, such as receipts, withdrawal orders, transmittal papers, or transfer confirmations, based on transaction requests from stockholders.
File, type, or operate standard office machines.
Inform customers about foreign currency regulations, and compute transaction fees for currency exchanges.
Respond to internal and external requests for the release of information contained in medical records, copying medical records, and selective extracts in accordance with laws and regulations.
Compute costs of records furnished to requesters, and write letters to obtain payment.
Obtain written authorization to access required medical information.
Compose correspondence requesting medical information and records.
Prepare records for shipment by certified mail.
Confer with company personnel regarding feasibility of complying with writers' requests.
Compile data pertinent to manufacture of special products for customers.
Submit completed documents to typists for typing in final form, and instruct typists in matters such as format, addresses, addressees, and the necessary number of copies.
Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings.
Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public.
Process orders for goods requested in correspondence.
Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees.
Prepare and issue orders of the court, such as probation orders, release documentation, sentencing information, or summonses.
Search files and contact witnesses, attorneys, or litigants to obtain information for the court.
Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using typewriters or computers.
Instruct parties about timing of court appearances.
Follow procedures to secure courtrooms or exhibits, such as money, drugs, or weapons.
Amend indictments when necessary and endorse indictments with pertinent information.
Read charges and related information to the court and, if necessary, record defendants' pleas.
Respond to requests for information from the public, other municipalities, state officials, or state and federal legislative offices.
Maintain and update documents, such as municipal codes or city charters.
Prepare ordinances, resolutions, or proclamations so that they can be executed, recorded, archived, or distributed.
Research information in the municipal archives upon request of public officials or private citizens.
Prepare meeting agendas or packets of related information.
Maintain fiscal records and accounts.
Perform contract administration duties, assisting with bid openings or the awarding of contracts.
Represent municipalities at community events or serve as liaisons on community committees.
Perform budgeting duties, such as assisting in budget preparation, expenditure review, or budget administration.
Perform general office duties, such as taking or transcribing dictation, typing or proofreading correspondence, distributing or filing official forms, or scheduling appointments.
Provide assistance with events, such as police department auctions of abandoned automobiles.
Coordinate or maintain office tracking systems for correspondence or follow-up actions.
Process claims against the municipality, maintaining files and log of claims, and coordinate claim response and handling with municipal claims administrators.
Provide assistance to persons with disabilities in reaching less accessible areas of municipal facilities.
Issue various permits and licenses, such as marriage, fishing, hunting, or dog licenses, and collect appropriate fees.
Develop or conduct orientation programs for candidates for political office.
Prepare reports on civic needs.
Collect prescribed fees for licenses.
Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
Load and unload mail trucks, sometimes lifting containers of mail onto equipment that transports items to sorting stations.
Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
Accept and check containers of mail from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.
Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
Dump sacks of mail onto conveyors for culling and sorting.
Cancel letter or parcel post stamps by hand.
Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.
Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.
Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
Contact suppliers to verify shipment details.
Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.
Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.
Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders.
Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or materials, manufacturing costs, or wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers.
Determine shipping method for materials, using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using work devices such as hand tools, power tools, and postage meter.
Deliver or route materials to departments, using work devices, such as handtruck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
Retrieve stored items and trace lost shipments as necessary.
Determine method of shipment and prepare bills of lading, invoices, and other shipping documents.
Maintain a supply of packing materials.
Check importexport documentation to determine cargo contents, and classify goods into different fee or tariff groups, using a tariff coding system.
Direct or participate in cargo loading to ensure completeness of load and even distribution of weight.
Enter shipping information into a computer by hand or by a hand-held scanner that reads bar codes on goods.
Prepare manifests showing baggage, mail, and freight weights, and number of passengers on airplanes, and transmit data to destinations.
Install straps, braces, and padding to loads to prevent shifting or damage during shipment.
Inspect and count items received and check them against invoices or other documents, recording shortages and rejecting damaged goods.
Keep records of all goods shipped, received, and stored.
Estimate freight or postal rates and record shipment costs and weights.
Arrange insurance coverage for goods.
Pack goods for shipping, using tools such as staplers, strapping machines, and hammers.
Direct delivery trucks to shipping doors or designated marshaling areas and help load and unload goods safely.
Attach address labels, identification codes, and shipping instructions to containers.
Route received goods to first available flight or to appropriate storage areas or departments, using forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment.
Obtain flight numbers, airplane numbers, and names of crew members from dispatchers, recording data on airplane flight papers.
Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.
Send samples of merchandise to quality control units for inspection.
Ensure timely and efficient movement of trains, according to train orders and schedules.
Upload into office computers all information collected on hand-held computers during meter rounds, or return route books or hand-hand computers to business offices so that data can be compiled.
Order supplies or equipment and issue them to personnel.
Oversee all communications within specifically assigned territories.
Read electric, gas, water, or steam consumption meters and enter data in route books or hand-held computers.
Arrange for necessary repairs to restore service and schedules.
Report to service departments any problems such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including dogs.
Verify readings in cases where consumption appears to be abnormal, and record possible reasons for fluctuations.
Update client address and meter location information.
Inspect meters for unauthorized connections, defects, and damage such as broken seals.
Walk or drive vehicles along established routes to take readings of meter dials.
Leave messages to arrange different times to read meters in cases in which meters are not accessible.
Answer customers' questions about services and charges, or direct them to customer service centers.
Connect and disconnect utility services at specific locations.
Keep money drawers in order, and record and balance daily transactions.
Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail.
Report lost or broken keys.
Weigh letters and parcels; compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination; and affix correct postage.
Collect past-due bills.
Maintain medical records, technical library, or correspondence files.
Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.
Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff.
Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations.
Compile and record medical charts, reports, or correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.
Perform various clerical or administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
Submit articles and information from searches to attorneys for review and approval for use.
Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff.
Transmit correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax.
Complete insurance or other claim forms.
Operate office equipment, such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, or medical records.
Arrange hospital admissions for patients.
Stop saw engines, pull cutting bars from cuts, and run to safety as tree falls.
Measure felled trees and cut them into specified log lengths, using chain saws and axes.
Determine position, direction, and depth of cuts to be made, and placement of wedges or jacks.
Assess logs after cutting to ensure that the quality and length are correct.
Appraise trees for certain characteristics, such as twist, rot, and heavy limb growth, and gauge amount and direction of lean, in order to determine how to control the direction of a tree's fall with the least damage.
Clear brush from work areas and escape routes, and cut saplings and other trees from direction of falls, using axes, chainsaws, or bulldozers.
Secure steel cables or chains to logs for dragging by tractors or for pulling by cable yarding systems.
Saw back-cuts, leaving sufficient sound wood to control direction of fall.
Tag unsafe trees with high-visibility ribbons.
Maintain and repair chainsaws and other equipment, cleaning, oiling, and greasing equipment, and sharpening equipment properly.
Insert jacks or drive wedges behind saws to prevent binding of saws and to start trees falling.
Select trees to be cut down, assessing factors such as site, terrain, and weather conditions before beginning work.
Trim off the tops and limbs of trees, using chainsaws, delimbers, or axes.
Work as a member of a team, rotating between chain saw operation and skidder operation.
Drive and maneuver tractors and tree harvesters to shear the tops off of trees, cut and limb the trees, and then cut the logs into desired lengths.
Place supporting limbs or poles under felled trees in order to avoid splitting undersides, and to prevent logs from rolling.
Fill out required job or shift report forms.
Mark logs for identification.
Control the direction of a tree's fall by scoring cutting lines with axes, sawing undercuts along sd lines with chainsaws, knocking slabs from cuts with single-bit axes, and driving wedges.
Load logs or wood onto trucks, trailers, or railroad cars, by hand or using loaders or winches.
Control hydraulic tractors equipped with tree clamps and booms to lift, swing, and bunch sheared trees.
Drive crawler or wheeled tractors to drag or transport logs from felling sites to log landing areas for processing and loading.
Calculate total board feet, cordage, or other wood measurement units, using conversion tables.
Drive straight or articulated tractors equipped with accessories such as bulldozer blades, grapples, logging arches, cable winches, and crane booms, to skid, load, unload, or stack logs, pull stumps, or clear brush.
Drive tractors for the purpose of building or repairing logging and skid roads.
Inspect equipment for safety prior to use, and perform necessary basic maintenance tasks.
Split logs, using axes, wedges, and mauls, and stack wood in ricks or cord lots.
Evaluate log characteristics and determine grades, using established criteria.
Paint identification marks of specified colors on logs to identify grades or species, using spray cans, or call out grades to log markers.
Grade logs according to characteristics such as knot size and straightness, and according to established industry or company standards.
Record data about individual trees or load volumes into tally books or hand-held collection terminals.
Sharpen tools such as saws, picks, shovels, screwdrivers, and scoops, either manually or by using bench grinders and emery wheels.
Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
Maintain equipment service records.
Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
Add water or acid to battery cell solutions to obtain specified concentrations.
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
Seal joints with putty, mortar, and asbestos, using putty extruders and knives.
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
Hammer out dents and twists in tools and equipment.
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
Level washing machines and connect hoses to water pipes, using hand tools.
Level refrigerators, adjust doors, and connect water lines to water pipes for ice makers and water dispensers, using hand tools.
Test and examine gas pipelines and equipment to locate leaks and faulty connections, and to determine the pressure and flow of gas.
Set appliance thermostats, and check to ensure that they are functioning properly.
Light and adjust pilot lights on gas stoves, and examine valves and burners for gas leakage and specified flame.
Take measurements to determine if appliances will fit in installation locations; perform minor carpentry work when necessary to ensure proper installation.
Hang steel supports from beams or joists to hold hoses, vents, and gas pipes in place.
Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barriers around work areas.
Place insulating or fireproofing materials over conductors and joints.
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
Inspect and test power lines and auxiliary equipment to locate and identify problems, using reading and testing instruments.
Coordinate work assignment preparation and completion with other workers.
Identify defective sectionalizing devices, circuit breakers, fuses, voltage regulators, transformers, switches, relays, or wiring, using wiring diagrams and electrical-testing instruments.
String wire conductors and cables between poles, towers, trenches, pylons, and buildings, setting lines in place and using winches to adjust tension.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical distribution and transmission systems, including conduits, cables, wires, and related equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and switches.
Climb poles or use truck-mounted buckets to access equipment.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen lines or to facilitate repairs.
Replace or straighten damaged poles.
Install watt-hour meters and connect service drops between power lines and consumers' facilities.
Splice or solder cables together or to overhead transmission lines, customer service lines, or street light lines, using hand tools, epoxies, or specialized equipment.
Travel in trucks, helicopters, and airplanes to inspect lines for freedom from obstruction and adequacy of insulation.
Test conductors, according to electrical diagrams and specifications, to identify corresponding conductors and to prevent incorrect connections.
Trim trees that could be hazardous to the functioning of cables or wires.
Clean, tin, and splice corresponding conductors by twisting ends together or by joining ends with metal clamps and soldering connections.
Attach cross-arms, insulators, and auxiliary equipment to poles prior to installing them.
Cut and peel lead sheathing and insulation from defective or newly installed cables and conduits prior to splicing.
Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and activate switches to test the operation of appliances and light fixtures.
Refinish wood surfaces on cabinets, doors, moldings, and floors, using power sanders, putty, spray equipment, brushes, paints, or varnishes.
Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.
Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.
Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles, gallows frames, and other equipment.
Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, andor around obstacles, using multi-point suspension techniques.
Align, level, and anchor machinery.
Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear, using hand and power tools.
Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment, ships, or theatrical sets.
Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
Install ground rigging for yarding lines, attaching chokers to logs and then to the lines.
Mask off mold areas which are not to be laminated, using cellophane, wax paper, masking tape, or special sprays containing mold-release substances.
Apply lacquers and waxes to mold surfaces to facilitate assembly and removal of laminated parts.
Check all dies, templates, and cutout patterns to be used in the manufacturing process to ensure that they conform to dimensional data, photographs, blueprints, samples, andor customer specifications.
Trim cured materials by sawing them with diamond-impregnated cutoff wheels.
Perform quality checks on products and parts.
Package finished products and prepare them for shipment.
Shovel, sweep, or otherwise clean work areas.
Review work orders and blueprints to ensure work is performed according to specifications.
Rotate through all the tasks required in a particular production process.
Shave or singe and defeather carcasses, and wash them in preparation for further processing or packaging.
Sever jugular veins to drain blood and facilitate slaughtering.
Tend assembly lines, performing a few of the many cuts needed to process a carcass.
Slit open, eviscerate, and trim carcasses of slaughtered animals.
Shackle hind legs of animals to raise them for slaughtering or skinning.
Grind meat into hamburger, and into trimmings used to prepare sausages, luncheon meats, and other meat products.
Cut, trim, skin, sort, and wash viscera of slaughtered animals to separate edible portions from offal.
Trim head meat, and sever or remove parts of animals' heads or skulls.
Slaughter animals in accordance with religious law, and determine that carcasses meet specified religious standards.
Skin sections of animals or whole animals.
Trim, clean, andor cure animal hides.
Saw, split, or scribe carcasses into smaller portions to facilitate handling.
Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
Oversee activities directly related to making products or providing services.
Determine goods and services to be sold, and set prices and credit terms, based on forecasts of customer demand.
Identify educational, training, or other development opportunities for sustainability employees or volunteers.
Plan store layouts or design displays.
Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities.
Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
Direct and coordinate organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency.
Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
Appoint nominees to leadership posts, or approve such appointments.
Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities.
Monitor businesses and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits.
Locate, select, and procure merchandise for resale, representing management in purchase negotiations.
Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties.
Plan and direct activities such as sales promotions, coordinating with other department heads as required.
Analyze and understand the local and national implications of proposed legislation.
Hear testimony from constituents, representatives of interest groups, board and commission members, and others with an interest in bills or issues under consideration.
Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management.
Confer with colleagues to formulate positions and strategies pertaining to pending issues.
Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.
Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory.
Develop or implement product-marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns or sales promotions.
Direct non-merchandising departments of businesses, such as advertising or purchasing.
Provide presentation and product demonstration support during the introduction of new products and services to field staff and customers.
Identify and develop contacts for promotional campaigns and industry programs that meet identified buyer targets such as dealers, distributors, or consumers.
Read trade journals and professional literature to stay informed on trends, innovations, and changes that affect media planning.
Track program budgets and expenses and campaign response rates to evaluate each campaign based on program objectives and industry norms.
Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
Direct and coordinate product research and development.
Train and direct workers engaged in developing and producing advertisements.
Manage sales team including setting goals, providing incentives, and evaluating employee performance.
Consult publications to learn about conventions and social functions and to organize prospect files for promotional purposes.
Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.
Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered.
Monitor and analyze sales promotion results to determine cost effectiveness of promotion campaigns.
Analyze the effectiveness of marketing tactics or channels.
Attend or participate in conferences, community events, and promotional events related to green products or technologies.
Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations or public figures, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further campaign goals.
Analyze green product marketing or sales trends to forecast future conditions.
Monitor the operating status of biomass plants by observing control system parameters, distributed control systems, switchboard gauges, dials, or other indicators.
Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities, including production, shipping, maintenance, or quality assurance activities.
Adjust temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, or transfer of biofuels to maintain processes at required levels.
Conduct field inspections of biomass plants, stations, or substations to ensure normal and safe operating conditions.
Approve proposals for the acquisition, replacement, or repair of biofuels processing equipment or the implementation of new production processes.
Conduct cost, material, and efficiency studies for biofuels production plants or operations.
Negotiate interconnection agreements with other utilities.
Obtain permits for constructing, upgrading, or operating geothermal power plants.
Shut down and restart biofuels plant or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.
Troubleshoot and make minor repairs to geothermal plant instrumentation or electrical systems.
Monitor transportation and storage of flammable or other potentially dangerous feedstocks or products to ensure adherence to safety guidelines.
Inspect biomass gasification processes, equipment, and facilities for ways to maximize capacity and minimize operating costs.
Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.
Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.
Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.
Operate controls to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.
Prepare and manage biofuels plant or unit budgets.
Monitor meters, flow gauges, or other real-time data to ensure proper operation of biofuels production equipment, implementing corrective measures as needed.
Provide training to subordinate or new employees to improve biofuels plant safety or increase the production of biofuels.
Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.
Evaluate power production or demand trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.
Plan and schedule plant activities such as wood, waste, or refuse fuel deliveries, ash removal, and regular maintenance.
Draw samples of biofuels products or secondary by-products for quality control testing.
Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports, to detect production problems.
Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
Institute employee suggestion or involvement programs.
Review plans and confer with research or support staff to develop new products or processes.
Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.
Initiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programs.
Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
Maintain current knowledge of the quality control field, relying on current literature pertaining to materials use, technological advances, or statistical studies.
Negotiate materials prices with suppliers.
Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points.
Oversee workers including supervisors, inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities.
Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures.
Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.
Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
Confer with marketing and sales departments to define client requirements and expectations.
Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.
Document testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria.
Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
Identify quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions.
Direct product testing activities throughout production cycles.
Direct the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.
Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increase efficiency and services of operations department.
Conduct employee training sessions on subjects such as hazardous material handling, employee orientation, quality improvement, or computer use.
Direct procurement processes including equipment research and testing, vendor contracts, or requisitions approval.
Develop or implement plans to improve transportation services control from regional to national or global load control center operations.
Implement schedule and policy changes.
Direct and coordinate, through subordinates, activities of operations department to obtain use of equipment, facilities, and human resources.
Monitor operations to ensure that staff members comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations.
Participate in union contract negotiations and settlements of grievances.
Direct activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
Serve as contact persons for all workers within assigned territories.
Conduct investigations in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures.
Evaluate transportation vehicles or auxiliary equipment for purchase by considering factors such as fuel economy or aerodynamics.
Direct activities related to dispatching, routing, or tracking transportation vehicles, such as aircraft or railroad cars.
Develop criteria, application instructions, procedural manuals, or contracts for federal or state public transportation programs.
Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes.
Provide administrative or technical assistance to those receiving transportation-related grants.
Direct central load control centers to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of transportation services.
Identify or select transportation and communications system technologies to reduce costs or environmental impacts.
Write information in medical records or provide narrative summaries to communicate patient information to other health care providers.
Document findings of physical examinations.
Provide prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, or newborn care to patients.
Document patients' health histories, symptoms, physical conditions, or other diagnostic information.
Initiate emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
Prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations.
Monitor fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements, identifying fetal position, or estimating fetal size and weight.
Perform physical examinations by taking vital signs, checking neurological reflexes, examining breasts, or performing pelvic examinations.
Explain procedures to patients, family members, staff members or others.
Order and interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests.
Develop and implement individualized plans for health care management.
Educate patients and family members regarding prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, or interconceptional care.
Provide primary health care, including pregnancy and childbirth, to women.
Provide patients with direct family planning services such as inserting intrauterine devices, dispensing oral contraceptives, and fitting cervical barriers including cervical caps or diaphragms.
Establish practice guidelines for specialty areas such as primary health care of women, care of the childbearing family, and newborn care.
Conduct clinical research on topics such as maternal or infant health care, contraceptive methods, breastfeeding, and gynecological care.
Manage newborn care during the first weeks of life.
Identify group or individual target investors for a specific fund.
Evaluate the potential of new product developments or market opportunities, according to factors such as business plans, technologies, or market potential.
Present investment information, such as product risks, fees, or fund performance statistics.
Meet with investors to determine investment goals or to discuss investment strategies.
Monitor financial or operational performance of individual investments to ensure portfolios meet risk goals.
Monitor regulatory or tax law changes to ensure fund compliance or to capitalize on development opportunities.
Direct activities of accounting or operations departments.
Perform or evaluate research, such as detailed company or industry analyses, to inform financial forecasting, decision making, or valuation.
Prepare for and respond to regulatory inquiries.
Verify regulatory compliance of transaction reporting.
Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
Review offering documents or marketing materials to ensure regulatory compliance.
Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.
Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.
Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
Attend investment briefings or consult financial media to stay abreast of relevant investment markets.
Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
Hire or evaluate staff.
Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
Develop, implement, or monitor security valuation policies.
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.
Implement new or improved supply chain processes.
Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes.
Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving.
Manage business and financial affairs for clients, such as arranging travel and lodging, selling tickets, and directing marketing and advertising activities.
Obtain information about andor inspect performance facilities, equipment, and accommodations to ensure that they meet specifications.
Arrange meetings concerning issues involving their clients.
Conduct auditions or interviews in order to evaluate potential clients.
Prepare periodic accounting statements for clients.
Maintain records of business transactions and product inventories, reporting data to companies or government agencies as necessary.
Arrange for transportation or storage of purchased products.
Purchase, for further processing or for resale, farm products such as milk, grains, or Christmas trees.
Examine or test crops or products to estimate their value, determine their grade, or locate any evidence of disease or insect damage.
Arrange for processing or resale of purchased products.
Review orders to determine product types and quantities required to meet demand.
Negotiate contracts with farmers for the production or purchase of farm products.
Coordinate or direct activities of workers engaged in cutting, transporting, storing, or milling products and maintaining records.
Advise clients on financial and legal matters such as investments and taxes.
Hire trainers or coaches to advise clients on performance matters such as training techniques or performance presentations.
Advise farm groups or growers on land preparation or livestock care techniques that will maximize the quantity and quality of production.
Use computers to organize and locate inventory, and operate spreadsheet and word processing software.
Sell supplies, such as seed, feed, fertilizers, or insecticides, arranging for loans or financing as necessary.
Calculate applicable government grain quotas.
Compare transportation options to determine the most energy efficient options.
Analyze environmental aspects of competing merchandise when making buying decisions.
Interview vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services, and prices.
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.
Develop strategies to advertise green products or merchandise to consumers.
Monitor consumer preferences or environmental trends to determine the best way to introduce new green products.
Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
Identify opportunities to buy green commodities, such as alternative energy, water, or carbon-neutral products for resale to consumers.
Attend meetings, trade shows, conferences, conventions, and seminars to network with people in other purchasing departments.
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and to determine need for changes.
Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations or recommendations for action.
Consult with community representatives to develop technical assistance agreements in accordance with governmental regulations.
Verify that all job descriptions are submitted for review and approval and that descriptions meet regulatory standards.
Meet with job search committees or coordinators to explain the role of the equal opportunity coordinator, to provide resources for advertising, or to explain expectations for future contacts.
Act as liaisons between minority placement agencies and employers or between job search committees and other equal opportunity administrators.
Collect, identify, evaluate, or preserve case evidence.
Participate in the recruitment of employees through job fairs, career days, or advertising plans.
Coordinate with or assist law enforcement agencies in matters of mutual concern.
Monitor investigations of suspected offenders to ensure that they are conducted in accordance with constitutional requirements.
Inspect manufactured or processed products to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.
Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.
Submit samples of products to government laboratories for testing, as required.
Inspect government-owned equipment or materials in the possession of private contractors to ensure compliance with contracts or regulations or to prevent misuse.
Locate and interview plaintiffs, witnesses, or representatives of business or government to gather facts relevant to inspections or alleged violations.
Recommend legal or administrative action to protect government property.
Inquire into the cause, manner, and circumstances of human deaths and establish the identities of deceased persons.
Investigate applications for special licenses or permits, as well as alleged license or permit violations.
Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
Testify in court or at administrative proceedings concerning investigation findings.
Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to identify victims, locate signs of trauma, and identify factors that would indicate time of death.
Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence.
Direct activities of workers who conduct autopsies, perform pathological and toxicological analyses, and prepare documents for permanent records.
Collect and document any pertinent medical history information.
Interview key staff or tour facilities to identify efficiency-improvement, cost-reduction, or service-delivery opportunities.
Identify or develop business rules or standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes.
Develop or document reverse logistics management processes to ensure maximal efficiency of product recycling, reuse, or final disposal.
Create models or scenarios to predict the impact of changing circumstances, such as fuel costs, road pricing, energy taxes, or carbon emissions legislation.
Determine requirements for compliance with environmental certification standards.
Determine feasibility of designing new facilities or modifying existing facilities, based on factors such as cost, available space, schedule, technical requirements, or ergonomics.
Design comprehensive supply chains that minimize environmental impacts or costs.
Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports for ways to improve efficiency or minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities.
Provide logistical facility or capacity planning analyses for distribution or transportation functions.
Design plant distribution centers.
Develop or document procedures to minimize or mitigate carbon output resulting from the movement of materials or products.
Conduct environmental audits for logistics activities, such as storage, distribution, or transportation.
Assess the environmental impact or energy efficiency of logistics activities, using carbon mitigation software.
Maintain databases of logistics information.
Provide ongoing analyses in areas such as transportation costs, parts procurement, back orders, or delivery processes.
Analyze logistics data, using methods such as data mining, data modeling, or cost or benefit analysis.
Remotely monitor the flow of vehicles or inventory, using Web-based logistics information systems to track vehicles or containers.
Confer with logistics management teams to determine ways to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency, or minimize cost.
Monitor inventory transactions at warehouse facilities to assess receiving, storage, shipping, or inventory integrity.
Track product flow from origin to final delivery.
Develop or maintain models for logistics uses, such as cost estimating or demand forecasting.
Prepare reports on logistics performance measures.
Review procedures, such as distribution or inventory management, to ensure maximum efficiency or minimum cost.
Write or revise standard operating procedures for logistics processes.
Recommend improvements to existing or planned logistics processes.
Enter logistics-related data into databases.
Apply analytic methods or tools to understand, predict, or control logistics operations or processes.
Identify opportunities for inventory reductions.
Compute reporting metrics, such as on-time delivery rates, order fulfillment rates, or inventory turns.
Maintain logistics records in accordance with corporate policies.
Monitor industry standards, trends, or practices to identify developments in logistics planning or execution.
Develop or maintain payment systems to ensure accuracy of vendor payments.
Develop or maintain freight rate databases for use by supply chain departments to determine the most economical modes of transportation.
Identify alternatives to proposals of unions, employees, companies, or government agencies.
Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.
Schedule or coordinate the details of grievance hearings or other meetings.
Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.
Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.
Develop employee health and safety policies.
Prepare and submit required governmental reports or forms related to labor relations matters, such as equal employment opportunity (EEO) forms, new hire forms, or minority compensation reports.
Review and approve employee disciplinary actions, such as written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations.
Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.
Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations.
Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives.
Draft rules or regulations to govern collective bargaining activities in collaboration with company, government, or employee representatives.
Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.
Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment.
Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.
Prepare reports or presentations to communicate employee satisfaction or related data to management.
Assess risk levels associated with collective bargaining strategies.
Write letters related to labor relations activities, such as letters to amend collective bargaining agreements, letters of dispute or conciliation, or letters to seek clarification of contract terms.
Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations.
Identify or procure needed resources to implement sustainability programs or projects.
Identify or create new sustainability indicators.
Write grant applications, rebate applications, or project proposals to secure funding for sustainability projects.
Research or review regulatory, technical, or market issues related to sustainability.
Provide technical or administrative support for sustainability programs or issues.
Prepare or organize online storefront marketing material, including product descriptions or subject lines, optimizing content to search engine criteria.
Identify or investigate violations of natural resources, waste management, recycling, or other environmental policies.
Receive and process payments from customers, using electronic transaction services.
Calculate revenue, sales, and expenses, using financial accounting or spreadsheet software.
Purchase new or used items from online or physical sources for resale via retail or auction Web site.
Compose images of products, using video or still cameras, lighting equipment, props, or photo or video editing software.
Review and revise sustainability proposals or policies.
Compose descriptions of merchandise for posting to online storefront, auction sites, or other shopping Web sites.
Calculate purchase subtotals, taxes, and shipping costs for submission to customers.
Analyze credit data and financial statements to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money.
Consult with customers to resolve complaints and verify financial and credit transactions.
Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program.
Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods.
Consult with managers to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
Match appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
Compare liquidity, profitability, and credit histories of establishments being evaluated with those of similar establishments in the same industries and geographic locations.
Seek new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits.
Testify before examining and fund-granting authorities, clarifying and promoting the proposed budgets.
Interpret budget directives and establish policies for carrying out directives.
Generate financial ratios, using computer programs, to evaluate customers' financial status.
Prepare reports that include the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money.
Review individual or commercial customer files to identify and select delinquent accounts for collection.
Evaluate customer records and recommend payment plans based on earnings, savings data, payment history, and purchase activity.
Confer with credit association and other business representatives to exchange credit information.
Draw charts and graphs, using computer spreadsheets, to illustrate technical reports.
Recommend investments and investment timing to companies, investment firm staff, or the public.
Analyze financial data such as income growth, quality of management, and market share to determine expected profitability of loans.
Inform investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business, industry, or economic conditions.
Monitor developments in the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic theory.
Contact brokers and purchase investments for companies, according to company policy.
Complete loan applications, including credit analyses and summaries of loan requests, and submit to loan committees for approval.
Determine the prices at which securities should be syndicated and offered to the public.
Present oral or written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industries.
Prepare plans of action for investment, using financial analyses.
Monitor fundamental economic, industrial, and corporate developments by analyzing information from financial publications and services, investment banking firms, government agencies, trade publications, company sources, or personal interviews.
Evaluate and compare the relative quality of various securities in a given industry.
Collaborate with investment bankers to attract new corporate clients to securities firms.
Interpret data on price, yield, stability, future investment-risk trends, economic influences, and other factors affecting investment programs.
Conduct financial analyses related to investments in green construction or green retrofitting projects.
Sell financial products such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and insurance if licensed to do so.
Evaluate financial viability and potential environmental benefits of cleantech innovations to secure capital investments from sources such as venture capital firms and government green fund grants.
Forecast or analyze financial costs associated with climate change or other environmental factors, such as clean water supply and demand.
Determine the financial viability of alternative energy generation or fuel production systems, based on power source or feedstock quality, financing costs, potential revenue, and total project costs.
Identify potential financial investments that are environmentally sound, considering issues such as carbon emissions and biodiversity.
Research and recommend environmentally-related financial products, such as energy futures, water rights, carbon credits, government environmental funds, and cleantech industry funds and company stocks.
Create action plans to assist clients in obtaining permanent housing via rent or mortgage programs.
Investigate missing checks, payment histories, held funds, returned checks, or other related issues to resolve client or creditor problems.
Refer loans to loan committees for approval.
Interview applicants and request specified information for loan applications.
Analyze applicants' financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans.
Submit applications to credit s for verification and recommendation.
Explain loan information to clients, such as available loan types, eligibility requirements, or loan restrictions.
Approve loans within specified limits.
Check loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate, according to policies.
Train subordinates in programming and program coding.
Assign, coordinate, and review work and activities of programming personnel.
Collaborate with computer manufacturers and other users to develop new programming methods.
Analyze user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
Confer with systems s, engineers, programmers and others to design system and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
Write or contribute to instructions or manuals to guide end users.
Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or to improve its performance.
Develop and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation.
Determine system performance standards.
Train users to use new or modified equipment.
Supervise the work of programmers, technologists and technicians and other engineering and scientific personnel.
Obtain and evaluate information on factors such as reporting formats required, costs, and security needs to determine hardware configuration.
Store, retrieve, and manipulate data for analysis of system capabilities and requirements.
Design, develop and modify software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance.
Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, and humidity in area of system installation.
Specify power supply requirements and configuration.
Monitor functioning of equipment to ensure system operates in conformance with specifications.
Recommend purchase of equipment to control dust, temperature, or humidity in area of system installation.
Perform or direct web site updates.
Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, or need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.
Write, design, or edit web page content, or direct others producing content.
Use microcontrollers to develop control signals, implement control algorithms, or measure process variables, such as temperatures, pressures, or positions.
Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate personnel for correction.
Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
Maintain understanding of current web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
Design, build, or maintain web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
Develop databases that support web applications and web sites.
Back up files from web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
Write supporting code for web applications or web sites.
Communicate with network personnel or web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting web sites.
Develop or validate test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.
Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with web sites.
Renew domain name registrations.
Perform web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any web site or product revisions.
Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
Design and implement web site security measures such as firewalls or message encryption.
Inform web site users of problems, problem resolutions or application changes and updates.
Document application and web site changes or change procedures.
Recommend web site improvements, and develop budgets to support recommendations.
Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.
Correct testing-identified problems, or recommend actions for their resolution.
Develop or implement procedures for ongoing web site revision.
Provide training or technical assistance in web site implementation or use.
Develop testing routines and procedures.
Check and analyze operating system or application logfiles regularly to verify proper system performance.
Develop or document style guidelines for web site content.
Perform user testing or usage analyses to determine web sites' effectiveness or usability.
Develop and implement marketing plans for home pages, including print advertising or advertisement rotation.
Evaluate testing routines or procedures for adequacy, sufficiency, and effectiveness.
Set up or maintain monitoring tools on web servers or web sites.
Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
Coordinate the development or administration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects, including the development of technical priorities, client reporting and interface, or coordination and review of schedules and budgets.
Produce data layers, maps, tables, or reports, using spatial analysis procedures or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
Test new software packages for use in web operations or other applications.
Create, analyze, report, convert, or transfer data, using specialized applications program software.
Perform computer programming, data analysis, or software development for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, including the maintenance of existing systems or research and development for future enhancements.
Provide technical support for computer-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software.
Assist users in formulating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) requirements or understanding the implications of alternatives.
Document, design, code, or test Geographic Information Systems (GIS) models, internet mapping solutions, or other applications.
Design, program, or model Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications or procedures.
Meet with clients to discuss topics such as technical specifications, customized solutions, or operational problems.
Lead, train, or supervise technicians or related staff in the conduct of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analytical procedures.
Create visual representations of geospatial data using complex procedures, such as analytical modeling, three-dimensional renderings, or plot creation.
Apply three-dimensional (D) or four-dimensional (D) technologies to geospatial data to allow for new or different analyses or applications.
Make recommendations regarding upgrades considering implications of new or revised Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, equipment, or applications.
Coordinate or direct research or publication activities of technicians or related staff.
Prepare training materials for or make presentations to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) users.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, equipment, or systems.
Create, edit, or analyze geospatial data, using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) or digitizing techniques.
Conduct feasibility studies or identify system, time, equipment, or cost requirements for projects.
Collect, compile, or integrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, such as remote sensing or cartographic data for inclusion in map manuscripts.
Conduct or coordinate research, data analysis, systems design, or support for software such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or Global Positioning Systems (GPS) mapping software.
Perform integrated or computerized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyses to address scientific problems.
Develop specialized computer software routines, internet-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, or business applications to customize geographic information.
Set up database clusters, backup, or recovery processes.
Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.
Create supporting documentation, such as metadata and diagrams of entity relationships, business processes, and process flow.
Develop data warehouse process models, including sourcing, loading, transformation, and extraction.
Implement business rules via stored procedures, middleware, or other technologies.
Monitor and report systems resource consumption trends to assure production systems meet availability requirements and hardware enhancements are scheduled appropriately.
Develop or maintain standards, such as organization, structure, or nomenclature, for the design of data warehouse elements, such as data architectures, models, tools, and databases.
Design and implement warehouse database structures.
Perform system analysis, data analysis or programming, using a variety of computer languages and procedures.
Provide technical support to junior staff or clients.
Create or implement metadata processes and frameworks.
Select methods, techniques, or criteria for data warehousing evaluative procedures.
Test changes to database applications or systems.
Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance.
Create plans, test files, and scripts for data warehouse testing, ranging from unit to integration testing.
Design, implement, or operate comprehensive data warehouse systems to balance optimization of data access with batch loading and resource utilization factors, according to customer requirements.
Verify the structure, accuracy, or quality of warehouse data.
Write new programs or modify existing programs to meet customer requirements, using current programming languages and technologies.
Develop and implement data extraction procedures from other systems, such as administration, billing, or claims.
Synthesize current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action.
Prepare functional or technical documentation for data warehouses.
Collect business intelligence data from available industry reports, public information, field reports, or purchased sources.
Analyze technology trends to identify markets for future product development or to improve sales of existing products.
Review designs, codes, test plans, or documentation to ensure quality.
Identify and analyze industry or geographic trends with business strategy implications.
Generate standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial, or economic data for review by executives, managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
Conduct or coordinate tests to ensure that intelligence is consistent with defined needs.
Provide or coordinate troubleshooting support for data warehouses.
Create business intelligence tools or systems, including design of related databases, spreadsheets, or outputs.
Disseminate information regarding tools, reports, or metadata enhancements.
Document specifications for business intelligence or information technology (IT) reports, dashboards, or other outputs.
Test software systems or applications for software enhancements or new products.
Build and update digital databases.
Prepare and alter trace maps, charts, tables, detailed drawings, and three-dimensional optical models of terrain using stereoscopic plotting and computer graphics equipment.
Determine guidelines that specify which source material is acceptable for use.
Inspect final compositions to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Compile data required for map preparation, including aerial photographs, survey notes, records, reports, and original maps.
Examine and analyze data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images to prepare topographic maps, aerial-photograph mosaics, and related charts.
Revise existing maps and charts, making all necessary corrections and adjustments.
Collect information about specific features of the Earth using aerial photography and other digital remote sensing techniques.
Delineate aerial photographic detail such as control points, hydrography, topography, and cultural features using precision stereoplotting apparatus or drafting instruments.
Study legal records to establish boundaries of local, national, and international properties.
Verify the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
Prepare or present public reports on topics such as bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, or property and right-of-way descriptions.
Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations or establish reference points, grades, or elevations to guide construction.
Conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact.
Analyze manufacturing processes or byproducts to identify engineering solutions to minimize the output of carbon or other pollutants.
Design energy efficient or environmentally sound civil structures.
Design or engineer systems to efficiently dispose of chemical, biological, or other toxic wastes.
Develop or implement engineering solutions to clean up industrial accidents or other contaminated sites.
Direct engineering activities ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, or other governmental regulations.
Identify environmental risks and develop risk management strategies for civil engineering projects.
Design or prepare plans for new transportation systems or parts of systems, such as airports, commuter trains, highways, streets, bridges, drainage structures, or roadway lighting.
Investigate traffic problems and recommend methods to improve traffic flow or safety.
Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as accidents, safety measures, or pedestrian volume or practices.
Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.
Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
Perform hydraulic analyses of water supply systems or water distribution networks to model flow characteristics, test for pressure losses, or to identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
Perform mathematical modeling of underground or surface water resources, such as floodplains, ocean coastlines, streams, rivers, or wetlands.
Provide technical direction or supervision to junior engineers, engineering or computer-aided design (CAD) technicians, or other technical personnel.
Identify design alternatives for the development of new water resources.
Perform hydrological analyses, using three-dimensional simulation software, to model the movement of water or forecast the dispersion of chemical pollutants in the water supply.
Develop plans for new water resources or water efficiency programs.
Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
Provide technical support on water resource or treatment issues to government agencies.
Write technical reports or publications related to water resources development or water use efficiency.
Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
Review and critique proposals, plans, or designs related to water or wastewater treatment systems.
Install safety devices on machinery, or direct device installation.
Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
Review plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment to determine whether all safety requirements have been met.
Design fuel cycle models or processes to reduce the quantity of radioactive waste generated from nuclear activities.
Develop or contribute to the development of plans to remediate or restore environments affected by nuclear radiation, such as waste disposal sites.
Direct environmental compliance activities associated with nuclear plant operations or maintenance.
Prepare environmental impact statements, reports, or presentations for regulatory or other agencies.
Assess costs and estimate the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites.
Develop plans for oil and gas field drilling, and for product recovery and treatment.
Direct and monitor the completion and evaluation of wells, well testing, or well surveys.
Analyze data to recommend placement of wells and supplementary processes to enhance production.
Monitor production rates, and plan rework processes to improve production.
Interpret drilling and testing information for personnel.
Specify and supervise well modification and stimulation programs to maximize oil and gas recovery.
Assist engineering and other personnel to solve operating problems.
Confer with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems.
Coordinate the installation, maintenance, and operation of mining and oil field equipment.
Maintain records of drilling and production operations.
Write technical reports for engineering and management personnel.
Assign work to staff to obtain maximum utilization of personnel.
Evaluate findings to develop, design, or test equipment or processes.
Simulate reservoir performance for different recovery techniques, using computer models.
Design and implement environmental controls on oil and gas operations.
Oversee design or construction aspects related to energy such as energy engineering, energy management, and sustainable design.
Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements.
Direct the work of contractors or staff in the implementation of energy management projects.
Conduct jobsite observations, field inspections, or sub-metering to collect data for energy conservation analyses.
Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
Provide consultation to clients or other engineers on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, energy management control systems, lighting or daylighting design, sustainable design, and energy auditing.
Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans and specifications to evaluate energy efficiency or determine economic, service, or engineering feasibility.
Make recommendations regarding energy fuel selection.
Prepare project reports and other program or technical documentation.
Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
Evaluate construction design information such as detail and assembly drawings, design calculations, system layouts and sketches, or specifications.
Train personnel or clients on topics such as energy management.
Analyze, interpret, or create graphical representations of energy data, using engineering software.
Consult with construction or renovation clients or other engineers on topics such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or Green Buildings.
Promote awareness or use of alternative or renewable energy sources.
Design new equipment and materials or recommend revision to methods of operation, material handling, equipment layout, or other changes to increase production or improve standards.
Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.
Prepare graphs or charts of data or enter data into computer for analysis.
Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
Prepare charts, graphs, or diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, or machine utilization.
Evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.
Select products for tests at specified stages in production process, and test products for performance characteristics and adherence to specifications.
Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.
Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
Monitor environmental management systems for compliance with environmental policies, programs, or regulations.
Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.
Record test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
Operate industrial hygiene equipment in manufacturing environments to reduce exposure to environmental contaminants.
Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.
Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
Initiate or participate in emergency response procedures to contain, secure, or clean spills of hazardous materials.
Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
Observe workers operating equipment or performing tasks to determine time involved and fatigue rate using timing devices.
Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Supervise or direct the work of non-destructive testing (NDT) trainees or staff.
Identify defects in concrete or other building materials using thermal or infrared testing.
Map the presence of imperfections within objects using sonic measurements.
Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.
Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, or programmable logic controllers.
Conduct liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrant, and applying developer.
Evaluate material properties using radio astronomy, voltage and amperage measurement, or rheometric flow measurement.
Produce images of objects on film using radiographic techniques.
Document non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, processes, or results.
Visually examine materials, structures, or components using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed circuit television systems, and fiber optics for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws.
Supervise the construction or testing of electrical prototypes, according to general instructions and established standards.
Develop or use new non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as acoustic emission testing, leak testing, and thermal or infrared testing.
Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
Diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electrical components, assemblies, or systems.
Review installation or quality assurance documentation.
Review, develop, and prepare maintenance standards.
Assist engineers and scientists in conducting applied research in electrical engineering.
Set up and operate standard or specialized testing equipment.
Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.
Serve as a technical liaison between quality control and other departments, vendors, or contractors.
Compile and analyze geospatial data to determine agricultural implications of factors such as soil quality, terrain, field productivity, fertilizers, and weather conditions.
Perform visual inspections of finished products.
Participate in internal assessments and audits as required.
Create, layer, and analyze maps showing precision agricultural data, such as crop yields, soil characteristics, input applications, terrain, drainage patterns, or field management history.
Compare crop yield maps with maps of soil test data, chemical application patterns, or other information to develop site-specific crop management plans.
Apply knowledge of government regulations when making agricultural recommendations.
Process and analyze data from harvester monitors to develop yield maps.
Program farm equipment, such as variable-rate planting equipment or pesticide sprayers, based on input from crop scouting and analysis of field condition variability.
Identify areas in need of pesticide treatment by analyzing geospatial data to determine insect movement and damage patterns.
Draw or read maps, such as soil, contour, or plat maps.
Recommend best crop varieties or seeding rates for specific field areas, based on analysis of geospatial data.
Demonstrate the uses and applications of geospatial technology, such as Global Positioning System (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), automatic tractor guidance systems, variable rate chemical input applicators, surveying equipment, and computer mapping software.
Apply precision agriculture information to specifically reduce the negative environmental impacts of farming practices.
Collect information about soil or field attributes, yield data, or field boundaries, using field data recorders and basic geographic information systems (GIS).
Identify spatial coordinates, using remote sensing and Global Positioning System (GPS) data.
Divide agricultural fields into georeferenced zones, based on soil characteristics and production potentials.
Analyze remote sensing imagery to identify relationships between soil quality, crop canopy densities, light reflectance, and weather history.
Prepare reports summarizing field productivity and profitability in graphical or tabular form.
Advise farmers on upgrading Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment to take advantage of newly installed advanced satellite technology.
Contact equipment manufacturers for technical assistance, as needed.
Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
Counsel clients on concerns, such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rearing, home management, and financial difficulties.
Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.
Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.
Ask questions that will help clients identify their feelings and behaviors.
Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns.
Establish and supervise peer counseling and peer tutoring programs.
Determine whether clients should be counseled or referred to other specialists in such fields as medicine, psychiatry, and legal aid.
Maintain case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems.
Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.
Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.
Collect information about clients, using techniques such as testing, interviewing, discussion, and observation.
Prepare written opinions or decisions regarding cases.
Determine existence and amount of liability, according to evidence, laws, and administrative and judicial precedents.
Issue subpoenas or administer oaths to prepare for formal hearings.
Conduct initial meetings with disputants to outline the arbitration process, settle procedural matters such as fees, or determine details such as witness numbers or time requirements.
Authorize payment of valid claims.
Evaluate information from documents such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, or physician or employer records.
Research laws, regulations, policies, or precedent decisions to prepare for hearings.
Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
Instruct juries on applicable laws, direct juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented, and hear their verdicts.
Notify claimants of denied claims and appeal rights.
Recommend acceptance or rejection of compromise settlement offers.
Participate in court proceedings.
Rule on exceptions, motions, or admissibility of evidence.
Interview claimants, agents, or witnesses to obtain information about disputed issues.
Write decisions on cases.
Specialize in the negotiation and resolution of environmental conflicts involving issues such as natural resource allocation or regional development planning.
Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed.
Conduct studies of appeals procedures to ensure adherence to legal requirements or to facilitate disposition of cases.
Preside over hearings and listen to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges.
Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
Settle disputes between opposing attorneys.
Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
Conduct preliminary hearings to decide issues such as whether there is reasonable and probable cause to hold defendants in felony cases.
Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.
Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
Impose restrictions upon parties in civil cases until trials can be held.
Interpret and enforce rules of procedure or establish new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law.
Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.
Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
Sentence defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes.
Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
Arbitrate disputes between parties and assist in the real estate closing process, such as by reviewing title searches.
Participate in judicial tribunals to help resolve disputes.
Provide information regarding the judicial system or other legal issues through the media and public speeches.
Grant divorces and divide assets between spouses.
Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
Perform wedding ceremonies.
File pleadings with court clerk.
Call upon witnesses to testify at hearing.
Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that law library is up-to-date.
Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
Appraise and inventory real and personal property for estate planning.
Record verbatim proceedings of courts, legislative assemblies, committee meetings, and other proceedings, using computerized recording equipment, electronic stenograph machines, or stenomasks.
Collaborate with members of the business community to improve programs, to develop new programs, and to provide student access to learning opportunities such as internships.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues.
Develop and maintain course websites.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as architectural design methods, aesthetics and design, and structures and materials.
Evaluate and grade students' work, including work performed in design studios.
Review papers for colleagues and scientific journals.
Provide information to the public by leading workshops and training programs and by developing educational materials.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation.
Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.
Select, order, and maintain materials and supplies for teaching and research, such as textbooks, chemicals, and laboratory equipment.
Serve on committees or in professional societies.
Perform administrative duties such as serving as a department head.
Supervise students' laboratory work.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as econometrics, price theory, and macroeconomics.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as urbanization, environmental systems, and cultural geography.
Maintain geographic information systems laboratories, performing duties such as updating software.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public health, stress management, and worksite health promotion.
Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing, and community health care practices.
Demonstrate patient care in clinical units of hospitals.
Mentor junior and adjunct faculty members.
Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, projects, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as food science, nutrition, and child care.
Demonstrate activities to children.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
Organize and label materials, and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.
Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.
Perform administrative duties such as hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
Administer, proctor, or s academic or diagnostic assessments.
Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials.
Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
Communicate students' progress to students, parents or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.
Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.
Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.
Provide feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.
Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
Provide reference services and assistance for users needing archival materials.
Authenticate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
Determine whether objects need repair and choose the safest and most effective method of repair.
Establish specifications for reproductions and oversee their manufacture, or select items from commercially available replica sources.
Notify superior when restoration of artifacts requires outside experts.
Clean objects, such as paper, textiles, wood, metal, glass, rock, pottery, and furniture, using cleansers, solvents, soap solutions, and polishes.
Prepare artifacts for storage and shipping.
Perform tests and examinations to establish storage and conservation requirements, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate exhibit installations, assisting with design, constructing displays, dioramas, display cases, and models, and ensuring the availability of necessary materials.
Photograph objects for documentation.
Direct and supervise curatorial, technical, and student staff in the handling, mounting, care, and storage of art objects.
Lead tours and teach educational courses to students and the general public.
Supervise and work with volunteers.
Specialize in particular materials or types of object, such as documents and books, paintings, decorative arts, textiles, metals, or architectural materials.
Repair, restore and reassemble artifacts, designing and fabricating missing or broken parts, to restore them to their original appearance and prevent deterioration.
Prepare reports on the operation of conservation laboratories, documenting the condition of artifacts, treatment options, and the methods of preservation and repair used.
Recommend preservation procedures, such as control of temperature and humidity, to curatorial and building staff.
Author or publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials.
Write proposals for research or project grants.
Plan and participate in fundraising drives.
Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.
Compile lists of overdue materials, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.
Assemble and arrange display materials.
Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary.
Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.
Complete minor repairs and cleaning of library resources, equipment, and facilities, such as dusting and fixing printer paper jams.
Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audiovisual equipment, computers and other electronic resources, and provide technical assistance when needed.
Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials.
Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections.
Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.
Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes, and rules and regulations of state education boards.
Develop tests, questionnaires, and procedures that measure the effectiveness of curricula, and use these tools to determine whether program objectives are being met.
Address public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.
Prepare grant proposals, budgets, and program policies and goals, or assist in their preparation.
Update the content of educational programs to ensure that students are being trained with equipment and processes that are technologically current.
Teach instructors to use instructional technology or to integrate technology with teaching.
Develop instructional materials and products for technology-based redesign of courses.
Develop instructional materials to be used by educators and instructors.
Conduct needs assessments and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging, distributing, and maintaining educational materials and equipment in curriculum libraries and laboratories.
Advise and teach students.
Prepare or approve manuals, guidelines, and reports on state educational policies and practices for distribution to school districts.
Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.
Design instructional aids for stand-alone or instructor-led classroom or online use.
Inspect instructional equipment to determine if repairs are needed, and authorize necessary repairs.
Design learning products, including web-based aids or electronic performance support systems.
Recommend changes to curricula or delivery methods, based on information such as instructional effectiveness data, current or future performance requirements, feasibility, and costs.
Develop classroom-based and distance learning training courses, using needs assessments and skill level analyses.
Interview subject matter experts or conduct other research to develop instructional content.
Develop instruction or training roadmaps for online and blended learning programs.
Present and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction delivery options.
Provide technical advice on the use of current instructional technologies, including computer-based training, desktop videoconferencing, multimedia, and distance learning technologies.
Provide technical support to clients in the implementation of designed instruction or in task analyses and instructional systems design.
Recommend instructional methods, such as individual or group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstrations, simulation exercises, and role-playing, appropriate for content and learner characteristics.
Confer with clients to determine objectives, budget, background information, and presentation approaches, styles, and techniques.
Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss client requirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities.
Present final layouts to clients for approval.
Review illustrative material to determine if it conforms to standards and specifications.
Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements.
Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.
Mark up, paste, and complete layouts and write typography instructions to prepare materials for typesetting or printing.
Conceptualize and help design interfaces for multimedia games, products, and devices.
Hire, train, and direct staff members who develop design concepts into art layouts or who prepare layouts for printing.
Work with creative directors to develop design solutions.
Negotiate with printers and estimators to determine what services will be performed.
Prepare detailed storyboards showing sequence and timing of story development for television production.
Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.
Attend craft shows to market products.
Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production.
Attend photo shoots and printing sessions to ensure that the products needed are obtained.
Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, andor machinery.
Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
Perform general cleaning duties in the store to ensure the shop is clean and tidy.
Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts.
Unpack stock as it comes into the shop.
Create and change in-store and window displays, designs, and looks to enhance a shop's image.
Conduct classes or demonstrations, or train other workers.
Grow flowers for use in arrangements or for sale in shop.
Use computer software to generate new images.
Confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design.
Key information into computer equipment to create layouts for client or supervisor.
Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed.
Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Internet websites.
Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes.
Produce still and animated graphics for on-air and taped portions of television news broadcasts, using electronic video equipment.
Prepare notes and instructions for workers who assemble and prepare final layouts for printing.
Photograph layouts, using camera, to make layout prints for supervisors or clients.
Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products.
Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer.
Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services.
Research new software or design concepts.
Construct or assemble displays or display components from fabric, glass, paper, or plastic, using hand tools or woodworking power tools, according to specifications.
Use computers to produce signage.
Prepare sketches, floor plans, or models of proposed displays.
Maintain props and mannequins, inspecting them for imperfections and applying preservative coatings as necessary.
Attend training sessions or corporate planning meetings to obtain new ideas for product launches.
Store, pack, and maintain records of props and display items.
Collaborate with others to obtain products or other display items.
Create or enhance mannequin faces by mixing and applying paint or attaching measured eyelash strips, using artist's brush, airbrush, pins, ruler, or scissors.
Cut out designs on cardboard, hardboard, or plywood, according to motif of event.
Instruct sales staff in color coordination of clothing racks or counter displays.
Install booths, exhibits, displays, carpets, or drapes, as guided by floor plan of building or specifications.
Install decorations, such as flags, banners, festive lights, or bunting on or in building, street, exhibit hall, or booth.
Confer with conservators in order to determine how to handle an exhibit's environmental aspects, such as lighting, temperature, and humidity, so that objects will be protected and exhibits will be enhanced.
Observe sets during rehearsals in order to ensure that set elements do not interfere with performance aspects such as cast movement and camera angles.
Design and build scale models of set designs, or miniature sets used in filming backgrounds or special effects.
Select set props such as furniture, pictures, lamps, and rugs.
Read scripts in order to determine location, set, and design requirements.
Arrange for outside contractors to construct exhibit structures.
Provide supportive materials for exhibits and displays, such as press kits and advertising, posters, brochures, catalogues, and invitations and publicity notices.
Attend rehearsals and production meetings in order to obtain and share information related to sets.
Incorporate security systems into exhibit layouts.
Work closely with directors, other actors, and playwrights to find the interpretation most suited to the role.
Perform humorous and serious interpretations of emotions, actions, and situations, using body movements, facial expressions, and gestures.
Work with other crewmembers responsible for lighting, costumes, makeup, and props.
Study and rehearse roles from scripts in order to interpret, learn and memorize lines, stunts, and cues as directed.
Collaborate with other actors as part of an ensemble.
Sing andor dance during dramatic or comedic performances.
Attend auditions and casting calls in order to audition for roles.
Learn about characters in scripts and their relationships to each other in order to develop role interpretations.
Read from scripts or books to narrate action or to inform or entertain audiences, utilizing few or no stage props.
Promote productions using means such as interviews about plays or movies.
Plan details such as framing, composition, camera movement, sound, and actor movement for each shot or scene.
Identify and approve equipment and elements required for productions, such as scenery, lights, props, costumes, choreography, and music.
Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes.
Consult with writers, producers, or actors about script changes, or workshop scripts, through rehearsal with writers and actors to create final drafts.
Study and research scripts to determine how they should be directed.
Establish pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility.
Compile cue words and phrases, and cue announcers, cast members, and technicians during performances.
Create graphics for television broadcasts.
Collaborate with producers to hire crewmembers such as art directors, cinematographers, and costumer designers.
Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education.
Select plays or scripts for production, and determine how material should be interpreted and performed.
Communicate to actors the approach, characterization, and movement needed for each scene in such a way that rehearsals and takes are minimized.
Collaborate with film and sound editors during the post-production process as films are edited and soundtracks are added.
Confer with stage managers to arrange schedules for rehearsals, costume fittings, and soundlight development.
Interpret stage-set diagrams to determine stage layouts, and supervise placement of equipment and scenery.
Compile scripts, program notes, and other material related to productions.
Hold auditions for parts or negotiate contracts with actors determined suitable for specific roles, working in conjunction with producers.
Choose settings and locations for films and determine how scenes will be shot in these settings.
Follow instructions from production managers and directors during productions, such as commands for camera cuts, effects, graphics, and takes.
Confer with operations directors to formulate and maintain fair and attainable technical policies for programs.
Discuss filter options, lens choices, and the visual effects of objects being filmed with photography directors and video operators.
Operate equipment to produce programs or broadcast live programs from remote locations.
Maintain optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans, or consulting with health professionals.
Switch between video sources in a studio or on multi-camera remotes, using equipment such as switchers, video slide projectors, and video effects generators.
Direct technical aspects of newscasts and other productions, checking and switching between video sources, and taking responsibility for the on-air product, including camera shots and graphics.
Set up and execute video transitions and special effects such as fades, dissolves, cuts, keys, and supers, using computers to manipulate pictures as necessary.
Participate in athletic events or competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations.
Maintain equipment used in a particular sport.
Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.
Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.
Represent teams or professional sports clubs, performing such activities as meeting with members of the media, making speeches, or participating in charity events.
Receive instructions from coaches and other sports staff prior to events, and discuss their performance afterwards.
Signal participants or other officials to make them aware of infractions or to otherwise regulate play or competition.
Compile ss and other athletic records.
Confer with other sporting officials, coaches, players, and facility managers in order to provide information, coordinate activities, and discuss problems.
Start races and competitions.
Teach and explain the rules and regulations governing a specific sport.
Verify scoring calculations before competition winners are announced.
Resolve claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties, according to regulations.
Report to regulating organizations regarding sporting activities, complaints made, and actions taken or needed such as fines or other disciplinary actions.
Train, exercise, and attend dance classes to maintain high levels of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.
Study and practice dance moves required in roles.
Research and study players and teams in order to anticipate issues that might arise in future engagements.
Verify credentials of participants in sporting events, and make other qualifying determinations such as starting order or handicap number.
Direct participants to assigned areas such as starting blocks or penalty areas.
Audition for dance roles or for membership in dance companies.
Collaborate with choreographers in order to refine or modify dance steps.
Teach dance students.
Perform classical, modern, or acrobatic dances in productions, expressing stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies.
Coordinate dancing with that of partners or dance ensembles.
Monitor the field of dance to remain aware of current trends and innovations.
Attend costume fittings, photography sessions, and makeup calls associated with dance performances.
Harmonize body movements to rhythm of musical accompaniment.
Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations, and choose dance styles accordingly.
Devise and choreograph dance for self or others.
Read and study story lines and musical ss to determine how to translate ideas and moods into dance movements.
Design dances for individual dancers, dance companies, musical theatre, opera, fashion shows, film, television productions and special events, and for dancers ranging from beginners to professionals.
Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in how to use dance steps, and in techniques to achieve desired effects.
Perform in productions, singing or acting in addition to dancing, if required.
Collaborate with a manager or agent who handles administrative details, finds work, and negotiates contracts.
Learn acting, dancing, and other skills required for dramatic singing roles.
Research particular roles to find out more about a character, or the time and place in which a piece is set.
Practice musical instrument performances, individually or in rehearsal with other musicians, to master individual pieces of music and to maintain and improve skills.
Sight-read musical parts during rehearsals.
Audition for orchestras, bands, or other musical groups.
Play from memory or by following ss.
Provide the musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.
Direct bands or orchestras.
Teach music for specific instruments.
Make or participate in recordings in music studios.
Improvise music during performances.
Transpose music to alternate keys, or to fit individual styles or purposes.
Identify stations, and introduce or close shows, using memorized or read scripts, andor ad-libs.
Compose original music such as popular songs, symphonies, or sonatas.
Interview show guests about their lives, their work, or topics of current interest.
Comment on music and other matters, such as weather or traffic conditions.
Perform before live audiences.
Host civic, charitable, or promotional events that are broadcast over television or radio.
Prepare and deliver news, sports, andor weather reports, gathering and rewriting material so that it will convey required information and fit specific time slots.
Make promotional appearances at public or private events in order to represent their employers.
Promote their own or their group's music by participating in media interviews and other activities.
Discuss various topics over the telephone with viewers or listeners.
Study background information in order to prepare for programs or interviews.
Select program content, in conjunction with producers and assistants, based on factors such as program specialties, audience tastes, or requests from the public.
Read news flashes to inform audiences of important events.
Respond to requests for information from the media or designate an appropriate spokesperson or information source.
Study the objectives, promotional policies, or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies that will influence public opinion or promote ideas, products, or services.
Write columns, editorials, commentaries, or reviews that interpret events or offer opinions.
Establish or maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee, or public interest groups.
Write reviews of literary, musical, or other artwork, based on knowledge, judgment, or experience.
Confer with other managers to identify trends or key group interests or concerns or to provide advice on business decisions.
Arrange public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for clients to increase product or service awareness or to promote goodwill.
Purchase advertising space or time as required to promote client's product or agenda.
Coach client representatives in effective communication with the public or with employees.
Plan or direct development or communication of informational programs to maintain favorable public or stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments or agenda.
Consult with advertising agencies or staff to arrange promotional campaigns in all types of media for products, organizations, or individuals.
Prepare or edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences, including employee newsletters and stockholders' reports.
Plan or conduct market or public opinion research to test products or determine potential for product success, communicating results to client or management.
Coordinate public responses to environmental management incidents or conflicts.
Prepare or deliver speeches to further public relations objectives.
Develop marketing campaigns for environmental technologies or services.
Develop plans or materials to communicate activities undertaken by organizations that are beneficial to the environment, public safety, or other important social issues.
Report on green technology or environmental issues, such as pollution, energy effiency, recycling, or renewable energy.
Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
Confer with production or support personnel to produce or coordinate production of advertisements or promotions.
Plan or direct development or communication of programs to maintain environmental responsibility.
Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax.
Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.
Assign topics, events and stories to individual writers or reporters for coverage.
Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher.
Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.
Allocate print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles.
Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements.
Confer with management and editorial staff members regarding placement and emphasis of developing news stories.
Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editors.
Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
Select local, state, national, and international news items received from wire services, based on assessment of items' significance and interest value.
Meet frequently with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing directors, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.
Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
Monitor news-gathering operations to ensure utilization of all news sources, such as press releases, telephone contacts, radio, television, wire services, and other reporters.
Direct the policies and departments of newspapers, magazines and other publishing establishments.
Read material to determine index items and arrange them alphabetically or topically, indicating page or chapter location.
Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
Arrange for copyright permissions.
Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
Provide patients with proposed treatment plans and cost estimates.
Instruct dental officers and technical assistants in orthodontic procedures and techniques.
Adjust dental appliances to produce and maintain normal function.
Coordinate orthodontic services with other dental and medical services.
Design and fabricate appliances, such as space maintainers, retainers, and labial and lingual arch wires.
Coordinate art showcases to display artwork produced by clients.
Coordinate field trips for client groups to museums or other public displays of art.
Gather client information from sources such as case documentation, client observation, or interviews of client or family members.
Recommend or purchase needed art supplies or equipment.
Review research or literature in art therapy, psychology, or related disciplines.
Select or prepare artistic media or related equipment or devices to accomplish therapy session objectives.
Supervise staff, volunteers, practicum students, or interns.
Teach art therapy techniques or processes to artists, interns, volunteers, or others.
Adapt existing or create new music therapy assessment instruments or procedures to meet an individual client's needs.
Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of specific treatments or therapy approaches.
Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for therapy.
Assess client functioning levels, strengths, and areas of need in terms of perceptual, sensory, affective, communicative, musical, or other abilities.
Communicate client assessment findings and recommendations in oral, written, audio, video, or other forms.
Confer with professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
Customize treatment programs for specific client populations, such as hospice, psychiatric, or obstetrics populations.
Design music therapy experiences to meet client's goals or objectives.
Engage clients in music experiences to identify client responses to different styles of music, types of musical experiences, such as improvising or listening, or elements of music, such as tempo or harmony.
Establish client goals or objectives for music therapy treatment, considering client needs, capabilities, interests, overall therapeutic program, coordination of treatment, or length of treatment.
Gather diagnostic data from sources such as case documentation, observations of clients, or interviews of clients or family members.
Improvise instrumentally, vocally, or physically to meet client's therapeutic needs.
Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to music therapy.
Plan or structure music therapy sessions to achieve appropriate transitions, pacing, sequencing, energy level, or intensity in accordance with treatment plans.
Play musical instruments, such as keyboard, guitar, or percussion instruments.
Provide music therapy experiences to address client needs, such as using music for self-care, adjusting to life changes, improving cognitive functioning, raising self-esteem, communicating, or controlling impulses.
Select or adapt musical instruments, musical equipment, or non-musical materials, such as adaptive devices or visual aids, to meet treatment objectives.
Talk with clients to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to musical experiences.
Write treatment plans, case summaries, or progress or other reports related to individual clients or client groups.
Assess the risks and benefits of treatment termination for clients.
Compose, arrange, or adapt music for music therapy treatments.
Conduct information sharing sessions, such as in-service workshops for other professionals, potential client groups, or the general community.
Conduct or assist in the conduct of music therapy research.
Identify and respond to emergency physical or mental health situations.
Integrate behavioral, developmental, improvisational, medical, or neurological approaches into music therapy treatments.
Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise.
Calibrate exercise or testing equipment.
Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests.
Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals.
Order or recommend diagnostic procedures, such as stress tests, drug screenings, or urinary tests.
Educate athletes or coaches on techniques to improve athletic performance, such as heart rate monitoring, recovery techniques, hydration strategies, or training limits.
Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences.
Plan or conduct exercise physiology research projects.
Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment.
Inoculate animals against various diseases such as rabies or distemper.
Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
Teach behavior modification classes related to topics such as stress management or weight control.
Teach group exercise for low, medium, or high risk clients to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning.
Provide care to a wide range of animals or specialize in a particular species, such as horses or exotic birds.
Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions, or treatment options.
Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
Educate the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions.
Identify patients who are at risk of complications due to nutritional status.
Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop and revise treatment plans based on identified needs and assessment data.
Collect specimens for laboratory tests.
Coordinate patient care conferences.
Observe, interview, and assess patients to identify care needs.
Participate in professional organizations and continuing education to improve practice knowledge and skills.
Assess patients' psychosocial status and needs including areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger, and support systems.
Supervise and monitor unit nursing staff.
Assist physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, endoscopy, endotracheal intubation, and elective cardioversion.
Identify malfunctioning equipment or devices.
Compile and analyze data obtained from monitoring or diagnostic tests.
Assess family adaptation levels and coping skills to determine whether intervention is needed.
Provide post-mortem care.
Ensure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use.
Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, interdisciplinary health care team members, and community members.
Monitor or evaluate medical conditions of patients in collaboration with other health care professionals.
Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of nursing practice protocols.
Collaborate with other health care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care.
Identify patients' age-specific needs and alter care plans as necessary to meet those needs.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.
Provide specialized direct and indirect care to inpatients and outpatients within a designated specialty such as obstetrics, neurology, oncology, or neonatal care.
Develop or assist others in development of care and treatment plans.
Develop, implement, or evaluate standards of nursing practice in specialty area such as pediatrics, acute care, and geriatrics.
Plan, evaluate, or modify treatment programs based on information gathered by observing and interviewing patients, or by analyzing patient records.
Make clinical recommendations to physicians, other health care providers, insurance companies, patients, or health care organizations.
Identify training needs or conduct training sessions for nursing students or medical staff.
Maintain departmental policies, procedures, objectives, or infection control standards.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice or organizational systems.
Instruct nursing staff in areas such as the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of disability, illness, management, technology, or resources.
Present clients with information required to make informed health care and treatment decisions.
Perform discharge planning for patients.
Direct or supervise nursing care staff in the provision of patient therapy.
Develop nursing service philosophies, goals, policies, priorities, or procedures.
Coordinate or conduct educational programs or in-service training sessions on topics such as clinical procedures.
Provide direct care by performing comprehensive health assessments, developing differential diagnoses, conducting specialized tests, or prescribing medications or treatments.
Prepare reports to document patients' care activities.
Participate in clinical research projects such as by reviewing protocols, reviewing patient records, monitoring compliance, and meeting with regulatory authorities.
Write nursing orders.
Manage patients' airway or pulmonary status using techniques such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
Assess patients' medical histories to predict anesthesia response.
Prepare prescribed solutions and administer local, intravenous, spinal, or other anesthetics following specified methods and procedures.
Select, order, or administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids or blood products as necessary.
Develop anesthesia care plans.
Monitor patients' responses, including skin color, pupil dilation, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, ventilation, or urine output, using invasive and noninvasive techniques.
Select, prepare, or use equipment, monitors, supplies, or drugs for the administration of anesthetics.
Obtain informed consent from patients for anesthesia procedures.
Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.
Perform or manage regional anesthetic techniques such as local, spinal, epidural, caudal, nerve blocks and intravenous blocks.
Evaluate patients' post-surgical or post-anesthesia responses, taking appropriate corrective actions or requesting consultation if complications occur.
Administer post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
Calibrate and test anesthesia equipment.
Perform pre-anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews, and document results.
Select and prescribe post-anesthesia medications or treatments to patients.
Insert peripheral or central intravenous catheters.
Select, order, or administer pre-anesthetic medications.
Insert arterial catheters or perform arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples.
Perform or evaluate the results of diagnostic tests such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKGs).
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.
Request anesthesia equipment repairs, adjustments, or safety tests.
Discharge patients from post-anesthesia care.
Instruct nurses, residents, interns, students or other staff on topics such as anesthetic techniques, pain management and emergency responses.
Disassemble and clean anesthesia equipment.
Examine chromosomes found in biological specimens to detect abnormalities.
Arrange and attach chromosomes in numbered pairs on karyotype charts, using standard genetics laboratory practices and nomenclature, to identify normal or abnormal chromosomes.
Prepare biological specimens such as amniotic fluids, bone marrow, tumors, chorionic villi, and blood, for chromosome examinations.
Summarize test results and report to appropriate authorities.
Harvest cell cultures using substances such as mitotic arrestants, cell releasing agents, and cell fixatives.
Create chromosome images using computer imaging systems.
Stain slides to make chromosomes visible for microscopy.
Select or prepare specimens and media for cell cultures using aseptic techniques, knowledge of medium components, or cell nutritional requirements.
Prepare slides of cell cultures following standard procedures.
Select appropriate methods of preparation and storage of media to maintain potential of hydrogen (pH), sterility, or ability to support growth.
Communicate test results or technical information to patients, physicians, family members, or researchers.
Recognize and report abnormalities in the color, size, shape, composition, or pattern of cells.
Determine optimal time sequences and methods for manual or robotic cell harvests.
Input details of specimens into logs or computer systems.
Identify appropriate methods of specimen collection, preservation, or transport.
Supervise subordinate laboratory staff.
Select banding methods to permit identification of chromosome pairs.
Provide patient clinical data or microscopic findings to assist pathologists in the preparation of pathology reports.
Adjust, maintain, or repair laboratory equipment such as microscopes.
Submit slides with abnormal cell structures to pathologists for further examination.
Attend continuing education programs that address laboratory issues.
Develop and implement training programs for trainees, medical students, resident physicians or post-doctoral fellows.
Examine specimens using microscopes to evaluate specimen quality.
Assist pathologists or other physicians to collect cell samples such as by fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies.
Examine cell samples to detect abnormalities in the color, shape, or size of cellular components and patterns.
Document specimens by verifying patients' and specimens' information.
Maintain effective laboratory operations by adhering to standards of specimen collection, preparation, or laboratory safety.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations.
Conduct tests of pulmonary system, using spirometer or other respiratory testing equipment.
Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.
Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images.
Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.
Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.
Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records, such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.
Clean, check, and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
Perform medical procedures, such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, or giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Perform legal and ethical duties, including preparing safety or accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, or reporting symptoms of abuse or neglect.
Supervise or train students or other medical sonographers.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.
Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
Assist patients to insert or remove contact lenses.
Assess refractive conditions of eyes, using retinoscopes.
Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.
Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.
Operate ophthalmic equipment, such as autorefractors, phoropters, tomographs, or retinoscopes.
Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.
Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements of the eye or surrounding tissue, such as axial length measurements.
Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.
Adjust or make minor repairs to spectacles or eyeglasses.
Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
Assist patients to select eyewear.
Take and document patients' medical histories.
Conduct binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.
Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.
Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.
Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.
Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
Provide students and other technologists with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.
Coordinate work of other technicians or technologists when procedures require more than one person.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.
Maintain a current file of examination protocols.
Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.
Provide assistance in radiopharmaceutical administration, monitoring patients' vital signs and notifying the radiologist of any relevant changes.
Adjust and maintain operating room temperature, humidity, or lighting, according to surgeon's specifications.
Apply sutures, staples, clips, or other materials to close skin, facia, or subcutaneous wound layers.
Assess skin integrity or other body conditions upon completion of the procedure to determine if damage has occurred from body positioning.
Assist in the insertion, positioning, or suturing of closed-wound drainage systems.
Assist members of surgical team with gowning or gloving.
Clamp, ligate, or cauterize blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry, using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, or electrocautery equipment.
Coordinate or participate in the positioning of patients, using body stabilizing equipment or protective padding to provide appropriate exposure for the procedure or to protect against nerve damage or circulation impairment.
Coordinate with anesthesia personnel to maintain patient temperature.
Discuss with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure, including operative consent, methods of operative exposure, diagnostic or laboratory data, or patient-advanced directives or other needs.
Incise tissue layers in lower extremities to harvest veins.
Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs.
Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices.
Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites.
Examine practices at green building sites to determine whether adherence to green building standards alters risks to workers.
Perform tests to identify any potential hazards related to recycled products used at green building sites.
Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met.
Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.
Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
Assess the status of post-date pregnancies to determine treatments and interventions.
Collect specimens for use in laboratory tests.
Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.
Develop, implement, or evaluate individualized plans for midwifery care.
Establish and follow emergency or contingency plans for mothers and newborns.
Estimate patients' due dates and re-evaluate as necessary based on examination results.
Evaluate patients' laboratory and medical records, requesting assistance from other practitioners when necessary.
Respond to breech birth presentations by applying methods such as exercises and external version.
Identify, monitor, or treat pregnancy-related problems such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, and retarded fetal growth.
Identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments.
Inform patients of how to prepare and supply birth sites.
Monitor fetal growth and well-being through heartbeat detection, body measurement, and palpation.
Maintain documentation of all patients' contacts, reviewing and updating records as necessary.
Obtain complete health and medical histories from patients including medical, surgical, reproductive, or mental health histories.
Complete administrative tasks, such as entering orders into computer, answering telephone calls, or maintaining medical or facility information.
Interview patients upon admission and record information.
Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.
Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
Change bed linens or make beds.
Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum.
Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
Prepare or serve food trays.
Serve or collect food trays.
Stock utility rooms, nonmedical storage rooms, or cleaning carts with supplies.
Transport bodies to the morgue.
Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
Transport portable medical equipment or medical supplies between rooms or departments.
Turn or reposition bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
Provide physical support to patients to assist them to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
Separate collected materials for disposal, recycling, or reuse, in accordance with environmental policies.
Take and record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities.
Observe and record patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintain this information in client records.
Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient.
Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.
Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
Fabricate and fit orthodontic appliances and materials for patients, such as retainers, wires, or bands.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician.
Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments or materials or performing such tasks as giving injections or removing sutures.
Collect blood, tissue, or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing.
Perform routine laboratory tests and sample analyses.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
Change dressings on wounds.
Set up medical laboratory equipment.
Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
Schedule appointments for patients.
Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
Keep financial records or perform other bookkeeping duties, such as handling credit or collections or mailing monthly statements to patients.
Clean instruments to prepare them for sterilization.
Operate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed.
Organize and assemble routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed.
Examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair.
Record sterilizer test results.
Start equipment and observe gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment is operating to prescribed standards.
Report defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff.
Stock crash carts or other medical supplies.
Purge wastes from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
Check sterile supplies to ensure that they are not outdated.
Maintain records of inventory or equipment usage and order medical instruments or supplies when inventory is low.
Attend hospital in-service programs related to areas of work specialization.
Disinfect and sterilize equipment such as respirators, hospital beds, or oxygen or dialysis equipment, using sterilizers, aerators, or washers.
Deliver equipment to specified hospital locations or to patients' residences.
Install and set up medical equipment, using hand tools.
Assist hospital staff with patient care duties, such as providing transportation or setting up traction.
Transcribe dictation for a variety of medical reports, such as patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room visits, operations, chart reviews, consultation, or discharge summaries.
Review and edit transcribed reports or dictated material for spelling, grammar, clarity, consistency, and proper medical terminology.
Distinguish between homonyms and recognize inconsistencies and mistakes in medical terms, referring to dictionaries, drug references, and other sources on anatomy, physiology, and medicine.
Return dictated reports in printed or electronic form for physician's review, signature, and corrections and for inclusion in patients' medical records.
Translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their expanded forms to ensure the accuracy of patient and health care facility records.
Take dictation using either shorthand or a stenotype machine, or using headsets and transcribing machines; then convert dictated materials or rough notes to written form.
Train workers in skills such as parachute jumping, fire suppression, aerial observation, or radio communication, in the classroom or on the job.
Review and evaluate employee performance.
Schedule employee work assignments and set work priorities.
Regulate open burning by issuing burning permits, inspecting problem sites, issuing citations for violations of laws and ordinances, or educating the public in proper burning practices.
Observe fires or crews from air to determine firefighting force requirements or to note changing conditions that will affect firefighting efforts.
Investigate special fire issues, such as railroad fire problems, right-of-way burning, or slash disposal problems.
Direct investigations of suspected arson in wildfires, working closely with other investigating agencies.
Monitor fire suppression expenditures to ensure that they are necessary and reasonable.
Inspect stations, uniforms, equipment, or recreation areas to ensure compliance with safety standards, taking corrective action as necessary.
Lead work crews in the maintenance of structures or access roads in forest areas.
Rescue victims from burning buildings and accident sites.
Appraise damage caused by fires and prepare damage reports.
Drive crew carriers to transport firefighters to fire sites.
Search burning buildings to locate fire victims.
Promote or provide hunter or trapper safety training.
Seize equipment used in fish and game law violations, and arrange for disposition of fish or game illegally taken or possessed.
Address schools, civic groups, sporting clubs, or the media to disseminate information concerning wildlife conservation and regulations.
Provide assistance to other local law enforcement agencies as required.
Participate in search-and-rescue operations and in firefighting efforts.
Collect and report information on populations or conditions of fish and wildlife in their habitats, availability of game food or cover, or suspected pollution.
Survey areas and compile figures of bag counts of hunters to determine the effectiveness of control measures.
Recommend revisions in hunting and trapping regulations or in animal management programs so that wildlife balances or habitats can be maintained.
Investigate crop, property, or habitat damage or destruction or instances of water pollution to determine causes and to advise property owners of preventive measures.
Inspect commercial operations relating to fish or wildlife, recreation, or protected areas.
Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances.
Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies.
Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution.
Provide road information to assist motorists.
Inspect public establishments to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Act as official escorts, such as when leading funeral processions or firefighters.
Drive vehicles or patrol specific areas to detect law violators, issue citations, and make arrests.
Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment, such as ski lifts.
Operate underwater recovery units.
Challenge suspicious people, requesting their badges and asking what their business is in a particular areas.
Participate in recreational demonstrations to entertain resort guests.
Test baggage for any explosive materials, using equipment such as explosive detection machines or chemical swab systems.
Close entry areas following security breaches or reopen areas after receiving notification that the airport is secure.
Locate suspicious bags pictured in printouts sent from remote monitoring areas, and set these bags aside for inspection.
Inform other screeners when baggage should not be opened because it might contain explosives.
Follow those who breach security until police or other security personnel arrive to apprehend them.
Contact police directly in cases of urgent security issues, using phones or two-way radios.
Monitor passenger flow through screening checkpoints to ensure order and efficiency.
Send checked baggage through automated screening machines, and set bags aside for searching or rescreening as indicated by equipment.
Inform passengers of how to mail prohibited items to themselves, or confiscate these items.
Check passengers' tickets to ensure that they are valid, and to determine whether passengers have designations that require special handling, such as providing photo identification.
Record information about any baggage that sets off alarms in monitoring equipment.
Build forms and mix and pour cement to form garden borders.
Fill sprayer tanks with water and chemicals, according to formulas.
Clean or service machinery to ensure operating efficiency, using water, gasoline, lubricants, or hand tools.
Lift, push, and swing nozzles, hoses, and tubes to direct spray over designated areas.
Mix pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides for application to trees, shrubs, lawns, or botanical crops.
Mark design boundaries and paint natural or artificial turf fields with team logos or names before events.
Cover areas to specified depths with pesticides, applying knowledge of weather conditions, droplet sizes, elevation-to-distance ratios, and obstructions.
Plant grass with seed spreaders and operate straw blowers to cover seeded areas with mixtures of asphalt and straw.
Connect hoses and nozzles selected according to terrain, distribution pattern requirements, types of infestations, and velocities.
Supervise others engaged in tree trimming work and train lower-level employees.
Provide driving instructions to truck drivers to ensure complete coverage of designated areas, using hand and horn signals.
Start motors and engage machinery, such as sprayer agitators or pumps or portable spray equipment.
Operate boom trucks, loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, tractors, power saws, trucks, sprayers, and other equipment and tools.
Climb trees, using climbing hooks and belts, or climb ladders to gain access to work areas.
Establish policies on types of gambling offered, odds, or extension of credit.
Determine how many gaming tables to open each day and schedule staff accordingly.
Interview, hire, or train workers.
Monitor functioning of slot machine coin dispensers and fill coin hoppers when necessary.
Provide fire protection or first-aid assistance when necessary.
Monitor payment of hand-delivered jackpots to ensure promptness.
Reset slot machines after payoffs.
Perform minor repairs or make adjustments to slot machines, resolving problems such as machine tilts and coin jams.
Respond to and resolve patrons' complaints.
Exchange currency for customers, converting currency into requested combinations of bills and coins.
Answer patrons' questions about gaming machine functions and payouts.
Record the specifics of malfunctioning machines and document malfunctions needing repair.
Attach out of order signs to malfunctioning machines, and notify technicians when machines need to be repaired or removed.
Direct patrons to restrooms, concession stands and telephones.
Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules.
Sell and collect admission tickets and passes from patrons at entertainment events.
Verify credentials of patrons desiring entrance into press box and permit only authorized persons to enter.
Assist patrons in finding seats, lighting the way with flashlights, if necessary.
Settle seating disputes or help solve other customer concerns.
Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs.
Count and record number of tickets collected.
Search for lost articles or for parents of lost children.
Greet patrons attending entertainment events.
Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.
Operate refreshment stands during intermission or obtain refreshments for press box patrons during performances.
Distribute programs to patrons.
Refuse admittance to undesirable persons or persons without tickets or passes.
Manage informational kiosks or displays of event signs or posters.
Manage inventory or sale of artist merchandise.
Give door checks to patrons who are temporarily leaving establishments.
Work with others to change advertising displays.
Schedule and manage volunteer usher corps.
Massage, shampoo, and condition patron's hair and scalp to clean them and remove excess oil.
Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
Attach paper forms to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.
Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping, or provide treatment to nail biters.
Promote and sell nail care products.
Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencils.
Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
Maintain treatment records.
Treat scalp conditions and hair loss, using specialized lotions, shampoos, or equipment such as infrared lamps or vibrating equipment.
Decorate clients' nails by piercing or attaching ornaments or designs.
Advise patrons with chronic or potentially contagious scalp conditions to seek medical treatment.
Examine clients' skin, using magnifying lamps or visors when necessary, to evaluate skin condition and appearance.
Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
Select and apply cosmetic products such as creams, lotions, and tonics.
Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them.
Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment such as trampolines and weights.
Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes.
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.
Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
Teach individual and team sports to participants through instruction and demonstration, utilizing knowledge of sports techniques and of participants' physical capabilities.
Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
Maintain fitness equipment.
Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.
Organize, lead, and referee indoor and outdoor games such as volleyball, baseball, and basketball.
Plan physical education programs to promote development of participants' physical attributes and social skills.
Maintain equipment inventories, and select, store, or issue equipment as needed.
Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises.
Organize and conduct competitions and tournaments.
Advise participants in use of heat or ultraviolet treatments and hot baths.
Wrap ankles, fingers, wrists, or other body parts with synthetic skin, gauze, or adhesive tape, to support muscles and ligaments.
Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.
Promote health clubs through membership sales, and record member information.
Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants.
Encourage participants to develop their own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Evaluate staff performance, recording evaluations on appropriate forms.
Serve as liaison between park or recreation administrators and activity instructors.
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
Direct special activities or events such as aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
Provide for entertainment and set up related decorations and equipment.
Take residents on community outings.
Oversee the purchase, planning, design, construction, and upkeep of recreation facilities and areas.
Enforce rules and regulations to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of dormitory programs.
Mediate interpersonal problems between residents.
Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.
Provide emergency first aid and summon medical assistance when necessary.
Keep periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions.
Cash checks for customers.
Count money and audit money drawers.
Exchange money, credit, and casino chips, and make change for customers.
Obtain customers' signatures on receipts when winnings exceed the amount held in a slot machine.
Maintain cage security according to rules.
Sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to patrons, or to other workers for resale to patrons.
Listen for jackpot alarm bells and issue payoffs to winners.
Reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.
Calculate the value of chips won or lost by players.
Accept credit applications and verify credit references to provide check-cashing authorization or to establish house credit accounts.
Work in and monitor an assigned area on the casino floor where slot machines are located.
Compute charges for merchandise or services and receive payments.
Perform minor repairs on slot machines, such as clearing coin jams.
Furnish change persons with a money bank at the start of each shift.
Answer telephones to provide information and receive orders.
Greet customers and discuss the type, quality and quantity of merchandise sought for rental.
Take quote requests or orders from dealers or customers.
Demonstrate use of solar and related equipment to customers or dealers.
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.
Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
Prepare drawings, estimates, and bids that meet specific customer needs.
Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.
Schedule repairs for locks on safe-deposit boxes.
Perform foreign currency transactions and sell traveler's checks.
Obtain credit records from reporting agencies.
Issue initial and replacement safe-deposit keys to customers, and admit customers to vaults.
Duplicate records for distribution to branch offices.
Compute total charges for merchandise or services and shipping charges.
Check inventory records to determine availability of requested merchandise.
Receive and respond to customer complaints.
Obtain customers' names, addresses, and billing information, product numbers, and specifications of items to be purchased, and enter this information on order forms.
Attempt to sell additional merchandise or services to prospective or current customers by telephone or through visits.
Process loan applications.
Review orders for completeness according to reporting procedures and forward incomplete orders for further processing.
Inform customers by mail or telephone of order information, such as unit prices, shipping dates, and any anticipated delays.
Verify customer and order information for correctness, checking it against previously obtained information as necessary.
Prepare invoices, shipping documents, and contracts.
File copies of orders received, or post orders on records.
Direct specified departments or units to prepare and ship orders to designated locations.
Recommend merchandise or services that will meet customers' needs.
Confer with production, sales, shipping, warehouse, or common carrier personnel in order to expedite or trace shipments.
Adjust inventory records to reflect product movement.
Collect payment for merchandise, record transactions, and send items such as checks or money orders for further processing.
Recruit, hire, or discharge workers.
Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior; notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
Contract with seasonal workers and farmers to provide employment.
Arrange for transportation, equipment, or living quarters for seasonal workers.
Monitor animal care, maintenance, or breeding; or packing and transfer activities to ensure work is done correctly.
Investigate grievances and settle disputes to maintain harmony among workers.
Calculate or monitor budgets for maintenance or development of collections, grounds, or infrastructure.
Read inventory records, customer orders, or shipping schedules to determine required activities.
Monitor or oversee construction projects, such as horticultural buildings or irrigation systems.
Perform hardscape activities, including installation or repair of irrigation systems, resurfacing or grading of paths, rockwork, or erosion control.
Study feed, weight, health, genetic, or milk production records in order to determine feed formulas and rations and breeding schedules.
Train workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions.
Establish work schedules and procedures.
Inseminate livestock artificially to produce desired offspring.
Prepare reports concerning facility activities, employees' time records, and animal treatment.
Confer with managers to determine production requirements, conditions of equipment and supplies, and work schedules.
Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
Plan budgets and arrange for purchase of animals, feed, or supplies.
Direct and assist workers in maintenance and repair of facilities.
Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
Recruit, hire, and pay workers.
Transport or arrange for transport of animals, equipment, food, animal feed, and other supplies to and from worksites.
Perform the same animal care duties as subordinates.
Operate euthanasia equipment to destroy animals.
Inspect buildings, fences, fields or ranges, supplies, and equipment in order to determine work to be performed.
Take emergency actions, such as closing production facilities, if product safety is compromised.
Verify that transportation and handling procedures meet regulatory requirements.
Monitor the operations and sanitary conditions of slaughtering or meat processing plants.
Inspect or test horticultural products or livestock to detect harmful diseases, chemical residues, or infestations and to determine the quality of products or animals.
Inspect the cleanliness and practices of establishment employees.
Inspect agricultural commodities or related operations, as well as fish or logging operations, for compliance with laws and regulations governing health, quality, and safety.
Monitor eggs and adjust incubator thermometers and gauges to facilitate hatching progress and to maintain specified conditions.
Investigate complaints of animal neglect or cruelty, and follow up on complaints appearing to require prosecution.
Write reports of findings and recommendations and advise farmers, growers, or processors of corrective action to be taken.
Monitor the grading performed by company employees to verify conformance to standards.
Collect samples from animals, plants, or products and route them to laboratories for microbiological assessment, ingredient verification, or other testing.
Inspect food products and processing procedures to determine whether products are safe to eat.
Interpret and enforce government acts and regulations and explain required standards to agricultural workers.
Inspect livestock to determine effectiveness of medication or feeding programs.
Label and seal graded products and issue official grading certificates.
Set standards for the production of meat or poultry products or for food ingredients, additives, or compounds used to prepare or package products.
Direct or monitor the quarantine and treatment or destruction of plants or plant products.
Unscrew or tighten pipes, casing, tubing, and pump rods, using hand and power wrenches and tongs.
Walk flow lines to locate leaks, using electronic detectors and by making visual inspections, and repair the leaks.
Move pipes to and from trucks, using truck winches and motorized lifts, or by hand.
Bolt together pump and engine parts.
Guide cranes to move loads about decks.
Supply equipment to rig floors as requested, and provide assistance to roughnecks.
Dismantle and repair oil field machinery, boilers, and steam engine parts, using hand tools and power tools.
Clean up spilled oil by bailing it into barrels.
Dig drainage ditches around wells and storage tanks.
Bolt or nail together wood or steel framework to erect derricks.
Cut down and remove trees and brush to clear drill sites, to reduce fire hazards, and to make way for roads to sites.
Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete into forms to make foundations for wood or steel derricks.
Repair and maintain automotive and drilling equipment, using hand tools.
Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process in order to detect any problems.
Drive moving equipment in order to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
Clean up work areas and remove debris after extraction activities are complete.
Organize materials in order to prepare for use.
Provide assistance to extraction craft workers such as earth drillers and derrick operators.
Preheat workpieces to make them malleable, using hand torches or furnaces.
Install boilers, containers, and other structures.
Erect ladders and scaffolding to fit together large assemblies.
Release air bubbles and smooth seams, using rollers.
Spray chopped fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto prepared molds or dies using pneumatic spray guns with chopper attachments.
Select precut fiberglass mats, cloth, and woodbracing materials as required by projects being assembled.
Pat or press layers of saturated mat or cloth into place on molds, using brushes or hands, and smooth out wrinkles and air bubbles with hands or squeegees.
Mix catalysts into resins, and saturate cloth and mats with mixtures, using brushes.
Bond wood reinforcing strips to decks and cabin structures of watercraft, using resin-saturated fiberglass.
Check completed products for conformance to specifications and for defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers, by checking them visually, or by tapping them to detect bubbles or dead spots.
Trim excess materials from molds, using hand shears or trimming knives.
Repair or modify damaged or defective glass-fiber parts, checking thicknesses, densities, and contours to ensure a close fit after repair.
Cure materials by letting them set at room temperature, placing them under heat lamps, or baking them in ovens.
Complete production reports to communicate team production level to management.
Determine work assignments and procedures.
Maintain production equipment and machinery.
Provide assistance in the production of wiring assemblies.
Supervise assemblers and train employees on job procedures.
Operate machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts.
Assemble and install components of timepieces to complete mechanisms, using watchmakers' tools and loupes.
Observe operation of timepiece parts and subassemblies to determine accuracy of movement, and to diagnose causes of defects.
Test operation and fit of timepiece parts and subassemblies, using electronic testing equipment, tweezers, watchmakers' tools, and loupes.
Replace specified parts to repair malfunctioning timepieces, using watchmakers' tools, loupes, and holding fixtures.
Disassemble timepieces such as watches, clocks, and chronometers so that repairs can be made.
Clean and lubricate timepiece parts and assemblies, using solvents, buff sticks, and oil.
Examine components of timepieces such as watches, clocks, or chronometers for defects, using loupes or microscopes.
Bend parts, such as hairsprings, pallets, barrel covers, and bridges, to correct deficiencies in truing or endshake, using tweezers.
Change timing weights on balance wheels to correct deficient timing.
Adjust sizes or positioning of timepiece parts to achieve specified fit or function, using calipers, fixtures, and loupes.
Mount hairsprings and balance wheel assemblies between jaws of truing calipers.
Estimate spaces between collets and first inner coils in order to determine if spaces are within acceptable limits.
Bend inner coils of springs away from or toward collets, using tweezers, in order to locate centers of collets in centers of springs, and to correct errors resulting from faulty colleting of coils.
Turn wheels of calipers and examine springs, using loupes, to determine if center coils appear as perfect circles.
Examine and adjust hairspring assemblies to ensure horizontal and circular alignment of hairsprings, using calipers, loupes, and watchmakers' tools.
Select and measure or weigh ingredients, using English or metric measures and balance scales.
Turn valve controls to start equipment and to adjust operation to maintain product quality.
Press switches and turn knobs to start, adjust, and regulate equipment such as beaters, extruders, discharge pipes, and salt pumps.
Observe gauges and thermometers to determine if the mixing chamber temperature is within specified limits, and turn valves to control the temperature.
Observe and listen to equipment to detect possible malfunctions, such as leaks or plugging, and report malfunctions or undesirable tastes to supervisors.
Fill processing or cooking containers, such as kettles, rotating cookers, pressure cookers, or vats, with ingredients, by opening valves, by starting pumps or injectors, or by hand.
Grade food products according to government regulations or according to type, color, bouquet, and moisture content.
Test food product samples for moisture content, acidity level, specific gravity, or butter-fat content, and continue processing until desired levels are reached.
Modify cooking and forming operations based on the results of sampling processes, adjusting time cycles and ingredients to achieve desired qualities, such as firmness or texture.
Inspect vats after cleaning to ensure that fermentable residue has been removed.
Examine, feel, and taste product samples during production to evaluate quality, color, texture, flavor, and bouquet, and document the results.
Determine mixing sequences, based on knowledge of temperature effects and of the solubility of specific ingredients.
Inspect and pack the final product.
Read work orders, recipes, or formulas to determine cooking times and temperatures, and ingredient specifications.
Collect and examine product samples during production to test them for quality, color, content, consistency, viscosity, acidity, or specific gravity.
Notify or signal other workers to operate equipment or when processing is complete.
Record production and test data, such as processing steps, temperature and steam readings, cooking time, batches processed, and test results.
Admit required amounts of water, steam, cooking oils, or compressed air into equipment, such as by opening water valves to cool mixtures to the desired consistency.
Pour, dump, or load prescribed quantities of ingredients or products into cooking equipment, manually or using a hoist.
Place products on conveyors or carts, and monitor product flow.
Activate agitators and paddles to mix or stir ingredients, stopping machines when ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Operate auxiliary machines and equipment, such as grinders, canners, and molding presses, to prepare or further process products.
Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
Remove and replace dull cutting tools.
Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
Inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.
Develop policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.
Write research reports and other publications to document and communicate research findings.
Manage quantity food service departments or clinical and community nutrition services.
Advise food service managers and organizations on sanitation, safety procedures, menu development, budgeting, and planning to assist with the establishment, operation, and evaluation of food service facilities and nutrition programs.
Plan and prepare grant proposals to request program funding.
Coordinate recipe development and standardization and develop new menus for independent food service operations.
Confer with design, building, and equipment personnel to plan for construction and remodeling of food service units.
Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
Test new food products and equipment.
Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses and other vision aids.
Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.
Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.
Care for and treat women during prenatal, natal, and postnatal periods.
Prepare government or organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
Prescribe or administer therapy, medication, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Perform cesarean sections or other surgical procedures as needed to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical histories, reports, and examination results.
Treat diseases of female organs.
Prepare government and organizational reports on birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or the medical status of individuals.
Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
Consult with or provide consulting services to other physicians.
Supervise or collaborate with therapy team.
Provide communication instruction to dialect speakers or students with limited English proficiency.
Consult with and refer clients to additional medical or educational services.
Conduct or direct research on speech or hearing topics and report findings for use in developing procedures, technologies, or treatments.
Design, develop, or employ alternative diagnostic or communication devices or strategies.
Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
Use computer applications to identify or assist with communication disabilities.
Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles.
Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
Consult with and advise educators or medical staff on speech or hearing topics, such as communication strategies or speech and language stimulation.
Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance.
Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures.
Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers.
Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.
Teach courses or seminars related to exercise or diet for patients, athletes, or community groups.
Assess physical performance requirements to aid in the development of individualized recovery or rehabilitation exercise programs.
Manage patients' pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, monitoring patients' responses, and changing care plans accordingly.
Administer blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions, monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
Assess urgent and emergent health conditions using both physiologically and technologically derived data.
Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests and screening procedures based on assessment results, differential diagnoses, and knowledge about age, gender and health status of clients.
Interpret information obtained from electrocardiograms (EKGs) or radiographs (x-rays).
Set up, operate, or monitor invasive equipment and devices such as colostomy or tracheotomy equipment, mechanical ventilators, catheters, gastrointestinal tubes, and central lines.
Diagnose acute or chronic conditions that could result in rapid physiological deterioration or life-threatening instability.
Discuss illnesses and treatments with patients and family members.
Collaborate with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, or assess patient treatments.
Obtain specimens or samples for laboratory work.
Collaborate with patients to plan for future health care needs or to coordinate transitions and referrals.
Assist patients in organizing their health care system activities.
Analyze the indications, contraindications, risk complications, and cost-benefit tradeoffs of therapeutic interventions.
Assess the impact of illnesses or injuries on patients' health, function, growth, development, nutrition, sleep, rest, quality of life, or family, social and educational relationships.
Treat wounds or superficial lacerations.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in acute care.
Distinguish between normal and abnormal developmental and age-related physiological and behavioral changes in acute, critical, and chronic illness.
Assess the needs of patients' family members or caregivers.
Participate in patients' care meetings and conferences.
Provide formal and informal education to other staff members.
Perform administrative duties that facilitate admission, transfer, or discharge of patients.
Adjust settings on patients' assistive devices such as temporary pacemakers.
Prescribe medications and observe patients' reactions, modifying prescriptions as needed.
Diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.
Participate in the development of practice protocols.
Assess patients' mental and physical status based on the presenting symptoms and complaints.
Distinguish between physiologically and psychologically based disorders and diagnose appropriately.
Conduct individual, group, or family psychotherapy for those with chronic or acute mental disorders.
Develop and implement treatment plans.
Document patients' medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, or outcomes.
Participate in activities aimed at professional growth and development including conferences or continuing education activities.
Monitor patients' medication usage and results.
Educate patients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, or treatment plans.
Write prescriptions for psychotropic medications as allowed by state regulations and collaborative practice agreements.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including psychiatrists, psychologists, or nursing staff, to develop, implement, or evaluate treatment plans.
Coordinate billing activities with supervising physicians.
Evaluate patients' behavior to formulate diagnoses or assess treatments.
Refer patients for specialty consultations or treatments.
Consult with psychiatrists or other professionals when unusual or complex cases are encountered.
Monitor the use and status of medical and pharmaceutical supplies.
Keep records and accounts.
Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.
Prepare relishes and hors d'oeuvres.
Estimate expected food consumption, requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
Butcher and dress animals, fowl, or shellfish, or cut and bone meat prior to cooking.
Plan and price menu items.
Bake breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries.
Grill, cook, and fry foods such as french fries, eggs, and pancakes.
Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
Pay bills and record checks issued.
Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
Sell travel packages.
Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
Administer first aid to injured group participants.
Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activitytour sites.
Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.
Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
Attend to special needs of tour participants.
Instruct novices in climbing techniques, mountaineering, and wilderness survival, and demonstrate use of hunting, fishing, and climbing equipment.
Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
Dress children and change diapers.
Maintain a safe play environment.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.
Identify and share research, recommendations, or other information regarding legal liabilities, risk management, or quality of care.
Develop and distribute newsletters, brochures, or other printed materials to share information with patients or medical staff.
Analyze patients' abilities to pay to determine charges on a sliding scale.
Teach patients to use home health care equipment.
Answer applicants' questions about benefits and claim procedures.
Interview benefits recipients at specified intervals to certify their eligibility for continuing benefits.
Interpret and explain information such as eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods, and applicants' legal rights.
Initiate procedures to grant, modify, deny, or terminate assistance, or refer applicants to other agencies for assistance.
Prepare and manage departmental budgets.
Prepare or direct preparation of correspondence, reports, and operations, maintenance, and safety manuals.
Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
Plan or implement energy saving changes to transportation services, such as reducing routes, optimizing capacities, employing alternate modes of transportation, or minimizing idling.
Review invoices, work orders, consumption reports, or demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and to issue work assignments.
Issue shipping instructions and provide routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated.
Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
Interview, select, and train warehouse and supervisory personnel.
Respond to customers' or shippers' questions and complaints regarding storage and distribution services.
Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
Schedule or monitor air or surface pickup, delivery, or distribution of products or materials.
Confer with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, or purchasing.
Develop and document standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials.
Track and trace goods while they are en route to their destinations, expediting orders when necessary.
Develop or implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design.
Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators, or insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates.
Arrange for necessary shipping documentation and contact customs officials to effect release of shipments.
Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
Select modes of transportation for the distribution of goods that minimize pollution, such as carbon output or other environmental impacts.
Advise sales and billing departments of transportation charges for customers' accounts.
Identify and implement carbon minimization activities to offset carbon emissions, such as by planting trees, purchasing carbon credits, or purchasing green technologies, such as air filtration or alternative energy vehicles or power.
Direct or coordinate comprehensive logistical or reverse logistical functions for product life cycles, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, recycling, reuse, or final disposal of resources.
Arrange for storage facilities when required.
Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
Plan or implement material flow management systems to meet production requirements.
Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability.
Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives.
Negotiate transportation rates or services.
Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records.
Examine products or materials to estimate quantities or weight and type of container required for storage or transport.
Develop storage and distribution models that include factors such as warehouse locations, customer locations, or available transportation modes to maximize operational efficiency or sustainability.
Participate in setting transportation and service rates.
Evaluate freight or inventory costs associated with transit times to ensure that costs are appropriate.
Examine invoices and shipping manifests for conformity to tariff and customs regulations.
Develop or implement plans for storage and distribution activities that emphasize technological solutions for sustainability, such as investment in smart or eco-friendly containers, dynamic distribution networks, warehouse renovations, or fuel efficient fleets.
Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
Evaluate the environmental implications of new warehouses or distribution networks.
Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
Evaluate locations for new warehouses or distribution networks to determine their potential usefulness.
Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.
Plan or implement environmental training programs and activities.
Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
Train shipping department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies.
Design models for use in evaluating logistics programs or services.
Prepare or file environmental certification applications.
Mediate between benefits providers and employees, such as by assisting in handling employees' benefits-related questions or taking suggestions.
Conduct or review environmental audits for logistics activities, such as storage, distribution, or transportation.
Implement or monitor carbon or environmental management, accounting, or audit systems.
Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies.
Administer, direct, and review employee benefit programs, including the integration of benefit programs following mergers and acquisitions.
Analyze compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan.
Design, evaluate and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements.
Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.
Prepare detailed job descriptions and classification systems and define job levels and families, in partnership with other managers.
Develop plans or set goals to reduce carbon emissions associated with storage or transport activities.
Develop methods to improve employment policies, processes, and practices, and recommend changes to management.
Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Manage the design and development of tools to assist employees in benefits selection, and to guide managers through compensation decisions.
Formulate policies, procedures and programs for recruitment, testing, placement, classification, orientation, benefits and compensation, and labor and industrial relations.
Prepare budgets for personnel operations.
Inform businesses, community groups, and governmental agencies about educational needs, available programs, and program policies.
Organize and direct committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.
Enforce discipline and attendance rules.
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
Observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.
Collaborate with teachers to develop and maintain curriculum standards, develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and  staff.
Evaluate curricula, teaching methods, and programs to determine their effectiveness, efficiency, and utilization, and to ensure that school activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
Counsel and provide guidance to students regarding personal, academic, vocational, or behavioral issues.
Establish, coordinate, and oversee particular programs across school districts, such as programs to evaluate student academic achievement.
Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies and procedures to carry them out.
Plan and lead professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff.
Schedule funerals, burials, or cremations.
Set prices or credit terms for funeral products or services.
Sell funeral services, products, or merchandise to clients.
Explain goals, policies, or procedures to staff members.
Set marketing, sales, or other financial goals for funeral service establishments and monitor progress toward these goals.
Schedule work hours for funeral home or contract employees.
Evaluate the performance of vendors, contract employees, or other service providers to ensure quality and cost-efficiency.
Complete and maintain records such as state-required documents, tracking documents, or product inventories.
Resolve customer complaints regarding problems such as payout errors.
Interview and hire new employees.
Identify skill development needs for funeral home staff.
Train new workers or evaluate their performance.
Circulate among gaming tables to ensure that operations are conducted properly, that dealers follow house rules, or that players are not cheating.
Remove suspected cheaters, such as card counters or other players who may have systems that shift the odds of winning to their favor.
Maintain familiarity with all games used at a facility, as well as strategies or tricks employed in those games.
Explain and interpret house rules, such as game rules or betting limits.
Observe, record, and preserve any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication containers and suicide notes.
Complete reports and forms required to finalize cases.
Remove or supervise removal of bodies from death scenes, using the proper equipment and supplies, and arrange for transportation to morgues.
Coordinate the release of personal effects to authorized persons and facilitate the disposition of unclaimed corpses and personal effects.
Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of death.
Testify at inquests, hearings, and court trials.
Inventory personal effects recovered from bodies, such as jewelry or wallets.
Record the disposition of minor children, as well as details of arrangements made for their care.
Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents.
Collect wills, burial instructions, and other documentation needed for investigations and for handling of the remains.
Arrange for the next of kin to be notified of deaths.
Review product promotional materials, labeling, batch records, specification sheets, or test methods for compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
Coordinate, prepare, or review regulatory submissions for domestic or international projects.
Confer with officials of public health and law enforcement agencies to coordinate interdepartmental activities.
Provide information concerning the circumstances of death to relatives of the deceased.
Determine the types of regulatory submissions or internal documentation that are required in situations such as proposed device changes or labeling changes.
Provide technical review of data or reports that will be incorporated into regulatory submissions to assure scientific rigor, accuracy, and clarity of presentation.
Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions.
Prepare or maintain technical files as necessary to obtain and sustain product approval.
Analyze product complaints and make recommendations regarding their reportability.
Advise project teams on subjects such as premarket regulatory requirements, export and labeling requirements, or clinical study compliance issues.
Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory agencies.
Witness and certify deaths that are the result of a judicial order.
Escort government inspectors during inspections and provide post-inspection follow-up information as requested.
Interpret regulatory rules or rule changes and ensure that they are communicated through corporate policies and procedures.
Manage the logistical aspects of product life cycles, including coordination or provisioning of samples, and the minimization of obsolescence.
Plan, organize, and execute logistics support activities such as maintenance planning, repair analysis, and test equipment recommendations.
Manage subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications, and serving as liaisons between subcontractors and organizations.
Support the development of training materials and technical manuals.
Stay informed of logistics technology advances and apply appropriate technology to improve logistics processes.
Perform system life-cycle cost analysis and develop component studies.
Participate in the assessment and review of design alternatives and design change proposal impacts.
Redesign the movement of goods to maximize value and minimize costs.
Develop proposals that include documentation for estimates.
Review contractual commitments, customer specifications, or related information to determine logistics or support requirements.
Provide project management services, including the provision and analysis of technical data.
Determine logistics support requirements, such as facility details, staffing needs, or safety or maintenance plans.
Direct and participate in formal and informal meetings with bank directors, trustees, senior management, counsels, outside accountants and consultants to gather information and discuss findings.
Recommend actions to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, or to protect solvency of institutions.
Establish guidelines for procedures and policies that comply with new and revised regulations and direct their implementation.
Train other examiners in the financial examination process.
Review and analyze new, proposed, or revised laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to interpret their meaning and determine their impact.
Verify and inspect cash reserves, assigned collateral, and bank-owned securities to check internal control procedures.
Examine the minutes of meetings of directors, stockholders and committees to investigate the specific authority extended at various levels of management.
Review audit reports of internal and external auditors to monitor adequacy of scope of reports or to discover specific weaknesses in internal routines.
Plan, supervise, and review work of assigned subordinates.
Review balance sheets, operating income and expense accounts, and loan documentation to confirm institution assets and liabilities.
Prepare reports, exhibits and other supporting schedules that detail an institution's safety and soundness, compliance with laws and regulations, and recommended solutions to questionable financial conditions.
Investigate activities of institutions to enforce laws and regulations and to ensure legality of transactions and operations or financial solvency.
Review applications for mergers, acquisitions, establishment of new institutions, acceptance in Federal Reserve System, or registration of securities sales to determine their public interest value and conformance to regulations, and recommend acceptance or rejection.
Resolve problems concerning the overall financial integrity of banking institutions including loan investment portfolios, capital, earnings, and specific or large troubled accounts.
Install systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data or provide advice on such systems, based on examination of current financial records.
Furnish taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.
Prepare briefs, and assist in searching and seizing records to prepare charges and documentation for court cases.
Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
Collaborate with product development teams to research, model, validate, or implement quantitative structured solutions for new or expanded markets.
Confer with other financial engineers or s to understand trading strategies, market dynamics, or trading system performance to inform development of quantitative techniques.
Consult tax law handbooks or bulletins to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns.
Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
Devise or apply independent models or tools to help verify results of analytical systems.
Consult financial industry personnel, such as traders, to determine the need for new or improved analytical applications.
Review financial records such as income statements and documentation of expenditures to determine forms needed to prepare tax returns.
Calculate form preparation fees according to return complexity and processing time required.
Compute taxes owed or overpaid, using adding machines or personal computers, and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
Apply mathematical or statistical techniques to address practical issues in finance, such as derivative valuation, securities trading, risk management, or financial market regulation.
Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.
Research or develop analytical tools to address issues such as portfolio construction or optimization, performance measurement, attribution, profit and loss measurement, or pricing models.
Define or recommend model specifications or data collection methods.
Develop  analytical capabilities or model libraries, using advanced statistical, quantitative, or econometric techniques.
Track, measure, or report on aspects of market risk for traded issues.
Provide statistical modeling advice to other departments.
Devise scenario analyses reflecting possible severe market events.
Confer with traders to identify and communicate risks associated with specific trading strategies or positions.
Evaluate the risks related to green investments, such as renewable energy company stocks.
Determine potential liability related to the use of more sustainable methods of product packaging, such as biodegradable food containers.
Consult financial literature to ensure use of the latest models or statistical techniques.
Review or draft risk disclosures for offer documents.
Confer with clients to restructure debt, refinance debt, or raise new debt.
Intermediate between corporate issuers of new securities and the general public.
Develop contingency plans to deal with emergencies.
Evaluate the risks and benefits involved in implementing green building technologies.
Arrange financing of deals from sources such as financial institutions, agencies, or public or private companies.
Analyze financial or operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to identify or recommend remedies.
Analyze new legislation to determine impact on risk exposure.
Structure or negotiate deals, such as corporate mergers, sales, or acquisitions.
Determine potential environmental impacts of new products or processes on long-term growth and profitability.
Advise clients on aspects of capitalization, such as amounts, sources, or timing.
Coordinate due diligence processes and the negotiation or execution of purchase or sale agreements.
Collaborate on projects with other professionals, such as lawyers, accountants, or public relations experts.
Create client presentations of plan details.
Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
Advise customer about or perform maintenance of software system.
Coordinate installation of software system.
Confer with data processing or project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities for data processing projects.
Consult with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, develop specifications and performance requirements, or resolve customer problems.
Analyze information to determine, recommend, and plan computer specifications and layouts, and peripheral equipment modifications.
Develop or direct software system testing or validation procedures.
Direct software programming and development of documentation.
Consult with customers or other departments on project status, proposals, or technical issues, such as software system design or maintenance.
Modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware, or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance.
Design or develop software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.
Supervise and assign work to programmers, designers, technologists, technicians, or other engineering or scientific personnel.
Prepare reports or correspondence concerning project specifications, activities, or status.
Provide advice to clients on a contract basis, working as a consultant.
Apply mathematical theories and techniques to the solution of practical problems in business, engineering, the sciences, or other fields.
Assemble sets of assumptions and explore the consequences of each set.
Determine equitable basis for distributing surplus earnings under participating insurance and annuity contracts in mutual companies.
Provide expertise to help financial institutions manage risks and maximize returns associated with investment products or credit offerings.
Collaborate with programmers, underwriters, accounts, claims experts, and senior management to help companies develop plans for new lines of business or improving existing business.
Manage credit and help price corporate security offerings.
Construct probability tables for events such as fires, natural disasters, and unemployment, based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information.
Develop mathematical or statistical models of phenomena to be used for analysis or for computational simulation.
Explain changes in contract provisions to customers.
Testify in court as expert witness or to provide legal evidence on matters such as the value of potential lifetime earnings of a person who is disabled or killed in an accident.
Testify before public agencies on proposed legislation affecting businesses.
Determine policy contract provisions for each type of insurance.
Perform computations and apply methods of numerical analysis to data.
Develop computational methods for solving problems that occur in areas of science and engineering or that come from applications in business or industry.
Develop new principles and new relationships between existing mathematical principles to advance mathematical science.
Maintain knowledge in the field by reading professional journals, talking with other mathematicians, and attending professional conferences.
Design, analyze, and decipher encryption systems designed to transmit military, political, financial, or law-enforcement-related information in code.
Address the relationships of quantities, magnitudes, and forms through the use of numbers and symbols.
Apply sampling techniques or use complete enumeration bases to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
Adapt statistical methods to solve specific problems in many fields, such as economics, biology, and engineering.
Supervise and provide instructions for workers collecting and tabulating data.
Design research studies in collaboration with physicians, life scientists, or other professionals.
Examine theories, such as those of probability and inference, to discover mathematical bases for new or improved methods of obtaining and evaluating numerical data.
Provide biostatistical consultation to clients or colleagues.
Draw conclusions or make predictions based on data summaries or statistical analyses.
Write detailed functional specifications that document the hardware development process and support hardware introduction.
Direct technicians, engineering designers or other technical support personnel as needed.
Design and develop computer hardware and support peripherals, including central processing units (CPUs), support logic, microprocessors, custom integrated circuits, and printers and disk drives.
Select hardware and material, assuring compliance with specifications and product requirements.
Provide training and support to system designers and users.
Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
Evaluate factors such as reporting formats required, cost constraints, and need for security restrictions to determine hardware configuration.
Assemble and modify existing pieces of equipment to meet special needs.
Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.
Supervise subordinate security professionals, performing activities such as hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, or disciplining.
Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.
Conduct, support, or assist in governmental reviews, internal corporate evaluations, or assessments of the overall effectiveness of the facilities security processes.
Create or implement security standards, policies, and procedures.
Conduct physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, licensing requirements, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.
Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company assets, employees, guests, or others on company property.
Collect and analyze security data to determine security needs, security program goals, or program accomplishments.
Analyze and evaluate security operations to identify risks or opportunities for improvement.
Prepare reports or make presentations on internal investigations, losses, or violations of regulations, policies and procedures.
Recommend security procedures for security call centers, operations centers, domains, asset classification systems, system acquisition, system development, system maintenance, access control, program models, or reporting tools.
Investigate theoretical or conceptual issues, such as the human design considerations of lunar landers or habitats.
Prepare, or direct the preparation of, product or system layouts and detailed drawings and schematics.
Conduct analytical, environmental, operational, or performance studies to develop designs for products, such as marine engines, equipment, and structures.
Provide human factors technical expertise on topics such as advanced user-interface technology development or the role of human users in automated or autonomous sub-systems in advanced vehicle systems.
Write, review, or comment on documents, such as proposals, test plans, or procedures.
Prepare plans, estimates, design and construction schedules, and contract specifications, including any special provisions.
Prepare technical reports for use by engineering, management, or sales personnel.
Train users in task techniques or ergonomic principles.
Investigate and observe tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards.
Inspect marine equipment and machinery to draw up work requests and job specifications.
Conduct environmental, operational, or performance tests on marine machinery and equipment.
Coordinate activities with regulatory bodies to ensure repairs and alterations are at minimum cost, consistent with safety.
Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposals.
Maintain contact with, and formulate reports for, contractors and clients to ensure completion of work at minimum cost.
Evaluate operation of marine equipment during acceptance testing and shakedown cruises.
Design and oversee testing, installation, and repair of marine apparatus and equipment.
Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted, as well as sequences and phases of test operations.
Procure materials needed to repair marine equipment and machinery.
Conduct fuel cell testing projects, using fuel cell test stations, analytical instruments, or electrochemical diagnostics, such as cyclic voltammetry or impedance spectroscopy.
Conduct post-service or failure analyses, using electromechanical diagnostic principles or procedures.
Design fuel cell systems, subsystems, stacks, assemblies, or components, such as electric traction motors or power electronics.
Design or implement fuel cell testing or development programs.
Develop fuel cell materials or fuel cell test equipment.
Fabricate prototypes of fuel cell components, assemblies, stacks, or systems.
Identify or define vehicle and system integration challenges for fuel cell vehicles.
Integrate electric drive subsystems with other vehicle systems to optimize performance or mitigate faults.
Manage fuel cell battery hybrid system architecture, including sizing of components, such as fuel cells, energy storage units, or electric drives.
Plan or conduct experiments to validate new materials, optimize startup protocols, reduce conditioning time, or examine contaminant tolerance.
Provide technical consultation or direction related to the development or production of fuel cell systems.
Recommend or implement changes to fuel cell system designs.
Conduct research studies to develop new concepts in the field of automotive engineering.
Coordinate production activities with other functional units, such as procurement, maintenance, or quality control.
Research computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.
Develop or integrate control feature requirements.
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to stay abreast of new technology and competitive products.
Write, review, or maintain engineering documentation.
Establish production or quality control standards.
Develop or implement operating methods or procedures.
Examine maps, deposits, drilling locations, or mines to determine the location, size, accessibility, contents, value, and potential profitability of mineral, oil, and gas deposits.
Build models for algorithm or control feature verification testing.
Develop calibration methodologies, test methodologies, or tools.
Develop specifications for vehicles powered by alternative fuels or alternative power methods.
Prepare or present technical or project status reports.
Research or implement green automotive technologies involving alternative fuels, electric or hybrid cars, or lighter or more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Design vehicles that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic, to improve fuel efficiency.
Calibrate vehicle systems, including control algorithms or other software systems.
Develop engineering specifications or cost estimates for automotive design concepts.
Design vehicles for increased recyclability or use of natural, renewable, or recycled materials in vehicle construction.
Create design alternatives for vehicle components, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative air-conditioning systems, to increase fuel efficiency.
Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
Design, implement, and monitor the development of mines, facilities, systems, or equipment.
Conduct automotive design reviews.
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
Monitor mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness.
Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.
Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
Write operational instructions to be used in nuclear plant operation or nuclear fuel or waste handling and disposal.
Design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor s, radiation shielding, or associated instrumentation or control mechanisms.
Conduct tests of nuclear fuel behavior and cycles or performance of nuclear machinery and equipment to optimize performance of existing plants.
Design or oversee construction or operation of nuclear reactors or power plants or nuclear fuels reprocessing and reclamation systems.
Perform experiments that will provide information about acceptable methods of nuclear material usage, nuclear fuel reclamation, or waste disposal.
Design and direct nuclear research projects to discover facts, to test or modify theoretical models, or to develop new theoretical models or new uses for current models.
Prepare construction project proposals that include cost estimates, and discuss proposals with interested parties such as vendors, contractors, and nuclear facility review boards.
Analyze available data and consult with other scientists to determine parameters of experimentation and suitability of analytical models.
Synthesize analyses of test results, and use the results to prepare technical reports of findings and recommendations.
Keep abreast of developments and changes in the nuclear field by reading technical journals or by independent study and research.
Conduct environmental studies related to topics such as nuclear power generation, nuclear waste disposal, or nuclear weapon deployment.
Recommend preventive measures to be taken in the handling of nuclear technology, based on data obtained from operations monitoring or from evaluation of test results.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in research, planning, and development.
Take samples to assess the amount and quality of oil, the depth at which resources lie, and the equipment needed to properly extract them.
Supervise the removal of drilling equipment, the removal of any waste, and the safe return of land to structural stability when wells or pockets are exhausted.
Inspect oil and gas wells to determine that installations are completed.
Conduct engineering research experiments to improve or modify mining and oil machinery and operations.
Design or modify mining and oil field machinery and tools, applying engineering principles.
Test machinery and equipment to ensure that it is safe and conforms to performance specifications.
Devise scalable recovery, purification, or fermentation processes for producing proteins or other biological substances for human or animal therapeutic use, food production or processing, biofuels, or effluent treatment.
Read current scientific or trade literature to stay abreast of scientific, industrial, or technological advances.
Design or conduct studies to determine optimal conditions for cell growth, protein production, or protein or virus expression or recovery, using chromatography, separation, or filtration equipment, such as centrifuges or bioreactors.
Develop biocatalytic processes to convert biomass to fuels or fine chemicals, using enzymes of bacteria, yeast, or other microorganisms.
Prepare technical reports, data summary documents, or research articles for scientific publication, regulatory submissions, or patent applications.
Develop statistical models or simulations of biochemical production, using statistical or modeling software.
Develop processes or products, such as natural recovery monitoring, in-situ capping or treatment, or sediment removal, to treat contamination of subaqueous sediment.
Create simulations or models to predict the impact of environmental factors, such as pollutants, climate change, or environmental remediation efforts.
Collaborate in the development or delivery of biochemical manufacturing training materials.
Review existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for yield improvement or reduced process variation.
Review existing biomanufacturing processes to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Design products to measure or monitor airborne pollutants, such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, or particulate matter.
Prepare piping or instrumentation diagrams or other schematics for proposed process improvements, using computer-aided design software.
Resolve testing problems by modifying testing methods or revising test objectives and standards.
Prepare detailed reports or design statements based on results of validation and qualification tests or reviews of procedures and protocols.
Direct validation activities, such as protocol creation or testing.
Analyze validation test data to determine whether systems or processes have met validation criteria or to identify root causes of production problems.
Prepare validation or performance qualification protocols for new or modified manufacturing processes, systems, or equipment for pharmaceutical, electronics, or other types of production.
Prepare, maintain, or review validation and compliance documentation, such as engineering change notices, schematics, or protocols.
Coordinate the implementation or scheduling of validation testing with affected departments and personnel.
Develop validation master plans, process flow diagrams, test cases, or standard operating procedures.
Study product characteristics or customer requirements and confer with management to determine validation objectives and standards.
Develop experiments to determine production methods that minimize pollution or waste.
Identify deviations from established product or process standards and provide recommendations for resolving deviations.
Create, populate, or maintain databases for tracking validation activities, test results, or validated systems.
Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding compliance documentation or validation results.
Conduct validation or qualification tests of new or existing processes, equipment, or software in accordance with internal protocols or external standards.
Design solar energy photonics or other materials or devices to generate energy.
Select, purchase, set up, operate, or troubleshoot state-of-the-art laser cutting equipment.
Develop laser-processed designs, such as laser-cut medical devices.
Develop photonics sensing or manufacturing technologies to improve the efficiency of manufacturing or related processes.
Design or develop new crystals for photonics applications.
Create or maintain photonic design histories.
Analyze, fabricate, or test fiber-optic links.
Design laser-machining equipment for purposes such as high speed ablation.
Debug robotics programs.
Design photonics products, such as light sources, displays, or photovoltaics to achieve increased energy efficiency.
Provide technical support for robotic systems.
Design or redesign optical fibers to minimize energy loss.
Develop green building nanocoatings, such as self-cleaning, anti-stain, depolluting, anti-fogging, anti-icing, antimicrobial, moisture-resistant, or ultraviolet protectant coatings.
Create models to optimize the layout of wind farm access roads, crane pads, crane paths, collection systems, substations, switchyards, or transmission lines.
Reengineer nanomaterials to improve biodegradability.
Develop active control algorithms, electronics, software, electromechanical, or electrohydraulic systems for wind turbines.
Develop catalysis or other green chemistry methods to synthesize nanomaterials, such as nanotubes, nanocrystals, nanorods, or nanowires.
Integrate nanotechnology with antimicrobial properties into products, such as household or medical appliances, to reduce the development of bacteria or other microbes.
Create or maintain wind farm layouts, schematics, or other visual documentation for wind farms.
Design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems.
Design nanosystems with components such as nanocatalysts or nanofiltration devices to clean specific pollutants from hazardous waste sites.
Analyze operation of wind farms or wind farm components to determine reliability, performance, and compliance with specifications.
Provide engineering technical support to designers of prototype wind turbines.
Develop specifications for wind technology components, such as gearboxes, blades, generators, frequency converters, and pad transformers.
Test wind turbine equipment to determine effects of stress or fatigue.
Direct balance of plant (BOP) construction, generator installation, testing, commissioning, or supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) to ensure compliance with specifications.
Monitor wind farm construction to ensure compliance with regulatory standards or environmental requirements.
Perform root cause analysis on wind turbine tower component failures.
Oversee the work activities of wind farm consultants or subcontractors.
Test wind turbine components, using mechanical or electronic testing equipment.
Investigate experimental wind turbines or wind turbine technologies for properties such as aerodynamics, production, noise, and load.
Recommend process or infrastructure changes to improve wind turbine performance, reduce operational costs, or comply with regulations.
Supervise, coordinate, and inspect the work of draftspersons, technicians, and technologists on construction projects.
Obtain and assemble data to complete architectural designs, visiting job sites to compile measurements as necessary.
Determine procedures and instructions to be followed, according to design specifications and quantity of required materials.
Prepare cost estimates, contracts, bidding documents and technical reports for specific projects under an architect's supervision.
Reproduce drawings on copy machines or trace copies of plans and drawings using transparent paper or cloth, ink, pencil, and standard drafting instruments.
Create freehand drawings and lettering to accompany drawings.
Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations and structures.
Produce drawings using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand using compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles and other drafting devices.
Analyze technical implications of architect's design concept, calculating weights, volumes, and stress factors.
Build landscape, architectural and display models.
Prepare colored drawings of landscape and interior designs for presentation to client.
Represent architect on construction site, ensuring builder compliance with design specifications and advising on design corrections, under architect's supervision.
Determine the order of work and method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to lists of materials.
Supervise and train other technologists, technicians and drafters.
Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes.
Correlate, interpret, and modify data obtained from topographical surveys, well logs, and geophysical prospecting reports.
Review rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from civil engineers to ensure that they conform to design concepts.
Determine quality, cost, strength and quantity of required materials, and enter figures on materials lists.
Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages, according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction using blueprinting, photography, or other duplicating methods.
Locate and identify symbols located on topographical surveys to denote geological and geophysical formations or oil field installations.
Calculate weights, volumes, and stress factors and their implications for technical aspects of designs.
Plot characteristics of boreholes for oil and gas wells from photographic subsurface survey recordings and other data, representing depth, degree and direction of inclination.
Supervise or conduct field surveys, inspections or technical investigations to obtain data required to revise construction drawings.
Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry and printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
Measure factors that affect installation and arrangement of equipment, such as distances to be spanned by wire and cable.
Key and program specified commands and engineering specifications into computer system to change functions and test final layout.
Compare logic element configuration on display screen with engineering schematics and calculate figures to convert, redesign, and modify element.
Generate computer tapes of final layout design to produce layered photo masks and photo plotting design onto film.
Copy drawings of printed circuit board fabrication using print machine or blueprinting procedure.
Train students to use drafting machines and to prepare schematic diagrams, block diagrams, control drawings, logic diagrams, integrated circuit drawings, and interconnection diagrams.
Review work orders and procedural manuals and confer with vendors and design staff to resolve problems and modify design.
Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets which are checked by an engineer or an architect.
Write technical reports and draw charts that display statistics and data.
Draw master sketches to scale showing relation of proposed installations to existing facilities and exact specifications and dimensions.
Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
Supervise and coordinate work activities of workers engaged in drafting, designing layouts, assembling, and testing printed circuit boards.
Determine the order of work and the method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.
Prepare and interpret specifications, calculating weights, volumes, and stress factors.
Reproduce working drawings on copy machines or trace drawings in ink.
Explain drawings to production or construction teams and provide adjustments as necessary.
Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for mechanical equipment, dies, tools, and controls, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.
Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
Integrate software or hardware components using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.
Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing industrial control, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital telecommunications networks, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Supervise the building or testing of prototypes of electronics circuits, equipment, or systems.
Write software programs for microcontrollers or computers in machine, assembly, or other languages.
Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality control or quality assurance programs or procedures.
Assist scientists and engineers in conducting applied research in electronics engineering.
Evaluate machine or process control requirements to develop device or controller specifications suited to operating environments.
Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
Provide support to technical sales staff regarding product characteristics.
Analyze and implement engineering designs for producing electronic devices and systems and microprocessor-based control applications, applying principles of mathematics, digital signal processing, network analysis, and computer engineering.
Assemble or analyze electronics technologies to be used in electric-drive vehicles.
Monitor and control inventory.
Evaluate operational aspects of green consumer electronics applications, such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
Test solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.
Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve worker efficiency.
Design plant or production facility layouts.
Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.
Develop processes to recover, recycle, or reuse waste or scrap materials from manufacturing operations.
Design plant or production layouts that minimize environmental impacts.
Train manufacturing technicians on environmental protection topics.
Evaluate current or proposed manufacturing processes or practices for environmental sustainability, considering factors such as green house gas emissions, air pollution, water pollution, energy use, or waste creation.
Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize raw material use, replace toxic materials with non-toxic materials, replace non-renewable materials with renewable materials, or reduce waste.
Assist mechanical engineers in product testing through activities such as setting up instrumentation for automobile crash tests.
Inspect and test mechanical equipment.
Monitor manufacturing operations to ensure adherence to environmental policies and practices.
Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment.
Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.
Analyze or estimate production costs, such as labor, equipment, or plant space.
Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
Design specialized or customized equipment, machines, or structures.
Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
Apply testing or monitoring apparatus to operating equipment.
Oversee, monitor, or inspect mechanical installations or construction projects.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, such as leak detectors, glove boxes, or mechanical pumps.
Prepare cost and materials estimates or project schedules.
Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.
Assist engineers to design or develop electrochemical devices, such as solid oxide membranes or other products for sustainable applications.
Fabricate devices, such as optoelectronic or semiconductor devices.
Analyze energy requirements and distribution systems to maximize the use of intermittent or inflexible renewable energy sources, such as wind or nuclear.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
Adjust or maintain equipment, such as lasers, laser systems, microscopes, oscilloscopes, pulse generators, power meters, beam analyzers, or energy measurement devices.
Perform laser seam welding, heat treatment, or hard facing operations.
Build prototype optomechanical devices for use in equipment such as aerial cameras, gun sights, or telescopes.
Assemble fiber optical, optoelectronic, or free-space optics components, subcomponents, assemblies, or subassemblies.
Set up or operate assembly or processing equipment, such as lasers, cameras, die bonders, wire bonders, dispensers, reflow ovens, soldering irons, die shears, wire pull testers, temperature or humidity chambers, or optical spectrum analyzers.
Repair or calibrate products, such as surgical lasers.
Terminate, cure, polish, or test fiber cables with mechanical connectors.
Set up or operate prototype or test apparatus, such as control consoles, collimators, recording equipment, or cables.
Design, build, or modify fixtures used to assemble parts.
Splice fibers, using fusion splicing or other techniques.
Lay out cutting lines for machining, using drafting tools.
Test or perform failure analysis for optomechanical or optoelectrical products, according to test plans.
Perform diagnostic analyses of processing steps, using analytical or metrological tools, such as microscopy, profilometry, or ellipsometry devices.
Assist scientists or engineers in the conduct of photonic experiments.
Assist engineers in the development of new products, fixtures, tools, or processes.
Optimize process parameters by making prototype and production devices.
Maintain activity logs.
Document procedures such as calibration.
Mix, pour, or use processing chemicals or gases according to safety standards or established operating procedures.
Record test results and compute test data.
Recommend design or material changes to reduce costs or processing times.
Maintain clean working environments, according to clean room standards.
Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as necessary.
Assemble components of energy-efficient optical communications systems involving photonic switches, optical backplanes, or optoelectronic interfaces.
Build photonics tools to be applied to electrical grids to detect hot spots, such as failing insulators or conductors.
Develop solar power sources for lasers used in fiber optics.
Fabricate sensors to be used to control wind turbines.
Assemble devices or equipment to be used in green technology applications, including solar energy, high efficiency solid state lighting, energy management, smart buildings, or green processes.
Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges.
Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Set up and verify the functionality of safety equipment.
Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
Test products or subassemblies for functionality or quality.
Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
Plan and lay out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
Prepare and assemble materials.
Start up and shut down processing equipment.
Provide advice or training to other technicians.
Measure and record data associated with operating equipment.
Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures.
Prepare production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports.
Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment.
Install new equipment.
Clean production equipment or work areas.
Provide production, progress, or changeover reports to shift supervisors.
Build packaging for finished products.
Maintain inventory of job materials.
Ship packages, following carrier specifications.
Keep production logs.
Collect hazardous or non-hazardous waste in correctly labeled barrels or other containers and transfer them to collection areas.
Package finished products.
Build product subassemblies or final assemblies.
Separate scrap or waste materials for recycling, reuse, or environmentally sound disposal.
Assemble fuel cells or fuel cell stacks according to mechanical or electrical assembly documents or schematics.
Calibrate equipment used for fuel cell testing.
Transfer hazardous or non-hazardous waste materials to collection areas for disposal, recycling, or reuse.
Clean scrap materials for recycling or reuse, such as preparing aluminum scrap for cold-bonding processes or preparing paper for pulping or ink removal processes.
Conduct environmental safety inspections in accordance with standard protocols to ensure production activities comply with environmental regulations or standards.
Build fuel cell prototypes, following engineering specifications.
Document or analyze fuel cell test data, using spreadsheets or other computer software.
Collect or maintain fuel cell test data.
Test fuel cells or fuel cell stacks, using complex electronic equipment.
Troubleshoot fuel cell test equipment.
Recommend improvements to fuel cell design or performance.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance procedures, such as part replacements or tune-ups.
Perform routine or preventive maintenance on fuel cell test equipment.
Report results of fuel cell tests.
Perform electrochemical performance or durability testing of solid oxide fuel cells.
Implement new or enhanced methods or processes for the processing, testing, or manufacture of nanotechnology materials or products.
Conduct tests or provide technical support for tests of prototype fuel cell engines or thermal management systems.
Design or conduct experiments, in collaboration with scientists or engineers, supportive of the development of nanotechnology materials, components, devices, or systems.
Collect or compile nanotechnology research or engineering data.
Install, calibrate, or operate emissions analyzers, cell assist software, fueling systems, or air conditioning systems in engine testing systems.
Inspect or measure thin films of carbon nanotubes, polymers, or inorganic coatings, using a variety of techniques or analytical tools.
Order fuel cell testing materials.
Install or test spark ignition (SI) or compression ignition (CI) engines.
Develop or modify wet chemical or industrial laboratory experimental techniques for nanoscale use.
Prepare capability data, training materials, or other documentation for transfer of processes to production.
Prepare detailed verbal or written presentations for scientists, engineers, project managers, or upper management.
Produce images or measurements, using tools or techniques such as atomic force microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, particle size analysis, or zeta potential analysis.
Install nanotechnology production equipment at customer or manufacturing sites.
Supervise or provide technical direction to technicians engaged in nanotechnology research or production.
Contribute written material or data for grant or patent applications.
Analyze the life cycle of nanomaterials or nano-enabled products to determine environmental impact.
Process nanoparticles or nanostructures, using technologies such as ultraviolet radiation, microwave energy, or catalysis.
Mix raw materials or catalysts to manufacture nanoparticles according to specifications, ensuring proper particle size, shape, or organization.
Operate nanotechnology compounding, testing, processing, or production equipment in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, hazardous material restrictions, or health and safety requirements.
Compare the performance or environmental impact of nanomaterials by nanoparticle size, shape, or organization.
Assist scientists, engineers, or technologists in writing process specifications or documentation.
Capture nanoparticle contaminants, using techniques such as electrical fields or electrospinning.
Measure or mix chemicals or compounds in accordance with detailed instructions or formulas.
Monitor hazardous waste cleanup procedures to ensure proper application of nanocomposites or accomplishment of objectives.
Inspect work products to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
Calibrate nanotechnology equipment, such as weighing, testing, or production equipment.
Maintain accurate production record or batch record documentation.
Assist scientists, engineers or technologists in processing or characterizing materials according to physical and chemical properties.
Assemble components, using techniques such as interference fitting, solvent bonding, adhesive bonding, heat sealing, or ultrasonic welding.
Monitor equipment during operation to ensure adherence to specifications for characteristics such as pressure, temperature, or flow.
Operate computer-controlled machine tools.
Perform functional tests of nano-enhanced assemblies, components, or systems, using equipment such as torque gauges or conductivity meters.
Produce detailed images or measurement of objects, using tools such as scanning tunneling microscopes or oscilloscopes.
Track inventory and order new supplies, as needed.
Repair nanotechnology processing or testing equipment or submit work orders for equipment repair.
Set up and execute experiments according to detailed instructions.
Record test results in logs, laboratory notebooks, or spreadsheet software.
Maintain work area according to cleanroom or other processing standards.
Compile information and prepare reports.
Measure emission of nanodust or nanoparticles, using systems such as aerosol detection systems, during nanocomposite or other nano-scale production processes.
Test nano-enabled products to determine amount of shedding or loss of nanoparticles.
Record survey measurements and descriptive data using notes, drawings, sketches, and inked tracings.
Perform calculations to determine earth curvature corrections, atmospheric impacts on measurements, traverse closures and adjustments, azimuths, level runs, and placement of markers.
Search for section corners, property irons, and survey points.
Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as prisms, theodolites, and electronic distance-measuring equipment.
Position and hold the vertical rods, or targets, that theodolite operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations.
Direct and supervise work of subordinate members of surveying parties.
Compile information necessary to stake projects for construction, using engineering plans.
Conduct surveys to ascertain the locations of natural features and man-made structures on the Earth's surface, underground, and underwater using electronic distance-measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
Lay out grids, and determine horizontal and vertical controls.
Collect information needed to carry out new surveys using source maps, previous survey data, photographs, computer records, and other relevant information.
Prepare topographic and contour maps of land surveyed, including site features and other relevant information such as charts, drawings, and survey notes.
Set out and recover stakes, marks, and other monumentation.
Run rods for benches and cross-section elevations.
Operate and manage land-information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.
Place and hold measuring tapes when electronic distance-measuring equipment is not used.
Provide assistance in the development of methods and procedures for conducting field surveys.
Monitor mapping work or the updating of maps to ensure accuracy, the inclusion of new or changed information, or compliance with rules and regulations.
Determine scales, line sizes, or colors to be used for hard copies of computerized maps, using plotters.
Identify and compile database information to create maps in response to requests.
Produce or update overlay maps to show information boundaries, water locations, or topographic features on various base maps or at different scales.
Trace contours or topographic details to generate maps that denote specific land or property locations or geographic attributes.
Form three-dimensional images of aerial photographs taken from different locations, using mathematical techniques and plotting instruments.
Research resources such as survey maps or legal descriptions to verify property lines or to obtain information needed for mapping.
Compare topographical features or contour lines with images from aerial photographs, old maps, or other reference materials to verify the accuracy of their identification.
Compute and measure scaled distances between reference points to establish relative positions of adjoining prints and enable the creation of photographic mosaics.
Create survey description pages or historical records related to the mapping activities or specifications of section plats.
Enter Global Positioning System (GPS) data, legal deeds, field notes, or land survey reports into geographic information system (GIS) workstations so that information can be transformed into graphic land descriptions, such as maps or drawings.
Lay out and match aerial photographs in sequences in which they were taken and identify any areas missing from photographs.
Train staff members in duties such as tax mapping, the use of computerized mapping equipment, or the interpretation of source documents.
Analyze aerial photographs to detect and interpret significant military, industrial, resource, or topographical data.
Redraw or correct maps, such as revising parcel maps, to reflect tax code area changes, using information from official records or surveys.
Research and combine existing property information to describe property boundaries in relation to adjacent properties, taking into account parcel splits, combinations, or land boundary adjustments.
Supervise or coordinate activities of workers engaged in plotting data, drafting maps, or producing blueprints, photostats, or photographs.
Calculate latitudes, longitudes, angles, areas, or other information for mapmaking, using survey field notes or reference tables.
Answer questions and provide information to the public or to staff members regarding assessment maps, surveys, boundaries, easements, property ownership, roads, zoning, or similar matters.
Complete detailed source and method notes detailing the location of routine and complex land parcels.
Produce presentations of surface or mineral ownership layers by interpreting legal survey plans.
Conduct research concerning animal nutrition, breeding, or management to improve products or processes.
Communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.
Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.
Study effects of management practices, processing methods, feed, or environmental conditions on quality and quantity of animal products, such as eggs and milk.
Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.
Crossbreed animals with existing strains or cross strains to obtain new combinations of desirable characteristics.
Research and control animal selection and breeding practices to increase production efficiency and improve animal quality.
Determine genetic composition of animal populations and heritability of traits, utilizing principles of genetics.
Confer with process engineers, plant operators, flavor experts, and packaging and marketing specialists to resolve problems in product development.
Inspect food processing areas to ensure compliance with government regulations and standards for sanitation, safety, quality, and waste management standards.
Develop new food items for production, based on consumer feedback.
Develop new or improved ways of preserving, processing, packaging, storing, and delivering foods, using knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, and other sciences.
Stay up-to-date on new regulations and current events regarding food science by reviewing scientific literature.
Check raw ingredients for maturity or stability for processing and finished products for safety, quality, and nutritional value.
Search for substitutes for harmful or undesirable additives, such as nitrites.
Test new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, and adherence to government and industry standards.
Evaluate food processing and storage operations and assist in the development of quality assurance programs for such operations.
Demonstrate products to clients.
Develop food standards and production specifications, safety and sanitary regulations, and waste management and water supply specifications.
Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the use capabilities of soils and the effects of alternative practices on soil productivity.
Develop methods of conserving or managing soil that can be applied by farmers or forestry companies.
Study the structure and composition of food or the changes foods undergo in storage and processing.
Provide information or recommendations to farmers or other landowners regarding ways in which they can best use land, promote plant growth, or avoid or correct problems such as erosion.
Conduct experiments investigating how soil forms, changes, or interacts with land-based ecosystems or living organisms.
Study soil characteristics to classify soils on the basis of factors such as geographic location, landscape position, or soil properties.
Develop improved measurement techniques, soil conservation methods, soil sampling devices, or related technology.
Investigate soil problems and poor water quality to determine sources and effects.
Perform chemical analyses of the microorganism content of soils to determine microbial reactions or chemical mineralogical relationships to plant growth.
Survey undisturbed or disturbed lands for classification, inventory, mapping, environmental impact assessments, environmental protection planning, conservation planning, or reclamation planning.
Identify degraded or contaminated soils and develop plans to improve their chemical, biological, or physical characteristics.
Provide advice regarding the development of regulatory standards for land reclamation or soil conservation.
Develop ways of altering soils to suit different types of plants.
Plan and supervise land conservation and reclamation programs for industrial development projects, and waste management programs for composting and farming.
Conduct experiments regarding causes of bee diseases or factors affecting yields of nectar or pollen.
Conduct research to determine best methods of planting, spraying, cultivating, harvesting, storing, processing, or transporting horticultural products.
Consult with engineers or other technical personnel working on construction projects about the effects of soil problems and possible solutions to these problems.
Conduct research into the use of plant species as green fuels or in the production of green fuels.
Study insect distribution or habitat and recommend methods to prevent importation or spread of injurious species.
Identify or classify species of insects or allied forms, such as mites or spiders.
Develop environmentally safe methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.
Research technical requirements or environmental impacts of urban green spaces, such as green roof installations.
Study ways to improve agricultural sustainability, such as the use of new methods of composting.
Investigate responses of soils to specific management practices to determine the effects of alternative practices on the environment.
Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
Represent employer in a technical capacity at conferences.
Prepare requests for proposals or statements of work.
Prepare technical and research reports such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.
Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.
Cultivate, breed, and grow aquatic life such as lobsters, clams, or fish.
Study and manage wild animal populations.
Study aquatic plants and animals and environmental conditions affecting them such as radioactivity or pollution.
Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species.
Plan and administer biological research programs for government, research firms, medical industries, or manufacturing firms.
Prepare plans for management of renewable resources.
Develop new methods to study the mechanisms of biological processes.
Measure salinity, acidity, light, oxygen content, and other physical conditions of water to determine their relationship to aquatic life.
Teach, supervise students and perform research at universities and colleges.
Communicate test results to state and federal representatives and general public.
Study basic principles of plant and animal life such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function.
Review reports and proposals, such as those relating to land use classifications and recreational development, for accuracy, adequacy, or adherence to policies, regulations, or scientific standards.
Study reactions of plants, animals, and marine species to parasites.
Prepare reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Develop methods and apparatus for securing representative plant, animal, aquatic, or soil samples.
Manage laboratory teams, and monitor the quality of a team's work.
Research environmental effects of present and potential uses of land and water areas, determining methods of improving environmental conditions or such outputs as crop yields.
Develop pest management and control measures, and conduct risk assessments related to pest exclusion using scientific methods.
Study the mutations in organisms that lead to cancer and other diseases.
Share research findings by writing scientific articles and by making presentations at scientific conferences.
Determine the three-dimensional structure of biological macromolecules.
Develop and execute tests to detect diseases, genetic disorders, or other abnormalities.
Prepare pharmaceutical compounds for commercial distribution.
Develop and test new drugs and medications intended for commercial distribution.
Study the chemistry of living processes, such as cell development, breathing and digestion, and living energy changes such as growth, aging, and death.
Research transformations of substances in cells, using atomic isotopes.
Research how characteristics of plants and animals are carried through successive generations.
Design and perform experiments with equipment such as lasers, accelerators, and mass spectrometers.
Examine the molecular and chemical aspects of immune system functioning.
Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms in prescribed or developed media, controlling moisture, aeration, temperature, and nutrition.
Develop methods to process, store, and use foods, drugs, and chemical compounds.
Design and build laboratory equipment needed for special research projects.
Produce pharmaceutically and industrially useful proteins, using recombinant DNA technology.
Study physical principles of living cells and organisms and their electrical and mechanical energy, applying methods and knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and supervise their research.
Investigate the relationship between organisms and disease including the control of epidemics and the effects of antibiotics on microorganisms.
Research the chemical effects of substances such as drugs, serums, hormones, and food on tissues and vital processes.
Prepare technical reports and recommendations based upon research outcomes.
Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.
Isolate, analyze, and synthesize vitamins, hormones, allergens, minerals, and enzymes, and determine their effects on body functions.
Provide laboratory services for health departments, for community environmental health programs and for physicians needing information for diagnosis and treatment.
Use a variety of specialized equipment such as electron microscopes, gas chromatographs and high pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence activated cell sorters and phosphoimagers.
Investigate the nature, composition, and expression of genes, and research how genetic engineering can impact these processes.
Observe action of microorganisms upon living tissues of plants, higher animals, and other microorganisms, and on dead organic matter.
Examine physiological, morphological, and cultural characteristics, using microscope, to identify and classify microorganisms in human, water, and food specimens.
Conduct chemical analyses of substances such as acids, alcohols, and enzymes.
Study growth, structure, development, and general characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms to understand their relationship to human, plant, and animal health.
Monitor and perform tests on water, food, and the environment to detect harmful microorganisms or to obtain information about sources of pollution, contamination, or infection.
Research use of bacteria and microorganisms to develop vitamins, antibiotics, amino acids, grain alcohol, sugars, and polymers.
Develop new products and procedures for sterilization, food and pharmaceutical supply preservation, or microbial contamination detection.
Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs.
Oversee the care and distribution of zoo animals, working with curators and zoo directors to determine the best way to contain animals, maintain their habitats and manage facilities.
Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.
Make recommendations on management systems and planning for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.
Study characteristics of animals such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories and diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.
Coordinate preventive programs to control the outbreak of wildlife diseases.
Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them.
Prepare collections of preserved specimens or microscopic slides for species identification and study of development or disease.
Collect and dissect animal specimens and examine specimens under microscope.
Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
Check for, and ensure compliance with, environmental laws and notify law enforcement when violations are identified.
Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases.
Raise specimens for study and observation or for use in experiments.
Compile data for use in activities such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, and structural bioinformatics.
Create or modify web-based bioinformatics tools.
Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.
Instruct others in the selection and use of bioinformatics tools.
Provide statistical and computational tools for biologically based activities such as genetic analysis, measurement of gene expression, and gene function determination.
Develop data models and databases.
Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.
Direct the work of technicians and information technology staff applying bioinformatics tools or applications in areas such as proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and clinical bioinformatics.
Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms.
Improve user interfaces to bioinformatics software and databases.
Test new and updated bioinformatics tools and software.
Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.
Prepare summary statistics of information regarding human genomes.
Confer with departments such as marketing, business development, and operations to coordinate product development or improvement.
Collaborate with software developers in the development and modification of commercial bioinformatics software.
Recommend new systems and processes to improve operations.
Maintain accurate laboratory records and data.
Design molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, oversee their execution, and interpret results.
Conduct research on cell organization and function including mechanisms of gene expression, cellular bioinformatics, cell signaling, or cell differentiation.
Perform laboratory procedures following protocols including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing, cloning and extraction, ribonucleic acid (RNA) purification, or gel electrophoresis.
Prepare reports, manuscripts, and meeting presentations.
Supervise technical personnel and postdoctoral research fellows.
Compile and analyze molecular or cellular experimental data and adjust experimental designs as necessary.
Direct, coordinate, organize, or prioritize biological laboratory activities.
Develop assays that monitor cell characteristics.
Evaluate new technologies to enhance or complement current research.
Coordinate molecular or cellular research activities with scientists specializing in other fields.
Monitor or operate specialized equipment such as gas chromatographs and high pressure liquid chromatographs, electrophoresis units, thermocyclers, fluorescence activated cell sorters, and phosphoimagers.
Verify all financial, physical, and human resources assigned to research or development projects are used as planned.
Provide scientific direction for project teams regarding the evaluation or handling of devices, drugs, or cells for in vitro and in vivo disease models.
Confer with vendors to evaluate new equipment or reagents or to discuss the customization of product lines to meet user requirements.
Develop guidelines for procedures such as the management of viruses.
Evaluate new supplies and equipment to ensure operability in specific laboratory settings.
Design databases such as mutagenesis libraries.
Conduct applied research aimed at improvements in areas such as disease testing, crop quality, pharmaceuticals, and the harnessing of microbes to recycle waste.
Evaluate genetic data by performing appropriate mathematical or statistical calculations and analyses.
Maintain laboratory notebooks that record research methods, procedures, and results.
Plan or conduct basic genomic and biological research related to areas such as regulation of gene expression, protein interactions, metabolic networks, and nucleic acid or protein complexes.
Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for genetic research goals.
Participate in all levels of bio-product development including proposing new products, performing market analyses, designing and performing experiments, and collaborating with operations and quality control teams during product launches.
Review, approve, or interpret genetic laboratory results.
Attend clinical and research conferences and read scientific literature to keep abreast of technological advances and current genetic research findings.
Extract deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or perform diagnostic tests involving processes such as gel electrophoresis, Southern blot analysis, and polymerase chain reaction analysis.
Prepare results of experimental findings for presentation at professional conferences or in scientific journals.
Write grants and papers or attend fundraising events to seek research funds.
Supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, biologists, technicians, or biometricians working on genetics research projects.
Analyze determinants responsible for specific inherited traits, and devise methods for altering traits or producing new traits.
Design sampling plans or coordinate the field collection of samples such as tissue specimens.
Create or use statistical models for the analysis of genetic data.
Develop protocols to improve existing genetic techniques or to incorporate new diagnostic procedures.
Participate in the development of endangered species breeding programs or species survival plans.
Evaluate, diagnose, or treat genetic diseases.
Maintain laboratory safety programs and train personnel in laboratory safety techniques.
Verify that cytogenetic, molecular genetic, and related equipment and instrumentation is maintained in working condition to ensure accuracy and quality of experimental results.
Collaborate with biologists and other professionals to conduct appropriate genetic and biochemical analyses.
Confer with information technology specialists to develop computer applications for genetic data analysis.
Plan curatorial programs for species collections that include acquisition, distribution, maintenance, or regeneration.
Calculate or compare efficiencies associated with changing from low-precision irrigation technologies, such as furrow irrigation, to high-precision technologies, such as computer-controlled systems.
Design and maintain genetics computer databases.
Instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders.
Initiate, schedule, or conduct annual audits or compliance checks of program implementation by local government.
Implement soil or water management techniques, such as nutrient management, erosion control, buffers, or filter strips, in accordance with conservation plans.
Evaluate or recommend geographic information systems (GIS) applications to address issues such as surface water quality, groundwater quality, ecological risk assessments, air quality, or environmental contamination.
Enter local soil, water, or other environmental data into adaptive or web-based decision tools to identify appropriate analyses or techniques.
Conduct fact-finding or mediation sessions among government units, landowners, or other agencies to resolve disputes.
Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information technical guides or engineering manuals.
Compile or interpret biodata to determine extent or type of wetlands or to aid in program formulation.
Conduct family medical studies to evaluate the genetic basis for traits or diseases.
Respond to complaints or questions on wetland jurisdiction, providing information or clarification.
Advise land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions.
Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy of practices.
Gather information from geographic information systems (GIS) databases or applications to formulate land use recommendations.
Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives.
Identify or recommend integrated weed and pest management (IPM) strategies, such as resistant plants, cultural or behavioral controls, soil amendments, insects, natural enemies, barriers, or pesticides.
Visit areas affected by erosion problems to identify causes or determine solutions.
Review proposed wetland restoration easements or provide technical recommendations.
Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water.
Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications.
Develop, conduct, or participate in surveys, studies, or investigations of various land uses to inform corrective action plans.
Coordinate or implement technical, financial, or administrative assistance programs for local government units to ensure efficient program implementation or timely responses to requests for assistance.
Develop water conservation or harvest plans, using weather information systems, irrigation information management systems, or other sources of daily evapotranspiration (ET) data.
Survey property to mark locations or measurements, using surveying instruments.
Review or approve amendments to comprehensive local water plans or conservation district plans.
Manage field offices or involve staff in cooperative ventures.
Revisit land users to view implemented land use practices or plans.
Develop or conduct environmental studies, such as plant material field trials or wildlife habitat impact studies.
Provide access to programs or training to assist in completion of government groundwater protection plans.
Analyze results of investigations to determine measures needed to maintain or restore proper soil management.
Participate on work teams to plan, develop, or implement programs or policies for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, or groundwater or soil resources.
Provide information, knowledge, expertise, or training to government agencies at all levels to solve water or soil management problems or to assure coordination of resource protection activities.
Review grant applications or make funding recommendations.
Develop or maintain working relationships with local government staff or board members.
Review annual reports of counties, conservation districts, or watershed management organizations, certifying compliance with mandated reporting requirements.
Regulate grazing, and help ranchers plan and organize grazing systems in order to manage, improve and protect rangelands and maximize their use.
Maintain soil stability and vegetation for non-grazing uses, such as wildlife habitats and outdoor recreation.
Mediate agreements among rangeland users and preservationists as to appropriate land use and management.
Tailor conservation plans to landowners' goals, such as livestock support, wildlife, or recreation.
Study rangeland management practices and research range problems to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.
Plan and direct construction and maintenance of range improvements such as fencing, corrals, stock-watering reservoirs and soil-erosion control structures.
Measure and assess vegetation resources for biological assessment companies, environmental impact statements, and rangeland monitoring programs.
Offer advice to rangeland users on water management, forage production methods, and control of brush.
Manage forage resources through fire, herbicide use, or revegetation to maintain a sustainable yield from the land.
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
Develop technical standards and specifications used to manage, protect and improve the natural resources of range lands and related grazing lands.
Plan and implement revegetation of disturbed sites.
Study forage plants and their growth requirements to determine varieties best suited to particular range.
Study grazing patterns to determine number and kind of livestock that can be most profitably grazed and to determine the best grazing seasons.
Develop new and improved instruments and techniques for activities such as range reseeding.
Manage private livestock operations.
Provide visitor services by explaining regulations; answering visitor requests, needs and complaints; and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites or other attractions.
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.
Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
Plan and develop audiovisual devices for public programs.
Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.
Supervise activities of other forestry workers.
Determine methods of cutting and removing timber with minimum waste and environmental damage.
Plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forest and monitoring growth of new seedlings.
Direct, and participate in, forest-fire suppression.
Analyze effect of forest conditions on tree growth rates and tree species prevalence and the yield, duration, seed production, growth viability, and germination of different species.
Choose and prepare sites for new trees, using controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear weeds, brush, and logging debris.
Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.
Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.
Monitor forest-cleared lands to ensure that they are reclaimed to their most suitable end use.
Perform inspections of forests or forest nurseries.
Conduct public educational programs on forest care and conservation.
Map forest area soils and vegetation to estimate the amount of standing timber and future value and growth.
Procure timber from private landowners.
Plan cutting programs and manage timber sales from harvested areas, assisting companies to achieve production goals.
Plan and direct forest surveys and related studies and prepare reports and recommendations.
Subcontract with loggers or pulpwood cutters for tree removal and to aid in road layout.
Monitor wildlife populations and assess the impacts of forest operations on population and habitats.
Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement.
Study different tree species' classification, life history, light and soil requirements, adaptation to new environmental conditions and resistance to disease and insects.
Plan and direct studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
Plan and direct construction and maintenance of recreation facilities, fire towers, trails, roads and bridges, ensuring that they comply with guidelines and regulations set for forested public lands.
Contact local forest owners and gain permission to take inventory of the type, amount, and location of all standing timber on the property.
Provide expertise in the design, management and evaluation of study protocols and health status questionnaires, sample selection and analysis.
Monitor and report incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies.
Develop new techniques for wood or residue use.
Plan, administer and evaluate health safety standards and programs to improve public health, conferring with health department, industry personnel, physicians and others.
Educate healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.
Develop techniques for measuring and identifying trees.
Provide advice and recommendations, as a consultant on forestry issues, to private woodlot owners, firefighters, government agencies or to companies.
Communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, and the public.
Conduct research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
Identify and analyze public health issues related to foodborne parasitic diseases and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or surveys.
Teach principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
Supervise professional, technical and clerical personnel.
Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission.
Prepare and analyze samples to study effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, or microorganisms on cell structure and tissue.
Consult with and advise physicians, educators, researchers, government health officials and others regarding medical applications of sciences, such as physics, biology, and chemistry.
Standardize drug dosages, methods of immunization, and procedures for manufacture of drugs and medicinal compounds.
Confer with health departments, industry personnel, physicians, and others to develop health safety standards and public health improvement programs.
Investigate cause, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission of diseases or parasites.
Follow strict safety procedures when handling toxic materials to avoid contamination.
Evaluate effects of drugs, gases, pesticides, parasites, and microorganisms at various levels.
Direct the operations of a planetarium.
Prepare and analyze organ, tissue, and cell samples to identify toxicity, bacteria, or microorganisms or to study cell structure.
Analyze research data to determine its significance, using computers.
Develop and modify astronomy-related programs for public presentation.
Use equipment such as atomic absorption spectrometers, electron microscopes, flow cytometers, and chromatography systems.
Consult with and advise physicians, educators, researchers, and others regarding medical applications of physics, biology, and chemistry.
Teach astronomy or astrophysics.
Study animal and human health and physiological processes.
Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
Develop instrumentation and software for astronomical observation and analysis.
Measure radio, infrared, gamma, and x-ray emissions from extraterrestrial sources.
Present research findings at scientific conferences and in papers written for scientific journals.
Review scientific proposals and research papers.
Raise funds for scientific research.
Calculate orbits and determine sizes, shapes, brightness, and motions of different celestial bodies.
Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.
Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.
Develop theories based on personal observations or on observations and theories of other astronomers.
Serve on professional panels and committees.
Report experimental results by writing papers for scientific journals or by presenting information at scientific conferences.
Teach physics to students.
Observe the structure and properties of matter, and the transformation and propagation of energy, using equipment such as masers, lasers, and telescopes, in order to explore and identify the basic principles governing these phenomena.
Design computer simulations to model physical data so that it can be better understood.
Develop theories and laws on the basis of observation and experiments, and apply these theories and laws to problems in areas such as nuclear energy, optics, and aerospace technology.
Conduct research pertaining to potential environmental impacts of atomic energy-related industrial development in order to determine licensing qualifications.
Collaborate with other scientists in the design, development, and testing of experimental, industrial, or medical equipment, instrumentation, and procedures.
Direct testing and monitoring of contamination of radioactive equipment, and recording of personnel and plant area radiation exposure data.
Develop standards of permissible concentrations of radioisotopes in liquids and gases.
Broadcast weather conditions, forecasts, or severe weather warnings to the public via television, radio, or the Internet or provide this information to the news media.
Advise authorities of procedures to be followed in radiation incidents or hazards, and assist in civil defense planning.
Conduct application evaluations and analyze results in order to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other uses for electro-optical devices.
Study and interpret data, reports, maps, photographs, and charts to predict long- and short-range weather conditions, using computer models and knowledge of climate theory, physics, and mathematics.
Develop manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication processes of lasers, masers, infrared, and other light-emitting and light-sensitive devices.
Gather data from sources such as surface or upper air stations, satellites, weather bureaus, or radar for use in meteorological reports or forecasts.
Apply meteorological knowledge to problems in areas including agriculture, pollution control, and water management, and to issues such as global warming or ozone depletion.
Operate computer graphic equipment to produce weather reports and maps for analysis, distribution, or use in weather broadcasts.
Conduct basic or applied meteorological research into the processes and determinants of atmospheric phenomena, weather, and climate.
Measure wind, temperature, and humidity in the upper atmosphere, using weather balloons.
Prepare forecasts or briefings to meet the needs of industry, business, government, or other groups.
Collect air samples from planes or ships over land or sea to study atmospheric composition.
Develop and use weather forecasting tools, such as mathematical and computer models.
Conduct numerical simulations of climate conditions to understand and predict global or regional weather patterns.
Research and analyze the impact of industrial projects and pollution on climate, air quality, and weather phenomena.
Teach at colleges or universities.
Estimate or predict the effects of global warming over time for specific geographic regions.
Make scientific presentations and publish reports, articles, or texts.
Design or develop new equipment or methods for meteorological data collection, remote sensing, or related applications.
Analyze climate data sets, using techniques such as geophysical fluid dynamics, data assimilation, or numerical modeling.
Direct, coordinate, or advise personnel in test procedures for analyzing components or physical properties of materials.
Formulate predictions by interpreting environmental data, such as meteorological, atmospheric, oceanic, paleoclimate, climate, or related information.
Develop, improve, or customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, or analytical methods.
Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
Create visualizations to illustrate historical or future changes in the Earth's climate, using paleoclimate or climate geographic information systems (GIS) databases.
Conduct quality control tests.
Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties, composition, structure, relationships, or reactions, using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
Compile and analyze test information to determine process or equipment operating efficiency or to diagnose malfunctions.
Plan laboratory experiments to confirm feasibility of processes and techniques used in the production of materials having special characteristics.
Prepare test solutions, compounds, or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
Study effects of various methods of processing, preserving, or packaging on composition or properties of foods.
Write technical papers or reports or prepare standards and specifications for processes, facilities, products, or tests.
Conduct research on the structures and properties of materials, such as metals, alloys, polymers, and ceramics, to obtain information that could be used to develop new products or enhance existing ones.
Confer with customers to determine how to tailor materials to their needs.
Prepare reports of materials study findings for the use of other scientists and requestors.
Visit suppliers of materials or users of products to gather specific information.
Devise testing methods to evaluate the effects of various conditions on particular materials.
Test individual parts and products to ensure that manufacturer and governmental quality and safety standards are met.
Recommend materials for reliable performance in various environments.
Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications.
Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data.
Test material samples for tolerance under tension, compression, and shear to determine the cause of metal failures.
Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
Research methods of processing, forming, and firing materials to develop such products as ceramic dental fillings, unbreakable dinner plates, and telescope lenses.
Test metals to determine conformance to specifications of mechanical strength, strength-weight ratio, ductility, magnetic and electrical properties, and resistance to abrasion, corrosion, heat, and cold.
Monitor production processes in order to ensure that equipment is used efficiently and that projects are completed within appropriate time frames and budgets.
Study the nature, structure and physical properties of metals and their alloys, and their responses to applied forces.
Teach in colleges and universities.
Research sources of pollution to determine their effects on the environment and to develop theories or methods of pollution abatement or control.
Analyze data to determine validity, quality, and scientific significance and to interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.
Process and review environmental permits, licenses, or related materials.
Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.
Investigate and report on accidents affecting the environment.
Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects or surveys.
Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.
Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological or mineralogical information, or soil or water samples.
Evaluate violations or problems discovered during inspections to determine appropriate regulatory actions or to provide advice on the development and prosecution of regulatory cases.
Conduct environmental audits or inspections or investigations of violations.
Supervise or train students, environmental technologists, technicians, or other related staff.
Monitor effects of pollution or land degradation and recommend means of prevention or control.
Plan or develop research models, using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
Provide advice on proper standards and regulations or the development of policies, strategies, or codes of practice for environmental management.
Conduct applied research on environmental topics, such as waste control or treatment or pollution abatement methods.
Develop programs designed to obtain the most productive, non-damaging use of land.
Design or direct studies to obtain technical environmental information about planned projects.
Develop the technical portions of legal documents, administrative orders, or consent decrees.
Develop methods to minimize the impact of production processes on the environment, based on the study and assessment of industrial production, environmental legislation, and physical, biological, and social environments.
Monitor environmental impacts of development activities.
Research policies, practices, or procedures for climate or environmental management.
Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.
Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.
Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.
Make legislative recommendations related to climate change or environmental management, based on climate change policies, principles, programs, practices, and processes.
Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues such as climate change.
Gather and review climate-related studies from government agencies, research laboratories, and other organizations.
Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.
Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to climate change, environmental management, or sustainability.
Present and defend proposals for climate change research projects.
Present climate-related information at public interest, governmental, or other meetings.
Promote initiatives to mitigate climate change with government or environmental groups.
Write reports or academic papers to communicate findings of climate-related studies.
Conduct site assessments to certify a habitat or to ascertain environmental damage or restoration needs.
Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control.
Develop environmental management or restoration plans for sites with power transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, fuel refineries, geothermal plants, wind farms, or solar farms.
Develop natural resource management plans, using knowledge of environmental planning or state and federal environmental regulatory requirements.
Collect and analyze data to determine environmental conditions and restoration needs.
Communicate findings of environmental studies or proposals for environmental remediation to other restoration professionals.
Conduct environmental impact studies to examine the ecological effects of pollutants, disease, human activities, nature, and climate change.
Conduct feasibility and cost-benefit studies for environmental remediation projects.
Create environmental models or simulations, using geographic information system (GIS) data and knowledge of particular ecosystems or ecological regions.
Identify environmental mitigation alternatives, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, laws, or regulations.
Identify short- and long-term impacts of environmental remediation activities.
Inspect active remediation sites to ensure compliance with environmental or safety policies, standards, or regulations.
Plan environmental restoration projects, using biological databases, environmental strategies, and planning software.
Plan or supervise environmental studies to achieve compliance with environmental regulations in construction, modification, operation, acquisition, or divestiture of facilities such as power plants.
Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, or other professionals working to develop restoration plans or strategies.
Review existing environmental remediation designs.
Supervise and provide technical guidance, training, or assistance to employees working in the field to restore habitats.
Apply for permits required for the implementation of environmental remediation projects.
Create diagrams to communicate environmental remediation planning using geographic information systems (GIS), computer-aided design (CAD), or other mapping or diagramming software.
Develop and communicate recommendations for landowners to maintain or restore environmental conditions.
Notify regulatory or permitting agencies of deviations from implemented remediation plans.
Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets.
Conduct analyses to determine the maximum amount of work that can be accomplished for a given amount of energy in a system, such as industrial production systems and waste treatment systems.
Develop alternative energy investment scenarios to compare economic and environmental costs and benefits.
Build and maintain databases of information about energy alternatives, pollutants, natural environments, industrial processes, and other information related to ecological change.
Apply new or existing research about natural ecosystems to understand economic and industrial systems in the context of the environment.
Analyze changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems to avoid unintended negative consequences.
Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.
Plan or conduct field research on topics such as industrial production, industrial ecology, population ecology, and environmental production or sustainability.
Carry out environmental assessments in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, or laws.
Conduct scientific protection, mitigation, or restoration projects to prevent resource damage, maintain the integrity of critical habitats, and minimize the impact of human activities.
Conduct environmental sustainability assessments by using material flow analysis (MFA) or substance flow analysis (SFA) techniques.
Evaluate the effectiveness of industrial ecology programs using statistical analysis and applications.
Plan or conduct studies of the ecological implications of historic or projected changes in industrial processes or development.
Examine local, regional or global use and flow of materials or energy in industrial production processes.
Identify sustainable alternatives to industrial or waste management practices.
Identify or compare the component parts or relationships between the parts of industrial, social, and natural systems.
Promote use of environmental management systems (EMS) to reduce waste or to improve environmentally sound use of natural resources.
Provide industrial managers with technical materials on environmental issues, regulatory guidelines, or compliance actions.
Prepare plans to manage renewable resources.
Research environmental effects of land and water used to determine methods of improving environmental conditions or increasing outputs such as crop yields.
Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes.
Conduct applied research on the effects of industrial processes on the protection, restoration, inventory, monitoring, or reintroduction of species to the natural environment.
Create complex and dynamic mathematical models of population, community, or ecological systems.
Develop or test protocols to monitor ecosystem components and ecological processes.
Forecast future status or condition of ecosystems, based on changing industrial practices or environmental conditions.
Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects.
Perform environmentally extended input output (EE I-O) analyses.
Investigate the adaptability of various animal and plant species to changed environmental conditions.
Investigate accidents affecting the environment to assess ecological impact.
Investigate the impact of changed land management or land use practices on ecosystems.
Monitor the environmental impact of development activities, pollution, or land degradation.
Recommend methods to protect the environment or minimize environmental damage from industrial production practices.
Perform analyses to determine how human behavior can affect and be affected by changes in the environment.
Redesign linear, or open loop, systems into cyclical, or closed loop, systems so that waste products become inputs for new processes, modeling natural ecosystems.
Research sources of pollution to determine environmental impact or to develop methods of pollution abatement or control.
Translate the theories of industrial ecology into eco-industrial practices.
Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.
Analyze and interpret geological, geochemical, or geophysical information from sources such as survey data, well logs, bore holes, or aerial photos.
Plan or conduct geological, geochemical, or geophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection, or drilling and testing programs used to collect data for research or application.
Locate and estimate probable natural gas, oil, or mineral ore deposits or underground water resources, using aerial photographs, charts, or research or survey results.
Analyze and interpret geological data, using computer software.
Prepare geological maps, cross-sectional diagrams, charts, or reports concerning mineral extraction, land use, or resource management, using results of fieldwork or laboratory research.
Search for and review research articles or environmental, historical, and technical reports.
Assess ground or surface water movement to provide advice regarding issues such as waste management, route and site selection, or the restoration of contaminated sites.
Conduct geological or geophysical studies to provide information for use in regional development, site selection, or development of public works projects.
Investigate the composition, structure, or history of the Earth's crust through the collection, examination, measurement, or classification of soils, minerals, rocks, or fossil remains.
Measure characteristics of the Earth, such as gravity or magnetic fields, using equipment such as seismographs, gravimeters, torsion balances, or magnetometers.
Inspect construction projects to analyze engineering problems, applying geological knowledge and using test equipment and drilling machinery.
Design geological mine maps, monitor mine structural integrity, or advise and monitor mining crews.
Identify risks for natural disasters such as mud slides, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, providing advice on mitigation of potential damage.
Test industrial diamonds or abrasives, soil, or rocks to determine their geological characteristics, using optical, x-ray, heat, acid, or precision instruments.
Communicate geological findings by writing research papers, participating in conferences, or teaching geological science at universities.
Determine ways to mitigate the negative consequences of mineral dust dispersion.
Collaborate with medical or health researchers to address health problems related to geological materials or processes.
Develop applied software for the analysis and interpretation of geological data.
Develop strategies for more environmentally friendly resource extraction and reclamation.
Develop ways to capture or use gases that are currently burned off as waste during oil production processes.
Determine methods to incorporate geo-methane or methane hydrates into global energy production or evaluate the potential environmental impacts of such incorporation.
Identify new sources for Platinum Group Elements necessary for industrial uses, such as automotive fuel cells or pollution abatement systems.
Identify possible sites for carbon sequestration projects.
Provide advice on the safe siting of new nuclear reactor projects or methods of nuclear waste management.
Study and analyze the physical aspects of the earth in terms of the hydrological components, including atmosphere, hydrosphere, and interior structure.
Administer programs designed to ensure the proper sealing of abandoned wells.
Research geomechanical or geochemical processes to be used in carbon sequestration projects.
Study historical climate change indicators found in locations such as ice sheets or rock formations to develop models related to current climate changes.
Evaluate data and provide recommendations regarding the feasibility of municipal projects, such as hydroelectric power plants, irrigation systems, flood warning systems, and waste treatment facilities.
Measure and graph phenomena such as lake levels, stream flows, and changes in water volumes.
Investigate properties, origins, and activities of glaciers, ice, snow, and permafrost.
Review applications for site plans and permits and recommend approval, denial, modification, or further investigative action.
Develop or modify methods of conducting hydrologic studies.
Apply research findings to help minimize the environmental impacts of pollution, waterborne diseases, erosion, and sedimentation.
Evaluate research data in terms of its impact on issues such as soil and water conservation, flood control planning, and water supply forecasting.
Design and conduct scientific hydrogeological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is available for use in water resource management decisions.
Study and document quantities, distribution, disposition, and development of underground and surface waters.
Develop computer models for hydrologic predictions.
Prepare hydrogeologic evaluations of known or suspected hazardous waste sites and land treatment and feedlot facilities.
Collect and analyze water samples as part of field investigations or to validate data from automatic monitors.
Investigate complaints or conflicts related to the alteration of public waters, gathering information, recommending alternatives, informing participants of progress, and preparing draft orders.
Monitor the work of well contractors, exploratory borers, and engineers and enforce rules regarding their activities.
Design civil works associated with hydrographic activities and supervise their construction, installation, and maintenance.
Prepare written and oral reports describing research results, using illustrations, maps, appendices, and other information.
Conduct research and communicate information to promote the conservation and preservation of water resources.
Coordinate and supervise the work of professional and technical staff, including research assistants, technologists, and technicians.
Conduct short-term and long-term climate assessments and study storm occurrences.
Manage or analyze data obtained from remote sensing systems to obtain meaningful results.
Analyze data acquired from aircraft, satellites, or ground-based platforms, using statistical analysis software, image analysis software, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Study public water supply issues, including flood and drought risks, water quality, wastewater, and impacts on wetland habitats.
Process aerial or satellite imagery to create products such as landcover maps.
Monitor quality of remote sensing data collection operations to determine if procedural or equipment changes are necessary.
Attend meetings or seminars or read current literature to maintain knowledge of developments in the field of remote sensing.
Prepare or deliver reports or presentations of geospatial project information.
Discuss project goals, equipment requirements, or methodologies with colleagues or team members.
Integrate other geospatial data sources into projects.
Conduct research into the application or enhancement of remote sensing technology.
Design or implement strategies for collection, analysis, or display of geographic data.
Organize and maintain geospatial data and associated documentation.
Compile and format image data to increase its usefulness.
Train technicians in the use of remote sensing technology.
Participate in fieldwork.
Collect supporting data, such as climatic or field survey data to corroborate remote sensing data analyses.
Develop new analytical techniques or sensor systems.
Direct all activity associated with implementation, operation, or enhancement of remote sensing hardware or software.
Recommend new remote sensing hardware or software acquisitions.
Direct installation or testing of new remote sensing hardware or software.
Develop automated routines to correct for the presence of image distorting artifacts, such as ground vegetation.
Supervise research projects and students' study projects.
Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
Apply remote sensing data or techniques to address environmental issues, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection.
Set up or maintain remote sensing data collection systems.
Teach theories, principles, and methods of economics.
Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
Testify at regulatory or legislative hearings concerning the estimated effects of changes in legislation or public policy and present recommendations based on cost-benefit analyses.
Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy.
Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets.
Conduct research on economic issues and disseminate research findings through technical reports or scientific articles in journals.
Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice alternatives.
Assess the costs and benefits of various activities, policies, or regulations that affect the environment or natural resource stocks.
Conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and private land use, soil conservation, air and water pollution control, and endangered species protection.
Conduct research to study the relationships among environmental problems and patterns of economic production and consumption.
Develop economic models, forecasts, or scenarios to predict future economic and environmental outcomes.
Develop systems for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting environmental and economic data.
Develop programs or policy recommendations to achieve environmental goals in cost-effective ways.
Develop environmental research project plans, including information on budgets, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
Demonstrate or promote the economic benefits of sound environmental regulations.
Perform complex, dynamic, and integrated mathematical modeling of ecological, environmental, or economic systems.
Examine the exhaustibility of natural resources or the long-term costs of environmental rehabilitation.
Write technical documents or academic articles to communicate study results or economic forecasts.
Write social, legal, or economic impact statements to inform decision-makers for natural resource policies, standards, or programs.
Write research proposals and grant applications to obtain private or public funding for environmental and economic studies.
Identify and recommend environmentally-friendly business practices.
Interpret indicators to ascertain the overall health of an environment.
Monitor or analyze market and environmental trends.
Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate economic and environmental study results, to present policy recommendations, or to raise awareness of environmental consequences.
Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques.
Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services, such as behavioral management systems.
Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.
Report any pertinent information to the proper authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.
Serve as a resource to help families and schools deal with crises, such as separation and loss.
Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior.
Develop individualized educational plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members.
Attend workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new developments in school psychology.
Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.
Initiate and direct efforts to foster tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity in school communities.
Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or social services.
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy.
Provide educational programs on topics such as classroom management, teaching strategies, or parenting skills.
Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.
Design classes and programs to meet the needs of special students.
Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
Conduct research to generate new knowledge that can be used to address learning and behavior issues.
Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment.
Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms and community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
Select, administer, s, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
Analyze data such as interview notes, test results, and reference manuals to identify symptoms and to diagnose the nature of clients' problems.
Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
Provide occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans.
Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, and needs.
Evaluate the results of counseling methods to determine the reliability and validity of treatments.
Provide consulting services to schools, social service agencies, and businesses.
Consult with other professionals to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources, or techniques, and to share occupational information.
Refer clients to specialists or to other institutions for noncounseling treatment of problems.
Advise clients on how they could be helped by counseling.
Select, administer, and interpret psychological tests to assess intelligence, aptitudes, abilities, or interests.
Conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques.
Develop and implement employee selection and placement programs.
Identify training and development needs.
Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, and promotion.
Advise management concerning personnel, managerial, and marketing policies and practices and their potential effects on organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Formulate and implement training programs, applying principles of learning and individual differences.
Analyze job requirements and content to establish criteria for classification, selection, training, and other related personnel functions.
Counsel workers about job and career-related issues.
Analyze data, using statistical methods and applications, to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of workplace programs.
Observe and interview workers to obtain information about the physical, mental, and educational requirements of jobs as well as information about aspects such as job satisfaction.
Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, and motivation to assess organizational functioning.
Assess employee performance.
Write reports on research findings and implications to contribute to general knowledge and to suggest potential changes in organizational functioning.
Study organizational effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency, including the nature of workplace supervision and leadership.
Study consumers' reactions to new products and package designs, and to advertising efforts, using surveys and tests.
Facilitate organizational development and change.
Write or prepare detailed clinical neuropsychological reports using data from psychological or neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct observations, or interviews.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in neuropsychology.
Educate and supervise practicum students, psychology interns, or hospital staff.
Interview patients to obtain comprehensive medical histories.
Diagnose and treat neural and psychological conditions in medical and surgical populations such as patients with early dementing illness or chronic pain with a neurological basis.
Conduct neuropsychological evaluations such as assessments of intelligence, academic ability, attention, concentration, sensory-motor function, language, learning, and memory.
Distinguish between psychogenic and neurogenic syndromes, two or more suspected etiologies of cerebral dysfunction, or between disorders involving complex seizures.
Design or implement rehabilitation plans for patients with cognitive dysfunction.
Diagnose and treat pediatric populations for conditions such as learning disabilities with developmental or organic bases.
Provide psychotherapy, behavior therapy, or other counseling interventions to patients with neurological disorders.
Diagnose and treat psychiatric populations for conditions such as somatoform disorder, dementias, and psychoses.
Diagnose and treat conditions involving injury to the central nervous system such as cerebrovascular accidents, neoplasms, infectious or inflammatory diseases, degenerative diseases, head traumas, demyelinating diseases and various forms of dementing illnesses.
Compare patients' progress before and after pharmacologic, surgical, or behavioral interventions.
Participate in educational programs, in-service training, or workshops to remain current in methods and techniques.
Identify and communicate risks associated with specific neurological surgical procedures such as epilepsy surgery.
Establish neurobehavioral baseline measures for monitoring progressive cerebral disease or recovery.
Provide education or counseling to individuals and families.
Prepare publications and reports containing research findings.
Diagnose and treat conditions such as chemical dependency, alcohol dependency, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) dementia, and environmental toxin exposure.
Develop, implement, and evaluate methods of data collection, such as questionnaires or interviews.
Plan and conduct research to develop and test theories about societal issues such as crime, group relations, poverty, and aging.
Collect data about the attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents.
Develop approaches to the solution of groups' problems, based on research findings in sociology and related disciplines.
Analyze and interpret data in order to increase the understanding of human social behavior.
Consult with and advise individuals such as administrators, social workers, and legislators regarding social issues and policies, as well as the implications of research findings.
Collaborate with research workers in other disciplines.
Direct work of statistical clerks, statisticians, and others who compile and evaluate research data.
Assess the feasibility of proposals and identify necessary changes.
Observe group interactions and role affiliations to collect data, identify problems, evaluate progress, and determine the need for additional change.
Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues regarding land use or community plans.
Teach sociology.
Develop problem intervention procedures, utilizing techniques such as interviews, consultations, role playing, and participant observation of group interactions.
Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.
Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.
Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as population density.
Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.
Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.
Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.
Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on projects.
Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.
Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.
Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.
Collect information and make judgments through observation, interviews, and the review of documents.
Study archival collections of primary historical sources to help explain the origins and development of cultural patterns.
Conduct participatory action research in communities and organizations to assess how work is done and to design work systems, technologies, and environments.
Investigate property availability.
Participate in forensic activities, such as tooth and bone structure identification, in conjunction with police departments and pathologists.
Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.
Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.
Build and use text-based database management systems to support the analysis of detailed firsthand observational records or field notes.
Create data records for use in describing and analyzing social patterns and processes, using photography, videography, and audio recordings.
Apply systematic sampling techniques to ensure the accuracy, completeness, precision, and representativeness of individuals selected for sample surveys.
Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.
Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in anthropology.
Advise government agencies, private organizations, and communities regarding proposed programs, plans, and policies and their potential impacts on cultural institutions, organizations, and communities.
Advocate for sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.
Formulate general rules that describe and predict the development and behavior of cultures and social institutions.
Observe the production, distribution, and consumption of food to identify and mitigate threats to food security.
Plan and direct research to characterize and compare the economic, demographic, health care, social, political, linguistic, and religious institutions of distinct cultural groups, communities, and organizations.
Construct and test data collection methods.
Build geographic information systems (GIS) to record, analyze, and cartographically represent the distribution of languages, cultural and natural resources, land use, and settlement patterns of specific populations.
Develop intervention procedures, using techniques such as individual and focus group interviews, consultations, and participant observation of social interaction.
Explain the origins and physical, social, or cultural development of humans, including physical attributes, cultural traditions, beliefs, languages, resource management practices, and settlement patterns.
Identify culturally specific beliefs and practices affecting health status and access to services for distinct populations and communities, in collaboration with medical and public health officials.
Train others in the application of ethnographic research methods to solve problems in organizational effectiveness, communications, technology development, policy making, and program planning.
Organize public exhibits and displays to promote public awareness of diverse and distinctive cultural traditions.
Enhance the cultural sensitivity of elementary and secondary curricula and classroom interactions in collaboration with educators and teachers.
Gather and analyze artifacts and skeletal remains to increase knowledge of ancient cultures.
Identify key individual cultural collaborators, using reputational and positional selection techniques.
Collaborate with economic development planners to decide on the implementation of proposed development policies, plans, and programs based on culturally institutionalized barriers and facilitating circumstances.
Write about and present research findings for a variety of specialized and general audiences.
Examine museum collections of hominid fossils to classify anatomical and physiological variations and to determine how they fit into evolutionary theory.
Write, present, and publish reports that record site history, methodology, and artifact analysis results, along with recommendations for conserving and interpreting findings.
Develop and test theories concerning the origin and development of past cultures.
Study objects and structures recovered by excavation to identify, date, and authenticate them and to interpret their significance.
Observe and measure bodily variations and physical attributes of different human groups.
Create artifact typologies to organize and make sense of past material cultures.
Apply traditional ecological knowledge and assessments of culturally distinctive land and resource management institutions to assist in the resolution of conflicts over habitat protection and resource enhancement.
Analyze and characterize user experiences and institutional settings to assist consumer product developers, technology developers, and software engineers with the design of innovative products and services.
Teach archeology at colleges and universities.
Consult site reports, existing artifacts, and topographic maps to identify archeological sites.
Assess archeological sites for resource management, development, or conservation purposes and recommend methods for site protection.
Collect artifacts made of stone, bone, metal, and other materials, placing them in bags and marking them to show where they were found.
Compare findings from one site with archeological data from other sites to find similarities or differences.
Create and modify maps, graphs, or diagrams, using geographical information software and related equipment, and principles of cartography such as coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
Research, survey, or assess sites of past societies and cultures in search of answers to specific research questions.
Lead field training sites and train field staff, students, and volunteers in excavation methods.
Record the exact locations and conditions of artifacts uncovered in diggings or surveys, using drawings and photographs as necessary.
Provide consulting services in fields including resource development and management, business location and market area analysis, environmental hazards, regional cultural history, and urban social planning.
Create a grid of each site and draw and update maps of unit profiles, stratum surfaces, features, and findings.
Describe artifacts' physical properties or attributes, such as the materials from which artifacts are made and their size, shape, function, and decoration.
Teach geography.
Develop, operate, and maintain geographical information (GIS) computer systems, including hardware, software, plotters, digitizers, printers, and video cameras.
Clean, restore, and preserve artifacts.
Write and present reports of research findings.
Trace historical development in a particular field, such as social, cultural, political, or diplomatic history.
Provide geographical information systems support to the private and public sectors.
Analyze geographic distributions of physical and cultural phenomena on local, regional, continental, or global scales.
Gather and compile geographic data from sources including censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
Collect data on physical characteristics of specified areas, such as geological formations, climates, and vegetation, using surveying or meteorological equipment.
Conduct fieldwork at outdoor sites.
Study the economic, political, and cultural characteristics of a specific region's population.
Organize data, and analyze and interpret its authenticity and relative significance.
Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs, as well as collect data sources such as books, pamphlets, and periodicals.
Locate and obtain existing geographic information databases.
Conduct historical research as a basis for the identification, conservation, and reconstruction of historic places and materials.
Prepare publications and exhibits, or review those prepared by others in order to ensure their historical accuracy.
Teach and conduct research in colleges, universities, museums, and other research agencies and schools.
Speak to various groups, organizations, and clubs in order to promote the aims and activities of historical societies.
Conduct historical research, and publish or present findings and theories.
Present historical accounts in terms of individuals or social, ethnic, political, economic, or geographic groupings.
Research the history of a particular country or region, or of a specific time period.
Translate or request translation of reference materials.
Research and prepare manuscripts in support of public programming and the development of exhibits at historic sites, museums, libraries, and archives.
Collect detailed information on individuals for use in biographies.
Disseminate research results through academic publications, written reports, or public presentations.
Organize information for publication and for other means of dissemination, such as use in CD-ROMs or Internet sites.
Teach political science.
Advise or consult with individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period.
Recommend actions related to historical art, such as which items to add to a collection or which items to display in an exhibit.
Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging and filing materials.
Determine which topics to research, or pursue research topics specified by clients or employers.
Maintain current knowledge of government policy decisions.
Edit historical society publications.
Collect, analyze, and interpret data such as election results and public opinion surveys; report on findings, recommendations, and conclusions.
Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, legislation, andor the operations of governments, businesses, and organizations.
Participate in public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects, or to achieve consensus on project designs.
Forecast political, economic, and social trends.
Develop and test theories, using information from interviews, newspapers, periodicals, case law, historical papers, polls, andor statistical sources.
Consult with and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, the media, political parties, and others concerned with political issues.
Write drafts of legislative proposals, and prepare speeches, correspondence, and policy papers for governmental use.
Evaluate programs and policies, and make related recommendations to institutions and organizations.
Develop design ideas for new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, and car parking areas.
Define regional or local transportation planning problems or priorities.
Recommend transportation system improvements or projects, based on economic, population, land-use or traffic projections.
Document and evaluate transportation project needs and costs.
Prepare reports or recommendations on transportation planning.
Review development plans for transportation system effects, infrastructure requirements, or compliance with applicable transportation regulations.
Provide media commentary andor criticism related to public policy and political issues and events.
Analyze and interpret data from traffic modeling software, geographic information systems, or associated databases.
Collaborate with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.
Prepare necessary documents to obtain project approvals or permits.
Prepare or review engineering studies or specifications.
Analyze information related to transportation, such as land use policies, environmental impact of projects, or long-range planning needs.
Analyze information from traffic counting programs.
Develop or test new methods or models of transportation analysis.
Develop computer models to address transportation planning issues.
Analyze transportation-related consequences of federal and state legislative proposals.
Represent jurisdictions in the legislative or administrative approval of land development projects.
Direct urban traffic counting programs.
Design transportation surveys to identify areas of public concern.
Define or update information such as urban boundaries or classification of roadways.
Collaborate with other professionals to develop sustainable transportation strategies at the local, regional, or national levels.
Receive and prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
Plant seeds in specified areas, and count the resulting plants to determine the percentage of seeds that germinated.
Collect samples from crops or animals so testing can be performed.
Measure or weigh ingredients used in testing or for purposes such as animal feed.
Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.
Set up laboratory or field equipment, and prepare sites for testing.
Operate laboratory equipment such as spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, and potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
Adjust testing equipment, and prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
Examine animals and specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.
Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.
Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
Supervise pest or weed control operations including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, scheduling application, and training operators.
Measure and mark plot areas, and plow, disc, level, and otherwise prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards and vineyards.
Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.
Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.
Respond to inquiries and requests from the public that do not require specialized scientific knowledge or expertise.
Analyze test results to classify products or compare results with standard tables.
Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
Provide assistance to food scientists or technologists in research and development, production technology, or quality control.
Assess comparative soil erosion from various planting or tillage systems, such as conservation tillage with mulch or ridge till systems, no-till systems, or conventional tillage systems with or without moldboard plows.
Conduct studies of nitrogen or alternative fertilizer application methods, quantities, or timing to ensure satisfaction of crop needs and minimization of leaching, runoff, or denitrification.
Conduct standardized tests on food, beverages, additives, or preservatives to ensure compliance with standards and regulations regarding factors such as color, texture, or nutrients.
Compute moisture or salt content, percentages of ingredients, formulas, or other product factors, using mathematical and chemical procedures.
Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
Record or compile test results or prepare graphs, charts, or reports.
Examine chemical or biological samples to identify cell structures or to locate bacteria or extraneous material, using a microscope.
Taste or smell foods or beverages to ensure that flavors meet specifications or to select samples with specific characteristics.
Order supplies needed to maintain inventories in laboratories or in storage facilities of food or beverage processing plants.
Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
Conduct research or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals.
Prepare slides and incubate slides with cell cultures.
Measure, test, or weigh bottles, cans, or other containers to ensure that hardness, strength, or dimensions meet specifications.
Mix, blend, or cultivate ingredients to make reagents or to manufacture food or beverage products.
Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed.
Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences.
Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards.
Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in food or other products.
Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
Feed livestock or laboratory animals.
Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
Compile and interpret results of tests and analyses.
Provide and maintain a safe work environment by participating in safety programs, committees, or teams and by conducting laboratory or plant safety audits.
Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical or chemical separation techniques, or microscopy.
Conduct or supervise operational programs such as fish hatcheries, greenhouses and livestock production programs.
Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist scientists in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of solids, liquids, or gaseous materials.
Provide technical support or assistance to chemists or engineers.
Write technical reports or prepare graphs or charts to document experimental results.
Design or fabricate experimental apparatus to develop new products or processes.
Order and inventory materials to maintain supplies.
Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
Develop or conduct programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards of raw materials, chemical intermediates, or products.
Read and study reports in order to compile information and data for geological and geophysical prospecting.
Operate experimental pilot plants, assisting with experimental design.
Develop new chemical engineering processes or production techniques.
Assemble, maintain, or distribute information for library or record systems.
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross-sections.
Supervise oil, water, or gas well-drilling activities.
Operate or adjust equipment or apparatus used to obtain geological data.
Set up or direct set-up of instruments used to collect geological data.
Collect samples or cuttings, using equipment or hand tools.
Record readings in order to compile data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
Direct or monitor other workers producing chemical products.
Interview individuals, and research public databases in order to obtain information.
Measure geological characteristics used in prospecting for oil or gas, using measuring instruments.
Diagnose or repair malfunctioning instruments or equipment, using manufacturers' manuals and hand tools.
Prepare and attach packing instructions to shipping containers.
Create photographic recordings of information, using equipment.
Evaluate and interpret  samples and cuttings, and other geological data used in prospecting for oil or gas.
Develop and design packing materials and handling procedures for shipping of objects.
Apply new technologies, such as improved seismic imaging techniques, to locate untapped oil or natural gas deposits.
Plan and direct activities of workers who operate equipment to collect data.
Collect data on underground areas, such as reservoirs, that could be used in carbon sequestration operations.
Supervise well exploration, drilling activities, or well completions.
Collect geological data from potential geothermal energy plant sites.
Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.
Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
Conduct geophysical surveys of potential sites for wind farms or solar installations to determine their suitability.
Compile data used to address environmental issues, such as the suitability of potential landfill sites.
Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross sections.
Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
Participate in the evaluation of possible mining locations.
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
Assess the environmental impacts of development projects on subsurface materials.
Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.
Inspect engines for wear or defective parts, using equipment or measuring devices.
Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required.
Test and analyze samples from potential underground carbon sequestration sites.
Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
Participate in the evaluation of possible geothermal energy plant locations.
Adjust controls of equipment to control particle beam movement, pulse rates, energy or intensity, or radiation, according to specifications.
Perform testing, maintenance, repair, or upgrading of accelerator systems.
Collaborate with hydrogeologists to evaluate groundwater or well circulation.
Submit computations to supervisors for review.
Prepare, transcribe, or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log, or other geophysical or survey data.
Modify, devise, and maintain equipment used in operations.
Monitor instruments, gauges, and recording devices in control rooms during operation of equipment, under direction of nuclear experimenters.
Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas.
Set control panel switches, according to standard procedures, to route electric power from sources and direct particle beams through injector units.
Communicate with accelerator maintenance personnel to ensure readiness of support systems, such as vacuum, water cooling, or radio frequency power sources.
Calculate equipment operating factors, such as radiation times, dosages, temperatures, gamma intensities, or pressures, using standard formulas and conversion tables.
Decontaminate objects by cleaning them using soap or solvents or by abrading using brushes, buffing machines, or sandblasting machines.
Collect air, water, gas or solid samples for testing to determine radioactivity levels or to ensure appropriate radioactive containment.
Identify and implement appropriate decontamination procedures, based on equipment and the size, nature, and type of contamination.
Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
Measure the intensity and identify the types of radiation in work areas, equipment, or materials, using radiation detectors or other instruments.
Inform supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approach maximum permissible limits.
Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
Calculate safe radiation exposure times for personnel using plant contamination readings and prescribed safe levels of radiation.
Prepare reports to communicate information such as contamination test results, decontamination results, or decontamination procedures.
Monitor personnel to determine the amounts and intensities of radiation exposure.
Set up equipment that automatically detects area radiation deviations and test detection equipment to ensure its accuracy.
Collect samples of air, water, gases, or solids to determine radioactivity levels of contamination.
Confer with scientists directing projects to determine significant events to monitor during tests.
Provide initial response to abnormal events or to alarms from radiation monitoring equipment.
Operate manipulators from outside cells to move specimens into or out of shielded containers, to remove specimens from cells, or to place specimens on benches or equipment work stations.
Prepare reports describing contamination tests, material or equipment decontaminated, or methods used in decontamination processes.
Test materials' physical, chemical, or metallurgical properties, using equipment such as tensile testers, hardness testers, metallographic units, micrometers, or gauges.
Prepare, manipulate, and manage extensive databases.
Enter data into computers to record characteristics of nuclear events or to locate coordinates of particles.
Immerse samples in chemical compounds to prepare them for testing.
Obtain informed consent of research subjects andor their guardians.
Determine intensities and types of radiation in work areas, equipment, or materials, using radiation detectors or other instruments.
Instruct personnel in radiation safety procedures and demonstrate use of protective clothing and equipment.
Place radioactive waste, such as sweepings and broken sample bottles, into containers for disposal.
Decontaminate objects by cleaning with soap or solvents or by abrading with wire brushes, buffing wheels, or sandblasting machines.
Provide assistance with the preparation of project-related reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
Calibrate and maintain chemical instrumentation sensing elements and sampling system equipment, using calibration instruments and hand tools.
Verify the accuracy and validity of data entered in databases; correct any errors.
Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
Determine or recommend radioactive decontamination procedures, according to the size and nature of equipment and the degree of contamination.
Conduct internet-based and library research.
Edit and submit protocols and other required research documentation.
Design and create special programs for tasks such as statistical analysis and data entry and cleaning.
Present research findings to groups of people.
Perform data entry and other clerical work as required for project completion.
Track laboratory supplies, and expenses such as participant reimbursement.
Code data in preparation for computer entry.
Provide assistance in the design of survey instruments such as questionnaires.
Recruit and schedule research participants.
Develop and implement research quality control procedures.
Screen potential subjects in order to determine their suitability as study participants.
Track research participants, and perform any necessary follow-up tasks.
Administer standardized tests to research subjects, andor interview them in order to collect research data.
Supervise the work of survey interviewers.
Allocate and manage laboratory space and resources.
Perform needs assessments andor consult with clients in order to determine the types of research and information that are required.
Participate in and support team planning efforts.
Collect specimens such as blood samples, as required by research projects.
Prepare reports, using statistics, charts, and graphs, to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, or zoning.
Research, compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects.
Conduct interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors that affect land usage, such as zoning, traffic flow and housing.
Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants, such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.
Prepare, develop and maintain maps and databases.
Provide and process zoning and project permits and applications.
Perform code enforcement tasks.
Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics.
Inspect sites and review plans for minor development permit applications.
Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations.
Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment.
Distribute permits, closure plans, or cleanup plans.
Respond to public inquiries and complaints.
Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.
Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
Serve as liaison between planning department and other departments and agencies.
Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
Perform clerical duties such as composing, typing and proofreading documents, scheduling appointments and meetings, handling mail and posting public notices.
Develop testing procedures or direct activities of workers in laboratory.
Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
Conduct standardized tests to ensure materials or supplies used throughout power supply systems meet processing and safety specifications.
Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas.
Perform statistical analysis of environmental data.
Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities.
Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.
Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock to determine concentration of pollutants.
Respond to and investigate hazardous conditions or spills, or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.
Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities.
Determine amounts and kinds of chemicals to use in destroying harmful organisms or removing impurities from purification systems.
Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.
Develop or implement site recycling or hazardous waste stream programs.
Analyze potential environmental impacts of production process changes and recommend steps to mitigate negative impacts.
Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations.
Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Plan, organize, or lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation, or social activities for clients.
Monitor clients' use of medications.
Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, or graduate students.
Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
Coordinate or direct employee workshops, courses, or training about mental health issues.
Write reports describing offenders' progress.
Inform offenders or inmates of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
Arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
Provide offenders or inmates with assistance in matters concerning detainers, sentences in other jurisdictions, writs, and applications for social assistance.
Supervise people on community-based sentences, such as electronically monitored home detention, and provide field supervision of probationers by conducting curfew checks or visits to home, work, or school.
Develop rehabilitation programs for assigned offenders or inmates, establishing rules of conduct, goals, and objectives.
Arrange for postrelease services, such as employment, housing, counseling, education, and social activities.
Investigate alleged parole violations, using interviews, surveillance, and search and seizure.
Gather information about offenders' backgrounds by talking to offenders, their families and friends, and other people who have relevant information.
Recommend appropriate penitentiary for initial placement of an offender.
Assess the suitability of penitentiary inmates for release under parole and statutory release programs and submit recommendations to parole boards.
Develop liaisons and networks with other parole officers, community agencies, correctional institutions, psychiatric facilities, and aftercare agencies to plan for helping offenders with life adjustments.
Participate in decisions about whether cases should go before courts and which court should hear them.
Develop and prepare packets containing information about social service agencies, assistance organizations, and programs that might be useful for inmates or offenders.
Identify and approve work placements for offenders with community service sentences.
Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets.
Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.
Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations.
Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
Transport and accompany clients to shopping areas or to appointments, using automobile.
Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals.
Meet with youth groups to acquaint them with consequences of delinquent acts.
Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.
Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices.
Monitor free, supplementary meal program to ensure cleanliness of facility and that eligibility guidelines are met for persons receiving meals.
Observe and discuss meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation.
Coordinate training programs with area universities, clinics, hospitals, health agencies, or vocational schools.
Maintain a clinical practice.
Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as children's literature, learning and development, and reading instruction.
Advise and instruct teachers employed in school systems by providing activities such as in-service seminars.
Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.
Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons.
Plan and conduct children's programs, community outreach programs, and other specialized programs such as library tours.
Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage.
File catalog cards according to system used.
Design, customize, and maintain databases, web pages, and local area networks.
Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment such as projectors, tape recorders, and videocassette recorders.
Compile bibliographies and prepare abstracts on subjects of interest to particular organizations or groups.
Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.
Maintain hardware and software, including computers, scanners, color copiers, and color laser printers.
Set up, adjust, and operate audiovisual equipment such as cameras, film and slide projectors, and recording equipment, for meetings, events, classes, seminars and video conferences.
Install audiovisual equipment.
Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries.
Instruct users in the selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials, and assist them in the preparation of instructional materials and the rehearsal of presentations.
Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
Write advertising copy for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promote the sale of goods and services.
Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
Review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
Write to customers in their terms and on their level so that the advertiser's sales message is more readily received.
Assist in laying out material for publication.
Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
Discuss with the client the product, advertising themes and methods, and any changes that should be made in advertising copy.
Vary language and tone of messages based on product and medium.
Present drafts and ideas to clients.
Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.
Remove and process film.
Perform scheduled maintenance or minor emergency repairs on radiographic equipment.
Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists.
Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.
Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.
Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.
Demonstrate new equipment, procedures, or techniques to staff and provide technical assistance.
Prepare and administer oral or injected contrast media to patients.
Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.
Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.
Monitor video display of area being scanned and adjust density or contrast to improve picture quality.
Perform administrative duties, such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies or equipment, or preparing work schedules.
Measure thickness of section to be radiographed, using instruments similar to measuring tapes.
Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.
Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.
Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.
Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.
Develop or otherwise produce film records of magnetic resonance images.
Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.
Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.
Inject intravenously contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.
Troubleshoot technical issues related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner or peripheral equipment, such as monitors or coils.
Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences.
Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
Administer oral medications or hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
Set equipment controls to regulate the flow of oxygen, gases, mists, or aerosols.
Use ventilators or various oxygen devices or aerosol and breathing treatments in the provision of respiratory therapy.
Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status, or to obtain their mental health and treatment history.
Collect and analyze arterial blood gas samples.
Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions to the respiratory therapist.
Work with patients in areas such as the emergency rooms, neonatal or pediatric intensive care, or surgical intensive care, treating conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, or pneumonia.
Read and evaluate physicians' orders and patients' chart information to determine patients' condition and treatment protocols.
Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the severity of respiratory dysfunction in patients.
Assess patients' response to treatments and modify treatments according to protocol if necessary.
Maintain order in courtroom during trial and guard jury from outside contact.
Check courtroom for security and cleanliness and assure availability of sundry supplies, such as notepads, for use by judge, jurors, and attorneys.
Screen, control, and handle evidence and exhibits during court proceedings.
Report need for police or medical assistance to sheriff's office.
Stop people from entering courtroom while judge charges jury.
Announce entrance of judge.
Escort prisoners to and from courthouse and maintain custody of prisoners during court proceedings.
Provide jury escort to restaurant and other areas outside of courtroom to prevent jury contact with public.
Guard lodging of sequestered jury.
Maintain court docket.
Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.
Search prisoners and vehicles and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
Use weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
Prepare service estimates based on labor, material, and machine costs and maintain budgets for individual projects.
Tour grounds, such as parks, botanical gardens, cemeteries, or golf courses, to inspect conditions of plants and soil.
Design or supervise the installation of sprinkler systems, calculating water pressure, or valve and pipe coverage needs.
Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
Gather and empty trash.
Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
Steam clean or shampoo carpets.
Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, or parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, or snow shovels, or spread snow melting chemicals.
Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware or metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, or power cleaning equipment.
Spray insecticides or fumigants to prevent insect or rodent infestation.
Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
Start and control games and gaming equipment, and announce winning numbers or colors.
Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.
Train animals to perform certain tasks.
Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
Sell pet food and supplies.
Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.
Conduct gambling games such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.
Offer advice on the purchase or sale of particular securities.
Relay buy or sell orders to securities exchanges or to firm trading departments.
Identify potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists, or personal contacts.
Review financial periodicals, stock and bond reports, business publications, or other material to identify potential investments for clients or to keep abreast of trends affecting market conditions.
Contact prospective customers to determine customer needs, present information, or explain available services.
Prepare documents needed to implement plans selected by clients.
Analyze market conditions to determine optimum times to execute securities transactions.
Explain stock market terms or trading practices to clients.
Inform and advise concerned parties regarding fluctuations or securities transactions affecting plans or accounts.
Calculate costs for billings or commissions.
Supply the latest price quotes on any security, as well as information on the activities or financial positions of the corporations issuing these securities.
Prepare financial reports to monitor client or corporate finances.
Read corporate reports and calculate ratios to determine best prospects for profit on stock purchases and to monitor client accounts.
Determine customers' financial services needs and prepare proposals to sell services that address these needs.
Contact prospective customers to present information and explain available services.
Sell services or equipment, such as trusts, investments, or check processing services.
Prepare forms or agreements to complete sales.
Complete product and development training as required.
Provide feedback to product design teams so that products can be tailored to clients' needs.
Arrange for installation and testing of products or machinery.
Verify that materials lists are accurate and that delivery schedules meet project deadlines.
Sell service contracts for products.
Study information about new products so that equipment and supplies can be accurately depicted and proper recommendations made.
Compute customer's installation or production costs and estimate savings from new services, products, or equipment.
Consult with engineers regarding technical problems with products.
Verify customers' credit ratings, and appraise equipment in order to determine contract terms and trade-in values.
Advise customers regarding office layouts, legal and insurance regulations, cost analyses, and collection methods.
Stock or distribute resources, such as samples or promotional or educational materials.
Obtain building blueprints or specifications for use by engineering departments in bid preparations.
Visit establishments, such as pharmacies, to determine product sales.
Train establishment personnel in equipment use.
Review existing machineryequipment placement, and create diagrams to illustrate efficient space utilization, using standard measuring devices and templates.
Inform customers about issues related to responsible use and disposal of products, such as waste reduction or product or byproduct recycling or disposal.
Present information to customers about the energy efficiency or environmental impact of scientific or technical products.
Research and convey information to customers about tax benefits or government rebates associated with energy-efficient scientific or technical products, such as solar panels.
Sell technical and scientific products that are environmentally sound or designed for environmental remediation.
Generate solar energy customer leads to develop new accounts.
Prepare proposals, quotes, contracts, or presentations for potential solar customers.
Plan, assemble, and stock product displays in retail stores, or make recommendations to retailers regarding product displays, promotional programs, and advertising.
Arrange and direct delivery and installation of products and equipment.
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports.
Negotiate details of contracts and payments, and prepare sales contracts and order forms.
Check stock levels and reorder merchandise as necessary.
Negotiate with retail merchants to improve product exposure, such as shelf positioning and advertising.
Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.
Obtain credit information about prospective customers.
Forward orders to manufacturers.
Demonstrate or explain products, methods, or services to persuade customers to purchase products or use services.
Buy products from manufacturers or brokerage firms and distribute them to wholesale and retail clients.
Train customers' employees to operate and maintain new equipment.
Compare product labels, tags, or tickets, shipping manifests, purchase orders, and bills of lading to verify accuracy of shipment contents, quality specifications, andor weights.
Communicate with customers and vendors to exchange information regarding products, materials, and services.
Collect product samples and prepare them for laboratory analysis or testing.
Fill orders for products and samples, following order tickets, and forward or mail items.
Weigh or measure materials, equipment, or products to maintain relevant records, using volume meters, scales, rules, andor calipers.
Maintain financial records, such as accounts of daily collections and billings, and records of receipts issued.
Store samples of finished products in labeled cartons and record their location.
Operate scalehouse computers to obtain weight information about incoming shipments such as those from waste haulers.
Remove from stock products or loads not meeting quality standards, and notify supervisors or appropriate departments of discrepancies or shortages.
Provide input into the design and manufacturing of new equipment.
Place intercept circuits on terminals to handle vacant lines in central office installations.
Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters.
Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems.
Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons.
Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel.
Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.
Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices.
Assemble prototypes or models of circuits, instruments, and systems for use in testing.
Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons.
Lay out installation of aircraft assemblies and systems, following documentation such as blueprints, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
Operate computer-aided drafting and design applications to design avionics system modifications.
Install door hardware such as locks and closers.
Open safe locks by drilling.
Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
Install alarm and electronic access systems.
Unlock cars and other vehicles.
Repair and adjust safes, vault doors, and vault components, using hand tools, lathes, drill presses, and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus.
Install safes, vault doors, and deposit boxes according to blueprints, using equipment such as powered drills, taps, dies, truck cranes, and dollies.
Remove interior and exterior finishes on safes and vaults, and spray on new finishes.
Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers.
Move and set up mobile homes or prefabricated buildings on owners' lots or at mobile home parks.
Inspect, examine, and test the operation of parts or systems to evaluate operating condition and to determine if repairs are needed.
Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of plumbing fixtures.
Remove damaged exterior panels, repair and replace structural frame members, and seal leaks, using hand tools.
List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, and diagrams.
Confer with customers or read work orders to determine the nature and extent of damage to units.
Install, repair, and replace units, fixtures, appliances, and other items and systems in mobile and modular homes, prefabricated buildings, or travel trailers, using hand tools or power tools.
Reset hardware, using chisels, mallets, and screwdrivers.
Repair leaks in plumbing or gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, and hand tools.
Open and close doors, windows, and drawers to test their operation; and trim edges to fit, using jackplanes or drawknives.
Manipulate products, by hand or using machines, to separate, spread, knead, spin, cast, cut, pull, or roll products.
Give directions to other workers who are assisting in the batchmaking process.
Operate refining machines to reduce the particle size of cooked batches.
Formulate or modify recipes for specific kinds of food products.
Place products on carts or conveyors to transfer them to the next stage of processing.
Cool food product batches on slabs or in water-cooled kettles.
Homogenize or pasteurize material to prevent separation or to obtain prescribed butterfat content, using a homogenizing device.
Tend or operate and control equipment such as kettles, cookers, vats and tanks, and boilers, to cook ingredients or prepare products for further processing.
Set temperature, pressure, and time controls, and start conveyers, machines, or pumps.
Clean, wash, and sterilize equipment and cooking area, using water hoses, cleaning or sterilizing solutions, or rinses.
Observe gauges, dials, and product characteristics, and adjust controls to maintain appropriate temperature, pressure, and flow of ingredients.
Listen for malfunction alarms, and shut down equipment and notify supervisors when necessary.
Remove cooked material or products from equipment.
Turn valves or start pumps to add ingredients or drain products from equipment and to transfer products for storage, cooling, or further processing.
Measure or weigh ingredients, using scales or measuring containers.
Review and evaluate training and apprenticeship programs for compliance with government standards.
Coordinate established courses with technical and professional courses provided by community schools and designate training procedures.
Manage nurseries that grow horticultural plants for sale to trade or retail customers, for display or exhibition, or for research.
Identify plants as well as problems such as diseases, weeds, and insect pests.
Tour work areas to observe work being done, to inspect crops, and to evaluate plant and soil conditions.
Assign work schedules and duties to nursery or greenhouse staff, and supervise their work.
Determine plant growing conditions, such as greenhouses, hydroponics, or natural settings, and set planting and care schedules.
Apply pesticides and fertilizers to plants.
Hire employees, and train them in gardening techniques.
Select and purchase seeds, plant nutrients, disease control chemicals, and garden and lawn care equipment.
Determine types and quantities of horticultural plants to be grown, based on budgets, projected sales volumes, andor executive directives.
Explain and enforce safety regulations and policies.
Position and regulate plant irrigation systems, and program environmental and irrigation control computers.
Inspect facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, and perform necessary maintenance work.
Coordinate clerical, recordkeeping, inventory, requisitioning, and marketing activities.
Prepare soil for planting, and plant or transplant seeds, bulbs, and cuttings.
Confer with horticultural personnel in order to plan facility renovations or additions.
Cut and prune trees, shrubs, flowers, and plants.
Determine, administer, and execute policies relating to operations administration and standards, and facility maintenance.
Collect information regarding techniques for fish collection and fertilization, spawn incubation, and treatment of spawn and fry.
Determine how to allocate resources, and how to respond to unanticipated problems such as insect infestation, drought, and fire.
Operate and maintain cultivating and harvesting equipment.
Confer with biologists, fish pathologists, and other fishery personnel to obtain data concerning fish habits, diseases, food, and environmental requirements.
Prepare reports required by state and federal laws.
Identify environmental requirements of a particular species, and select and oversee the preparation of sites for species cultivation.
Scuba dive in order to inspect sea farm operations.
Design and construct pens, floating stations, and collector strings or fences for sea farms.
Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.
Determine allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment, and authorize purchases.
Prepare and submit budget requests and recommendations, or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
Prepare, maintain, or oversee the preparation and maintenance of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records.
Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary.
Recommend personnel actions related to programs and services.
Direct and coordinate activities of teachers, administrators, and support staff at schools, public agencies, and institutions.
Participate in special education-related activities such as attending meetings and providing support to special educators throughout the district.
Direct and coordinate school maintenance services and the use of school facilities.
Advocate for new schools to be built, or for existing facilities to be repaired or remodeled.
Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
Develop partnerships with businesses, communities, and other organizations to help meet identified educational needs and to provide school-to-work programs.
Meet with federal, state, and local agencies to keep updated on policies and to discuss improvements for education programs.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee school logistics programs such as bus and food services.
Review and interpret government codes, and develop programs to ensure adherence to codes and facility safety, security, and maintenance.
Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and data on demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum change needs.
Coordinate and direct extracurricular activities and programs such as after-school events and athletic contests.
Mentor and support administrative staff members such as superintendents and principals.
Teach classes or courses to students.
Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about facilities and programs.
Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff, engaged in administering academic institutions, departments or alumni organizations.
Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.
Participate in student recruitment, selection, and admission, making admissions recommendations when required to do so.
Formulate strategic plans for the institution.
Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.
Greet and register guests.
Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services, and resolve occupants' complaints.
Monitor the revenue activity of the hotel or facility.
Train staff members.
Observe and monitor staff performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to facility's policies and procedures.
Coordinate front-office activities of hotels or motels, and resolve problems.
Participate in financial activities such as the setting of room rates, the establishment of budgets, and the allocation of funds to departments.
Oversee facilities management for the university, including construction, repair, and maintenance projects.
Select, direct, and monitor the work of vendors that provide products or services for distance learning programs.
Audit the financial status of student organizations and facility accounts.
Create and maintain web sites or databases that support distance learning programs.
Develop or provide technical resources, such as course management and videoconferencing systems, networking, and webcasting, for distance learning programs.
Develop distance learning program goals or plans, including equipment replacement, quality assurance, or course offering plans.
Confer with other academic staff to explain and formulate admission requirements and course credit policies.
Assess distance-learning technological or educational needs and goals.
Monitor technological developments in distance learning for technological means to educational or outreach goals.
Prepare and manage distance learning program budgets.
Provide technical or logistical support to users of distance learning classrooms, equipment, web sites, or services.
Prepare reports summarizing distance learning statistical data or describing distance learning program objectives and accomplishments.
Direct and support the technical operation of distance learning classrooms or equipment.
Plan and promote sporting events and social, cultural, and recreational activities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of distance learning programs in promoting knowledge or skill acquisition.
Direct scholarship, fellowship, and loan programs, performing activities such as selecting recipients and distributing aid.
Prepare and distribute schedules of distance learning resources, such as course offerings, classrooms, laboratories, equipment, and web sites.
Negotiate with academic units or instructors and vendors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality distance learning programs, services, or courses.
Supervise distance learning support staff.
Analyze data to assess distance learning program status or to inform decisions for distance learning programs.
Direct and participate in institutional fundraising activities, and encourage alumni participation in such activities.
Purchase equipment or services in accordance with distance learning plans and budget constraints.
Communicate to faculty, students, or other users availability of, or changes to, distance learning courses or materials, programs, services, or applications.
Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.
Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes.
Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness.
Oversee internal reporting systems such as corporate compliance hotlines and inform employees about these systems.
Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress.
Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.
Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.
Negotiate prices, discount terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise.
Manage the department for which they buy.
Confer with sales and purchasing personnel to obtain information about customer needs and preferences.
Examine, select, order, and purchase at the most favorable price merchandise consistent with quality, quantity, specification requirements and other factors.
Monitor and analyze sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determine what the company will sell and how much inventory is needed.
Set or recommend mark-up rates, mark-down rates, and selling prices for merchandise.
Authorize payment of invoices or return of merchandise.
Interview and work closely with vendors to obtain and develop desired products.
Conduct staff meetings with sales personnel to introduce new merchandise.
Inspect merchandise or products to determine value or yield.
Monitor competitors' sales activities by following their advertisements in newspapers or other media.
Train or supervise sales or clerical staff.
Consult with store or merchandise managers about budgets or goods to be purchased.
Provide clerks with information to print on price tags, such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs, manufacturer number, season code, or style number.
Determine which products should be featured in advertising, the advertising medium to be used, or when the ads should be run.
Monitor changes affecting supply and demand, tracking market conditions, price trends, or futures markets.
Investigate, evaluate and settle claims, applying technical knowledge and human relations skills to effect fair and prompt disposal of cases and to contribute to a reduced loss ratio.
Adjust reserves or provide reserve recommendations to ensure that reserve activities are consistent with corporate policies.
Resolve complex, severe exposure claims, using high service oriented file handling.
Pay and process claims within designated authority level.
Examine claims investigated by insurance adjusters, further investigating questionable claims to determine whether to authorize payments.
Verify and analyze data used in settling claims to ensure that claims are valid and that settlements are made according to company practices and procedures.
Enter claim payments, reserves and new claims on computer system, inputting concise yet sufficient file documentation.
Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.
Contact or interview claimants, doctors, medical specialists, or employers to get additional information.
Maintain claim files such as records of settled claims and an inventory of claims requiring detailed analysis.
Present cases and participate in their discussion at claim committee meetings.
Interview individuals to determine the nature of suspected violations and to obtain evidence of violations.
Prepare written, oral, tabular, and graphic reports summarizing requirements and regulations, including enforcement and chain of custody documentation.
Monitor follow-up actions in cases where violations were found, and review compliance monitoring reports.
Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, product quality, or labeling laws.
Inspect waste pretreatment, treatment, and disposal facilities and systems for conformance to federal, state, or local regulations.
Inform individuals and groups of pollution control regulations and inspection findings, and explain how problems can be corrected.
Determine sampling locations and methods, and collect water or wastewater samples for analysis, preserving samples with appropriate containers and preservation methods.
Verify that hazardous chemicals are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with regulations.
Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as EPA laws and regulations.
Determine which sites and violation reports to investigate, and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities with other government agencies.
Observe and record field conditions, gathering, interpreting, and reporting data such as flow meter readings and chemical levels.
Learn and observe proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized and proper safety protocols implemented.
Evaluate label information for accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements.
Inform health professionals, property owners, and the public about harmful properties and related problems of water pollution and contaminated wastewater.
Analyze and implement state, federal or local requirements as necessary to maintain approved pretreatment, pollution prevention, and storm water runoff programs.
Perform laboratory tests on samples collected, such as analyzing the content of contaminated wastewater.
Review and evaluate applications for registration of products containing dangerous materials, or for pollution control discharge permits.
Research and perform calculations related to landscape allowances, discharge volumes, production-based and alternative limits, and wastewater strength classifications, then make recommendations and complete documentation.
Participate in the development of spill prevention programs and hazardous waste rules and regulations, and recommend corrective actions for hazardous waste problems.
Maintain and repair materials, worksites, and equipment.
Conduct research on hazardous waste management projects in order to determine the magnitude of problems, and treatment or disposal alternatives and costs.
Respond to questions and inquiries, such as those concerning service charges and capacity fees, or refer them to supervisors.
Issue licenses to individuals meeting standards.
Evaluate applications, records, or documents to gather information about eligibility or liability issues.
Administer oral, written, road, or flight tests to license applicants.
S tests and observe equipment operation and control to rate ability of applicants.
Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.
Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
Prepare correspondence to inform concerned parties of licensing decisions or appeals processes.
Confer with or interview officials, technical or professional specialists, or applicants to obtain information or to clarify facts relevant to licensing decisions.
Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.
Visit establishments to verify that valid licenses or permits are displayed and that licensing standards are being upheld.
Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
Interpret civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers.
Study equal opportunity complaints to clarify issues.
Meet with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints in order to verify case information, and to arbitrate and settle disputes.
Coordinate, monitor, or revise complaint procedures to ensure timely processing and review of complaints.
Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.
Conduct surveys and evaluate findings to determine if systematic discrimination exists.
Develop guidelines for non-discriminatory employment practices, and monitor their implementation and impact.
Review company contracts to determine actions required to meet governmental equal opportunity provisions.
Counsel newly hired members of minority or disadvantaged groups, informing them about details of civil rights laws.
Provide information, technical assistance, or training to supervisors, managers, or employees on topics such as employee supervision, hiring, grievance procedures, or staff development.
Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, or clarification and follow-up of submissions under review.
Identify relevant guidance documents, international standards, or consensus standards and provide interpretive assistance.
Review clinical protocols to ensure collection of data needed for regulatory submissions.
Compile and maintain regulatory documentation databases or systems.
Recommend changes to company procedures in response to changes in regulations or standards.
Obtain and distribute updated information regarding domestic or international laws, guidelines, or standards.
Write or update standard operating procedures, work instructions, or policies.
Participate in internal or external audits.
Develop or conduct employee regulatory training.
Correspond with online customers via electronic mail, telephone, or other electronic messaging to address questions or complaints about products, policies, or shipping methods.
Design customer interface of online storefront, using web programming or e-commerce software.
Determine location for product listings to maximize exposure to online traffic.
Develop or revise business plans for online business, emphasizing factors such as product line, pricing, inventory, or marketing strategy.
Devise, select, or purchase domain name and web address.
Implement security practices to preserve assets, minimize liabilities, or ensure customer privacy, using parallel servers, hardware redundancy, fail-safe technology, information encryption, or firewalls.
Initiate online auctions through auction hosting sites or auction management software.
Investigate products or markets to determine areas for opportunity or viability for merchandising specific products, using online or offline sources.
Investigate sources, such as auctions, estate sales, liquidators, wholesalers, or trade shows for new items, used items, or collectibles.
Measure and analyze Web site usage data to maximize search engine returns or refine customer interfaces.
Collaborate with search engine shopping specialists to place marketing content in desired online locations.
Maintain inventory of shipping supplies, such as boxes, labels, tape, bubble wrap, loose packing materials, or tape guns.
Integrate online retailing strategy with physical or catalogue retailing operations.
Transfer digital media, such as music, video, or software, to customers via the Internet.
Select and purchase technical web services, such as web hosting services, online merchant accounts, shopping cart software, payment gateway software, or spyware.
Promote products in online communities through weblog or discussion-forum postings, e-mail marketing programs, or online advertising.
Create, manage, or automate orders or invoices, using order management or invoicing software.
Deliver e-mail confirmation of completed transactions and shipment.
Determine and set product prices.
Fill customer orders by packaging sold items and documentation for direct shipping or by transferring orders to manufacturers or third-party distributors.
Disclose merchant information and terms and policies of transactions in online or offline materials.
Create or maintain database of customer accounts.
Cancel orders based on customer requests or inventory or delivery problems.
Create or distribute offline promotional material, such as brochures, pamphlets, business cards, stationary, or signage.
Compute payment schedules.
Analyze potential loan markets and develop referral networks to locate prospects for loans.
Set credit policies, credit lines, procedures and standards in conjunction with senior managers.
Confer with underwriters to aid in resolving mortgage application problems.
Market bank products to individuals and firms, promoting bank services that may meet customers' needs.
Work with clients to identify their financial goals and to find ways of reaching those goals.
Negotiate payment arrangements with customers who have delinquent loans.
Prepare reports to send to customers whose accounts are delinquent, and forward irreconcilable accounts for collector action.
Interview, hire, and train new employees.
Provide special services such as investment banking for clients with more specialized needs.
Arrange for maintenance and liquidation of delinquent properties.
Petition courts to transfer titles and deeds of collateral to banks.
Collect taxes from individuals or businesses according to prescribed laws and regulations.
Maintain knowledge of tax code changes, and of accounting procedures and theory to properly evaluate financial information.
Maintain records for each case, including contacts, telephone numbers, and actions taken.
Contact taxpayers by mail or telephone to address discrepancies and to request supporting documentation.
Send notices to taxpayers when accounts are delinquent.
Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.
Participate in staffing decisions and direct training of subordinates.
Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards.
Design computers and the software that runs them.
Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.
Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.
Approve, prepare, monitor, and adjust operational budgets.
Direct daily operations of departments, coordinating project activities with other departments.
Expand or modify system to serve new purposes or improve work flow.
Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
Develop, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
Review and analyze computer printouts and performance indicators to locate code problems, and correct errors by correcting codes.
Consult with management to ensure agreement on system principles.
Confer with clients regarding the nature of the information processing or computation needs a computer program is to address.
Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility and so information can be shared.
Determine computer software or hardware needed to set up or alter system.
Supervise computer programmers or other systems s or serve as project leaders for particular systems projects.
Assess the usefulness of pre-developed application packages and adapt them to a user environment.
Analyze information processing or computation needs and plan and design computer systems, using techniques such as structured analysis, data modeling and information engineering.
Define the goals of the system and devise flow charts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.
Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.
Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.
Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.
Design or develop automated testing tools.
Coordinate user or third party testing.
Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.
Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance.
Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking.
Conduct historical analyses of test results.
Provide technical support during software installation or configuration.
Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements.
Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.
Document design specifications, installation instructions, and other system-related information.
Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
Collaborate with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.
Evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, or usability.
Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.
Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs.
Provide guidelines for implementing secure systems to customers or installation teams.
Monitor system operation to detect potential problems.
Conduct research to extend mathematical knowledge in traditional areas, such as algebra, geometry, probability, and logic.
Specify manipulative or computational methods to be applied to models.
Define data requirements and gather and validate information, applying judgment and statistical tests.
Collaborate with senior managers and decision makers to identify and solve a variety of problems and to clarify management objectives.
Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulate models as necessary.
Develop and apply time and cost networks to plan, control, and review large projects.
Formulate mathematical or simulation models of problems, relating constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their numerical parameters.
Develop business methods and procedures, including accounting systems, file systems, office systems, logistics systems, and production schedules.
Design, conduct, and evaluate experimental operational models in cases where models cannot be developed from existing data.
Study and analyze information about alternative courses of action to determine which plan will offer the best outcomes.
Prepare management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
Break systems into their component parts, assign numerical values to each component, and examine the mathematical relationships between them.
Observe the current system in operation and gather and analyze information about each of the parts of component problems, using a variety of sources.
Analyze information obtained from management to conceptualize and define operational problems.
Collaborate with others in the organization to ensure successful implementation of chosen problem solutions.
Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using computers.
Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
Prepare data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting the raw data.
Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
Evaluate sources of information to determine any limitations in terms of reliability or usability.
Plan data collection methods for specific projects and determine the types and sizes of sample groups to be used.
Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and use information obtained from baselines or historical data to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
Prepare tables and graphs to present clinical data or results.
Write detailed analysis plans and descriptions of analyses and findings for research protocols or reports.
Analyze clinical or survey data using statistical approaches such as longitudinal analysis, mixed effect modeling, logistic regression analyses, and model building techniques.
Collect data through surveys or experimentation.
Prepare articles for publication or presentation at professional conferences.
Plan or direct research studies related to life sciences.
Review clinical or other medical research protocols and recommend appropriate statistical analyses.
Calculate sample size requirements for clinical studies.
Write program code to analyze data using statistical analysis software.
Read current literature, attend meetings or conferences, and talk with colleagues to keep abreast of methodological or conceptual developments in fields such as biostatistics, pharmacology, life sciences, and social sciences.
Determine project plans, timelines, or technical objectives for statistical aspects of biological research studies.
Determine most effective arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, and drying.
Perform tests and monitor performance of processes throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
Design and plan layout of equipment.
Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.
Design measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and in pilot plant operations.
Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents using controlled chemical processes.
Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new product and test proposed process in small scale operation such as a pilot plant.
Direct activities of workers who operate or who are engaged in constructing and improving absorption, evaporation, or electromagnetic equipment.
Manage and direct staff members and the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at project site.
Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial and managerial personnel.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
Test soils or materials to determine the adequacy and strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel.
Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards, using design software and drawing tools.
Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements.
Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment.
Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
Supervise or train project team members as necessary.
Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.
Plan layout of electric power generating plants or distribution lines or stations.
Integrate electrical systems with renewable energy systems to improve overall efficiency.
Collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.
Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
Prepare engineering sketches or specifications for construction, relocation, or installation of equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
Develop systems that produce electricity using renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, or biofuels.
Design electrical systems or components that minimize electric energy requirements, such as lighting systems designed to account for natural lighting.
Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products.
Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.
Evaluate operational systems, prototypes and proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.
Assess the user-interface or usability characteristics of products.
Design or evaluate human work systems, using human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety, or performance.
Formulate sampling procedures and designs and develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.
Collect data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests.
Advocate for end users in collaboration with other professionals including engineers, designers, managers, or customers.
Schedule deliveries based on production forecasts, material substitutions, storage and handling facilities, and maintenance requirements.
Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
Apply modeling or quantitative analysis to forecast events, such as human decisions or behaviors, the structure or processes of organizations, or the attitudes or actions of human groups.
Regulate and alter workflow schedules according to established manufacturing sequences and lead times to expedite production operations.
Develop or implement human performance research, investigation, or analysis protocols.
Prepare reports or presentations summarizing results or conclusions of human factors engineering or ergonomics activities, such as testing, investigation, or validation.
Inspect work sites to identify physical hazards.
Design cognitive aids, such as procedural storyboards or decision support systems.
Establish system operating or training requirements to ensure optimized human-machine interfaces.
Provide technical support to clients through activities such as rearranging workplace fixtures to reduce physical hazards or discomfort or modifying task sequences to reduce cycle time.
Perform statistical analyses, such as social network pattern analysis, network modeling, discrete event simulation, agent-based modeling, statistical natural language processing, computational sociology, mathematical optimization, or systems dynamics.
Recommend workplace changes to improve health and safety, using knowledge of potentially harmful factors, such as heavy loads or repetitive motions.
Estimate time or resource requirements for ergonomic or human factors research or development projects.
Integrate human factors requirements into operational hardware.
Develop or implement research methodologies or statistical analysis plans to test and evaluate developmental prototypes used in new products or processes, such as cockpit designs, user workstations, or computerized human models.
Conduct research to evaluate potential solutions related to changes in equipment design, procedures, manpower, personnel, or training.
Conduct interviews or surveys of users or customers to collect information on topics such as requirements, needs, fatigue, ergonomics, or interfaces.
Perform functional, task, or anthropometric analysis, using tools such as checklists, surveys, videotaping or force measurement.
Operate testing equipment, such as heat stress meters, octave band analyzers, motion analysis equipment, inclinometers, light meters, velometers, sling psychrometers, or colormetric detection tubes.
Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.
Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.
Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles.
Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
Conduct research that tests or analyzes the feasibility, design, operation, or performance of equipment, components, or systems.
Develop, coordinate, or monitor all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication, or operation of product designs.
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components with computers.
Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification.
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
Write performance requirements for product development or engineering projects.
Design validation study features, such as sampling, testing, or analytical methodologies.
Participate in internal or external training programs to maintain knowledge of validation principles, industry trends, or novel technologies.
Conduct audits of validation or performance qualification processes to ensure compliance with internal or regulatory requirements.
Assist in training equipment operators or other staff on validation protocols and standard operating procedures.
Draw samples of raw materials, or intermediate and finished products for validation testing.
Procure or devise automated lab validation test stations or other test fixtures and equipment.
Maintain validation test equipment.
Plan or conduct validation testing of alternative energy products, such as synthetic jet fuels or energy storage systems, such as fuel cells.
Validate or characterize sustainable or environmentally friendly products, using electronic testing platforms.
Identify energy savings opportunities and make recommendations to achieve more energy efficient operation.
Manage the development, design, or construction of energy conservation projects to ensure acceptability of budgets and time lines, conformance to federal and state laws, or adherence to approved specifications.
Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use, costs, or conservation measures.
Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results.
Conduct harsh environmental testing, accelerated aging, device characterization, or field trials to validate devices, using inspection tools, testing protocols, peripheral instrumentation, or modeling and simulation software.
Design or develop automated control systems for environmental applications, such as waste processing, air quality, or water quality systems.
Conduct experimental or virtual studies to investigate characteristics and processing principles of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.
Create schematics and physical layouts of integrated microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) components or packaged assemblies consistent with process, functional, or package constraints.
Validate fabrication processes for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), using statistical process control implementation, virtual process simulations, data mining, or life testing.
Conduct analyses addressing issues such as failure, reliability, or yield improvement.
Monitor or calibrate automated systems, industrial control systems, or system components to maximize efficiency of production.
Develop formal documentation for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, including quality assurance guidance, quality control protocols, process control checklists, data collection, or reporting.
Devise microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) production methods, such as integrated circuit fabrication, lithographic electroform modeling, or micromachining.
Develop or validate specialized materials characterization procedures, such as thermal withstand, fatigue, notch sensitivity, abrasion, or hardness tests.
Develop or validate product-specific test protocols, acceptance thresholds, or inspection tools for quality control testing or performance measurement.
Investigate characteristics such as cost, performance, or process capability of potential microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device designs, using simulation or modeling software.
Operate or maintain microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication and assembly equipment, such as handling, singulation, assembly, wire-bonding, soldering, and package sealing.
Evaluate and select materials, fabrication methods, joining methods, surface treatments, or packaging to ensure acceptable processing, performance, cost, and availability.
Propose product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology, considering market data or customer requirements.
Refine final microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) design to optimize design for target dimensions, physical tolerances, or processing constraints.
Create or maintain formal engineering documents, such as schematics, bills of materials, components or materials specifications, or packaging requirements.
Conduct acceptance tests, vendor-qualification protocols, surveys, audits, corrective-action reviews, or performance monitoring of incoming materials or components to ensure conformance to specifications.
Develop or file intellectual property and patent disclosure or application documents related to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices, products, or systems.
Develop and communicate operating characteristics or performance experience to other engineers and designers for training or new product development purposes.
Develop or implement microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) processing tools, fixtures, gages, dies, molds, or trays.
Develop and verify customer documentation, such as performance specifications, training manuals, and operating instructions.
Identify, procure, or develop test equipment, instrumentation, or facilities for characterization of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) applications.
Manage new product introduction projects to ensure effective deployment of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) devices or applications.
Demonstrate miniaturized systems that contain components such as microsensors, microactuators, or integrated electronic circuits fabricated on silicon or silicon carbide wafers.
Collaborate with engineers to implement electromechanical designs in industrial or other settings.
Test sustainable materials for their applicability to electrical engineering systems or system designs.
Consult with machinists or technicians to ensure that electromechanical equipment or systems meet design specifications.
Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable or nonsustainable designs.
Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based systems.
Evaluate electrical engineering plans to determine whether they comply with applicable environmental standards.
Analyze engineering designs of logic or digital circuitry, motor controls, instrumentation, or data acquisition for implementation into new or existing automated, servomechanical, or other electromechanical systems.
Construct and evaluate electrical components for consumer electronics applications such as fuel cells for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, and energy efficient power chargers.
Translate electromechanical drawings into design specifications, applying principles of engineering, thermal or fluid sciences, mathematics, or statistics.
Produce electrical, electronic, or mechanical drawings or other related documents or graphics necessary for electromechanical design, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Conduct laboratory or field experiments with plants, animals, insects, diseases and soils.
Issue fire permits, timber permits and other forest use licenses.
Inspect trees and collect samples of plants, seeds, foliage, bark and roots to locate insect and disease damage.
Provide technical support to forestry research programs in areas such as tree improvement, seed orchard operations, insect and disease surveys, or experimental forestry and forest engineering research.
Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
Measure distances, clean site-lines, and record data to help survey crews.
Install gauges, stream flow recorders, and soil moisture measuring instruments, and collect and record data from them to assist with watershed analysis.
Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.
Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved.
Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
Supervise law students, volunteers, or other personnel assigned to the court.
Prepare written opinions and decisions.
Monitor and direct the activities of trials and hearings to ensure that they are conducted fairly and that courts administer justice while safeguarding the legal rights of all involved parties.
Determine existence and amount of liability according to current laws, administrative and judicial precedents, and available evidence.
Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
Conduct hearings to review and decide claims regarding issues such as social program eligibility, environmental protection, and enforcement of health and safety regulations.
Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, and physician or employer records.
Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.
Rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence.
Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.
Issue subpoenas and administer oaths in preparation for formal hearings.
Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
Authorize payment of valid claims and determine method of payment.
Conduct studies of appeals procedures in field agencies to ensure adherence to legal requirements and to facilitate determination of cases.
Confer with disputants to clarify issues, identify underlying concerns, and develop an understanding of their respective needs and interests.
Use mediation techniques to facilitate communication between disputants, to further parties' understanding of different perspectives, and to guide parties toward mutual agreement.
Set up appointments for parties to meet for mediation.
Prepare settlement agreements for disputants to sign.
Organize or deliver public presentations about mediation to organizations such as community agencies or schools.
Take notes in shorthand or use a stenotype or shorthand machine that prints letters on a paper tape.
Record symbols on computer storage media and use computer aided transcription to translate and display them as text.
Provide transcripts of proceedings upon request of judges, lawyers, or the public.
Transcribe recorded proceedings in accordance with established formats.
File a legible transcript of records of a court case with the court clerk's office.
Ask speakers to clarify inaudible statements.
File and store shorthand notes of court session.
Record depositions and other proceedings for attorneys.
Respond to requests during court sessions to read portions of the proceedings already recorded.
Verify accuracy of transcripts by checking copies against original records of proceedings and accuracy of rulings by checking with judges.
Prepare lists of all legal instruments applying to a specific piece of land and the buildings on it.
Examine documentation such as mortgages, liens, judgments, easements, plat books, maps, contracts, and agreements in order to verify factors such as properties' legal descriptions, ownership, or restrictions.
Read search requests in order to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
Copy or summarize recorded documents, such as mortgages, trust deeds, and contracts, that affect property titles.
Examine individual titles in order to determine if restrictions, such as delinquent taxes, will affect titles and limit property use.
Prepare reports describing any title encumbrances encountered during searching activities, and outlining actions needed to clear titles.
Verify accuracy and completeness of land-related documents accepted for registration; prepare rejection notices when documents are not acceptable.
Confer with realtors, lending institution personnel, buyers, sellers, contractors, surveyors, and courthouse personnel in order to exchange title-related information or to resolve problems.
Enter into recordkeeping systems appropriate data needed to create new title records or update existing ones.
Direct activities of workers who search records and examine titles, assigning, scheduling, and evaluating work, and providing technical guidance as necessary.
Obtain maps or drawings delineating properties from company title plants, county surveyors, andor assessors' offices.
Prepare and issue title commitments and title insurance policies based on information compiled from title searches.
Summarize pertinent legal or insurance details, or sections of statutes or case law from reference books so that they can be used in examinations, or as proofs or ready reference.
Supervise laboratory work and field work.
Purchase and maintain equipment to support research projects.
Review papers or serve on editorial boards for scientific journals, and review grant proposals for federal agencies.
Answer questions from the public and media.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, and work motivation.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as collection development, archival methods, and indexing and abstracting.
Edit manuscripts for professional journals.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, defensive policing, and investigation techniques.
Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers.
Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and art history.
Select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and performance pieces.
Display students' work in schools, galleries, and exhibitions.
Keep students informed of community events such as plays and concerts.
Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as public speaking, media criticism, and oral traditions.
Keep abreast of developments and technological advances in the communication field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
Participate in cultural and literary activities, such as traveling abroad and attending performing arts events.
Write original literary pieces.
Recruit, train, and supervise department personnel, such as faculty and student writing instructors.
Provide assistance to students in college writing centers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as how to speak and write a foreign language and the cultural aspects of areas where a particular language is used.
Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.
Develop and maintain web pages for teaching-related purposes.
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.
Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Plan and schedule programming and event coverage, based on broadcast length, time availability, and other factors, such as community needs, ratings data, and viewer demographics.
Establish work schedules and assign work to staff members.
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in broadcast news, sports, or programming.
Perform personnel duties, such as hiring staff and evaluating work performance.
Monitor and review programming to ensure that schedules are met, guidelines are adhered to, and performances are of adequate quality.
Review film daily to check on work in progress and to plan for future filming.
Introduce plays, and meet with audiences after shows to explain how the play was interpreted.
Create and approve storyboards in conjunction with art directors.
Perform producers' duties such as securing financial backing, establishing and administering budgets, and recruiting cast and crew.
Promote and market productions by giving interviews, participating in talk shows, and making other public appearances.
Coordinate activities between departments, such as news and programming.
Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and regulations and resolve program log inaccuracies.
Operate control consoles.
Announce musical selections, station breaks, commercials, or public service information, and accept requests from listening audience.
Keep daily program logs to provide information on all elements aired during broadcast, such as musical selections and station promotions.
Record commercials for later broadcast.
Locate guests to appear on talk or interview shows.
Describe or demonstrate products that viewers may purchase through specific shows or in stores.
Coordinate games, contests, or other on-air competitions, performing such duties as asking questions and awarding prizes.
Attend press conferences in order to gather information for broadcast.
Provide commentary and conduct interviews during sporting events, parades, conventions, and other events.
Give network cues permitting selected stations to receive programs.
Moderate panels or discussion shows on topics such as current affairs, art, or education.
Greet attendees and serve as masters of ceremonies at banquets, store openings, and other events.
Preview any music intended to be broadcast over the public address system.
Inform patrons of coming events at a specific venue.
Meet with event directors in order to review schedules and exchange information about details, such as national anthem performers and starting lineups.
Announce programs and player substitutions or other changes to patrons.
Read prepared scripts describing acts or tricks presented during performances.
Improvise commentary on items of interest, such as background and history of an event or past records of participants.
Instruct and calm crowds during emergencies.
Learn to pronounce the names of players, coaches, institutional personnel, officials, and other individuals involved in an event.
Study the layout of an event venue in order to be able to give accurate directions in the event of an emergency.
Review and announce crowd control procedures before the beginning of each event.
Provide running commentaries of event activities, such as play-by-play descriptions, or explanations of official decisions.
Organize team information, such as statistics and tournament records, in order to ensure accessibility for use during events.
Furnish information concerning plays to sboard operators.
Determine desired images and picture composition, selecting and adjusting subjects, equipment, and lighting to achieve desired effects.
Scan photographs into computers for editing, storage, and electronic transmission.
Test equipment prior to use to ensure that it is in good working order.
Review sets of photographs to select the best work.
Estimate or measure light levels, distances, and numbers of exposures needed, using measuring devices and formulas.
Manipulate and enhance scanned or digital images to create desired effects, using computers and specialized software.
Perform maintenance tasks necessary to keep equipment working properly.
Perform general office duties such as scheduling appointments, keeping books, and ordering supplies.
Determine project goals, locations, and equipment needs by studying assignments and consulting with clients or advertising staff.
Select and assemble equipment and required background properties, according to subjects, materials, and conditions.
Enhance, retouch, and resize photographs and negatives, using airbrushing and other techniques.
Set up, mount, or install photographic equipment and cameras.
Develop and print exposed film, using chemicals, touchup tools, and developing and printing equipment, or send film to photofinishing laboratories for processing.
Produce computer-readable, digital images from film, using flatbed scanners and photofinishing laboratories.
Direct activities of workers who are setting up photographic equipment.
Employ a variety of specialized photographic materials and techniques, including infrared and ultraviolet films, macro photography, photogrammetry and sensitometry.
Engage in research to develop new photographic procedures and materials.
Set up photographic exhibitions for the purpose of displaying and selling work.
Load and unload film.
Develop visual aids and charts for use in lectures or to present evidence in court.
License the use of photographs through stock photo agencies.
Mount, frame, laminate, or lacquer finished photographs.
Photograph legal evidence at crime scenes, in hospitals, or in forensic laboratories.
Operate television or motion picture cameras to record scenes for television broadcasts, advertising, or motion pictures.
Compose and frame each shot, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses, film, filters, and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors.
Edit video for broadcast productions, including non-linear editing.
Adjust positions and controls of cameras, printers, and related equipment to change focus, exposure, and lighting.
Confer with directors, sound and lighting technicians, electricians, and other crew members to discuss assignments and determine filming sequences, desired effects, camera movements, and lighting requirements.
Set up and perform live shots for broadcast.
Set up cameras, optical printers, and related equipment to produce photographs and special effects.
Assemble studio sets, and select and arrange cameras, film stock, audio, or lighting equipment to be used during filming.
Test, clean, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment, including testing microphones, to ensure proper working condition.
Use cameras in any of several different camera mounts such as stationary, track-mounted, or crane-mounted.
Observe sets or locations for potential problems and to determine filming and lighting requirements.
View films to resolve problems of exposure control, subject and camera movement, changes in subject distance, and related variables.
Stay current with new technologies in the field by reading trade magazines.
Operate zoom lenses, changing images according to specifications and rehearsal instructions.
Download exposed film for shipment to processing labs.
Reload camera magazines with fresh raw film stock.
Set up and operate electric news gathering (ENG) microwave vehicles to gather and edit raw footage on location to send to television affiliates for broadcast.
Instruct camera operators regarding camera setups, angles, distances, movement, and variables and cues for starting and stopping filming.
Label and record contents of exposed film, and note details on report forms.
Direct studio productions.
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, or malformations of teeth, gums, or related oral structures and provide preventive or corrective services.
Advise or instruct patients regarding preventive dental care, the causes and treatment of dental problems, or oral health care services.
Treat exposure of pulp by pulp capping, removal of pulp from pulp chamber, or root canal, using dental instruments.
Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications.
Design, make, or fit prosthodontic appliances, such as space maintainers, bridges, or dentures, or write fabrication instructions or prescriptions for denturists or dental technicians.
Fill pulp chamber and canal with endodontic materials.
Remove diseased tissue, using surgical instruments.
Analyze or evaluate dental needs to determine changes or trends in patterns of dental disease.
Apply fluoride or sealants to teeth.
Perform oral or periodontal surgery on the jaw or mouth.
Eliminate irritating margins of fillings and correct occlusions, using dental instruments.
Manage business, employing and supervising staff and handling paperwork and insurance claims.
Bleach, clean, or polish teeth to restore natural color.
Plan, organize, or maintain dental health programs.
Produce or evaluate dental health educational materials.
Administer general and local anesthetics.
Obtain, distribute, or maintain low vision devices.
Teach independent living skills or techniques such as adaptive eating, medication management, diabetes management, and personal management.
Administer tests and interpret test results to develop rehabilitation plans for clients.
Train clients to read or write Braille.
Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Test and measure patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and record data.
Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine diagnosis and physical therapy treatment required.
Use a variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in cardiac or pulmonary research or to diagnose disorders.
Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
Perform pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
Teach, train, supervise, or use the assistance of students, respiratory therapy technicians, or assistants.
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or background information to diagnose and plan treatment for speech, language, fluency, voice, or swallowing disorders.
Administer hearing or speech and language evaluations, tests, or examinations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using written or oral tests or special instruments.
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing records or caseload activities, including the initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
Develop or implement treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or inappropriate pitch or harsh voice problems, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians, psychologists, or social workers.
Develop individual or group activities or programs in schools to deal with behavior, speech, language, or swallowing problems.
Participate in and write reports for meetings regarding patients' progress, such as individualized educational planning (IEP) meetings, in-service meetings, or intervention assistance team meetings.
Complete administrative responsibilities, such as coordinating paperwork, scheduling case management activities, or writing lesson plans.
Instruct clients in techniques for more effective communication, such as sign language, lip reading, or voice improvement.
Educate patients and family members about various topics, such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with or to avoid personal misunderstandings.
Teach clients to control or strengthen tongue, jaw, face muscles, or breathing mechanisms.
Develop speech exercise programs to reduce disabilities.
Communicate with non-speaking students, using sign language or computer technology.
Participate in conferences, training, continuing education courses, or publish research results to share knowledge of new hearing or speech disorder treatment methods or technologies.
Attend lectures, conferences, or continuing education courses.
Euthanize animals.
Train or supervise workers who handle or care for animals.
Conduct postmortem studies and analyses to determine the causes of animals' deaths.
Specialize in a particular type of treatment, such as dentistry, pathology, nutrition, surgery, microbiology, or internal medicine.
Direct the overall operations of animal hospitals, clinics, or mobile services to farms.
Drive mobile clinic vans to farms so that health problems can be treated or prevented.
Establish or conduct quarantine or testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases to other animals or to humans and that comply with applicable government regulations.
Plan or execute animal nutrition or reproduction programs.
Determine the effects of drug therapies, antibiotics, or new surgical techniques by testing them on animals.
Perform administrative or business management tasks, such as scheduling appointments, accepting payments from clients, budgeting, or maintaining business records.
Inspect and test horses, sheep, poultry, or other animals to detect the presence of communicable diseases.
Research diseases to which animals could be susceptible.
Inspect animal housing facilities to determine their cleanliness and adequacy.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
Assess the needs of individuals, families, or communities, including assessment of individuals' home or work environments, to identify potential health or safety problems.
Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
Inform physician of patient's condition during anesthesia.
Administer local, inhalation, intravenous, or other anesthetics.
Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients en route to hospitals or at disaster site triage centers.
Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care.
Conduct specified laboratory tests.
Direct or coordinate infection control programs, advising or consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions.
Prescribe or recommend drugs, medical devices, or other forms of treatment, such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's staff, budget, planning, or long-range goals.
Hand items to surgeons during operations.
Work with individuals, groups, or families to plan or implement programs designed to improve the overall health of communities.
Consult with institutions or associations regarding issues or concerns relevant to the practice and profession of nursing.
Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.
Provide or arrange for training or instruction of auxiliary personnel or students.
Engage in research activities related to nursing.
Perform emergency medical procedures, such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes.
Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).
Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
Develop treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
Diagnose or treat acute health care problems such as illnesses, infections, and injuries.
Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and herbal remedies.
Recommend interventions to modify behavior associated with health risks.
Detect and respond to adverse drug reactions, with special attention to vulnerable populations such as infants, children, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults.
Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
Perform routine or annual physical examinations.
Treat or refer patients for primary care conditions such as headaches, hypertension, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, and dermatological conditions.
Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.
Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.
Recommend diagnostic or therapeutic interventions with attention to safety, cost, invasiveness, simplicity, acceptability, adherence, and efficacy.
Schedule follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
Supervise or coordinate patient care or support staff activities.
Prescribe synthetic drugs under the supervision of medical doctors or within the allowances of regulatory bodies.
Examine patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, or strabismus.
Evaluate, diagnose, or treat disorders of the visual system with an emphasis on binocular vision or abnormal eye movements.
Perform diagnostic tests or measurements such as motor testing, visual acuity testing, lensometry, retinoscopy, and color vision testing.
Develop non-surgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders.
Provide instructions to patients or family members concerning diagnoses or treatment plans.
Provide non-surgical interventions, including corrective lenses, patches, drops, fusion exercises, or stereograms, to treat conditions such as strabismus, heterophoria, and convergence insufficiency.
Develop or use special test and communication techniques to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of children or disabled patients.
Interpret clinical or diagnostic test results.
Refer patients to ophthalmic surgeons or other physicians.
Provide training related to clinical methods or orthoptics to students, resident physicians, or other health professionals.
Prepare diagnostic or treatment reports for other medical practitioners or therapists.
Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, or other specialists in the diagnosis, treatment, or management of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal diseases.
Assist ophthalmologists in diagnostic ophthalmic procedures such as ultrasonography, fundus photography, and tonometry.
Perform vision screening of children in schools or community health centers.
Participate in clinical research projects.
Present or publish scientific papers.
Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
Prepare or examine food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Wash and dress bodies of deceased persons.
Assist in delivery, care, or feeding of infants.
Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
Review records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.
Release information to persons or agencies according to regulations.
Plan, develop, maintain, or operate a variety of health record indexes or storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information.
Enter data, such as demographic characteristics, history and extent of disease, diagnostic procedures, or treatment into computer.
Compile and maintain patients' medical records to document condition and treatment and to provide data for research or cost control and care improvement efforts.
Process and prepare business or government forms.
Process patient admission or discharge documents.
Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.
Transcribe medical reports.
Identify, compile, abstract, and code patient data, using standard classification systems.
Resolve or clarify codes or diagnoses with conflicting, missing, or unclear information by consulting with doctors or others or by participating in the coding team's regular meetings.
Compile medical care and census data for statistical reports on diseases treated, surgery performed, or use of hospital beds.
Post medical insurance billings.
Train medical records staff.
Prepare statistical reports, narrative reports, or graphic presentations of information, such as tumor registry data for use by hospital staff, researchers, or other users.
Manage the department or supervise clerical workers, directing or controlling activities of personnel in the medical records department.
Develop in-service educational materials.
Consult classification manuals to locate information about disease processes.
Verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications.
Prepare work orders and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses.
Measure clients' bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes, using measuring devices.
Assist audiologists in performing aural procedures such as real ear measurements, speech audiometry, auditory brainstem responses, electronystagmography, and cochlear implant mapping.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in audiology.
Measure patients' body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed.
Attach electrodes to patients using adhesives.
Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.
Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM).
Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients as needed.
Adjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system.
Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.
Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli.
Conduct tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the probability of recovery from a coma.
Calibrate, troubleshoot, or repair equipment and correct malfunctions as needed.
Summarize technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep, or nervous system disorders.
Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests.
Submit reports to physicians summarizing test results.
Assist in training technicians, medical students, residents or other staff members.
Participate in research projects, conferences, or technical meetings.
Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
Maintain patients' restrictions to assigned areas.
Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Restrain or aid patients as necessary to prevent injury.
Provide mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients with routine physical, emotional, psychological, or rehabilitation care under the direction of nursing or medical staff.
Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.
Organize, supervise, or encourage patient participation in social, educational, or recreational activities.
Aid patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routine.
Accompany patients to and from wards for medical or dental treatments, shopping trips, or religious or recreational events.
Participate in recreational activities with patients, including card games, sports, or television viewing.
Perform nursing duties, such as administering medications, measuring vital signs, collecting specimens, or drawing blood samples.
Train patients to use orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices.
Measure patient's range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
Participate in patient care tasks, such as assisting with passing food trays, feeding residents, or bathing residents on bed rest.
Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, or supportive devices, adjusting fit as needed.
Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.
Use complementary aids, such as infrared lamps, wet compresses, ice, and whirlpool baths to promote clients' recovery, relaxation, and well-being.
Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
Identify mistakes in reports and check with doctors to obtain the correct information.
Perform data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians.
Produce medical reports, correspondence, records, patient-care information, statistics, medical research, and administrative material.
Answer inquiries concerning the progress of medical cases, within the limits of confidentiality laws.
Set up and maintain medical files and databases, including records such as x-ray, lab, and procedure reports, medical histories, diagnostic workups, admission and discharge summaries, and clinical resumes.
Perform a variety of clerical and office tasks, such as handling incoming and outgoing mail, completing and submitting insurance claims, typing, filing, and operating office machines.
Decide which information should be included or excluded in reports.
Receive patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records.
Receive and screen telephone calls and visitors.
Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales.
Prepare prescription labels by typing or operating a computer and printer.
Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.
Answer telephone inquiries, referring callers to pharmacist when necessary.
Greet customers and help them locate merchandise.
Receive, store, and inventory pharmaceutical supplies or medications, check for out-dated medications, and notify pharmacist when inventory levels are low.
Unpack, sort, count, and label incoming merchandise, including items requiring special handling or refrigeration.
Prepare, maintain, and record records of inventories, receipts, purchases, or deliveries, using a variety of computer screen formats.
Maintain and clean equipment, work areas, or shelves.
Perform clerical tasks, such as filing, compiling and maintaining prescription records, or composing letters.
Restock storage areas, replenishing items on shelves.
Process medical insurance claims, posting bill amounts and calculating copayments.
Operate capsule or tablet counting machine that automatically distributes a certain number of capsules or tablets into smaller containers.
Provide customers with information about the uses, effects, and interactions of drugs and out of stock items.
Compound, package, and label pharmaceutical products, under direction of pharmacist.
Calculate anticipated drug usage for a prescribed period.
Prepare intravenous (IV) solutions or solid dosage medications for dispensing into bottles or unit dosing packaging.
Deliver medication to treatment areas, living units, residences, or clinics, using various means of transportation.
Monitor animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
Clean and maintain kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
Hold or restrain animals during veterinary procedures.
Administer medication, immunizations, or blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Assist veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment.
Prepare and maintain reports of investigation results, and records of convicted arsonists and arson suspects.
Subpoena and interview witnesses, property owners, and building occupants to obtain information and sworn testimony.
Coordinate efforts with other organizations such as law enforcement agencies.
Swear out warrants, and arrest and process suspected arsonists.
Test sites and materials to establish facts, such as burn patterns and flash points of materials, using test equipment.
Instruct children about the dangers of fire.
Dust evidence or portions of fire scenes for latent fingerprints.
Conduct internal investigation to determine negligence and violation of laws and regulations by fire department employees.
Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions.
Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires.
Estimate sizes and characteristics of fires, and report findings to base camps by radio or telephone.
Administer regulations regarding sanitation, fire prevention, violation corrections, and related forest regulations.
Extinguish smaller fires with portable extinguishers, shovels, and axes.
Locate forest fires on area maps, using azimuth sighters and known landmarks.
Maintain records and logbooks.
Examine and inventory firefighting equipment such as axes, fire hoses, shovels, pumps, buckets, and fire extinguishers in order to determine amount and condition.
Direct maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment, or requisition new equipment.
Restrict public access and recreational use of forest lands during critical fire seasons.
Patrol assigned areas, looking for forest fires, hazardous conditions, and weather phenomena.
Compile and report meteorological data, such as temperature, relative humidity, wind direction and velocity, and types of cloud formations.
Inspect camp sites to ensure that campers are in compliance with forest use regulations.
Inspect forest tracts and logging areas for fire hazards such as accumulated wastes or mishandling of combustibles, and recommend appropriate fire prevention measures.
Screen persons entering courthouse using magnetometers, x-ray machines, and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized firearms and other contraband.
Provide security by patrolling interior and exterior of courthouse and escorting judges and other court employees.
Enforce courtroom rules of behavior and warn persons not to smoke or disturb court procedure.
Provide protection for individuals, such as government leaders, political candidates, and visiting foreign dignitaries.
Administer counterterrorism and counternarcotics reward programs.
Issue security clearances.
Examine immigration applications, visas, and passports and interview persons to determine eligibility for admission, residence, and travel in the U.S.
Detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal action, such as deportation.
Locate and seize contraband, undeclared merchandise, and vehicles, aircraft, or boats that contain such merchandise.
Interpret and explain laws and regulations to travelers, prospective immigrants, shippers, and manufacturers.
Inspect cargo, baggage, and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
Record and report job-related activities, findings, transactions, violations, discrepancies, and decisions.
Institute civil and criminal prosecutions and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of those in violation of immigration or customs laws.
Testify regarding decisions at immigration appeals or in federal court.
Determine duty and taxes to be paid on goods.
Collect samples of merchandise for examination, appraisal, or testing.
Investigate applications for duty refunds and petition for remission or mitigation of penalties when warranted.
Predict future gang, organized crime, or terrorist activity, using analyses of intelligence data.
Study activities relating to narcotics, money laundering, gangs, auto theft rings, terrorism, or other national security threats.
Design, use, or maintain databases and software applications, such as geographic information systems (GIS) mapping and artificial intelligence tools.
Establish criminal profiles to aid in connecting criminal organizations with their members.
Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
Take out garbage.
Weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers.
Wrap, label, or date food items for sale.
Create signs to advertise store products or events.
Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines.
Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
Set up or restock product displays.
Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service.
Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
Collect payments from customers.
Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
Prepare checks that itemize and total meal costs and sales taxes.
Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required.
Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining.
Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine.
Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties.
Inform customers of daily specials.
Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.
Participate in continuing education to stay abreast of industry trends and developments.
Direct or coordinate the activities of workers, such as flight attendants, hotel staff, or hair stylists.
Direct marketing, advertising, or other customer recruitment efforts.
Inform staff of job responsibilities, performance expectations, client service standards, or corporate policies and guidelines.
Plan or direct spa services and programs.
Train staff in the use or sale of products, programs, or activities.
Assess employee performance and suggest ways to improve work.
Check spa equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Coordinate facility schedules to maximize usage and efficiency.
Develop staff service or retail goals and guide staff in goal achievement.
Establish spa budgets and financial goals.
Inventory products and order new supplies.
Monitor operations to ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, or hygiene standards.
Perform accounting duties, such as recording daily cash flow, preparing bank deposits, or generating financial statements.
Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.
Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.
Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
Keep records of play, meal schedules, and bill payment.
Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts to encourage intellectual development of children.
Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
Instruct or advise clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care.
Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
Train family members to provide bedside care.
Estimate quantity and cost of merchandise required, such as paint or floor covering.
Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
Process all correspondence and paperwork related to accounts.
Estimate cost of repair or alteration of merchandise.
Rent merchandise to customers.
Provide clients with estimates of the costs of advertising products or services.
Locate and contact potential clients to offer advertising services.
Prepare and deliver sales presentations to new and existing customers to sell new advertising programs, and to protect and increase existing advertising.
Bag or package purchases, and wrap gifts.
Explain to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
Maintain assigned account bases while developing new accounts.
Inform customers of available options for advertisement artwork, and provide samples.
Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.
Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients.
Ensure that policy requirements are fulfilled, including any necessary medical examinations and the completion of appropriate forms.
Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks.
Explain features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans.
Calculate premiums and establish payment method.
Inspect property, examining its general condition, type of construction, age, and other characteristics, to decide if it is a good insurance risk.
Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals.
Select company that offers type of coverage requested by client to underwrite policy.
Develop marketing strategies to compete with other individuals or companies who sell insurance.
Contact underwriter and submit forms to obtain binder coverage.
Confer with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy.
Monitor insurance claims to ensure they are settled equitably for both the client and the insurer.
Attend meetings, seminars and programs to learn about new products and services, learn new skills, and receive technical assistance in developing new accounts.
Plan and oversee incorporation of insurance program into bookkeeping system of company.
Install bookkeeping systems and resolve system problems.
Explain necessary bookkeeping requirements for customer to implement and provide group insurance program.
Complete sales order tickets and submit for processing of client-requested transactions.
Interview clients to determine clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, or financial objectives.
Record transactions accurately, and keep clients informed about transactions.
Develop financial plans based on analysis of clients' financial status, and discuss financial options with clients.
Review all securities transactions to ensure accuracy of information and conformance to governing agency regulations.
Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
Compare suppliers' bills with bids and purchase orders in order to verify accuracy.
Approve bills for payment.
Locate suppliers, using sources such as catalogs and the internet, and interview them to gather information about products to be ordered.
Maintain knowledge of all organizational and governmental rules affecting purchases, and provide information about these rules to organization staff members and to vendors.
Monitor in-house inventory movement and complete inventory transfer forms for bookkeeping purposes.
Monitor contractor performance, recommending contract modifications when necessary.
Prepare invitation-of-bid forms, and mail forms to supplier firms or distribute forms for public posting.
Cash checks and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds.
Receive checks and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips.
Enter customers' transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.
Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts, and calculate daily transactions using computers, calculators, or adding machines.
Examine checks for endorsements and to verify other information such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments and the legality of the documents.
Count currency, coins, and checks received, by hand or using currency-counting machine, to prepare them for deposit or shipment to branch banks or the Federal Reserve Bank.
Order a supply of cash to meet daily needs.
Receive and count daily inventories of cash, drafts, and travelers' checks.
Prepare and verify cashier's checks.
Monitor daily stock prices and compute fluctuations to determine the need for additional collateral to secure loans.
Compute total holdings, dividends, interest, transfer taxes, brokerage fees, or commissions and allocate appropriate payments to customers.
Prepare reports summarizing daily transactions and earnings for individual customer accounts.
Verify ownership and transaction information and dividend distribution instructions to ensure conformance with governmental regulations, using stock records and reports.
Prepare documents and correspondence such as damage claims, credit and billing inquiries, invoices, and service complaints.
Compile data from records to prepare periodic reports.
Present clear and concise explanations of governing rules and regulations.
Read incoming correspondence to ascertain nature of writers' concerns and to determine disposition of correspondence.
Type acknowledgment letters to persons sending correspondence.
Review correspondence for format and typographical accuracy, assemble the information into a prescribed form with the correct number of copies, and submit it to an authorized official for signature.
Maintain files and control records to show correspondence activities.
Gather records pertinent to specific problems, review them for completeness and accuracy, and attach records to correspondence as necessary.
Complete form letters in response to requests or problems identified by correspondence.
Route correspondence to other departments for reply.
Compose letters in reply to correspondence concerning such items as requests for merchandise, damage claims, credit information requests, delinquent accounts, incorrect billing, or unsatisfactory service.
Ensure that money collected is properly recorded and secured.
Relay credit report information to subscribers by mail or by telephone.
Confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts, or obtain details of complaints.
Keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, or comments, as well as actions taken.
Check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.
Determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments, or arrange for billing.
Refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
Review insurance policy terms to determine whether a particular loss is covered by insurance.
Contact customers to respond to inquiries or to notify them of claim investigation results or any planned adjustments.
Resolve customers' service or billing complaints by performing activities such as exchanging merchandise, refunding money, or adjusting bills.
Compare disputed merchandise with original requisitions and information from invoices and prepare invoices for returned goods.
Add new material to file records or create new records as necessary.
Perform general office duties such as typing, operating office machines, and sorting mail.
Track materials removed from files to ensure that borrowed files are returned.
Gather materials to be filed from departments or employees.
Sort or classify information according to guidelines, such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order.
Find and retrieve information from files in response to requests from authorized users.
Scan or read incoming materials to determine how and where they should be classified or filed.
Place materials into storage receptacles, such as file cabinets, boxes, bins, or drawers, according to classification and identification information.
Assign and record or stamp identification numbers or codes to index materials for filing.
Answer questions about records or files.
Modify or improve filing systems or implement new filing systems.
Perform periodic inspections of materials or files to ensure correct placement, legibility, or proper condition.
Eliminate outdated or unnecessary materials, destroying them or transferring them to inactive storage, according to file maintenance guidelines or legal requirements.
Enter document identification codes into systems in order to determine locations of documents to be retrieved.
Operate mechanized files that rotate to bring needed records to a particular location.
Design forms related to filing systems.
Retrieve documents stored in microfilm or microfiche and place them in viewers for reading.
Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests of hotels or motels.
Verify customers' credit, and establish how the customer will pay for the accommodation.
Contact housekeeping or maintenance staff when guests report problems.
Make and confirm reservations.
Issue room keys and escort instructions to bellhops.
Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts, manually or using computers.
Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting nightly audits.
Post charges, such those for rooms, food, liquor, or telephone calls, to ledgers manually or by using computers.
Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests.
Record guest comments or complaints, referring customers to managers as necessary.
Review accounts and charges with guests during the check out process.
Transmit and receive messages, using telephones or telephone switchboards.
Advise housekeeping staff when rooms have been vacated and are ready for cleaning.
Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, guest registration, and travel directions, or make recommendations regarding shopping, dining, or entertainment.
Deposit guests' valuables in hotel safes or safe-deposit boxes.
Clean and maintain lobby and common areas, such as restocking supplies and watering plants.
Arrange tours, taxis, or restaurant reservations for customers.
Prepare for basic food service, such as setting up continental breakfast or coffee and tea supplies.
Plan, schedule or supervise the work of other employees.
Date-stamp, sort, and rack incoming mail and messages.
Ask questions in accordance with instructions to obtain various specified information, such as person's name, address, age, religious preference, or state of residency.
Compile, record, and code results or data from interview or survey, using computer or specified form.
Contact individuals to be interviewed at home, place of business, or field location, by telephone, mail, or in person.
Identify and report problems in obtaining valid data.
Meet with supervisor daily to submit completed assignments and discuss progress.
Perform patient services, such as answering the telephone or assisting patients with financial or medical questions.
Review data obtained from interview for completeness and accuracy.
Ensure payment for services by verifying benefits with the person's insurance provider or working out financing options.
Assist individuals in filling out applications or questionnaires.
Locate and list addresses and households.
Explain survey objectives and procedures to interviewees and interpret survey questions to help interviewees' comprehension.
Identify and resolve inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation.
Perform other office duties as needed, such as telemarketing and customer service inquiries, billing patients and receiving payments.
Recommend or arrange appropriate merchandise packing methods, according to climate, terrain, weight, nature of goods, or costs.
Verify proper packaging and labeling of exported goods.
Verify adherence of documentation to customs, insurance, or regulatory requirements.
Clear goods through customs, arranging for applicable duties and taxes.
Complete customs paperwork.
Make arrangements with customs brokers to facilitate the passage of goods through customs.
Provide detailed port information to importers or exporters.
Provide shipment status notification to exporters, consignees, or insurers.
Refer exporters to experts in areas such as trade financing, international marketing, government export requirements, international banking, or marine insurance.
Analyze shipping routes to determine how to minimize environmental impact.
Arrange for transport, using a variety of modes, such as rail, short sea shipping, air, or roadways, to minimize carbon emissions or other environmental impacts.
Consider environmental sustainability factors when determining merchandise packing methods.
Recommend shipping solutions to minimize cost or environmental impacts.
Review the environmental records of freight carriers to inform shipping decisions.
Walk, ride bicycles, drive vehicles, or use public conveyances in order to reach destinations to deliver messages or materials.
Load vehicles with listed goods, ensuring goods are loaded correctly and taking precautions with hazardous goods.
Unload and sort items collected along delivery routes.
Receive messages or materials to be delivered, and information on recipients, such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, and delivery instructions, communicated via telephone, two-way radio, or in person.
Plan and follow the most efficient routes for delivering goods.
Deliver messages and items, such as newspapers, documents, and packages, between establishment departments, and to other establishments and private homes.
Sort items to be delivered according to the delivery route.
Obtain signatures and payments, or arrange for recipients to make payments.
Record information, such as items received and delivered and recipients' responses to messages.
Read and effectively interpret small-scale maps and information from a computer screen to determine locations and provide directions.
Answer routine inquiries, and refer calls not requiring dispatches to appropriate departments and agencies.
Test and adjust communication and alarm systems, and report malfunctions to maintenance units.
Provide emergency medical instructions to callers.
Monitor alarm systems to detect emergencies such as fires and illegal entry into establishments.
Operate and maintain mobile dispatch vehicles and equipment.
Schedule or dispatch workers, work crews, equipment, or service vehicles to appropriate locations, according to customer requests, specifications, or needs, using radios or telephones.
Confer with customers or supervising personnel to address questions, problems, or requests for service or equipment.
Monitor personnel or equipment locations and utilization to coordinate service and schedules.
Receive or prepare work orders.
Relay work orders, messages, or information to or from work crews, supervisors, or field inspectors, using telephones or two-way radios.
Record and maintain files or records of customer requests, work or services performed, charges, expenses, inventory, or other dispatch information.
Prepare daily work and run schedules.
Determine types or amounts of equipment, vehicles, materials, or personnel required, according to work orders or specifications.
Advise personnel about traffic problems, such as construction areas, accidents, congestion, weather conditions, or other hazards.
Operate electronic mail systems and coordinate the flow of information, internally or with other organizations.
Supervise other clerical staff and provide training and orientation to new staff.
Help programmers and systems s test and debug new programs.
Enter commands, using computer terminal, and activate controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operate equipment.
Monitor the system for equipment failure or errors in performance.
Respond to program error messages by finding and correcting problems or terminating the program.
Notify supervisor or computer maintenance technicians of equipment malfunctions.
Load peripheral equipment with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators.
Record information such as computer operating time, problems that occurred, and actions taken.
Oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including coordinating and scheduling the use of computer terminals and networks to ensure efficient use.
Type command on keyboard to transfer encoded data from memory unit to magnetic tape and assist in labeling, classifying, cataloging and maintaining tapes.
Read job set-up instructions to determine equipment to be used, order of use, material such as disks and paper to be loaded, and control settings.
Retrieve, separate and sort program output as needed, and send data to specified users.
Supervise and train peripheral equipment operators and computer operator trainees.
Read source documents such as canceled checks, sales reports, or bills, and enter data in specific data fields or onto tapes or disks for subsequent entry, using keyboards or scanners.
Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
Operate office machines such as high speed business photocopiers, readerscanners, addressing machines, stencil-cutting machines, microfilm readerprinters, folding and inserting, bursting, and binder machines.
Set up and adjust machines, regulating factors such as speed, ink flow, focus, and number of copies.
Load machines with materials such as blank paper or film.
Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks.
Spray fertilizer or pesticide solutions to control insects, fungus and weed growth, and diseases, using hand sprayers.
Attach farm implements such as plows, discs, sprayers, or harvesters to tractors, using bolts and hand tools.
Operate towed machines such as seed drills or manure spreaders to plant, fertilize, dust, and spray crops.
Drive trucks to haul crops, supplies, tools, or farm workers.
Walk beside or ride on planting machines while inserting plants in planter mechanisms at specified intervals.
Weigh crop-filled containers, and record weights and other identifying information.
Load and unload crops or containers of materials, manually or using conveyors, handtrucks, forklifts, or transfer augers.
Guide products on conveyors to regulate flow through machines, and to discard diseased or rotten products.
Position boxes or attach bags at discharge ends of machinery to catch products, removing and closing full containers.
Plant, spray, weed, fertilize, and water plants, shrubs, and trees, using hand tools and gardening tools.
Harvest plants, and transplant or pot and label them.
Feel plants' leaves and note their coloring to detect the presence of insects or disease.
Operate tractors and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest, and spray fields and plants.
Inspect plants and bud ties to assess quality.
Dig, cut, and transplant seedlings, cuttings, trees, and shrubs.
Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting.
Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron.
Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer.
Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear.
Stretch carpet to align with walls and ensure a smooth surface, and press carpet in place over tack strips or use staples, tape, tacks or glue to hold carpet in place.
Take measurements and study floor sketches to calculate the area to be carpeted and the amount of material needed.
Install carpet on some floors using adhesive, following prescribed method.
Clean up before and after installation, including vacuuming carpet and discarding remnant pieces.
Measure, cut and install tackless strips along the baseboard or wall.
Nail tack strips around area to be carpeted or use old strips to attach edges of new carpet.
Cut carpet padding to size and install padding, following prescribed method.
Fasten metal treads across door openings or where carpet meets flooring to hold carpet in place.
Draw building diagrams and record dimensions.
Move furniture from area to be carpeted and remove old carpet and padding.
Cut and bind material.
Sweep, scrape, sand, or chip dirt and irregularities to clean base surfaces, correcting imperfections that may show through the covering.
Cut flooring material to fit around obstructions.
Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts, or insert them in slots on posts.
Attach fence rail supports to posts, using hammers and pliers.
Assemble gates, and fasten gates into position, using hand tools.
Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts, and attach fencing to frames.
Complete top fence rails of metal fences by connecting tube sections, using metal sleeves.
Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences.
Attach rails or tension wire along bottoms of posts to form fencing frames.
Insert metal tubing through rail supports.
Construct and repair barriers, retaining walls, trellises, and other types of fences, walls, and gates.
Weld metal parts together, using portable gas welding equipment.
Erect alternate panel, basket weave, and louvered fences.
Blast rock formations and rocky areas with dynamite to facilitate posthole digging.
Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
Analyze test data in order to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, and to evaluate effects of system modifications.
Test insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current, and calculating insulation loss.
Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
Disconnect voltage regulators, bolts, and screws, and connect replacement regulators to high-voltage lines.
Schedule and supervise the construction and testing of special devices and the implementation of unique monitoring or control systems.
Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.
Schedule and supervise splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
Test oil in circuit breakers and transformers for dielectric strength, refilling oil periodically.
Maintain inventories of spare parts for all equipment, requisitioning parts as necessary.
Set forms and pour concrete footings for installation of heavy equipment.
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.
Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
Install equipment and accessories such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor charges.
Run new speaker and electrical cables.
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
Replace and clean electrical or electronic components.
Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors; add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces; and reinstall interior parts.
Record results of diagnostic tests.
Build fiberglass or wooden enclosures for sound components, and fit them to automobile dimensions.
Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
Adjust or align headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.
Remove small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.
Fit and secure windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand.
Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.
Weld broken or cracked frames together, using oxyacetylene torches and welding rods.
Paint bicycle frames, using spray guns or brushes.
Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.
Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul.
Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools.
Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.
List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, or diagrams.
Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems and test operation of toilets or sinks.
Remove damaged exterior panels and repair and replace structural frame members.
Open and close doors, windows, or drawers to test their operation, trimming edges to fit, as necessary.
Repair leaks with caulking compound or replace pipes, using pipe wrenches.
Refinish wood surfaces on cabinets, doors, moldings, or floors, using power sanders, putty, spray equipment, brushes, paints, or varnishes.
Identify and inflate tires correctly for the size and ply.
Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
Remount wheels onto vehicles.
Locate punctures in tubeless tires by visual inspection or by immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
Unbolt wheels from vehicles and remove them, using lug wrenches and other hand and power tools.
Reassemble tires onto wheels.
Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
Rotate tires to different positions on vehicles, using hand tools.
Inspect tire casings for defects, such as holes or tears.
Seal punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures, using hand tools.
Glue tire patches over ruptures in tire casings, using rubber cement.
Assist mechanics and perform other duties as directed.
Separate tubed tires from wheels, using rubber mallets and metal bars or mechanical tire changers.
Patch tubes with adhesive rubber patches or seal rubber patches to tubes, using hot vulcanizing plates.
Inflate inner tubes and immerse them in water to locate leaks.
Clean sides of whitewall tires.
Apply rubber cement to buffed tire casings prior to vulcanization process.
Drive automobile or service trucks to industrial sites to provide services or respond to emergency calls.
Prepare rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding, or sandblasting.
Order replacements for tires or tubes.
Roll new rubber treads, known as camelbacks, over tire casings, and mold the semi-raw rubber treads onto the buffed casings.
Buff defective areas of inner tubes, using scrapers.
Place casing-camelback assemblies in tire molds for the vulcanization process and exert pressure on the camelbacks to ensure good adhesion.
Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
Inspect job sites, assessing headroom, side room, or other conditions to determine appropriateness of door for a given location.
Collect payment upon job completion.
Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.
Clean and reinstall parts.
Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.
Observe and test operation of appliances following installation, and make any initial installation adjustments that are necessary.
Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides in order to diagnose and repair problems.
Instruct customers regarding operation and care of appliances, and provide information such as emergency service numbers.
Assemble new or reconditioned appliances.
Clean, lubricate, and touch up minor defects on newly installed or repaired appliances.
Reline or repair ladles and pouring spouts with refractory clay, using trowels.
Chip slag from linings of ladles or remove linings when beyond repair, using hammers and chisels.
Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, mortar powder, and water to form refractory clay or mortar, using shovels or mixing machines.
Measure furnace walls to determine dimensions, then cut required number of sheets from plastic block, using saws.
Tighten locknuts holding refractory stopper assemblies together, spread mortar on jackets to seal sleeve joints, and dry mortar in ovens.
Dry and bake new linings by placing inverted linings over burners, building fires in ladles, or by using blowtorches.
Remove worn or damaged plastic block refractory linings of furnaces, using hand tools.
Fasten stopper heads to rods with metal pins to assemble refractory stoppers used to plug pouring nozzles of steel ladles.
Climb scaffolding, carrying hoses, and spray surfaces of cupolas with refractory mixtures, using spray equipment.
Drill holes in furnace walls, bolt overlapping layers of plastic to walls, and hammer surfaces to compress layers into solid sheets.
Spread mortar on stopper heads and rods, using trowels, and slide brick sleeves over rods to form refractory jackets.
Dump and tamp clay in molds, using tamping tools.
Disassemble molds, and cut, chip, and smooth clay structures such as floaters, drawbars, and L-blocks.
Transfer clay structures to curing ovens, melting tanks, and drawing kilns, using forklifts.
Install preformed metal scaffolding in interiors of cupolas, using hand tools.
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
Adjust, maintain, and repair tools, equipment, and machines, and assist more skilled workers with similar tasks.
Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
Adjust power production systems to meet load and distribution demands.
Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.
Diagnose electrical problems and install and rewire electrical components.
Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
Design, weld, and fabricate parts, using blueprints or other mechanical plans.
Order new parts to maintain inventory.
Maintain electrical switchgear, process controls, transmitters, gauges, and control equipment in accordance with geothermal plant procedures.
Install and maintain geothermal plant electrical protection equipment.
Maintain, calibrate, or repair plant instrumentation, control, and electronic devices in geothermal plants.
Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.
Analyze material flows or supply chains to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and conserve energy.
Develop computerized diagnostic tools to integrate measurements in real time and reduce production downtime.
Supervise production workers.
Integrate high-speed loops and advanced control algorithms with graphical system designs to improve the efficiency of production operations.
Prepare layouts, drawings, or sketches of machinery or equipment, such as shop tooling, scale layouts, or new equipment design, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Recommend corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability.
Identify and implement new manufacturing technologies, processes, or equipment.
Monitor or measure manufacturing processes to identify ways to reduce losses, decrease time requirements, or improve quality.
Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment.
Ensure adherence to safety rules and practices.
Train new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and apparatus.
Take photographs of evidence.
Reconstruct crime scenes to determine relationships among pieces of evidence.
Visit morgues, examine scenes of crimes, or contact other sources to obtain evidence or information to be used in investigations.
Examine and analyze blood stain patterns at crime scenes.
Determine types of bullets used in shooting and if fired from a specific weapon.
Prepare solutions, reagents, or sample formulations needed for laboratory work.
Examine firearms to determine mechanical condition and legal status, performing restoration work on damaged firearms to obtain information such as serial numbers.
Collect impressions of dust from surfaces to obtain and identify fingerprints.
Confer with ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, documents, electronics, medical, chemical, or metallurgical experts concerning evidence and its interpretation.
Interpret laboratory findings or test results to identify and classify substances, materials, or other evidence collected at crime scenes.
Compare objects, such as tools, with impression marks to determine whether a specific object is responsible for a specific mark.
Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs.
Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
Analyze gunshot residue and bullet paths to determine how shootings occurred.
Develop and maintain computer databases.
Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors.
Perform reforestation, or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement.
Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.
Identify and quantify drugs or poisons found in biological fluids or tissues, in foods, or at crime scenes.
Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills.
Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads.
Examine physical evidence, such as hair, fiber, wood, or soil residues to obtain information about its source and composition.
Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections.
Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires and maintaining recreational facilities.
Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
Plan and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads.
Provide information about, and enforce, regulations such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety and accident prevention.
Provide forestry education and general information, advice, and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations, and the general public.
Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.
Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, and relevant correspondence.
Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
Arrange for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.
Maintain close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.
Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.
Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, such as schools and community groups.
Develop diagnostic procedures to determine clients' needs.
Counsel parents with child rearing problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required.
Collaborate with community agencies to establish facilities and programs for persons with disabilities.
Confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.
Participate in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs, and evaluating the success of placements.
Collaborate with clients' families to implement rehabilitation plans such as behavioral, residential, social, and employment goals.
Locate barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, and transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.
Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, or medical care.
Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face problems such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.
Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions.
Refer clients to community resources for services such as job placement, debt counseling, legal aid, housing, medical treatment, or financial assistance, and provide concrete information, such as where to go and how to apply.
Arrange for on-site job coaching or assistive devices, such as specially equipped wheelchairs, to help clients adapt to work or school environments.
Counsel students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services.
Maintain case history records and prepare reports.
Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements.
Provide, find, or arrange for support services, such as child care, homemaker service, prenatal care, substance abuse treatment, job training, counseling, or parenting classes, to prevent more serious problems from developing.
Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients, and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures.
Administer welfare programs.
Supervise other social workers.
Collect supplementary information needed to assist client, such as employment records, medical records, or school reports.
Direct case service allocations, authorizing expenditures and payments.
Recommend temporary foster care and advise foster or adoptive parents.
Communicate with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions.
Maintain station logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as flight testing and fire locations.
Synchronize and equalize prerecorded dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures or television productions, using control consoles.
Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
Determine and obtain bearings of sources from which signals originate, using direction-finding procedures and equipment.
Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
Turn controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies.
Coordinate radio-related aspects of locating and contacting airplanes and ships that are missing or in distress.
Broadcast weather reports and warnings.
Operate radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
Keep logs of recordings.
Set up antennas and mobile communication units during military field exercises.
Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation in order to ensure that it performs properly.
Operate sound-recording equipment in order to record signals and preserve broadcasts for purposes such as analysis by intelligence personnel.
Repair radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
Record speech, music, and other sounds on recording media, using recording equipment.
Tear down equipment after event completion.
Report equipment problems and ensure that required repairs are made.
Review applicable regulations regarding radio communications, and report violations.
Create musical instrument digital interface programs for music projects, commercials, or film postproduction.
Confer with producers, performers, and others to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production, such as a musical recording or a film.
Apply heat or cold therapy to patients using materials such as heat pads, hydrocollator packs, warm compresses, cold compresses, heat lamps, and vapor coolants.
Apply moxibustion directly or indirectly to patients using Chinese, non-scarring, stick, or pole moxa.
Treat medical conditions using techniques such as acupressure, shiatsu, and tuina.
Interview patients to document symptoms and health histories.
Advise patients about therapeutic exercise and nutritional medicine regimens.
Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and amino acids.
Document patients' histories, including identifying data, chief complaints, illnesses, previous medical or family histories, or psychosocial characteristics.
Educate patients about health care management.
Diagnose health conditions based on patients' symptoms and health histories, laboratory and diagnostic radiology test results, or other physiological measurements, such as electrocardiograms and electroencephalographs.
Conduct physical examinations and physiological function tests for diagnostic purposes.
Maintain professional development through activities such as post-graduate education, continuing education, preceptorships, and residency programs.
Order diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs (x-rays), ultrasounds, mammograms, and bone densitometry tests, or refer patients to other health professionals for these procedures.
Administer treatments or therapies, such as homeopathy, hydrotherapy, Oriental or Ayurvedic medicine, electrotherapy and diathermy, using physical agents including air, heat, cold, water, sound, or ultraviolet light to catalyze the body to heal itself.
Consult with other health professionals to provide optimal patient care, referring patients to traditional health care professionals as necessary.
Obtain medical records from previous physicians or other health care providers for the purpose of patient evaluation.
Perform venipuncture or skin pricking to collect blood samples.
Conduct periodic public health maintenance activities such as immunizations and screenings for diseases and disease risk factors.
Monitor updates from public health agencies to keep abreast of health trends.
Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment.
Cut away dead and excess branches from trees, or clear branches around power lines, using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms, andor chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers.
Trim, top, and reshape trees to achieve attractive shapes or to remove low-hanging branches.
Prune, cut down, fertilize, and spray trees as directed by tree surgeons.
Hoist tools and equipment to tree trimmers, and lower branches with ropes or block and tackle.
Operate shredding and chipping equipment, and feed limbs and brush into the machines.
Load debris and refuse onto trucks and haul it away for disposal.
Inspect trees to determine if they have diseases or pest problems.
Cable, brace, tie, bolt, stake, and guy trees and branches to provide support.
Collect debris and refuse from tree trimming and removal operations into piles, using shovels, rakes or other tools.
Provide information to the public regarding trees, such as advice on tree care.
Clear sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials, such as tree stumps and fallen trees and limbs.
Remove broken limbs from wires, using hooked extension poles.
Trim jagged stumps, using saws or pruning shears.
Transplant and remove trees and shrubs, and prepare trees for moving.
Spray trees to treat diseased or unhealthy trees, including mixing chemicals and calibrating spray equipment.
Plan and develop budgets for tree work, and estimate the monetary value of trees.
Confer with researchers, clinicians, or information technology staff to determine data needs and programming requirements and to provide assistance with database-related research activities.
Create data management or error-checking procedures and user manuals.
Design or implement web-based tools for querying large-scale biological databases.
Develop or apply data mining and machine learning algorithms.
Document all database changes, modifications, or problems.
Extend existing software programs, web-based interactive tools, or database queries as sequence management and analysis needs evolve.
Maintain awareness of new and emerging computational methods and technologies.
Participate in the preparation of reports or scientific publications.
Test new or updated software or tools and provide feedback to developers.
Train bioinformatics staff or researchers in the use of databases.
Write computer programs or scripts to be used in querying databases.
Conduct quality analyses of data inputs and resulting analyses or predictions.
Confer with database users about project timelines and changes.
Package bioinformatics data for submission to public repositories.
Perform routine system administrative functions such as troubleshooting, back-ups, and upgrades.
Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
Plan or schedule logging operations, such as felling or bucking trees or grading, sorting, yarding, or loading logs.
Change logging operations or methods to eliminate unsafe conditions.
Monitor logging operations to identify and solve problems, improve work methods, and ensure compliance with safety, company, and government regulations.
Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
Determine logging operation methods, crew sizes, or equipment requirements, conferring with mill, company, or forestry officials as necessary.
Assign to workers duties such as trees to be cut, cutting sequences and specifications, or loading of trucks, railcars, or rafts.
Supervise or coordinate the activities of workers engaged in logging operations or silvicultural operations.
Coordinate the selection and movement of logs from storage areas, according to transportation schedules or production requirements.
Communicate with forestry personnel regarding forest harvesting or forest management plans, procedures, or schedules.
Disassemble and reinstall existing kitchen cabinets, or assemble and install prefabricated kitchen cabinets and trim in conjunction with appliance installation.
Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
Record repairs and maintenance performed.
Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary.
Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment.
Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.
Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.
Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.
Preside over or serve on boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.
Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.
Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.
Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.
Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.
Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.
Review and analyze legislation, laws, and public policy, and recommend changes to promote and support interests of both the general population and special groups.
Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.
Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.
Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.
Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.
Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services.
Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.
Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.
Organize or approve promotional campaigns.
Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws or testify at such hearings.
Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions or delegate representatives to do so.
Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials and ensure that bylaws are enforced.
Direct or coordinate activities between the United States Government and foreign entities to provide information or promote international interests and harmony.
Integrate environmental information into product or company marketing strategies, policies, or activities.
Recommend modifications to products, packaging, production processes, or other characteristics to improve the environmental soundness or sustainability of products.
Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs.
Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
Determine price schedules and discount rates.
Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures.
Confer or consult with department heads to plan advertising services and to secure information on equipment and customer specifications.
Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities, real estate or other subjects of sale.
Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase.
Direct foreign sales and service outlets of an organization.
Advise dealers and distributors on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional effectiveness of business.
Visit franchised dealers to stimulate interest in establishment or expansion of leasing programs.
Direct clerical staff to keep records of export correspondence, bid requests, and credit collections, and to maintain current information on tariffs, licenses, and restrictions.
Direct, coordinate, and review activities in sales and service accounting and recordkeeping, and in receiving and shipping operations.
Assess marketing potential of new and existing store locations, considering statistics and expenditures.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, government officials, and media representatives and use these relationships to develop new business opportunities.
Write interesting and effective press releases, prepare information for media kits and develop and maintain company internet or intranet web pages.
Identify main client groups and audiences, determine the best way to communicate publicity information to them, and develop and implement a communication plan.
Assign, supervise and review the activities of public relations staff.
Develop and maintain the company's corporate image and identity, which includes the use of logos and signage.
Respond to requests for information about employers' activities or status.
Manage communications budgets.
Direct activities of external agencies, establishments and departments that develop and implement communication strategies and information programs.
Draft speeches for company executives, and arrange interviews and other forms of contact for them.
Evaluate advertising and promotion programs for compatibility with public relations efforts.
Manage special events such as sponsorship of races, parties introducing new products, or other activities the firm supports to gain public attention through the media without advertising directly.
Facilitate consumer relations, or the relationship between parts of the company such as the managers and employees, or different branch offices.
Formulate policies and procedures related to public information programs, working with public relations executives.
Establish goals for soliciting funds, develop policies for collection and safeguarding of contributions, and coordinate disbursement of funds.
Confer with labor relations managers to develop internal communications that keep employees informed of company activities.
Produce films and other video products, regulate their distribution, and operate film library.
Observe and report on social, economic and political trends that might affect employers.
Maintain company archives.
Manage in-house communication courses.
Direct or coordinate the supportive services department of a business, agency, or organization.
Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Set goals and deadlines for the department.
Communicate with laboratories or investigators regarding laboratory findings.
Review scientific literature, participate in continuing education activities, or attend conferences and seminars to maintain current knowledge of clinical studies affairs and issues.
Order drugs or devices necessary for study completion.
Confer with health care professionals to determine the best recruitment practices for studies.
Collaborate with investigators to prepare presentations or reports of clinical study procedures, results, and conclusions.
Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performing electrocardiograms.
Dispense medical devices or drugs, and calculate dosages and provide instructions as necessary.
Maintain contact with sponsors to schedule and coordinate site visits or to answer questions about issues such as incomplete data.
Inform patients or caregivers about study aspects and outcomes to be expected.
Direct the requisition, collection, labeling, storage, or shipment of specimens.
Register protocol patients with appropriate statistical centers as required.
Interpret protocols and advise treating physicians on appropriate dosage modifications or treatment calculations based on patient characteristics.
Arrange for research study sites and determine staff or equipment availability.
Contact outside health care providers and communicate with subjects to obtain follow-up information.
Contact industry representatives to ensure equipment and software specifications necessary for successful study completion.
Solicit industry-sponsored trials through contacts and professional organizations.
Organize space for study equipment and supplies.
Develop advertising and other informational materials to be used in subject recruitment.
Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, chemical, physical, and biological water quality monitoring or sampling to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
Prepare and administer contracts for provision of property services such as cleaning, maintenance, and security services.
Purchase building and maintenance supplies, equipment, or furniture.
Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.
Confer regularly with community association members to ensure their needs are being met.
Meet with boards of directors and committees to discuss and resolve legal and environmental issues or disputes between neighbors.
Confer with legal authorities to ensure that renting and advertising practices are not discriminatory and that properties comply with state and federal regulations.
Clean common areas, change light bulbs, and make minor property repairs.
Meet with clients to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status of properties.
Negotiate short- and long-term loans to finance construction and ownership of structures.
Contract with architectural firms to draw up detailed plans for new structures.
Negotiate with government leaders, businesses, special interest representatives, and utility companies to gain support for new projects and to eliminate potential obstacles.
Analyze information on property values, taxes, zoning, population growth, and traffic volume and patterns to determine if properties should be acquired.
Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.
Provide direct service and support to individuals or clients, such as handling a referral for child advocacy issues, conducting a needs evaluation, or resolving complaints.
Recruit, interview, and hire or sign up volunteers and staff.
Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.
Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
Plan and administer budgets for programs, equipment and support services.
Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.
Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals.
Order or purchase merchandise to maintain optimal inventory levels.
Participate in online forums or conferences to stay abreast of online retailing trends, techniques, or security threats.
Upload digital media, such as photos, video, or scanned images to online storefront, auction sites, or other shopping Web sites.
Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements.
Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.
Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans.
Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals.
Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
Represent clients before taxing authorities and provide support during litigation involving financial issues.
Interview clients by telephone or in person to gather financial information.
Review changes to financial, family, or employment situations to determine whether changes to existing debt management plans, spending plans, or budgets are needed.
Assess clients' overall financial situation by reviewing income, assets, debts, expenses, credit reports, or other financial information.
Negotiate with creditors on behalf of clients to arrange for payment adjustments, interest rate reductions, time extensions, or to set up payment plans.
Refer clients to social service or community resources for needs beyond those of credit or debt counseling.
Confer with officials of real estate, securities, or financial institution industries to exchange views and discuss issues or pending cases.
Advise clients or respond to inquiries about financial matters in person or via phone, email, Web site, or Internet chat.
Prepare written documents to establish contracts with or communicate financial recommendations to clients.
Evaluate data processing applications for institutions under examination to develop recommendations for coordinating existing systems with examination procedures.
Recommend strategies for clients to meet their financial goals, such as borrowing money through loans or loan programs, declaring bankruptcy, making budget adjustments, or enrolling in debt management plans.
Prioritize client debt repayment to avoid dire consequences, such as bankruptcy or foreclosure or to reduce overall costs, such as by paying high-interest or short-term loans first.
Explain services or policies to clients, such as debt management program rules, the advantages and disadvantages of using services, or creditor concession policies.
Calculate clients' available monthly income to meet debt obligations.
Develop and maintain client relationships.
Evaluate capital needs of clients and assess market conditions to inform structuring of financial packages.
Determine desirability of deals to develop solutions to financial problems or to assess the financial and capital impact of transactions, using financial modeling.
Prepare all materials for transactions or execution of deals.
Perform securities valuation or pricing.
Assess companies as investments for clients by examining company facilities.
Structure marketing campaigns to find buyers for new securities.
Supervise, train, or mentor junior team members.
Arrange deals involving green investments in areas such as alternative energy product development, green technologies, or sustainable agriculture.
Specialize in green financial instruments, such as socially responsible mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETF) that are comprised of green companies.
Document all investigative activities.
Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
Prepare evidence for presentation in court.
Train staff and users to work with computer systems and programs.
Recommend new equipment or software packages.
Use object-oriented programming languages, as well as client and server applications development processes and multimedia and Internet technology.
Prepare cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses to aid in decisions on system implementation.
Utilize the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
Specify inputs accessed by the system and plan the distribution and use of the results.
Interview or survey workers, observe job performance or perform the job to determine what information is processed and how it is processed.
Develop, implement or evaluate health information technology applications, tools, processes or structures to assist nurses with data management.
Translate nursing practice information between nurses and systems engineers, s, or designers using object-oriented models or other techniques.
Use informatics science to design or implement health information technology applications to resolve clinical or health care administrative problems.
Analyze and interpret patient, nursing, or information systems data to improve nursing services.
Identify, collect, record or analyze data that are relevant to the nursing care of patients.
Design, develop, select, test, implement, and evaluate new or modified informatics solutions, data structures, and decision-support mechanisms to support patients, health care professionals, and their information management and human-computer and human-technology interactions within health care contexts.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in informatics.
Develop or implement policies or practices to ensure the privacy, confidentiality, or security of patient information.
Analyze computer and information technologies to determine applicability to nursing practice, education, administration and research.
Develop strategies, policies or procedures for introducing, evaluating or modifying information technology applied to nursing practice, administration, education, or research.
Apply knowledge of computer science, information science, nursing, and informatics theory to nursing practice, education, administration, or research, in collaboration with other health informatics specialists.
Develop or deliver training programs for health information technology, creating operating manuals as needed.
Provide consultation to nurses regarding hardware or software configuration.
Disseminate information about nursing informatics science and practice to the profession, other health care professions, nursing students, and the public.
Design, conduct, or provide support to nursing informatics research.
Inform local, state, national and international health policies related to information management and communication, confidentiality and security, patient safety, infrastructure development and economics.
Plan, install, repair or troubleshoot telehealth technology applications or systems in homes.
Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
Write research proposals or grant applications for submission to external bodies.
Monitor clinical trials or experiments to ensure adherence to established procedures or to verify the quality of data collected.
Develop or implement data analysis algorithms.
Teach graduate or continuing education courses or seminars in biostatistics.
Apply research or simulation results to extend biological theory or recommend new research projects.
Develop or use mathematical models to track changes in biological phenomena such as the spread of infectious diseases.
Design or maintain databases of biological data.
Design surveys to assess health issues.
Analyze archival data such as birth, death, and disease records.
Develop project-specific data management plans that address areas such as data coding, reporting, or transfer, database locks, and work flow processes.
Generate data queries based on validation checks or errors and omissions identified during data entry to resolve identified problems.
Design and validate clinical databases including designing or testing logic checks.
Design forms for receiving, processing, or tracking data.
Process clinical data including receipt, entry, verification, or filing of information.
Perform quality control audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, or proper usage of clinical systems and data.
Monitor work productivity or quality to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures.
Supervise the work of data management project staff.
Confer with end users to define or implement clinical system requirements such as data release formats, delivery schedules, and testing protocols.
Write work instruction manuals, data capture guidelines, or standard operating procedures.
Develop technical specifications for data management programming and communicate needs to information technology staff.
Track the flow of work forms including in-house data flow or electronic forms transfer.
Develop models or computer simulations of human biobehavioral systems to obtain data for measuring or controlling life processes.
Install, adjust, maintain, repair, or provide technical support for biomedical equipment.
Develop new applications for energy sources, such as using nuclear power for biomedical implants.
Analyze new medical procedures to forecast likely outcomes.
Write documents describing protocols, policies, standards for use, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment.
Evaluate the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of biomedical equipment.
Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to on-going chemical reactions.
Adapt or design computer hardware or software for medical science uses.
Design and deliver technology to assist people with disabilities.
Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment.
Conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity.
Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.
Conduct training or in-services to educate clinicians and other personnel on proper use of equipment.
Diagnose and interpret bioelectric data, using signal processing techniques.
Keep documentation of service histories on all biomedical equipment.
Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.
Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Manage team of engineers by creating schedules, tracking inventory, creating and using budgets, and overseeing contract obligations and deadlines.
Research or develop new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
Collect data about existing client hardware, software, networking, or key business processes to inform implementation of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.
Install, test, or maintain radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
Create simulations or models of radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems to provide information for selection and configuration.
Define and compare possible radio frequency identification device (RFID) solutions to inform selection for specific projects.
Determine means of integrating radio frequency identification device (RFID) into other applications.
Develop process flows, work instructions, or standard operating procedures for radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems.
Determine usefulness of new radio frequency identification device (RFID) technologies.
Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.
Perform acceptance testing on newly installed or updated systems.
Perform site analyses to determine system configurations, processes to be impacted, or on-site obstacles to technology implementation.
Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.
Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.
Test tags or labels to ensure readability.
Train users in details of system operation.
Analyze radio frequency identification device (RFID)-related supply chain data.
Document equipment or process details of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
Inform company employees or other interested parties of environmental issues.
Develop proposed project objectives and targets and report to management on progress in attaining them.
Request bids from suppliers or consultants.
Advise industries or government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land.
Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, or administration.
Serve on teams conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities, providing assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, and sampling.
Coordinate or manage environmental protection programs or projects, assigning or evaluating work.
Maintain, write, and revise quality assurance documentation and procedures.
Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, or performing other general administrative duties.
Serve as liaison with federal, state, or local agencies or officials on issues pertaining to solid or hazardous waste program requirements.
Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste.
Develop or present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
Inspect buildings or building designs to determine fire protection system requirements and potential problems in areas such as water supplies, exit locations, and construction materials.
Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to present or obtain information regarding fire prevention and protection.
Design and build safety equipment.
Plan and conduct industrial hygiene research.
Develop training materials and conduct training sessions on fire protection.
Design fire detection equipment, alarm systems, and fire extinguishing devices and systems.
Write and revise safety regulations and codes.
Provide technical advice and guidance to organizations on how to handle health-related problems and make needed changes.
Advise architects, builders, and other construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques, and on fire code and standard interpretation and compliance.
Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
Confer with medical professionals to assess health risks and to develop ways to manage health issues and concerns.
Conduct or direct testing of air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
Interview employers and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents.
Consult with authorities to discuss safety regulations and to recommend changes as necessary.
Evaluate adequacy of actions taken to correct health inspection violations.
Direct the purchase, modification, installation, maintenance, and operation of fire protection systems.
Determine causes of fires and ways in which they could have been prevented.
Maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated.
Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.
Prepare and write reports detailing specific fire prevention and protection issues such as work performed and proposed review schedules.
Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy.
Develop plans for the prevention of destruction by fire, wind, and water.
Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors.
Confer with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and to develop or modify designs.
Review work requests and compare them with previous work completed on ships to ensure that costs are economically sound.
Act as liaisons between ships' captains and shore personnel to ensure that schedules and budgets are maintained, and that ships are operated safely and efficiently.
Perform monitoring activities to ensure that ships comply with international regulations and standards for life saving equipment and pollution preventatives.
Check, test, and maintain automatic controls and alarm systems.
Supervise other engineers and crewmembers and train them for routine and emergency duties.
Maintain and coordinate repair of marine machinery and equipment for installation on vessels.
Maintain records of engineering department activities, including expense records and details of equipment maintenance and repairs.
Schedule machine overhauls and the servicing of electrical, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, water, and sewage systems.
Design complete hull and superstructure according to specifications and test data, in conformity with standards of safety, efficiency, and economy.
Design layout of craft interior, including cargo space, passenger compartments, ladder wells, and elevators.
Study design proposals and specifications to establish basic characteristics of craft, such as size, weight, speed, propulsion, displacement, and draft.
Confer with marine engineering personnel to establish arrangement of boiler room equipment and propulsion machinery, heating and ventilating systems, refrigeration equipment, piping, and other functional equipment.
Evaluate performance of craft during dock and sea trials to determine design changes and conformance with national and international standards.
Oversee construction and testing of prototype in model basin and develop sectional and waterline curves of hull to establish center of gravity, ideal hull form, and buoyancy and stability data.
Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.
Design processing plants and equipment.
Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
Lay out, direct, and supervise mine construction operations, such as the construction of shafts and tunnels.
Devise solutions to problems of land reclamation and water and air pollution, such as methods of storing excavated soil and returning exhausted mine sites to natural states.
Evaluate data to develop new mining products, equipment, or processes.
Design, develop, and implement computer applications for use in mining operations such as mine design, modeling, or mapping or for monitoring mine conditions.
Supervise, train, and evaluate technicians, technologists, survey personnel, engineers, scientists or other mine personnel.
Select or devise materials-handling methods and equipment to transport ore, waste materials, and mineral products efficiently and economically.
Implement and coordinate mine safety programs, including the design and maintenance of protective and rescue equipment and safety devices.
Test air to detect toxic gases and recommend measures to remove them, such as installation of ventilation shafts.
Design mining and mineral treatment equipment and machinery in collaboration with other engineering specialists.
Conduct or direct mining experiments to test or prove research findings.
Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
Direct operating or maintenance activities of operational nuclear power plants to ensure efficiency and conformity to safety standards.
Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices that violate safety regulations and laws or that could jeopardize the safety of operations.
Examine accidents to obtain data that can be used to design preventive measures.
Conduct studies to determine the feasibility, costs, or performance benefits of new mechatronic equipment.
Create embedded software design programs.
Create mechanical models and tolerance analyses to simulate mechatronic design concepts.
Design advanced electronic control systems for mechanical systems.
Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks.
Design, develop, or implement control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems.
Identify and select materials appropriate for mechatronic system designs.
Implement or test design solutions.
Research, select, or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication.
Analyze existing development or manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements.
Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
Maintain technical project files.
Oversee the work of contractors in accordance with project requirements.
Provide consultation or training on topics such as mechatronics or automated control.
Lay out and draw schematic, orthographic, or angle views to depict functional relationships of components, assemblies, systems, and machines.
Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to the materials.
Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer-assisted equipment.
Position instructions and comments onto drawings.
Lay out, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Design scale or full-size blueprints of specialty items such as furniture and automobile body or chassis components.
Confer with customer representatives to review schematics and answer questions pertaining to installation of systems.
Supervise and train other drafters, technologists, and technicians.
Draw freehand sketches of designs, trace finished drawings onto designated paper for the reproduction of blueprints, and reproduce working drawings on copy machines.
Shade or color drawings to clarify and emphasize details and dimensions or eliminate background using ink, crayon, airbrush, and overlays.
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and operate test setups and equipment to detect malfunctions.
Record and interpret test data on parts, assemblies, and mechanisms.
Confer with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
Adjust or replace defective or improperly functioning circuitry or electronics components, using hand tools or soldering iron.
Write reports or record data on testing techniques, laboratory equipment, or specifications to assist engineers.
Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
Provide user applications or engineering support or recommendations for new or existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades, or enhancements.
Provide customer support and education, working with users to identify needs, determine sources of problems, or to provide information on product use.
Maintain working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools or software by reading or attending conferences, workshops, or other training.
Build prototypes from rough sketches or plans.
Procure parts and maintain inventory and related documentation.
Design basic circuitry and draft sketches for clarification of details and design documentation under engineers' direction, using drafting instruments or computer-aided design (CAD) equipment.
Write computer or microprocessor software programs.
Research equipment or component needs, sources, competitive prices, delivery times, or ongoing operational costs.
Fabricate parts, such as coils, terminal boards, or chassis, using bench lathes, drills, or other machine tools.
Develop or upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts, or systems.
Survey satellite receival sites for proper signal level or provide technical assistance in dish location or installation, transporting dishes as necessary.
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
Program complex robotic systems, such as vision systems.
Train robots, using artificial intelligence software or interactive training techniques, to perform simple or complex tasks, such as designing and carrying out a series of iterative tests of chemical samples.
Fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures, using metalworking machines.
Develop three-dimensional simulations of automation systems.
Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.
Operate robots to perform customized tasks, such as environmental cleanup or explosive detection operations.
Perform laboratory work such as logging numerical and visual observations, preparing and packaging samples, recording test results, and performing photo documentation.
Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.
Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.
Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances such as asbestos, lead, or wastewater.
Oversee support staff.
Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.
Coordinate equipment purchases, installations, or transfers.
Plan, estimate, or schedule production work.
Develop or maintain programs associated with automated production equipment.
Select material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.
Estimate manufacturing costs.
Install and evaluate manufacturing equipment, materials, or components.
Oversee equipment start-up, characterization, qualification, or release.
Develop production, inventory, or quality assurance programs.
Develop manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.
Verify weights, measurements, counts, or calculations and record results on batch records.
Design plant layouts or production facilities.
Operate complex processing equipment.
Train manufacturing technicians on topics such as safety, health, fire prevention, or quality.
Erect manufacturing engineering equipment.
Perform routine equipment maintenance.
Analyze manufacturing supply chains to identify opportunities for increased efficiency in the acquisition of raw materials.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.
Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
Develop or advise on social policy and assist in community development.
Investigate child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary.
Oversee Medicaid- and Medicare-related paperwork and recordkeeping in hospitals.
Plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services.
Conduct social research to advance knowledge in the social work field.
Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.
Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.
Confer with clergy members, congregational officials, or congregational organizations to encourage support of or participation in religious education activities.
Publicize programs through sources such as newsletters, bulletins, or mailings.
Analyze revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities.
Attend workshops, seminars, or conferences to obtain program ideas, information, or resources.
Locate and distribute resources, such as periodicals or curricula, to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs.
Participate in denominational activities aimed at goals such as promoting interfaith understanding or providing aid to new or small congregations.
Plan or conduct conferences dealing with the interpretation of religious ideas or convictions.
Visit congregational members' homes or arrange for pastoral visits to provide information or resources regarding religious education programs.
Interpret religious education activities to the public through speaking, leading discussions, or writing articles for local or national publications.
Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
Prepare legal briefs and opinions, and file appeals in state and federal courts of appeal.
Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit.
Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Advise clients concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case.
Negotiate settlements of civil disputes.
Prepare and draft legal documents, such as wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts.
Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issue to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings.
Supervise legal assistants.
Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
Probate wills and represent and advise executors and administrators of estates.
Search for and examine public and other legal records to write opinions or establish ownership.
Act as agent, trustee, guardian, or executor for businesses or individuals.
Help develop federal and state programs, draft and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures.
Work in environmental law, representing public interest groups, waste disposal companies, or construction firms in their dealings with state and federal agencies.
Attend court sessions to hear oral arguments or record necessary case information.
Communicate with counsel regarding case management or procedural requirements.
Confer with judges concerning legal questions, construction of documents, or granting of orders.
Draft or proofread judicial opinions, decisions, or citations.
Keep abreast of changes in the law and inform judges when cases are affected by such changes.
Participate in conferences or discussions between trial attorneys and judges.
Prepare briefs, legal memoranda, or statements of issues involved in cases, including appropriate suggestions or recommendations.
Research laws, court decisions, documents, opinions, briefs, or other information related to cases before the court.
Review complaints, petitions, motions, or pleadings that have been filed to determine issues involved or basis for relief.
Review dockets of pending litigation to ensure adequate progress.
Verify that all files, complaints, or other papers are available and in the proper order.
Compile court-related statistics.
Coordinate judges' meeting and appointment schedules.
Enter information into computerized court calendar, filing, or case management systems.
Maintain judges' law libraries by assembling or updating appropriate documents.
Perform courtroom duties, including calling calendars, administering oaths, and swearing in jury panels and witnesses.
Prepare periodic reports on court proceedings, as required.
Respond to questions from judicial officers or court staff on general legal issues.
Participate in campus and community events, such as giving presentations to the public.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as forest resource policy, forest pathology, and mapping.
Supervise students' laboratory or field work.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, gender studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.
Participate in campus and community events, such as giving public lectures about research.
Develop and use multimedia course materials and other current technology, such as online courses.
Provide clinical services to clients, such as assessing psychological problems and conducting psychotherapy.
Supervise the clinical work of practicum students.
Review books and journal articles for potential publication.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as race and ethnic relations, measurement and data collection, and workplace social relations.
Serve as a liaison between the university and other governmental and educational agencies.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, giving presentations at conferences, and serving on committees in professional associations.
Develop and teach online courses.
Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.
Sketch or draw objects to be crafted.
Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
Develop product packaging, display and pricing strategies.
Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns in order to inspire designs and marketing strategies.
Develop designs using specialized computer software.
Use materials such as pens and ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, or computer software to create artwork.
Integrate and develop visual elements, such as line, space, mass, color, and perspective, in order to produce desired effects such as the illustration of ideas, emotions, or moods.
Confer with clients, editors, writers, art directors, and other interested parties regarding the nature and content of artwork to be produced.
Submit preliminary or finished artwork or project plans to clients for approval, incorporating changes as necessary.
Maintain portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities.
Create finished art work as decoration, or to elucidate or substitute for spoken or written messages.
Cut, bend, laminate, arrange, and fasten individual or mixed raw and manufactured materials and products to form works of art.
Monitor events, trends, and other circumstances, research specific subject areas, attend art exhibitions, and read art publications in order to develop ideas and keep current on art world activities.
Study different techniques to learn how to apply them to artistic endeavors.
Write original or adapted material for dramas, comedies, puppet shows, narration, or other performances.
Prepare and perform action stunts for motion picture, television, or stage productions.
Tell jokes, perform comic dances, songs and skits, impersonate mannerisms and voices of others, contort face, and use other devices to amuse audiences.
Introduce performances and performers in order to stimulate excitement and coordinate smooth transition of acts during events.
Manipulate strings, wires, rods, or fingers to animate puppets or dummies in synchronization with talking, singing, or recorded programs.
Dress in comical clown costumes and makeup, and perform comedy routines to entertain audiences.
Perform original and stock tricks of illusion to entertain and mystify audiences, occasionally including audience members as participants.
Construct puppets and ventriloquist dummies, and sew accessory clothing, using hand tools and machines.
Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.
Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
Lead teams by serving as captain.
Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events, or tours.
Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations.
Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles, such as specific ways of moving the body, hands, or feet, to achieve desired results.
Teach instructional courses and advise students.
Evaluate athletes' skills and review performance records to determine their fitness and potential in a particular area of athletics.
Monitor athletes' use of equipment to ensure safe and proper use.
Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport.
Develop and arrange competition schedules and programs.
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
Contact the parents of players to provide information and answer questions.
Coordinate travel arrangements and travel with team to away contests.
Audition and select performers for musical presentations.
Meet with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances.
Assign and review staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging, and copying music, and vocal coaching.
Perform administrative tasks such as applying for grants, developing budgets, negotiating contracts, and designing and printing programs and other promotional materials.
Plan and implement fund-raising and promotional activities.
Coordinate and organize tours, or hire touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues, accommodations, and transportation for longer tours.
Collaborate with music librarians to ensure availability of ss.
Conduct guest soloists in addition to ensemble members.
Meet with composers to discuss interpretations of their work.
Engage services of composers to write ss.
Apply elements of music theory to create musical and tonal structures, including harmonies and melodies.
Use computers and synthesizers to compose, orchestrate, and arrange music.
Determine voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos, and tone balances required to achieve the effects desired in a musical composition.
Experiment with different sounds, and types and pieces of music, using synthesizers and computers as necessary to test and evaluate ideas.
Write changes directly into compositions, or use computer software to make changes.
Transcribe ideas for musical compositions into musical notation, using instruments, pen and paper, or computers.
Guide musicians during rehearsals, performances, or recording sessions.
S compositions so that they are consistent with instrumental and vocal capabilities such as ranges and keys, using knowledge of music theory.
Write musical ss for orchestras, bands, choral groups, or individual instrumentalists or vocalists, using knowledge of music theory and of instrumental and vocal capabilities.
Confer with producers and directors to define the nature and placement of film or television music.
Fill in details of orchestral sketches, such as adding vocal parts to ss.
Explore and develop musical ideas based on sources such as imagination or sounds in the environment.
Reproduce and duplicate sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.
Prepare for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.
Separate instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combine sounds later during the mixing or postproduction stage.
Convert video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing or archiving.
Regulate volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
Mix and edit voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
Set up, test, and adjust recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances.
Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups, either in studio or on location.
Adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and camera focus based on a combination of factors such as lighting, field depth, subject motion, film type, and film speed.
Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments.
Create artificial light, using flashes and reflectors.
Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in film editing, assembling, and recording activities.
Manipulate plot, s, sound, and graphics to make the parts into a continuous whole, working closely with people in audio, visual, music, optical or special effects departments.
Program computerized graphic effects.
Conduct film screenings for directors and members of production staffs.
Collaborate with music editors to select appropriate passages of music and develop production ss.
Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements.
Develop post-production models for films.
Estimate how long audiences watching comedies will laugh at each gag line or situation, to space scenes appropriately.
Discuss the sound requirements of pictures with sound effects editors.
Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients and interpreting x-rays.
Maintain accurate case histories of patients.
Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct the musculoskeletal system.
Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
Obtain and record patients' medical histories.
Advise patients about recommended courses of treatment.
Consult with or refer patients to appropriate health practitioners when necessary.
Analyze x-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.
Counsel patients about nutrition, exercise, sleeping habits, stress management, or other matters.
Arrange for diagnostic x-rays to be taken.
Suggest and apply the use of supports such as straps, tapes, bandages, or braces if necessary.
Administer anesthetics to limit the amount of pain experienced by patients during procedures.
Use masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases.
Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments.
Formulate plan of treatment for patient's teeth and mouth tissue.
Use air turbine and hand instruments, dental appliances and surgical implements.
Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
Provide consulting services to other physicians.
Prepare reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder.
Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.
Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals.
Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits.
Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder.
Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
Teach, take continuing education classes, attend conferences or seminars, or conduct research and publish findings to increase understanding of mental, emotional, or behavioral states or disorders.
Review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists or medical professionals.
Prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.
Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
Prescribe orthotics, prosthetics, and adaptive equipment.
Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.
Provide education and counseling on illness and injury prevention.
Refer athletes for specialized consultation, physical therapy, or diagnostic testing.
Prescribe medications for the treatment of athletic-related injuries.
Record athletes' medical histories and perform physical examinations.
Participate in continuing education activities to improve and maintain knowledge and skills.
Advise athletes, trainers, or coaches to alter or cease sports practices that are potentially harmful.
Provide coaches and therapists with assistance in selecting and fitting protective equipment.
Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
Conduct research in the prevention or treatment of injuries or medical conditions related to sports and exercise.
Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines and fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
Inform coaches, trainers, or other interested parties regarding the medical conditions of athletes.
Record athletes' medical care information and maintain medical records.
Select and prepare medical equipment or medications to be taken to athletic competition sites.
Develop and prescribe exercise programs such as off-season conditioning regimens.
Observe and evaluate athletes' mental well-being.
Supervise the rehabilitation of injured athletes.
Advise against injured athletes returning to games or competition if resuming activity could lead to further injury.
Perform brachytherapy, cryotherapy, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), or photodynamic therapy to treat prostate or other cancers.
Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries.
Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems.
Advise athletes on how substances, such as herbal remedies, could affect drug testing results.
Provide airway management interventions including tracheal intubation, fiber optics, or ventilary support.
Respond to emergency situations by providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), or pediatric advanced life support (PALS).
Collect and document patients' pre-anesthetic health histories.
Collect samples or specimens for diagnostic testing.
Participate in seminars, workshops, or other professional activities to keep abreast of developments in anesthesiology.
Verify availability of operating room supplies, medications, and gases.
Provide clinical instruction, supervision or training to staff in areas such as anesthesia practices.
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, and abscesses.
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
Treat bone, muscle, and joint disorders affecting the feet and ankles.
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
Make and fit prosthetic appliances.
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
Perform administrative duties such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, and keeping records.
Educate the public about the benefits of foot care through techniques such as speaking engagements, advertising, and other forums.
Treat deformities using mechanical methods, such as whirlpool or paraffin baths, and electrical methods, such as short wave and low voltage currents.
Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.
Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental and physical capabilities.
Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
Complete and maintain necessary records.
Train caregivers how to provide for the needs of a patient during and after therapy.
Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.
Consult with rehabilitation team to select activity programs and coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.
Plan and implement programs and social activities to help patients learn work and school skills and adjust to handicaps.
Design and create, or requisition, special supplies and equipment, such as splints, braces and computer-aided adaptive equipment.
Conduct research in occupational therapy.
Provide training and supervision in therapy techniques and objectives for students and nurses and other medical staff.
Help clients improve decision making, abstract reasoning, memory, sequencing, coordination and perceptual skills, using computer programs.
Advise on health risks in the workplace and on health-related transition to retirement.
Lay out materials such as puzzles, scissors and eating utensils for use in therapy, and clean and repair these tools after therapy sessions.
Provide patients with assistance in locating and holding jobs.
Train clients to use tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and propioceptive information.
Assess clients' functioning in areas such as vision, orientation and mobility skills, social and emotional issues, cognition, physical abilities, and personal goals.
Teach clients to travel independently using a variety of actual or simulated travel situations or exercises.
Write reports or complete forms to document assessments, training, progress, or follow-up outcomes.
Teach cane skills including cane use with a guide, diagonal techniques, and two-point touches.
Train clients with visual impairments to use mobility devices or systems such as human guides, dog guides, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
Recommend appropriate mobility devices or systems such as human guides, dog guides, long canes, electronic travel aids (ETAs), and other adaptive mobility devices (AMDs).
Collaborate with specialists, such as rehabilitation counselors, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists, to provide client solutions.
Monitor clients' progress to determine whether changes in rehabilitation plans are needed.
Develop rehabilitation or instructional plans collaboratively with clients, based on results of assessments, needs, and goals.
Train clients to use adaptive equipment such as large print, reading stands, lamps, writing implements, software, and electronic devices.
Design instructional programs to improve communication using devices such as slates and styluses, braillers, keyboards, adaptive handwriting devices, talking book machines, digital books, and optical character readers (OCRs).
Refer clients to services, such as eye care, health care, rehabilitation, and counseling, to enhance visual and life functioning or when condition exceeds scope of practice.
Identify visual impairments related to basic life skills in areas such as self-care, literacy, communication, health management, home management, and meal preparation.
Participate in professional development activities such as reading literature, continuing education, attending conferences, and collaborating with colleagues.
Provide consultation, support, or education to groups such as parents and teachers.
Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.
Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow-up care or referrals.
Provide information to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits, and any reasonable alternatives.
Inform patients when diagnosis reveals findings outside physical therapy and refer to appropriate practitioners.
Direct, supervise, assess, and communicate with supportive personnel.
Provide educational information about physical therapy or physical therapists, injury prevention, ergonomics, or ways to promote health.
Refer clients to community resources or services.
Administer treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet or infrared lamps, or ultrasound machines.
Teach physical therapy students or those in other health professions.
Evaluate, fit, or adjust prosthetic or orthotic devices or recommend modification to orthotist.
Direct group rehabilitation activities.
Conduct or support research and apply research findings to practice.
Participate in community or community agency activities or help to formulate public policy.
Construct, maintain, or repair medical supportive devices.
Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
Maintain records, reports, or files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients' reactions.
Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
Enter data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage.
Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.
Check for side effects, such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.
Prepare or construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, or protection devices.
Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
Interpret diagnostic or laboratory tests such as electrocardiograms (EKGs) and renal functioning tests.
Participate in treatment team conferences regarding diagnosis or treatment of difficult cases.
Teach classes in mental health topics such as stress reduction.
Refer patients requiring more specialized or complex treatment to psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or other medical specialists.
Develop practice protocols for mental health problems based on review and evaluation of published research.
Develop, implement, or evaluate programs such as outreach activities, community mental health programs, and crisis situation response activities.
Direct or provide home health services.
Administer medications including those administered by injection.
Provide routine physical health screenings to detect or monitor problems such as heart disease and diabetes.
Treat patients for routine physical health problems.
Assess patients' pain levels and sedation requirements.
Monitor patients for changes in status and indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock and institute appropriate interventions.
Set up and monitor medical equipment and devices such as cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms, oxygen delivery devices, transducers, and pressure lines.
Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods.
Evaluate patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients based on assessment data and identified needs.
Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings.
Advocate for patients' and families' needs, or provide emotional support for patients and their families.
Conduct pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems.
Administer blood and blood products, monitoring patients for signs and symptoms related to transfusion reactions.
Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
Install expansion and control valves, using acetylene torches and wrenches.
Install wiring to connect components to an electric power source.
Mount compressor, condenser, and other components in specified locations on frames, using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.
Schedule work with customers and initiate work orders, house requisitions and orders from stock.
Supervise and instruct assistants.
Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components and water, power, or refrigeration system.
Lay out reference points for installation of structural and functional components, using measuring instruments.
Read blueprints to determine location, size, capacity, and type of components needed to build refrigeration system.
Lift and align components into position, using hoist or block and tackle.
Fabricate and assemble structural and functional components of refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
Drill holes and install mounting brackets and hangers into floor and walls of building.
Insulate shells and cabinets of systems.
Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.
Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
Service and repair domestic electrical andor gas appliances such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.
Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
Talk to customers or refer to work orders in order to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.
Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.
Coordinate work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel.
Attend training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge.
Administer drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
Obtain and evaluate dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.
Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.
Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules.
Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs.
Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.
Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.
Conduct audits at hazardous waste sites or industrial sites, and participate in hazardous waste site investigations.
Collect samples of hazardous materials, or arrange for sample collection.
Maintain inventories of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes, using waste tracking systems to ensure that materials are handled properly.
Prepare hazardous, radioactive, and mixed waste samples for transportation and storage by treating, compacting, packaging, and labeling them.
Perform laboratory analyses and physical inspections of samples in order to detect disease or to assess purity or cleanliness.
Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
Verify that safety equipment such as hearing protection and respirators is available to employees, and monitor their use of such equipment to ensure proper fit and use.
Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
Evaluate situations where a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists, and determine how such situations should be handled.
Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
Prepare or review specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.
Report the results of environmental contaminant analyses, and recommend corrective measures to be applied.
Review physicians' reports, and conduct worker studies in order to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.
Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
Conduct fire drills, and inspect fire suppression systems and portable fire systems to ensure that they are in working order.
Educate the public about health issues or enforce health legislation to prevent disease, to promote health, or to help people understand health protection procedures and regulations.
Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the application of safety principles, practices, and techniques in the workplace.
Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations.
Review records or reports concerning laboratory results, staffing, floor plans, fire inspections, or sanitation to gather information for the development or enforcement of safety activities.
Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary.
Plan emergency response drills.
Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.
Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion.
Lead stretching exercises for team members prior to games or practices.
Accompany injured athletes to hospitals.
Conduct research or provide instruction on subject matter related to athletic training or sports medicine.
Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, or bruises.
Teach sports medicine courses to athletic training students.
Provide genetic counseling in specified areas of clinical genetics such as obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology and neurology.
Provide counseling to patient and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance.
Interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.
Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.
Determine or coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
Interview patients or review medical records to obtain comprehensive patient or family medical histories, and document findings.
Analyze genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
Provide patients with information about the inheritance of conditions such as breast, ovarian, prostate and colon cancer; cardiovascular disease; Alzheimer's disease; and diabetes.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in genetics.
Write detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts to patients or referring physicians.
Assess patients' psychological or emotional needs such as those relating to stress, fear of test results, financial issues, and marital conflicts to make referral recommendations or assist patients in managing test outcomes.
Explain diagnostic procedures such as chorionic villus sampling (CVS), ultrasound, fetal blood sampling, and amniocentesis.
Refer patients to specialists or community resources.
Prepare or provide genetics-related educational materials to patients or medical personnel.
Evaluate or make recommendations for standards of care or clinical operations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, ethics, legislation, or policies.
Design and conduct genetics training programs for physicians, graduate students, other health professions or the general community.
Collect for or share with research projects patient data related to specific genetic disorders or syndromes.
Engage in research activities related to the field of medical genetics or genetic counseling.
Identify funding sources and write grant proposals for eligible programs or services.
Assist maternal patients to find physical positions that will facilitate childbirth.
Monitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations.
Provide comfort and relaxation measures for mothers in labor through interventions such as massage, breathing techniques, hydrotherapy, and music.
Set up or monitor the administration of oxygen or medications.
Assess birthing environments to ensure cleanliness, safety, and the availability of appropriate supplies.
Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
Organize or clean blood-drawing trays, ensuring that all instruments are sterile and all needles, syringes, or related items are of first-time use.
Administer subcutaneous or intramuscular injects, in accordance with licensing restrictions.
Calibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection.
Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels.
Conduct hemoglobin tests to ensure donor iron levels are normal.
Conduct standards tests, such as blood alcohol, blood culture, oral glucose tolerance, glucose screening, blood smears, or peak and trough drug levels tests.
Determine donor suitability, according to interview results, vital signs, and medical history.
Enter patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into computer.
Monitor blood or plasma donors during and after procedures to ensure health, safety, and comfort.
Perform saline flushes or dispense anticoagulant drugs, such as Heparin, through intravenous (IV) lines, in accordance with licensing restrictions and under the direction of a medical doctor.
Process blood or other fluid samples for further analysis by other medical professionals.
Provide sample analysis results to physicians to assist diagnosis.
Serve refreshments to donors to ensure absorption of sugar into their systems.
Train other medical personnel in phlebotomy or laboratory techniques.
Transport specimens or fluid samples from collection sites to laboratories.
Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
Conduct inspections and acceptance testing of newly installed fire protection systems.
Review blueprints and plans for new or remodeled buildings to ensure the structures meet fire safety codes.
Inspect liquefied petroleum installations, storage containers, and transportation and delivery systems for compliance with fire laws.
Develop and coordinate fire prevention programs such as false alarm billing, fire inspection reporting, and hazardous materials management.
Conduct fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
Teach public education programs on fire safety and prevention.
Testify in court regarding fire code and fire safety issues.
Recommend changes to fire prevention, inspection, and fire code endorsement procedures.
Arrange for the replacement of defective fire fighting equipment and for repair of fire alarm and sprinkler systems, making minor repairs such as servicing fire extinguishers when feasible.
Investigate causes of fires, collecting and preparing evidence and presenting it in court when necessary.
Issue permits for public assemblies.
Search for clues as to the cause of a fire, once the fire is completely extinguished.
Supervise staff, training them, planning their work, and evaluating their performance.
Serve court appearance summonses or condemnation notices on parties responsible for violations of fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
Collect fees for permits and licenses.
Examine fire sites and collect evidence such as glass, metal fragments, charred wood, and accelerant residue for use in determining the cause of a fire.
Photograph damage and evidence related to causes of fires or explosions to document investigation findings.
Analyze evidence and other information to determine probable cause of fire or explosion.
Package collected pieces of evidence in securely closed containers such as bags, crates, or boxes, to protect them.
Testify in court cases involving fires, suspected arson, and false alarms.
Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes, checking with dispatchers when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be booted or towed.
Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
Observe and report hazardous conditions such as missing traffic signals or signs, and street markings that need to be repainted.
Investigate and answer complaints regarding contested parking citations, determining their validity and routing them appropriately.
Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as handheld citation computers, citation books, rain gear, tire-marking chalk, and street cones.
Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest.
Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations.
Make arrangements for illegally parked or abandoned vehicles to be towed, and direct tow-truck drivers to the correct vehicles.
Perform traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, placing bags on parking meters to limit their use, or directing traffic.
Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.
Meet with customers to discuss menus for special occasions, such as weddings, parties, or banquets.
Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.
Meet with sales representatives to negotiate prices or order supplies.
Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.
Record production or operational data on specified forms.
Plan, direct, or supervise the food preparation or cooking activities of multiple kitchens or restaurants in an establishment such as a restaurant chain, hospital, or hotel.
Coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishments such as clubs, hotels, or restaurant chains.
Clean food preparation equipment, work areas, and counters or tables.
Take orders from customers and cook foods requiring short preparation times, according to customer requirements.
Grill and garnish hamburgers or other meats such as steaks and chops.
Restock kitchen supplies, rotate food, and stamp the time and date on food in coolers.
Perform food preparation tasks, such as making sandwiches, carving meats, making soups or salads, baking breads or desserts, and brewing coffee or tea.
Plan work on orders so that items served together are finished at the same time.
Complete orders from steam tables, placing food on plates and serving customers at tables or counters.
Perform general cleaning activities in kitchen and dining areas.
Accept payments, and make change or write charge slips as necessary.
Order supplies and stock them on shelves.
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas such as refrigerators and freezers.
Remove debris from driveways, garages, and swimming pool areas.
Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and iron and fold dried items.
Run errands, such as taking laundry to the cleaners and buying groceries.
Sort, count, and mark clean linens and store them in linen closets.
Polish silver accessories and metalwork, such as fixtures and fittings.
Prepare rooms for meetings and arrange decorations, media equipment, and furniture for social or business functions.
Purchase or order groceries and household supplies to keep kitchens stocked and record expenditures.
Request repair services and wait for repair workers to arrive.
Replace light bulbs.
Assign duties to other staff and give instructions regarding work methods and routines.
Plan menus and cook and serve meals and refreshments following employer's instructions or own methods.
Answer telephones and doorbells.
Deliver television sets, ironing boards, baby cribs, and rollaway beds to guests' rooms.
Move and arrange furniture and turn mattresses.
Record work activities performed.
Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof porosity and access to infested locations.
Spray or dust chemical solutions, powders, or gases into rooms, onto clothing, furnishings, or wood, or over marshlands, ditches, or catch basins.
Clean work site after completion of job.
Direct or assist other workers in treatment or extermination processes to eliminate or control rodents, insects, or weeds.
Drive truck equipped with power spraying equipment.
Measure area dimensions requiring treatment, using rule, calculate fumigant requirements, and estimate cost for service.
Open and close cash floats and game tables.
Answer questions about game rules and casino policies.
Apply rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands.
Compute amounts of players' wins or losses, or scan winning tickets presented by patrons to calculate the amount of money won.
Work as part of a team of dealers in games such as baccarat or craps.
Supervise staff and monitor gambling tables to ensure security of the game.
Refer patrons to gaming cashiers to collect winnings.
Train new dealers.
Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers.
Participate in games for gambling establishments to provide the minimum complement of players at a table.
Seat patrons at gaming tables.
Prepare collection reports for submission to supervisors.
Compute and verify amounts won and lost, then pay out winnings or refer patrons to workers such as gaming cashiers so that winnings can be collected.
Compare the house hand with players' hands to determine the winner.
Collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts.
Collect cards or tickets from players.
Answer questions about game rules or casino policies.
Conduct gambling tables or games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, and ensure that game rules are followed.
Check to ensure that all players have placed their bets before play begins.
Pay off or move bets as established by game rules and procedures.
Open or close cash floats or game tables.
Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coins.
Inspect cards or equipment to be used in games to ensure they are in proper condition.
Record the number of tickets cashed and the amount paid out after each race or event.
Start gaming equipment that randomly selects numbered balls and announce winning numbers and colors.
Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.
Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons.
Clean sporting equipment, vehicles, rides, booths, facilities, or grounds.
Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.
Operate machines to clean, smooth, and prepare the ice surfaces of rinks for activities such as skating, hockey, and curling.
Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical riding devices or other automatic equipment in amusement parks, carnivals, or recreation areas.
Provide assistance to patrons entering or exiting amusement rides, boats, or ski lifts, or mounting or dismounting animals.
Rent, sell, or issue sporting equipment and supplies such as bowling shoes, golf balls, swimming suits, and beach chairs.
Fasten safety devices for patrons, or provide them with directions for fastening devices.
Tend amusement booths in parks, carnivals, or stadiums, performing duties such as conducting games, photographing patrons, and awarding prizes.
Verify, collect, or punch tickets before admitting patrons to venues such as amusement parks and rides.
Inspect equipment to detect wear and damage and perform minor repairs, adjustments or maintenance tasks such as oiling parts.
Maintain inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary.
Announce or describe amusement park attractions to patrons to entice customers to games and other entertainment.
Schedule the use of recreation facilities such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, and softball diamonds.
Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status.
Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.
Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.
Clean and press costumes before and after performances and perform any minor repairs.
Assign lockers to employees and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, or costume storage or laundry areas.
Provide assistance to cast members in wearing costumes, or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.
Design or construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.
Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes or other wardrobe necessities.
Check the appearance of costumes on stage or under lights to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.
Inventory stock to determine types or conditions of available costuming.
Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, or other production staff to discuss and execute costume design details.
Monitor, maintain, or secure inventories of costumes, wigs, or makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, or wardrobe mistressesmasters.
Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, or costume checks.
Direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals or performances.
Transport guests about premises and local areas, or arrange for transportation.
Maintain clean lobbies or entrance areas for travelers or guests.
Deliver messages and room service orders, and run errands for guests.
Act as part of the security team at transportation terminals, hotels, or similar establishments.
Explain the operation of room features such as locks, ventilation systems, and televisions.
Inspect guests' rooms to ensure that they are adequately stocked, orderly, and comfortable.
Arrange for shipments of baggage, express mail, and parcels by providing weighing and billing services.
Pick up and return items for laundry and valet service.
Compute and complete charge slips for services rendered and maintain records.
Page guests in hotel lobbies, dining rooms, or other areas.
Complete baggage insurance forms.
Deliver advertising or illustration proofs to customers for approval.
Prepare promotional plans, sales literature, media kits, and sales contracts, using computer.
Recommend appropriate sizes and formats for advertising, depending on medium being used.
Draw up contracts for advertising work, and collect payments due.
Obtain and study information about clients' products, needs, problems, advertising history, and business practices to offer effective sales presentations and appropriate product assistance.
Write copy as part of layout.
Consult with company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies to develop promotional plans.
Identify new advertising markets, and propose products to serve them.
Determine advertising medium to be used, and prepare sample advertisements within the selected medium for presentation to customers.
Attend sales meetings, industry trade shows, and training seminars to gather information, promote products, expand network of contacts, and increase knowledge.
Gather all relevant material for bid processes, and coordinate bidding and contract approval.
Arrange for commercial taping sessions, and accompany clients to sessions.
Write sales outlines for use by staff.
Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance or specialized policies such as marine, farmcrop, and medical malpractice.
Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the person or property to be insured, and to discuss any existing coverage.
Book transportation and hotel reservations, using computer terminal or telephone.
Plan, describe, arrange, and sell itinerary tour packages and promotional travel incentives offered by various travel carriers.
Provide customer with brochures and publications containing travel information, such as local customs, points of interest, or foreign country regulations.
Print or request transportation carrier tickets, using computer printer system or system link to travel carrier.
Purchase or sell energy or energy derivatives for customers.
Contact prospective buyers or sellers of power to arrange transactions.
Create product packages based on assessment of customers' or potential customers' needs.
Educate customers and answer customer questions related to the buying or selling of energy, energy markets, or alternative energy sources.
Explain contracts or related documents to customers.
Forecast energy supply and demand to minimize the cost of meeting load demands and to maximize the value of supply resources.
Negotiate prices or contracts for energy sales or purchases.
Price energy based on market conditions.
Analyze customer bills and utility rate structures to select optimal rate structures for customers.
Develop or deliver proposals or presentations on topics such as the purchase or sale of energy.
Facilitate the delivery or receipt of wholesale power or retail load scheduling.
Monitor the flow of energy in response to changes in consumer demand.
Analyze and evaluate energy supply bids to determine the best options.
Monitor energy supply contracts to ensure proper implementation and execution by suppliers.
Prepare and send requests for price quotations to all energy companies in a particular market.
Research and recommend new products or services, such as alternative energy sources or renewable energy credits.
Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services.
Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.
Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications.
Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.
Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements.
Maintain customer records, using automated systems.
Prepare sales contracts for orders obtained, and submit orders for processing.
Select the correct products or assist customers in making product selections, based on customers' needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.
Attend trade shows and seminars to promote products or to learn about industry developments.
Report to supervisors about prospective firms' credit ratings.
Deliver prepared sales talks, reading from scripts that describe products or services, in order to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service or to make a donation.
Contact businesses or private individuals by telephone in order to solicit sales for goods or services, or to request donations for charitable causes.
Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers.
Obtain customer information such as name, address, and payment method, and enter orders into computers.
Record names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of prospects contacted.
Adjust sales scripts to better target the needs and interests of specific individuals.
Obtain names and telephone numbers of potential customers from sources such as telephone directories, magazine reply cards, and lists purchased from other organizations.
Answer telephone calls from potential customers who have been solicited through advertisements.
Telephone or write letters to respond to correspondence from customers or to follow up initial sales contacts.
Maintain records of contacts, accounts, and orders.
Schedule appointments for sales representatives to meet with prospective customers or for customers to attend sales presentations.
Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
Perform personal bookkeeping services.
Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.
Prepare trial balances of books.
Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
Compute deductions for income and social security taxes.
Prepare and process payroll information.
Compare computer printouts to manually maintained journals to determine if they match.
Reconcile records of bank transactions.
Transfer details from separate journals to general ledgers or data processing sheets.
Complete and submit tax forms and returns, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms, and other government documents.
Prepare purchase orders and expense reports.
Monitor status of loans and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
Perform financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.
Calculate costs of materials, overhead and other expenses, based on estimates, quotations and price lists.
Compile budget data and documents, based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets.
Maintain inventory records.
Follow all gaming regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of customers' transactions.
Count funds and reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.
Convert gaming checks, coupons, tokens, or coins to currency for gaming patrons.
Maintain cage security.
Determine cash requirements for windows and order all necessary currency, coins, or chips.
Verify accuracy of reports, such as authorization forms, transaction reconciliations, or exchange summary reports.
Cash checks and process credit card advances for patrons.
Sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to patrons or to other workers for resale to patrons.
Perform removal and rotation of cash, coin, or chip inventories as necessary.
Supply currency, coins, chips, or gaming checks to other departments as needed.
Provide assistance in the training and orientation of new cashiers.
Provide customers with information about casino operations.
Record casino exchange transactions, using cash registers.
Prepare bank deposits, balancing assigned funds as necessary.
Prepare reports, including assignment of company funds or recording of department revenues.
Establish new computer accounts.
Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.
Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.
Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
Answer questions or provide advice to the public regarding licensing policies, procedures, or regulations.
Maintain records of applications made or licensing fees collected.
Question applicants to obtain required information, such as name, address, or age, and record data on prescribed forms.
Update operational records or licensing information, using computer terminals.
Inform customers by mail or telephone of additional steps they need to take to obtain licenses.
Perform routine data entry or other office support activities, including creating, sorting, photocopying, distributing, or filing documents.
Stock counters with adequate supplies of forms, film, licenses, or other required materials.
Enforce canine licensing regulations, contacting noncompliant owners in person or by mail to inform them of the required regulations and potential enforcement actions.
Assemble photographs with printed license information to produce completed documents.
Prepare bank deposits and take deposits to banks.
Operate specialized photographic equipment to obtain photographs for drivers' licenses or photo identification cards.
Instruct customers in the completion of driver's license application forms or other forms, such as voter registration cards or organ donor forms.
Conduct and s oral, visual, written, or performance tests to determine applicant qualifications and notify applicants of their ss.
Send by mail driver's licenses to out-of-county or out-of-state applicants.
Perform record checks on past or current licensees, as required by investigations.
Respond to correspondence from insurance companies regarding the licensure of agents, brokers, or adjusters.
Prepare lists of overdue accounts, license suspensions, or issuances.
Train other workers or coordinate their work, as necessary.
Compile, record, and evaluate personal and financial data in order to verify completeness and accuracy, and to determine eligibility status.
Interview and investigate applicants for public assistance to gather information pertinent to their applications.
Check with employers or other references to verify answers and obtain further information.
Keep records of assigned cases, and prepare required reports.
Schedule benefits claimants for adjudication interviews to address questions of eligibility.
Prepare applications and forms for applicants for such purposes as school enrollment, employment, and medical services.
Refer applicants to job openings or to interviews with other staff, in accordance with administrative guidelines or office procedures.
Provide social workers with pertinent information gathered during applicant interviews.
Compute and authorize amounts of assistance for programs such as grants, monetary payments, and food stamps.
Monitor the payments of benefits throughout the duration of a claim.
Provide applicants with assistance in completing application forms such as those for job referrals or unemployment compensation claims.
Investigate claimants for the possibility of fraud or abuse.
Conduct annual, interim, and special housing reviews and home visits to ensure conformance to regulations.
Keep records of materials filed or removed, using logbooks or computers.
Prepare sample layouts for approval, using computer software.
Edit graphics and photos using pixel or bitmap editing, airbrushing, masking, or image retouching.
Enter text into computer keyboard and select the size and style of type, column width and appropriate spacing for printed materials.
Enter data, such as coordinates of images and color specifications, into system to retouch and make color corrections.
Load floppy disks or tapes containing information into system.
Store copies of publications on paper, magnetic tape, film or diskette.
Create special effects such as vignettes, mosaics, and image combining, and add elements such as sound and animation to electronic publications.
Review insurance policy to determine coverage.
Prepare insurance claim forms or related documents and review them for completeness.
Provide customer service, such as limited instructions on proceeding with claims or referrals to auto repair facilities or local contractors.
Organize or work with detailed office or warehouse records, using computers to enter, access, search or retrieve data.
Post or attach information to claim file.
Pay small claims.
Transmit claims for payment or further investigation.
Contact insured or other involved persons to obtain missing information.
Calculate amount of claim.
Apply insurance rating systems.
Fold letters or circulars and insert them in envelopes.
Remove from machines printed materials such as labeled articles, postmarked envelopes or tape, and folded sheets.
Add ink, fill paste reservoirs, and change machine ribbons when necessary.
Start machines that automatically feed plates, stencils, or tapes through mechanisms, and observe machine operations in order to detect any malfunctions.
Read production orders to determine types and sizes of items scheduled for printing and mailing.
Mail merchandise samples or promotional literature in response to requests.
Inspect mail machine output for defects; determine how to eliminate causes of any defects.
Remove containers of sorted mailparcels, and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.
Contact delivery or courier services to arrange delivery of letters and parcels.
Insert material for printing or addressing into loading racks on machines, select type or die sizes, and position plates, stencils, or tapes in machine magazines.
Stamp dates and times of receipt of incoming mail.
Operate computer-controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment in order to direct items according to established routing schemes.
Adjust guides, rollers, loose card inserters, weighing machines, and tying arms, using rules and hand tools.
Accept and check containers of mail or parcels from large volume mailers, couriers, and contractors.
Release packages or letters to customers upon presentation of written notices or other identification.
Answer inquiries regarding shipping or mailing policies.
Use equipment such as forklifts and automated trains to move containers of mail.
Sell mail products, and accept payment for products and mailing charges.
Operate embossing machines or typewriters to make corrections, additions, and changes to address plates.
Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.
Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.
Perform both supervisory and management functions such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work.
Requisition supplies.
Supervise the artificial spawning of various salmon and trout species.
Select and ship eggs to other hatcheries.
Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.
Assign duties, such as cultivation, irrigation, or harvesting of crops or plants, product packaging or grading, or equipment maintenance.
Observe workers to detect inefficient or unsafe work procedures or to identify problems, initiating corrective action as necessary.
Review employees' work to evaluate quality and quantity.
Prepare and maintain time or payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions, such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, or disciplinary actions.
Plan or supervise infrastructure or collection maintenance functions, such as planting, fertilizing, pest or weed control, or landscaping.
Prepare reports regarding farm conditions, crop yields, machinery breakdowns, or labor problems.
Requisition or purchase supplies, such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, or tools.
Estimate labor requirements for jobs and plan work schedules accordingly.
Direct or assist with the adjustment or repair of farm equipment or machinery.
Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.
Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields.
Perform the same horticultural or agricultural duties as subordinates.
Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.
Inspect facilities to determine maintenance needs.
Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.
Move containerized shrubs, plants, and trees, using wheelbarrows or tractors.
Clean work areas, and maintain grounds and landscaping.
Haul and spread topsoil, fertilizer, peat moss, and other materials to condition soil, using wheelbarrows or carts and shovels.
Maintain and repair irrigation and climate control systems.
Record information about plants and plant growth.
Sell and deliver plants and flowers to customers.
Fill growing tanks with water.
Tie and bunch flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees; wrap their roots; and pack them into boxes to fill orders.
Regulate greenhouse conditions, and indoor and outdoor irrigation systems.
Dig, rake, and screen soil; and fill cold frames and hot beds in preparation for planting.
Dip cut flowers into disinfectant, count them into bunches, and place them in boxes to prepare them for storage and shipping.
Sow grass seed, or plant plugs of grass.
Maintain inventory, ordering materials as required.
Cut, roll, and stack sod.
Provide information and advice to the public regarding the selection, purchase, and care of products.
Fold and staple corrugated forms to make boxes used for packing horticultural products.
Trap and destroy pests such as moles, gophers, and mice, using pesticides.
Graft plants and trees into different rootstock to reduce disease by inserting and tying buds into incisions in rootstock.
Set up and operate irrigation equipment.
Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery, and self-propelled machinery to plow, harrow and fertilize soil, or to plant, cultivate, spray and harvest crops.
Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment.
Harvest fruits and vegetables by hand.
Apply pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers to crops.
Inform farmers or farm managers of crop progress.
Identify plants, pests, and weeds to determine the selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
Direct and monitor the work of casual and seasonal help during planting and harvesting.
Clear and maintain irrigation ditches.
Record information about crops, such as pesticide use, yields, or costs.
Dig and plant seeds, or transplant seedlings by hand.
Repair farm buildings, fences, and other structures.
Participate in the inspection, grading, sorting, storage, and post-harvest treatment of crops.
Load agricultural products into trucks, and drive trucks to market or storage facilities.
Feed and water livestock; and monitor food and water supplies.
Drive trucks, tractors, and other equipment to distribute feed to animals.
Examine animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as rate of weight gain.
Provide medical treatment, such as administering medications and vaccinations; or arrange for veterinarians to provide more extensive treatment.
Mix feed, additives, and medicines in prescribed portions.
Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, buildings, pens, yards, and fences.
Move equipment, poultry, or livestock from one location to another, manually or using trucks or carts.
Clean stalls, pens, and equipment, using disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels, water hoses, andor pumps.
Mark livestock to identify ownership and grade, using brands, tags, paint, or tattoos.
Herd livestock to pastures for grazing or to scales, trucks, or other enclosures.
Shift animals between grazing areas to ensure that they have sufficient access to food.
Order food for animals, and arrange for its delivery.
Perform duties related to livestock reproduction, such as breeding animals within appropriate timeframes, performing artificial inseminations, and helping with animal births.
Milk animals such as cows and goats, by hand or using milking machines.
Segregate animals according to weight, age, color, and physical condition.
Patrol grazing lands on horseback or using all-terrain vehicles.
Maintain growth, feeding, production, and cost records.
Groom, clip, trim, andor castrate animals; dock ears and tails; andor shear coats to collect hair.
Spray livestock with disinfectants and insecticides; or dip or bathe animals.
Collect, inspect, and place eggs in incubators; operate machines for egg washing, candling, and grading; and pack eggs in cartons.
Protect herds from predators, using trained dogs.
Trim and shear poultry beaks, toes, and wings using debeaking machines, heated hand shears, or hot wires.
Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments.
Put fishing equipment into the water and anchor or tow equipment, according to the fishing method used.
Maintain engines, fishing gear, and other on-board equipment; and perform minor repairs.
Sort, pack, and store catch in holds with salt and ice.
Remove catches from fishing equipment and measure them to ensure compliance with legal size.
Locate fish, using fish-finding equipment.
Return undesirable or illegal catches to the water.
Pull and guide nets, traps, and lines onto vessels, by hand or using hoisting equipment.
Monitor distribution of proceeds from sales of catches to ensure that crew members receive their prearranged portions.
Record in logbooks specifics of fishing activities such as dates, harvest areas, yields, and weather and sea conditions.
Estimate costs of operations and plan fishing season budgets accordingly.
Share fishing expertise through activities such as writing for fishing magazines, hosting television shows, or testing and endorsing fishing equipment.
Participate in wildlife management, disease control, and research activities.
Maintain and repair trapping equipment.
Patrol trap lines or nets to inspect settings, remove catch, and reset or relocate traps.
Obtain required approvals for using poisons or traps, and notify persons in areas where traps and poison are set.
Trap and capture quarry dead or alive for identification, relocation, or sale, using baited, scented, or camouflaged traps, snares, cages, or nets.
Scrape fat, blubber, or flesh from skin-sides of pelts with knives or hand scrapers.
Kill or stun trapped quarry, using clubs, poisons, guns, or drowning methods.
Select, bait, and set traps, and lay poison along trails, according to species, size, habits, and environs of birds or animals and reasons for trapping them.
Skin quarry, using knives, and stretch pelts on frames to be cured.
Travel on foot, or by using vehicles or equipment such as boats, snowmobiles, helicopters, snowshoes, or skis to reach hunting areas.
Track animals by checking for signs such as droppings or destruction of vegetation.
Pack pelts in containers, load containers onto trucks, and transport pelts to processing plants or to public auctions.
Participate in animal damage control, wildlife management, disease control, and research activities.
Teach or guide individuals or groups unfamiliar with specific hunting methods or types of prey.
Measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions, and marketable value, using measuring devices and conversion tables.
Measure log lengths and mark boles for bucking into logs, according to specifications.
Identify logs of substandard or special grade so that they can be returned to shippers, regraded, recut, or transferred for other processing.
Jab logs with metal ends of scale sticks, and inspect logs to ascertain characteristics or defects such as water damage, splits, knots, broken ends, rotten areas, twists, and curves.
Drive to sawmills, wharfs, or skids to inspect logs or pulpwood.
Communicate with coworkers by using signals to direct log movement.
Weigh log trucks before and after unloading, and record load weights and supplier identities.
Saw felled trees into lengths.
Tend conveyor chains that move logs to and from scaling stations.
Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met.
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
Confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.
Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.
Mix mortar or grout and pour or spread mortar or grout on marble slabs, stone, or foundation.
Remove wedges, fill joints between stones, finish joints between stones, using a trowel, and smooth the mortar to an attractive finish, using a tuck pointer.
Set stone or marble in place, according to layout or pattern.
Clean excess mortar or grout from surface of marble, stone, or monument, using sponge, brush, water, or acid.
Lay brick to build shells of chimneys and smokestacks or to line or reline industrial furnaces, kilns, boilers and similar installations.
Replace broken or missing masonry units in walls or floors.
Smooth, polish, and bevel surfaces, using hand tools and power tools.
Drill holes in marble or ornamental stone and anchor brackets in holes.
Repair cracked or chipped areas of stone or marble, using blowtorch and mastic, and remove rough or defective spots from concrete, using power grinder or chisel and hammer.
Remove sections of monument from truck bed, and guide stone onto foundation, using skids, hoist, or truck crane.
Construct and install prefabricated masonry units.
Dig trench for foundation of monument, using pick and shovel.
Position mold along guidelines of wall, press mold in place, and remove mold and paper from wall.
Line interiors of molds with treated paper and fill molds with composition-stone mixture.
Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
Select and order lumber or other required materials.
Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas, such as heating or electrical wiring work.
Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative paneling to ceilings or walls.
Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
Work with or remove hazardous material.
Perform minor plumbing, welding, or concrete mixing work.
Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work.
Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed.
Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine.
Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber.
Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level.
Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws.
Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
Build sleds from logs and timbers for use in hauling camp buildings and machinery through wooded areas.
Fabricate parts, using woodworking and metalworking machines.
Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
Build chutes for pouring concrete.
Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly.
Inspect surface to be covered to ensure that it is firm and dry.
Trim excess covering materials, tack edges, and join sections of covering material to form tight joint.
Form a smooth foundation by stapling plywood or Masonite over the floor or by brushing waterproof compound onto surface and filling cracks with plaster, putty, or grout to seal pores.
Measure and mark guidelines on surfaces or foundations, using chalk lines and dividers.
Cut covering and foundation materials, according to blueprints and sketches.
Roll and press sheet wall and floor covering into cement base to smooth and finish surface, using hand roller.
Apply adhesive cement to floor or wall material to join and adhere foundation material.
Determine traffic areas and decide location of seams.
Lay out, position, and apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative coverings to floors, walls, and cabinets, following guidelines to keep courses straight and create designs.
Remove excess cement to clean finished surface.
Disconnect and remove appliances, light fixtures, and worn floor and wall covering from floors, walls, and cabinets.
Heat and soften floor covering materials to patch cracks or fit floor coverings around irregular surfaces, using blowtorch.
Inspect floors for smoothness.
Scrape and sand floor edges and areas inaccessible to floor sanders, using scrapers, disk-type sanders, and sandpaper.
Guide sanding machines over surfaces of floors until surfaces are smooth.
Attach sandpaper to rollers of sanding machines.
Apply filler compound and coats of finish to floors in order to seal wood.
Remove excess glue from joints, using knives, scrapers, or wood chisels.
Cut and shape tile to fit around obstacles and into odd spaces and corners, using hand and power cutting tools.
Lay and set mosaic tiles to create decorative wall, mural and floor designs.
Align and straighten tile using levels, squares and straightedges.
Determine and implement the best layout to achieve a desired pattern.
Measure and mark surfaces to be tiled, following blueprints.
Finish and dress the joints and wipe excess grout from between tiles, using damp sponge.
Cut, surface, polish and install marble and granite or install pre-cast terrazzo, granite or marble units.
Mix, apply, and spread plaster, concrete, mortar, cement, mastic, glue or other adhesives to form a bed for the tiles, using brush, trowel and screed.
Apply mortar to tile back, position the tile and press or tap with trowel handle to affix tile to base.
Level concrete and allow to dry.
Prepare surfaces for tiling by attaching lath or waterproof paper, or by applying a cement mortar coat onto a metal screen.
Mix and apply mortar or cement to edges and ends of drain tiles to seal halves and joints.
Remove and replace cracked or damaged tile.
Apply a sealer to make grout stain- and water-resistant.
Remove any old tile, grout and adhesive using chisels and scrapers and clean the surface carefully.
Prepare cost and labor estimates based on calculations of time and materials needed for project.
Study blueprints and examine surface to be covered to determine amount of material needed.
Spread mastic or other adhesive base on roof deck to form base for promenade tile, using serrated spreader.
Cut tile backing to required size, using shears.
Install and anchor fixtures in designated positions, using hand tools.
Assist customers in selection of tile and grout.
Select and order tile and other items to be installed, such as bathroom accessories, walls, panels, and cabinets, according to specifications.
Polish surface, using polishing or surfacing machine.
Apply muriatic acid to clean surface, and rinse with water.
Sprinkle colored marble or stone chips, powdered steel, or coloring powder over surface to produce prescribed finish.
Mix cement, sand, and water to produce concrete, grout, or slurry, using hoe, trowel, tamper, scraper, or concrete-mixing machine.
Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation, and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
Measure designated amounts of ingredients for terrazzo or grout according to standard formulas and specifications, using graduated containers and scales, and load ingredients into portable mixer.
Cut metal division strips and press them into the terrazzo base for joints or changes of color to form designs or patterns or to help prevent cracks.
Blend marble chip mixtures, place into panels, and push a roller over the surface to embed the chips.
Grind surfaces with a power grinder or polish surfaces with polishing or surfacing machines.
Modify mixing, grouting, grinding, or cleaning procedures, according to type of installation or material used.
Grind curved surfaces or areas inaccessible to surfacing machine, such as stairways or cabinet tops, with portable hand grinder.
Spread, level, or smooth concrete or terrazzo mixtures to form bases or finished surfaces, using rakes, shovels, hand or power trowels, hand or power screeds, or floats.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, or straightedges.
Wash polished terrazzo surface, using cleaner and water, and apply sealer and curing agent according to manufacturer's specifications, using brush or sprayer.
Position and secure moisture membrane and wire mesh in preparation for pouring base materials for terrazzo installation.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth with a trowel.
Clean installation site, mixing and storage areas, tools, machines, and equipment, and store materials and equipment.
Fill slight grinding depressions with matching grout material and hand trowel for a smooth, uniform surface.
Chip, scrape, or grind high spots, ridges, or rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisel, hand chisel, or other hand tools.
Repair concrete by cutting out damaged areas, drilling holes for reinforcing rods, and positioning reinforcing rods, using power saw and drill.
Move terrazzo installation materials, tools, machines, or work devices to work areas, manually or using wheelbarrow.
Clean chipped area, using wire brush, and feel and observe surface to determine if it is rough or uneven.
Build wooden molds, clamping molds around areas to be repaired, or setting up frames to the proper depth and alignment.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
Spread roofing paper on surface of foundation and spread concrete onto roofing paper with trowel to form terrazzo base.
Precast terrazzo blocks in wooden forms.
Produce rough concrete surface, using broom.
Apply caulking compounds by hand or caulking guns to protect against entry of water or air.
Apply weather-stripping to reduce energy loss.
Perform building weatherization tasks, such as repairing windows, adding insulation, or applying weather-stripping materials.
Perform construction laborer duties at green building sites, such as renewable energy plants or wind turbine installations.
Perform site activities required of green certified construction practices, such as implementing waste management procedures, identifying materials for reuse, or installing erosion or sedimentation control mechanisms.
Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, or steel-reinforce stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds.
Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material.
Control traffic.
Light burners or start heating units of machines, and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates.
Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors.
Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.
Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments.
Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials.
Set up and tear down equipment.
Coordinate truck dumping.
Drive machines onto truck trailers, and drive trucks to transport machines and material to and from job sites.
Shovel blacktop.
Control paving machines to push dump trucks and to maintain a constant flow of asphalt or other material into hoppers or screeds.
Operate oil distributors, loaders, chip spreaders, dump trucks, and snow plows.
Set up forms and lay out guidelines for curbs, according to written specifications, using string, spray paint, and concretewater mixes.
Place strips of material such as cork, asphalt, or steel into joints, or place rolls of expansion-joint material on machines that automatically insert material.
Operate machines that clean or cut expansion joints in concrete or asphalt and that rout out cracks in pavement.
Cut or break up pavement and drive guardrail posts, using machines equipped with interchangeable hammers.
Install dies, cutters, and extensions to screeds onto machines, using hand tools.
Drive and operate curbing machines to extrude concrete or asphalt curbing.
Move hand and foot levers of hoisting equipment to position piling leads, hoist piling into leads, and position hammers over pilings.
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Drive pilings to provide support for buildings or other structures, using heavy equipment with a pile driver head.
Move levers and turn valves to activate power hammers, or to raise and lower drophammers that drive piles to required depths.
Clean, lubricate, and refill equipment.
Learn and follow safety regulations.
Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
Adjust handwheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
Align machines, cutterheads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Operate tractors or bulldozers to perform such tasks as clearing land, mixing sludge, trimming backfills, or building roadways or parking lots.
Repair and maintain equipment, making emergency adjustments or assisting with major repairs as necessary.
Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
Operate loaders to pull out stumps, rip asphalt or concrete, rough-grade properties, bury refuse, or perform general cleanup.
Select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors, using hitches.
Test atmosphere for adequate oxygen or explosive conditions when working in confined spaces.
Operate compactors, scrapers, or rollers to level, compact, or cover refuse at disposal grounds.
Talk to clients and study instructions, plans, or diagrams to establish work requirements.
Signal operators to guide movement of tractor-drawn machines.
Operate road watering, oiling, or rolling equipment, or street sealing equipment, such as chip spreaders.
Perform specialized work, using equipment such as pile drivers, dredging rigs, drillers, or concrete pumpers.
Push other equipment when extra traction or assistance is required.
Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.
Drive tractor-trailer trucks to move equipment from site to site.
Turn valves to control air or water output of compressors or pumps.
Operate equipment to demolish or remove debris or to remove snow from streets, roads, or parking lots.
Operate conveyors to remove grit and debris from digesters.
Compile cost estimates for jobs.
Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work, according to blueprints or drawings, using tape measures, straightedges or squares, and marking devices.
Read blueprints or other specifications to determine methods of installation, work procedures, or material or tool requirements.
Fit and fasten wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal frameworks, using glue, nails, or screws.
Hang dry lines to wall moldings to guide positioning of main runners.
Measure and cut openings in panels or tiles for electrical outlets, windows, vents, plumbing, or other fixtures, using keyhole saws or other cutting tools.
Hang drywall panels on metal frameworks of walls and ceilings in offices, schools, or other large buildings, using lifts or hoists to adjust panel heights when necessary.
Assemble or install metal framing or decorative trim for windows, doorways, or vents.
Coordinate work with drywall finishers who cover the seams between drywall panels.
Trim rough edges from wallboard to maintain even joints, using knives.
Cut and screw together metal channels to make floor or ceiling frames, according to plans for the location of rooms or hallways.
Inspect furrings, mechanical mountings, or masonry surfaces for plumbness and level, using spirit or water levels.
Cut fixture or border tiles to size, using keyhole saws, and insert them into surrounding frameworks.
Cut metal or wood framing and trim to size, using cutting tools.
Install horizontal and vertical metal or wooden studs to frames so that wallboard can be attached to interior walls.
Scribe and cut edges of tile to fit walls where wall molding is not specified.
Fasten metal or rockboard lath to the structural framework of walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using nails, screws, staples, or wire-ties.
Suspend angle iron grids or channel irons from ceilings, using wire.
Seal joints between ceiling tiles and walls.
Mount tile, using adhesives, or by nailing, screwing, stapling, or wire-tying lath directly to structural frameworks.
Install blanket insulation between studs and tack plastic moisture barriers over insulation.
Install metal lath where plaster applications will be exposed to weather or water, or for curved or irregular surfaces.
Apply cement to backs of tiles and press tiles into place, aligning them with layout marks or joints of previously laid tile.
Nail channels or wood furring strips to surfaces to provide mounting for tile.
Wash concrete surfaces before mounting tile to increase adhesive qualities of surfaces, using washing soda and zinc sulfate solution.
Apply or mount acoustical tile or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings or walls of buildings to reduce reflection of sound or to decorate rooms.
Remove existing plaster, drywall, or paneling, using crowbars and hammers.
Remove extra compound after surfaces have been covered sufficiently.
Spread sealing compound between boards or panels or over cracks, holes, nail heads, or screw heads, using trowels, broadknives, or spatulas.
Press paper tape over joints to embed tape into sealing compound and to seal joints.
Mix sealing compounds by hand or with portable electric mixers.
Spread and smooth cementing material over tape, using trowels or floating machines to blend joints with wall surfaces.
Seal joints between plasterboard or other wallboard to prepare wall surfaces for painting or papering.
Sand or patch nicks or cracks in plasterboard or wallboard.
Use mechanical applicators that spread compounds and embed tape in one operation.
Apply additional coats to fill in holes and make surfaces smooth.
Install metal molding at wall corners to secure wallboard.
Sand rough spots of dried cement between applications of compounds.
Countersink nails or screws below surfaces of walls before applying sealing compounds, using hammers or screwdrivers.
Select the correct sealing compound or tape.
Apply texturizing compounds or primers to walls or ceilings before final finishing, using trowels, brushes, rollers, or spray guns.
Check adhesives to ensure that they will work and will remain durable.
Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Perform roadside landscaping work, such as clearing weeds and brush, and planting and trimming trees.
Inspect markers to verify accurate installation.
Paint traffic control lines and place pavement traffic messages, by hand or using machines.
Apply oil to road surfaces, using sprayers.
Measure and mark locations for installation of markers, using tape, string, or chalk.
Place and remove snow fences used to prevent the accumulation of drifting snow on highways.
Apply poisons along roadsides and in animal burrows to eliminate unwanted roadside vegetation and rodents.
Blend compounds to form adhesive mixtures used for marker installation.
Patrol assigned track sections so that damaged or broken track can be located and reported.
Clean tracks or clear ice or snow from tracks or switch boxes.
Repair or adjust track switches, using wrenches and replacement parts.
Lubricate machines, change oil, or fill hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.
Dress and reshape worn or damaged railroad switch points or frogs, using portable power grinders.
Cut rails to specified lengths, using rail saws.
Raise rails, using hydraulic jacks, to allow for tie removal and replacement.
Adjust controls of machines that spread, shape, raise, level, or align track, according to specifications.
Drill holes through rails, tie plates, or fishplates for insertion of bolts or spikes, using power drills.
Grind ends of new or worn rails to attain smooth joints, using portable grinders.
Operate track-wrench machines to tighten or loosen bolts at joints that hold ends of rails together.
Observe leveling indicator arms to verify levelness and alignment of tracks.
Operate single- or multiple-head spike driving machines to drive spikes into ties and secure rails.
Engage mechanisms that lay tracks or rails to specified gauges.
Clean or make minor repairs to machines or equipment.
Clean, grade, or level ballast on railroad tracks.
Drive graders, tamping machines, brooms, or ballast spreading machines to redistribute gravel or ballast between rails.
Drive trucks to transport crews, materials, and equipment.
Communicate with supervisors and other workers, using equipment such as wireless phones, pagers, or radio telephones.
Prepare and keep records of actions taken, including maintenance and repair work.
Operate sewer cleaning equipment, including power rodders, high velocity water jets, sewer flushers, bucket machines, wayne balls, and vac-alls.
Ensure that repaired sewer line joints are tightly sealed before backfilling begins.
Withdraw cables from pipes and examine them for evidence of mud, roots, grease, and other deposits indicating broken or clogged sewer lines.
Install rotary knives on flexible cables mounted on machine reels, according to the diameters of pipes to be cleaned.
Measure excavation sites, using plumbers' snakes, tapelines, or lengths of cutting heads within sewers, and mark areas for digging.
Locate problems, using specially designed equipment, and mark where digging must occur to reach damaged tanks or pipes.
Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or related structures such as manholes, culverts, and catch basins.
Start machines to feed revolving cables or rods into openings, stopping machines and changing knives to conform to pipe sizes.
Service, adjust, and make minor repairs to equipment, machines, and attachments.
Inspect manholes to locate sewer line stoppages.
Cut damaged sections of pipe with cutters, remove broken sections from ditches, and replace pipe sections, using pipe sleeves.
Dig out sewer lines manually, using shovels.
Break asphalt and other pavement so that pipes can be accessed, using airhammers, picks, and shovels.
Cover repaired pipes with dirt, and pack backfilled excavations, using air and gasoline tampers.
Requisition or order tools and equipment.
Rotate cleaning rods manually, using turning pins.
Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.
Maintain stocks of parts.
Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
Rewire electrical systems, and repair or replace electrical accessories.
Inspect electrical connections, wiring, relays, charging resistance boxes, and storage batteries, following wiring diagrams.
Read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs.
Inspect and test equipment in order to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
Solder, wrap, and coat wires to ensure proper insulation.
Assemble electrical parts such as alternators, generators, starting devices, and switches, following schematic drawings and using hand, machine, and power tools.
Lubricate moving parts.
Remove and replace defective parts such as coil leads, carbon brushes, and wires, using soldering equipment.
Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made, using hand tools.
Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies.
Weld, braze, or solder electrical connections.
Reface, ream, and polish commutators and machine parts to specified tolerances, using machine tools.
Adjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges.
Clean cells, cell assemblies, glassware, leads, electrical connections, and battery poles, using scrapers, steam, water, emery cloths, power grinders, or acid.
Scrape and clean units or parts, using cleaning solvents and equipment such as buffing wheels.
Rewind coils on s in slots, or make replacement coils, using coil-winding machines.
Cut and form insulation, and insert insulation into armature, rotor, or stator slots.
Set machinery for proper performance, using computers.
Drain and filter transformer oil and refill transformers with oil until coils are submerged.
Position and level battery cells, anodes, or cathodes, using hoists or leveling jacks, or signal other workers to perform positioning and leveling.
Verify and adjust alignments and dimensions of parts, using gauges and tracing lathes.
Test equipment for overheating, using speed gauges and thermometers.
Bolt porcelain insulators to wood parts in order to assemble hot stools.
Pour compounds into transformer-case terminal openings in order to seal out moisture.
Test conditions, fluid levels, and specific gravities of electrolyte cells, using voltmeters, hydrometers, and thermometers.
Clean, rinse, and dry transformer cases, using boiling water, scrapers, solvents, hoses, and cloths.
Inspect batteries for structural defects such as dented cans, damaged carbon rods and terminals, and defective seals.
Steam-clean polishing and buffing wheels to remove abrasives and bonding materials, and spray, brush, or recoat surfaces as necessary.
Test battery charges, and replace or recharge batteries as necessary.
Repair and operate battery-charging equipment.
Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment.
Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.
Set doors into place or stack hardware sections into openings after rail or track installation.
Remove or disassemble defective automatic mechanical door closers, using hand tools.
Install door frames, rails, steel rolling curtains, electronic-eye mechanisms, or electric door openers and closers, using power tools, hand tools, and electronic test equipment.
Apply hardware to door sections, such as drilling holes to install locks.
Assemble and fasten tracks to structures or bucks, using impact wrenches or welding equipment.
Run low voltage wiring on ceiling surfaces, using insulated staples.
Cut door stops or angle irons to fit openings.
Study blueprints and schematic diagrams to determine appropriate methods of installing or repairing automated door openers.
Operate lifts, winches, or chain falls to move heavy curtain doors.
Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
Bore or cut holes in flooring as required for installation, using hand or power tools.
Set in and secure floor treadles for door activating mechanisms; then connect power packs and electrical panelboards to treadles.
Lubricate door closer oil chambers and pack spindles with leather washers.
Install dock seals, bumpers, or shelters.
Fabricate replacements for worn or broken parts, using welders, lathes, drill presses, or shaping or milling machines.
Clean door closer parts, using caustic soda, rotary brushes, or grinding wheels.
Cover treadles with carpeting or other floor covering materials and test systems by operating treadles.
Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.
Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Disconnect andor remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
Examine valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
Attach air hoses to meter inlets; then plug outlets and observe gauges for pressure losses in order to test internal seams for leaks.
Dismantle meters, and replace or adjust defective parts such as cases, shafts, gears, disks, and recording mechanisms, using soldering irons and hand tools.
Advise customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment.
Connect hoses from provers to meter inlets and outlets, and raise prover bells until prover gauges register zero.
Make adjustments to meter components, such as setscrews or timing mechanisms, so that they conform to specifications.
Replace defective parts, such as bellows, range springs, and toggle switches, and reassemble units according to blueprints, using cam presses and hand tools.
Investigate instances of illegal tapping into service lines.
Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
Trace and tag meters or house lines.
Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
Vary air pressure flowing into regulators and turn handles to assess functioning of valves and pistons.
Attach pressurized meters to fixtures which submerge them in water, and observe meters for leaks.
Measure tolerances of assembled and salvageable parts for conformance to standards or specifications, using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
Repair leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torches.
Clean internal compartments and moving parts, using rags and cleaning compounds.
Repair electric meters and components, such as transformers and relays, and replace metering devices, dial glasses, and faulty or incorrect wiring, using hand tools.
Recondition displacement type gas meters and governors, fabricating, machining, andor modifying parts needed for repairs.
Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills.
Assemble, position and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints.
Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders.
Discuss heating-cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that malfunctions have been corrected.
Study blueprints, design specifications, and manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.
Fabricate, assemble, or install duct work or chassis parts, using portable metal-working tools or welding equipment.
Generate work orders that address deficiencies in need of correction.
Assist with other work in coordination with repair and maintenance teams.
Wrap pipes in insulation, securing it in place with cement or wire bands.
Install and test automatic, programmable, or wireless thermostats in residential or commercial buildings to minimize energy usage for heating or cooling.
Install dehumidifiers or related equipment for spaces that require cool, dry air to operate efficiently, such as computer rooms.
Install magnetic-centrifugal chillers, compressors, or related equipment to cool air temperatures through the use of recirculating water.
Install or repair air purification systems, such as specialized filters or ultraviolet (UV) light purification systems.
Install or repair self-contained ground source heat pumps or hybrid ground or air source heat pumps to minimize carbon-based energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
Install radiator controls for room-level zone control heating of residential or commercial buildings.
Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
Adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system.
Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.
Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts, and reassemble repaired systems.
Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment, using blueprints and schematic drawings, to determine work procedures.
Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.
Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.
Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill.
Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
Assemble machines, and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using portable gas heating equipment.
Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate, and align unit to centerline.
Conduct preventative maintenance and repair, and lubricate machines and equipment.
Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
Bolt parts, such as side and deck plates, jaw plates, and journals, to basic assembly unit.
Fabricate and dismantle parts, equipment, and machines using a cutting torch or other cutting equipment.
Weld, repair, and fabricate equipment or machinery.
Dismantle machinery and equipment for shipment to installation site, usually performing installation and maintenance work as part of team.
Operate engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
Troubleshoot equipment, electrical components, hydraulics, or other mechanical systems.
Connect power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation.
Install robot and modify its program, using teach pendant.
Construct foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials such as wood, cement, and steel.
Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed or light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges.
Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, or laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
Requisition parts or materials.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, or specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method, and operation sequence.
Fabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, or mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, or precision hand tools, according to specifications.
Assemble aircraft cameras, still or motion picture cameras, photographic equipment, or frames, using diagrams, blueprints, bench machines, hand tools, or power tools.
Install film in aircraft camera and electrical assemblies and wiring in camera housing, following blueprints and using hand tools and soldering equipment.
Record test data and document fabrication techniques on reports.
Lay out reference points and dimensions on parts or metal stock to be machined, using precision measuring instruments.
Recommend design changes or upgrades of microfilming, film-developing, or photographic equipment.
Test or calibrate components or equipment, following manufacturers' manuals and troubleshooting techniques, using hand tools, power tools, or measuring devices.
Keep records of maintenance, repair, and required updates of equipment.
Inspect and test malfunctioning medical or related equipment, following manufacturers' specifications and using test and analysis instruments.
Disassemble malfunctioning equipment and remove, repair, or replace defective parts, such as motors, clutches, or transformers.
Perform preventive maintenance or service, such as cleaning, lubricating, or adjusting equipment.
Test, evaluate, and classify excess or in-use medical equipment and determine serviceability, condition, and disposition, in accordance with regulations.
Examine medical equipment or facility's structural environment and check for proper use of equipment to protect patients and staff from electrical or mechanical hazards and to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Study technical manuals or attend training sessions provided by equipment manufacturers to maintain current knowledge.
Solder loose connections, using soldering iron.
Explain or demonstrate correct operation or preventive maintenance of medical equipment to personnel.
Evaluate technical specifications to identify equipment or systems best suited for intended use and possible purchase, based on specifications, user needs, or technical requirements.
Plan and carry out work assignments, using blueprints, schematic drawings, technical manuals, wiring diagrams, or liquid or air flow sheets, following prescribed regulations, directives, or other instructions as required.
Research catalogs or repair part lists to locate sources for repair parts, requisitioning parts and recording their receipt.
Adjust felt hammers on pianos to increase tonal mellowness or brilliance, using sanding paddles, lacquer, or needles.
Solder posts and parts to hold them in their proper places.
Remove dents and burrs from metal instruments, using mallets and burnishing tools.
Wash metal instruments in lacquer-stripping and cyanide solutions in order to remove lacquer and tarnish.
Test tubes and pickups in electronic amplifier units, and solder parts and connections as necessary.
Refinish instruments to protect and decorate them, using hand tools, buffing tools, and varnish.
Deliver pianos to purchasers or to locations where they are to be used.
Cut out sections around cracks on percussion instruments to prevent cracks from advancing, using shears or grinding wheels.
Refinish and polish piano cabinets or cases to prepare them for sale.
Solder or weld frames of mallet instruments and metal drum parts.
Remove drumheads by removing tension rods with drum keys and cutting tools.
Assemble bars onto percussion instruments.
Remove irregularities from tuning pins, strings, and hammers of pianos, using wood blocks or filing tools.
Travel to locations such as churches and concert halls to work on pipe-organs.
Repair breaks in percussion instruments such as drums and cymbals, using drill presses, power saws, glue, clamps, grinding wheels, or other hand tools.
Clean, sand, and paint parts of percussion instruments to maintain their condition.
Replace xylophone bars and wheels.
Strike wood, fiberglass, or metal bars of instruments, and use tuned blocks, stroboscopes, or electronic tuners to evaluate tones made by instruments.
Place rim hoops back onto drum shells to allow new drumheads to dry and become taut.
Assemble and install new pipe organs and pianos in buildings.
Cut new drumheads from animal skins, using scissors, and soak drumheads in water to make them pliable.
Stretch drumheads over rim hoops and tuck them around and under the hoops, using hand tucking tools.
Clean and dress machine surfaces and component parts.
Install, inspect, maintain, and repair various railroad service equipment on the road or in the shop, including railroad signal systems.
Inspect and test operation, mechanical parts, and circuitry of gate crossings, signals, and signal equipment such as interlocks and hotbox detectors.
Inspect switch-controlling mechanisms on trolley wires and in track beds, using hand tools and test equipment.
Drive motor vehicles to job sites.
Tighten loose bolts, using wrenches, and test circuits and connections by opening and closing gates.
Inspect electrical units of railroad grade crossing gates and repair loose bolts and defective electrical connections and parts.
Replace defective wiring, broken lenses, or burned-out light bulbs.
Record and report information about mileage or track inspected, repairs performed, and equipment requiring replacement.
Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries as needed.
Lubricate moving parts on gate-crossing mechanisms and swinging signals.
Clean lenses of lamps with cloths and solvents.
Maintain high tension lines, de-energizing lines for power companies when repairs are requested.
Test air lines and air cylinders on pneumatically operated gates.
Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
Test water sources for factors such as flow volume and contaminant presence.
Install and maintain geothermal system instrumentation or controls.
Prepare newly installed geothermal heat systems for operation by flushing, purging, or other actions.
Apply coatings or operate systems to mitigate corrosion of geothermal plant equipment or structures.
Operate equipment such as excavators, backhoes, rock hammers, trench compactors, pavement saws, grout mixers or pumps, geothermal loop reels, and coil tubing units (CTU).
Identify equipment options, such as compressors, and make appropriate selections.
Perform pre- and post-installation pressure, flow, and related tests of vertical and horizontal geothermal loop piping.
Install, maintain, or repair ground or water source-coupled heat pumps to heat and cool residential or commercial building air or water.
Weld piping, such as high density polyethylene (HDPE) piping, using techniques such as butt, socket, side-wall, and electro-fusion welding.
Determine the type of geothermal loop system most suitable to a specific property and its heating and cooling needs.
Dig trenches for system piping to appropriate depths and lay piping in trenches.
Design and lay out geothermal heat systems according to property characteristics, heating and cooling requirements, piping and equipment requirements, applicable regulations, or other factors.
Integrate hot water heater systems with geothermal heat exchange systems.
Backfill piping trenches to protect pipes from damage.
Calculate heat loss and heat gain factors for residential properties to determine heating and cooling required by installed geothermal systems.
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
Record production and operational data on specified forms.
Attach, alter, and trim materials such as wire, insulation, and coils, using hand tools.
Stop machines to remove completed components, using hand tools.
Examine and test wired electrical components such as motors, armatures, and stators, using measuring devices; and record test results.
Apply solutions or paints to wired electrical components, using hand tools; and bake components.
Disassemble and assemble motors, and repair and maintain electrical components and machinery parts, using hand tools.
Line slots with sheet insulation, and insert coils into slots.
Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation and record results.
Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment.
Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic component parts to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.
Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
Pack finished assemblies for shipment and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.
Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.
Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.
Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments.
Complete, review, or maintain production, time, or component waste reports.
Paint structures as specified, using paint sprayers.
Instruct customers in the installation, repair, or maintenance of products.
Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.
Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts.
Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units.
Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping.
Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
Clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles or oilcans.
Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill presses and portable power drills.
Review blueprints, sketches, or work orders to gather information about tasks to be completed.
Tighten or replace loose jewels, using watchmakers' tools.
Observe color of products being baked and adjust oven temperatures, humidity, or conveyor speeds accordingly.
Set oven temperatures and place items into hot ovens for baking.
Combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or cooking machinery.
Measure or weigh flour or other ingredients to prepare batters, doughs, fillings, or icings, using scales or graduated containers.
Roll, knead, cut, or shape dough to form sweet rolls, pie crusts, tarts, cookies, or other products.
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in production ovens or on grills.
Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.
Adapt the quantity of ingredients to match the amount of items to be baked.
Apply glazes, icings, or other toppings to baked goods, using spatulas or brushes.
Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations and perform maintenance or cleaning, as necessary.
Decorate baked goods, such as cakes or pastries.
Set time and speed controls for mixing machines, blending machines, or steam kettles so that ingredients will be mixed or cooked according to instructions.
Prepare or maintain inventory or production records.
Direct or coordinate bakery deliveries.
Order or receive supplies or equipment.
Operate slicing or wrapping machines.
Develop new recipes for baked goods.
Wrap, weigh, label and price cuts of meat.
Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter, so they will appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye.
Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.
Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare meat in cooking form.
Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery, to ensure meat quality.
Shape, lace, and tie roasts, using boning knife, skewer, and twine.
Estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories.
Supervise other butchers or meat cutters.
Record quantity of meat received and issued to cooks andor keep records of meat sales.
Negotiate with representatives from supply companies to determine order details.
Cure, smoke, tenderize and preserve meat.
Total sales, and collect money from customers.
Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, bandsaws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming.
Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
Control purchasing department budgets.
Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Administer online purchasing systems.
Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.
Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
Arrange for disposal of surplus materials.
Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods.
Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
Negotiate and authorize contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract fulfillment.
Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives.
Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets.
Supervise workers assigning tariff classifications and preparing billing.
Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members.
Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
Collect payments and record data pertaining to funds and expenditures.
Manage and maintain temporary or permanent lodging facilities.
Provide assistance to staff members by inspecting rooms, setting tables or doing laundry.
Interview and hire applicants.
Prepare required paperwork pertaining to departmental functions.
Confer and cooperate with other managers to ensure coordination of hotel activities.
Assign duties to workers, and schedule shifts.
Receive and process advance registration payments, mail letters of confirmation, or return checks when registrations cannot be accepted.
Show, rent, or assign accommodations.
Arrange telephone answering services, deliver mail and packages, or answer questions regarding locations for eating and entertainment.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the operation of a department or establishment.
Purchase supplies, and arrange for outside services, such as deliveries, laundry, maintenance and repair, and trash collection.
Perform marketing and public relations activities.
Organize and coordinate the work of staff and convention personnel for meetings to be held at a particular facility.
Meet with clients to schedule and plan details of conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions.
Book tickets for guests for local tours and attractions.
Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.
Plan, implement and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring and training of personnel.
Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.
Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
Monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage.
Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
Manage change in integrated health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in the focus of care.
Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs.
Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.
Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.
Confer with scientists, engineers, regulators, or others to plan or review projects or to provide technical assistance.
Develop client relationships and communicate with clients to explain proposals, present research findings, establish specifications, or discuss project status.
Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.
Prepare project proposals.
Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
Review project activities and prepare and review research, testing, or operational reports.
Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
Determine scientific or technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management and make detailed plans to accomplish these goals.
Develop or implement policies, standards, or procedures for the architectural, scientific, or technical work performed to ensure regulatory compliance or operations enhancement.
Develop innovative technology or train staff for its implementation.
Provide for stewardship of plant or animal resources or habitats, studying land use, monitoring animal populations, or providing shelter, resources, or medical treatment for animals.
Conduct own research in field of expertise.
Recruit personnel or oversee the development or maintenance of staff competence.
Advise or assist in obtaining patents or meeting other legal requirements.
Prepare and administer budgets, approve and review expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
Make presentations at professional meetings to further knowledge in the field.
Maintain required records of study activity including case report forms, drug dispensation records, or regulatory forms.
Oversee subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.
Train system users in system operation or maintenance.
Perform security analyses of developed or packaged software components.
Develop application-specific software.
Develop efficient and effective system controllers.
Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery.
Determine sources of web page or server problems, and take action to correct such problems.
Review or update web page content or links in a timely manner, using appropriate tools.
Monitor systems for intrusions or denial of service attacks, and report security breaches to appropriate personnel.
Implement web site security measures, such as firewalls or message encryption.
Administer internetintranet infrastructure, including components such as web, file transfer protocol (FTP), news and mail servers.
Collaborate with development teams to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues.
Develop new applications for geospatial technology in areas such as farmland preservation, pollution measurement, or utilities operations management.
Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware or software applications.
Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, or tabular data.
Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data.
Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
Perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software.
Design or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases.
Select cartographic elements needed for effective presentation of information.
Provide technical support to users or clients regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, equipment, or applications.
Interpret aerial or ortho photographs.
Provide technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific, difficult in-service engineering.
Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
Plan or develop applications or modifications for electronic properties used in components, products, or systems to improve technical performance.
Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
Plan and implement research, methodology, and procedures to apply principles of electronic theory to engineering projects.
Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.
Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.
Review and evaluate work of others, inside and outside the organization, to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy and compatibility in the resolution of complex engineering problems.
Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies.
Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
Review or prepare budget and cost estimates for equipment, construction, and installation projects, and control expenditures.
Represent employer at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend findings or recommendations, negotiate compromises or agreements, or exchange information.
Develop solar photovoltaic products, such as inverters or energy management systems.
Investigate green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronic devices, power saving devices for computers or televisions, or energy efficient power chargers.
Research or develop electronics technologies for use in electric-drive vehicles.
Estimate costs, production times, or staffing requirements for new designs.
Evaluate manufactured products according to specifications and quality standards.
Purchase equipment, materials, or parts.
Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency.
Design testing methods and test finished products or process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, participate in educational programs, attend meetings, attend workshops, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the manufacturing field.
Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance.
Analyze the financial impacts of sustainable manufacturing such as by implementing sustainable manufacturing processes or manufacturing sustainable products.
Redesign packaging for manufactured products to minimize raw material use or waste.
Apply mechatronic or automated solutions to the transfer of materials, components, or finished goods.
Design advanced precision equipment for accurate or controlled applications.
Design mechatronics components for computer-controlled products, such as cameras, video recorders, automobiles, or airplanes.
Develop electronic, mechanical, or computerized processes to perform tasks in dangerous situations, such as underwater exploration or extraterrestrial mining.
Upgrade the design of existing devices by adding mechatronic elements.
Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe, or other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing.
Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
Confer with technicians and submit reports of test results to engineering department and recommend design or material changes.
Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
Test equipment, using test devices attached to generator, voltage regulator, or other electrical parts, such as generators or spark plugs.
Inspect lines and figures for clarity and return erroneous drawings to designer for correction.
Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing.
Perform or execute manual or automated tests of automotive system or component performance, efficiency, or durability.
Recommend product or component design improvements based on data and observations.
Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.
Calibrate test equipment.
Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
Fabricate prototype components or fixtures, or modify existing prototypes.
Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
Install equipment, such as instrumentation, test equipment, engines, or aftermarket products, to ensure proper interfaces.
Support, plan, and coordinate operations for single or multiple surveys.
Review, classify, and record survey data in preparation for computer analysis.
Determine and specify details of survey projects, including sources of information, procedures to be used, and the design of survey instruments and materials.
Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
Conduct research to gather information about survey topics.
Analyze data from surveys, old records, or case studies, using statistical software.
Produce documentation of the questionnaire development process, data collection methods, sampling designs, and decisions related to sample statistical weighting.
Write training manuals to be used by survey interviewers.
Hire and train recruiters and data collectors.
Collaborate with other researchers in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of surveys.
Consult with clients to identify survey needs and specific requirements, such as special samples.
Conduct surveys and collect data, using methods such as interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, market analysis surveys, public opinion polls, literature reviews, and file reviews.
Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
Direct updates and changes in survey implementation and methods.
Monitor and evaluate survey progress and performance, using sample disposition reports and response rate calculations.
Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions, and to help assess eligibility for special services.
Select, administer, and s psychological tests.
Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents.
Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.
Confer with clients to develop plans for posttreatment activities.
Confer with other counselors in order to analyze individual cases and to coordinate counseling services.
Follow up on results of counseling programs and clients' adjustments to determine effectiveness of programs.
Provide instructions to clients on how to obtain help with legal, financial, and other personal issues.
Gather information from doctors, schools, social workers, juvenile counselors, law enforcement personnel, and others to make recommendations to courts for resolution of child custody or visitation disputes.
Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counseling services, issues, and methods.
Supervise other counselors, social service staff, and assistants.
Provide family counseling and treatment services to inmates participating in substance abuse programs.
Write evaluations of parents and children for use by courts deciding divorce and custody cases, testifying in court if necessary.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.
Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.
Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, combat social problems, or improve health or counseling services in community.
Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.
Develop or advise on social policy or assist in community development.
Document activities and record information, such as the numbers of applications completed, presentations conducted, and persons assisted.
Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or community presentations.
Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in public health care.
Prepare and distribute health education materials, including reports, bulletins, and visual aids such as films, videotapes, photographs, and posters.
Develop operational plans and policies necessary to achieve health education objectives and services.
Collaborate with health specialists and civic groups to determine community health needs and the availability of services and to develop goals for meeting needs.
Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of health education programs.
Supervise professional and technical staff in implementing health programs, objectives, and goals.
Design and conduct evaluations and diagnostic studies to assess the quality and performance of health education programs.
Provide program information to the public by preparing and presenting press releases, conducting media campaigns, or maintaining program-related web sites.
Develop, prepare, and coordinate grant applications and grant-related activities to obtain funding for health education programs and related work.
Provide guidance to agencies and organizations on assessment of health education needs and on development and delivery of health education programs.
Develop and maintain health education libraries to provide resources for staff and community agencies.
Develop, conduct, or coordinate health needs assessments and other public health surveys.
Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their probation contracts and rehabilitation plans.
Recommend remedial action or initiate court action in response to noncompliance with terms of probation or parole.
Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
Prepare and maintain case folder for each assigned inmate or offender.
Discuss with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in their criminal behavior.
Conduct prehearing and presentencing investigations and testify in court regarding offenders' backgrounds and recommended sentences and sentencing conditions.
Retrieve and examine real estate closing files for accuracy and to ensure that information included is recorded and executed according to regulations.
Prepare real estate closing statements, utilizing knowledge and expertise in real estate procedures.
Determine whether land-related documents can be registered under the relevant legislation such as the Land Titles Act.
Assess fees related to registration of property-related documents.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, career issues, and laboratory and field research.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding and review others' grant proposals.
Review manuscripts for publication in books and professional journals.
Develop manufacturing procedures and monitor the manufacture of their designs in a factory to improve operations and product quality.
Research production specifications, costs, production materials and manufacturing methods, and provide cost estimates and itemized production requirements.
Participate in new product planning or market research, including studying the potential need for new products.
Fabricate models or samples in paper, wood, glass, fabric, plastic, metal, or other materials, using hand or power tools.
Coordinate the look and function of product lines.
Design graphic material for use as ornamentation, illustration, or advertising on manufactured materials and packaging or containers.
Supervise assistants' work throughout the design process.
Advise corporations on issues involving corporate image projects or problems.
Develop industrial standards and regulatory guidelines.
Read publications, attend showings, and study competing products and design styles and motifs to obtain perspective and generate design concepts.
Direct and coordinate workers involved in drawing and cutting patterns and constructing samples or finished garments.
Examine sample garments on and off models; then modify designs to achieve desired effects.
Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel or accessories, and write specifications such as color schemes, construction, material types, and accessory requirements.
Confer with sales and management executives or with clients in order to discuss design ideas.
Identify target markets for designs, looking at factors such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.
Attend fashion shows and review garment magazines and manuals in order to gather information about fashion trends and consumer preferences.
Select materials and production techniques to be used for products.
Provide sample garments to agents and sales representatives, and arrange for showings of sample garments at sales meetings or fashion shows.
Adapt other designers' ideas for the mass market.
Purchase new or used clothing and accessory items as needed to complete designs.
Visit textile showrooms to keep up-to-date on the latest fabrics.
Collaborate with other designers to coordinate special products and designs.
Design custom clothing and accessories for individuals, retailers, or theatrical, television, or film productions.
Determine prices for styles.
Draw patterns for articles designed; then cut patterns, and cut material according to patterns, using measuring instruments and scissors.
Develop a group of products andor accessories, and market them through venues such as boutiques or mail-order catalogs.
Read scripts and consult directors and other production staff in order to develop design concepts and plan productions.
Test fabrics or oversee testing so that garment care labels can be created.
Sew together sections of material to form mockups or samples of garments or articles, using sewing equipment.
Research the styles and periods of clothing needed for film or theatrical productions.
Confer with clients regarding price and type of arrangement desired and the date, time, and place of delivery.
Plan arrangement according to client's requirements, utilizing knowledge of design and properties of materials, or select appropriate standard design pattern.
Water plants, and cut, condition, and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
Select flora and foliage for arrangements, working with numerous combinations to synthesize and develop new creations.
Order and purchase flowers and supplies from wholesalers and growers.
Wrap and price completed arrangements.
Trim material and arrange bouquets, wreaths, terrariums, and other items using trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, foam, and other materials.
Perform office and retail service duties such as keeping financial records, serving customers, answering telephones, selling giftware items and receiving payment.
Inform customers about the care, maintenance, and handling of various flowers and foliage, indoor plants, and other items.
Decorate or supervise the decoration of buildings, halls, churches, or other facilities for parties, weddings and other occasions.
Consult with sales, media and marketing representatives to obtain information on product or service and discuss style and length of advertising copy.
Edit or rewrite existing copy as necessary, and submit copy for approval by supervisor.
Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertising agency's creative director and art director to determine the best way to present advertising information.
Write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material.
Conduct research and interviews to determine which of a product's selling features should be promoted.
Invent names for products and write the slogans that appear on packaging, brochures and other promotional material.
Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products.
Revise written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers, directors, or producers.
Choose subject matter and suitable form to express personal feelings and experiences or ideas, or to narrate stories or events.
Plan project arrangements or outlines, and organize material accordingly.
Prepare works in appropriate format for publication, and send them to publishers or producers.
Follow appropriate procedures to get copyrights for completed work.
Write fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, novels, biographies, articles, descriptive or critical analyses, and essays.
Develop factors such as themes, plots, characterizations, psychological analyses, historical environments, action, and dialogue, to create material.
Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.
Organize, develop, analyze, test, and prepare special meals such as low-fat, low-cholesterol and chemical-free meals.
Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.
Make recommendations regarding public policy, such as nutrition labeling, food fortification, and nutrition standards for school programs.
Purchase food in accordance with health and safety codes.
Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for medical students, health-care personnel and the general public.
Plan, conduct, and evaluate dietary, nutritional, and epidemiological research.
Coordinate diet counseling services.
Select, train and supervise workers who plan, prepare and serve meals.
Provide and maintain life support and airway management and help prepare patients for emergency surgery.
Record type and amount of anesthesia and patient condition throughout procedure.
Examine patient, obtain medical history, and use diagnostic tests to determine risk during surgical, obstetrical, and other medical procedures.
Position patient on operating table to maximize patient comfort and surgical accessibility.
Decide when patients have recovered or stabilized enough to be sent to another room or ward or to be sent home following outpatient surgery.
Coordinate administration of anesthetics with surgeons during operation.
Confer with other medical professionals to determine type and method of anesthetic or sedation to render patient insensible to pain.
Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians, and other health care providers.
Order laboratory tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic procedures.
Diagnose illnesses, using examinations, tests, and reports.
Manage anesthesiological services, coordinating them with other medical activities and formulating plans and procedures.
Provide medical care and consultation in many settings, prescribing medication and treatment and referring patients for surgery.
Inform students and staff of types and methods of anesthesia administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.
Schedule and maintain use of surgical suite, including operating, wash-up, waiting rooms, and anesthetic and sterilizing equipment.
Instruct individuals and groups on ways to preserve health and prevent disease.
Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
Conduct genetic analyses of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or chromosomes to diagnose small biopsies and cell samples.
Obtain specimens by performing procedures such as biopsies and fine need aspirations (FNAs) of superficial nodules.
Conduct research and present scientific findings.
Perform autopsies to determine causes of deaths.
Testify in depositions or trials as an expert witness.
Provide inpatient or outpatient medical management of neuromuscular disorders, musculoskeletal trauma, acute and chronic pain, deformity or amputation, cardiac or pulmonary disease, or other disabling conditions.
Prescribe orthotic and prosthetic applications and adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs, bracing, and communication devices, to maximize patient function and self-sufficiency.
Prescribe therapy services, such as electrotherapy, ultrasonography, heat or cold therapy, hydrotherapy, debridement, short-wave or microwave diathermy, and infrared or ultraviolet radiation, to enhance rehabilitation.
Perform electrodiagnosis including electromyography, nerve conduction studies, or somatosensory evoked potentials of neuromuscular disorders or damage.
Consult or coordinate with other rehabilitative professionals including physical and occupational therapists, rehabilitation nurses, speech pathologists, neuropsychologists, behavioral psychologists, social workers, or medical technicians.
Coordinate physical medicine and rehabilitation services with other medical activities.
Prescribe physical therapy to relax the muscles and improve strength.
Develop comprehensive plans for immediate and long-term rehabilitation including therapeutic exercise; speech and occupational therapy; counseling; cognitive retraining; patient, family or caregiver education; or community reintegration.
Diagnose or treat performance-related conditions such as sports injuries or repetitive motion injuries.
Document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes.
Examine patients to assess mobility, strength, communication, or cognition.
Assess characteristics of patients' pain such as intensity, location, and duration using standardized clinical measures.
Monitor effectiveness of pain management interventions such as medication and spinal injections.
Conduct physical tests such as functional capacity evaluations to determine injured workers' capabilities to perform the physical demands of their jobs.
Instruct interns and residents in the diagnosis and treatment of temporary or permanent physically disabling conditions.
Supervise or coordinate the work of physicians, nurses, statisticians, or other professional staff members.
Identify groups at risk for specific preventable diseases or injuries.
Design or use surveillance tools, such as screening, lab reports, and vital records, to identify health risks.
Teach or train medical staff regarding preventive medicine issues.
Evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed risk reduction measures or other interventions.
Coordinate or integrate the resources of health care institutions, social service agencies, public safety workers, or other organizations to improve the community health.
Prepare preventive health reports including problem descriptions, analyses, alternative solutions, and recommendations.
Develop or implement interventions to address behavioral causes of diseases.
Design, implement, or evaluate health service delivery systems to improve the health of targeted populations.
Perform epidemiological investigations of acute and chronic diseases.
Provide information about potential health hazards and possible interventions to the media, the public, other health care professionals, or local, state, and federal health authorities.
Direct public health education programs dealing with topics such as preventable diseases, injuries, nutrition, food service sanitation, water supply safety, sewage and waste disposal, insect control, and immunizations.
Direct or manage prevention programs in specialty areas such as aerospace, occupational, infectious disease, and environmental medicine.
Deliver presentations to lay or professional audiences.
Document or review comprehensive patients' histories with an emphasis on occupation or environmental risks.
Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
Perform interventional procedures such as image-guided biopsy, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, transhepatic biliary drainage, and nephrostomy catheter placement.
Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.
Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments.
Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
Evaluate medical information to determine patients' risk factors, such as allergies to contrast agents, or to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures.
Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
Instruct radiologic staff in desired techniques, positions, or projections.
Conduct physical examinations to inform decisions about appropriate procedures.
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation, or bleeding.
Interpret images using computer-aided detection or diagnosis systems.
Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, and radium emanation tubes.
Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, and laser techniques.
Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care.
Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.
Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.
Document or review patients' histories.
Teach or train medical and clinical staff.
Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician.
Supervise and coordinate activities of technicians and technical assistants.
Order medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
Administer anesthetic, adjuvant, or accessory drugs under the direction of an anesthesiologist.
Control anesthesia levels during procedures.
Administer blood, blood products, or supportive fluids.
Assist in the application of monitoring techniques such as pulmonary artery catheterization, electroencephalographic spectral analysis, echocardiography, and evoked potentials.
Assist anesthesiologists in performing anesthetic procedures such as epidural and spinal injections.
Assist in the provision of advanced life support techniques including those procedures using high frequency ventilation or intra-arterial cardiovascular assistance devices.
Assist anesthesiologists in monitoring of patients including electrocardiogram (EKG), direct arterial pressure, central venous pressure, arterial blood gas, hematocrit, or routine measurement of temperature, respiration, blood pressure and heart rate.
Monitor and document patients' progress during post-anesthesia period.
Pretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
Provide assistance to other healthcare personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Help physicians, radiation oncologists, or clinical physicists to prepare physical or technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.
Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.
Train or supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.
Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.
Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium, or isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.
Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.
Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.
Sell goods such as contact lenses, spectacles, sunglasses, and other goods related to eyes in general.
Determine clients' current lens prescriptions, when necessary, using lensometers or lens analyzers and clients' eyeglasses.
Show customers how to insert, remove, and care for their contact lenses.
Assemble eyeglasses by cutting and edging lenses, and fitting the lenses into frames.
Obtain a customer's previous record, or verify a prescription with the examining optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Supervise the training of student opticians.
Order and purchase frames and lenses.
Grind lens edges, or apply coatings to lenses.
Perform administrative duties such as tracking inventory and sales, submitting patient insurance information, and performing simple bookkeeping.
Repair damaged frames.
Arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise.
Examine, interview, and measure patients to determine their appliance needs and to identify factors that could affect appliance fit.
Fit, test, and evaluate devices on patients, and make adjustments for proper fit, function, and comfort.
Instruct patients in the use and care of orthoses and prostheses.
Design orthopedic and prosthetic devices, based on physicians' prescriptions and examination and measurement of patients.
Maintain patients' records.
Make and modify plaster casts of areas that will be fitted with prostheses or orthoses, for use in the device construction process.
Select materials and components to be used, based on device design.
Confer with physicians to formulate specifications and prescriptions for orthopedic or prosthetic devices.
Repair, rebuild, and modify prosthetic and orthopedic appliances.
Construct and fabricate appliances or supervise others constructing the appliances.
Train and supervise support staff, such as orthopedic and prosthetic assistants and technicians.
Update skills and knowledge by attending conferences and seminars.
Show and explain orthopedic and prosthetic appliances to healthcare workers.
Research new ways to construct and use orthopedic and prosthetic devices.
Publish research findings or present them at conferences and seminars.
Select and administer tests to evaluate hearing or related disabilities.
Administer basic hearing tests including air conduction, bone conduction, or speech audiometry tests.
Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices.
Create or modify impressions for earmolds and hearing aid shells.
Maintain or repair hearing aids or other communication devices.
Demonstrate assistive listening devices (ALDs) to clients.
Diagnose and treat hearing or related disabilities under the direction of an audiologist.
Perform basic screening procedures such as pure tone screening, otoacoustic screening, immittance screening, and screening of ear canal status using otoscope.
Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to clients' skin.
Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
Consult with other health care professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists, to develop treatment plans for clients.
Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or assist dentist during dental procedures.
Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
Record treatment information in patient records.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
Assist dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Order and monitor dental supplies and equipment inventory.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts.
Schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain records, manually or using computer.
Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Clean teeth, using dental instruments.
Document efforts taken to bring property owners into compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and standards.
Participate in creating fire safety guidelines and evacuation schemes for non-residential buildings.
Identify corrective actions needed to bring properties into compliance with applicable fire codes and ordinances and conduct follow-up inspections to see if corrective actions have been taken.
Conduct fire drills for building occupants and report on the outcomes of such drills.
Recommend to proper authorities possible fire code revisions, additions, and deletions.
Report and issue citations for fire code violations found during inspections, testifying in court about violations when required to do so.
Communicate fire details to superiors, subordinates, or interagency dispatch centers, using two-way radios.
Serve as a working leader of an engine, hand, helicopter, or prescribed fire crew of three or more firefighters.
Maintain fire suppression equipment in good condition, checking equipment periodically to ensure that it is ready for use.
Evaluate size, location, and condition of forest fires and request and dispatch crews and position equipment so fires can be contained safely and effectively.
Operate wildland fire engines or hoselays.
Monitor prescribed burns to ensure that they are conducted safely and effectively.
Direct and supervise prescribed burn projects and prepare postburn reports, analyzing burn conditions and results.
Identify staff training and development needs to ensure that appropriate training can be arranged.
Maintain knowledge of forest fire laws and fire prevention techniques and tactics.
Recommend equipment modifications or new equipment purchases.
Perform administrative duties, such as compiling and maintaining records, completing forms, preparing reports, or composing correspondence.
Recruit or hire forest firefighting personnel.
Question individuals or observe persons and establishments to confirm information given to patrol officers.
Secure persons at scene, keeping witnesses from conversing or leaving the scene before investigators arrive.
Take photographs from all angles of relevant parts of a crime scene, including entrance and exit routes and streets and intersections.
Analyze completed police reports to determine what additional information and investigative work is needed.
Obtain summary of incident from officer in charge at crime scene, taking care to avoid disturbing evidence.
Provide information to lab personnel concerning the source of an item of evidence and tests to be performed.
Examine records and governmental agency files to find identifying data about suspects.
Block or rope off scene and check perimeter to ensure that entire scene is secured.
Summon medical help for injured individuals and alert medical personnel to take statements from them.
Observe and photograph narcotic purchase transactions to compile evidence and protect undercover investigators.
Organize scene search, assigning specific tasks and areas of search to individual officers and obtaining adequate lighting as necessary.
Participate or assist in raids and arrests.
Coordinate with outside agencies and serve on interagency task forces to combat specific types of crime.
Note relevant details upon arrival at scene, such as time of day and weather conditions.
Maintain surveillance of establishments to obtain identifying information on suspects.
Notify command of situation and request assistance.
Videotape scenes where possible, including collection of evidence, examination of victim at scene, and defendants and witnesses.
Notify, or request notification of, medical examiner or district attorney representative.
Monitor conditions of victims who are unconscious so that arrangements can be made to take statements if consciousness is regained.
Schedule polygraph tests for consenting parties and record results of test interpretations for presentation with findings.
Maintain records of evidence and write and review reports.
Package, store and retrieve evidence.
Analyze and process evidence at crime scenes and in the laboratory, wearing protective equipment and using powders and chemicals.
Dust selected areas of crime scene and lift latent fingerprints, adhering to proper preservation procedures.
Photograph crime or accident scenes for evidence records.
Submit evidence to supervisors, crime labs, or court officials for legal proceedings.
Identify, compare, classify, and file fingerprints using systems such as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) or the Henry Classification System.
Look for trace evidence, such as fingerprints, hairs, fibers, or shoe impressions, using alternative light sources when necessary.
Testify in court and present evidence.
Serve as technical advisor and coordinate with other law enforcement workers or legal personnel to exchange information on crime scene collection activities.
Coordinate or conduct instructional classes or in-services such as citizen police academy classes and crime scene training for other officers.
Process film and prints from crime or accident scenes.
Perform emergency work during off-hours.
Interview victims, witnesses, suspects, and other law enforcement personnel.
Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.
Obtain and verify evidence by interviewing and observing suspects and witnesses or by analyzing records.
Identify case issues and evidence needed, based on analysis of charges, complaints, or allegations of law violations.
Investigate organized crime, public corruption, financial crime, copyright infringement, civil rights violations, bank robbery, extortion, kidnapping, and other violations of federal or state statutes.
Record evidence and documents, using equipment such as cameras and photocopy machines.
Obtain and use search and arrest warrants.
Testify before grand juries concerning criminal activity investigations.
Search for and collect evidence, such as fingerprints, using investigative equipment.
Determine scope, timing, and direction of investigations.
Collect and record physical information about arrested suspects, including fingerprints, height and weight measurements, and photographs.
Analyze evidence in laboratories or in the field.
Collaborate with other offices and agencies to exchange information and coordinate activities.
Develop relationships with informants to obtain information related to cases.
Perform undercover assignments and maintain surveillance, including monitoring authorized wiretaps.
Collaborate with other authorities on activities such as surveillance, transcription, and research.
Examine records to locate links in chains of evidence or information.
Serve subpoenas or other official papers.
Compare crime scene fingerprints with those from suspects or fingerprint files to identify perpetrators, using computers.
Manage security programs designed to protect personnel, facilities, and information.
Gather and evaluate information, using tools such as aerial photographs, radar equipment, or sensitive radio equipment.
Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
Link or chart suspects to criminal organizations or events to determine activities and interrelationships.
Operate cameras, radios, or other surveillance equipment to intercept communications or document activities.
Prepare comprehensive written reports, presentations, maps, or charts based on research, collection, and analysis of intelligence data.
Prepare plans to intercept foreign communications transmissions.
Study the assets of criminal suspects to determine the flow of money from or to targeted groups.
Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
Collaborate with representatives from other government and intelligence organizations to share information or coordinate intelligence activities.
Develop defense plans or tactics, using intelligence and other information.
Interview, interrogate, or interact with witnesses or crime suspects to collect human intelligence.
Study communication code languages or foreign languages to translate intelligence.
Patrol assigned areas by car, boat, airplane, horse, or on foot to enforce game, fish, or boating laws or to manage wildlife programs, lakes, or land.
Investigate hunting accidents and reports of fish and game law violations, and issue warnings or citations and file reports as necessary.
Serve warrants, make arrests, and compile and present evidence for court actions.
Protect and preserve native wildlife, plants, or ecosystems.
Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
Verify that the proper legal charges have been made against law offenders.
Execute arrest warrants, locating and taking persons into custody.
Record daily activities and submit logs and other related reports and paperwork to appropriate authorities.
Patrol and guard courthouses, grand jury rooms, or assigned areas to provide security, enforce laws, maintain order, and arrest violators.
Notify patrol units to take violators into custody or to provide needed assistance or medical aid.
Place people in protective custody.
Take control of accident scenes to maintain traffic flow, to assist accident victims, and to investigate causes.
Serve statements of claims, subpoenas, summonses, jury summonses, orders to pay alimony, and other court orders.
Question individuals entering secured areas to determine their business, directing and rerouting individuals as necessary.
Transport or escort prisoners and defendants en route to courtrooms, prisons or jails, attorneys' offices, or medical facilities.
Locate and confiscate real or personal property, as directed by court order.
Manage jail operations and tend to jail inmates.
Patrol railroad yards, cars, stations, or other facilities to protect company property or shipments and to maintain order.
Examine credentials of unauthorized persons attempting to enter secured areas.
Apprehend or remove trespassers or thieves from railroad property or coordinate with law enforcement agencies in apprehensions and removals.
Prepare reports documenting investigation activities and results.
Investigate or direct investigations of freight theft, suspicious damage or loss of passengers' valuables, or other crimes on railroad property.
Direct security activities at derailments, fires, floods, or strikes involving railroad property.
Direct or coordinate the daily activities or training of security staff.
Interview neighbors, associates, or former employers of job applicants to verify personal references or to obtain work history data.
Record and verify seal numbers from boxcars containing frequently pilfered items, such as cigarettes or liquor, to detect tampering.
Perform pat-down or hand-held wand searches of passengers who have triggered machine alarms, who are unable to pass through metal detectors, or who have been randomly identified for such searches.
Contact leads or supervisors to discuss objects of concern that are not on prohibited object lists.
Inspect checked baggage for signs of tampering.
Ask passengers to remove shoes and divest themselves of metal objects prior to walking through metal detectors.
Decide whether baggage that triggers alarms should be searched or should be allowed to pass through.
Notify supervisors or other appropriate personnel when security breaches occur.
View images of checked bags and cargo, using remote screening equipment, and alert baggage screeners or handlers to any possible problems.
Direct passengers to areas where they can pick up their baggage after screening is complete.
Patrol work areas to detect any suspicious items.
Wash, peel, and cut various foods, such as fruits and vegetables, to prepare for cooking or serving.
Place food trays over food warmers for immediate service, or store them in refrigerated storage cabinets.
Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
Weigh or measure ingredients.
Mix ingredients for green salads, molded fruit salads, vegetable salads, and pasta salads.
Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
Use manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice, and trim foods.
Inform supervisors when equipment is not working properly and when food and supplies are getting low, and order needed items.
Make special dressings and sauces as condiments for sandwiches.
Stir and strain soups and sauces.
Post warning signs and lock building doors to secure area to be fumigated.
Cut or bore openings in building or surrounding concrete, access infested areas, insert nozzle, and inject pesticide to impregnate ground.
Study preliminary reports or diagrams of infested area and determine treatment type required to eliminate and prevent recurrence of infestation.
Dig up and burn, or spray weeds with herbicides.
Set mechanical traps or place poisonous paste or bait in sewers, burrows, or ditches.
Clean and remove blockages from infested areas to facilitate spraying procedures and provide drainage, using brooms, mops, shovels, or rakes.
Position and fasten edges of tarpaulins over building and tape vents to ensure air-tight environment and check for leaks.
Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.
Shovel snow from walks, driveways, or parking lots and spread salt in those areas.
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
Gather and remove litter.
Maintain or repair tools, equipment, or structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features.
Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.
Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
Decorate gardens with stones or plants.
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
Care for natural turf fields, making sure the underlying soil has the required composition to allow proper drainage and to support the grasses used on the fields.
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
Haul or spread topsoil or spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
Advise customers on plant selection or care.
Care for artificial turf fields, periodically removing the turf and replacing cushioning pads or vacuuming and disinfecting the turf after use to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria.
Plan or cultivate lawns or gardens.
Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
Install rock gardens, ponds, decks, drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, planters, or playground equipment.
Operate games in which players bet that a ball will come to rest in a particular slot on a rotating wheel, performing actions such as spinning the wheel and releasing the ball.
Supervise staff and games and mediate disputes.
Push dice to shooters and retrieve thrown dice.
Deliver tickets, cards, and money to bingo callers.
Take the house percentage from each pot.
Sell food, beverages, or tobacco to players.
Insert film into top magazine reel, or thread film through a series of sprockets and guide rollers, attaching the end to a take-up reel.
Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.
Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.
Operate equipment in order to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.
Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel.
Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.
Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound.
Inspect projection equipment prior to operation in order to ensure proper working order.
Perform regular maintenance tasks such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.
Remove film splicing in order to prepare films for shipment after showings, and return films to their sources.
Splice and rewind film onto reels automatically, or by hand, to repair faulty or broken sections of film.
Perform minor repairs such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.
Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.
Observe projector operation in order to anticipate need to transfer operations from one projector to another.
Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls.
Project motion pictures onto back screens for inclusion in scenes within film or stage productions.
Remove full take-up reels and run film through rewinding machines to rewind projected films so they may be shown again.
Operate special-effects equipment, such as stereopticons, to project pictures onto screens.
Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of  material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects.
Install and connect auxiliary equipment, such as microphones, amplifiers, disc playback machines, and lights.
Prepare film inspection reports, attendance sheets, and log books.
Clean and drive funeral vehicles, such as cars or hearses, in funeral processions.
Carry flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
Clean funeral parlors or chapels.
Arrange floral offerings or lights around caskets.
Provide advice to mourners on how to make charitable donations in honor of the deceased.
Perform general maintenance duties for funeral homes.
Issue and store funeral equipment.
Assist with cremations and the processing and packaging of cremated remains.
Act as pallbearers.
Obtain information needed to complete legal documents, such as death certificates or burial permits.
Oversee the preparation and care of the remains of people who have died.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate funerals, burials, or cremations, arranging details such as floral delivery or the time and place of services.
Perform embalming duties as necessary.
Arrange for clergy members to perform needed services.
Contact cemeteries to schedule the opening and closing of graves.
Provide information on funeral service options, products, or merchandise and maintain a casket display area.
Close caskets and lead funeral corteges to churches or burial sites.
Inform survivors of benefits for which they may be eligible.
Offer counsel and comfort to bereaved families or friends.
Discuss and negotiate prearranged funerals with clients.
Maintain financial records, order merchandise, or prepare accounts.
Provide or arrange transportation between sites for the remains, mourners, pallbearers, clergy, or flowers.
Plan placement of caskets at funeral sites or place or adjust lights, fixtures, or floral displays.
Direct preparations and shipment of bodies for out-of-state burial.
Manage funeral home operations, including the hiring, training, or supervision of embalmers, funeral attendants, or other staff.
Clean funeral home facilities and grounds.
Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs.
Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
Schedule client appointments.
Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
Develop new styles and techniques.
Apply water, setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.
Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
Shave, trim and shape beards and moustaches.
Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
Give facials to patrons, using special compounds such as lotions and creams.
Study production information, such as character descriptions, period settings, and situations in order to determine makeup requirements.
Provide performers with makeup removal assistance after performances have been completed.
Wash and reset wigs.
Demonstrate products to clients, and provide instruction in makeup application.
Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
Clean customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards.
Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin from the hands and massage them.
Soften nail cuticles with water and oil, push back cuticles, using cuticle knife, and trim cuticles, using scissors or nippers.
Brush powder and solvent onto nails and paper forms to maintain nail appearance and to extend nails, then remove forms and shape and smooth nail edges using rotary abrasive wheel.
Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
Sanitize toys and play equipment.
Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention.
Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.
Regulate children's rest periods.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls.
Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens.
Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
Organize and participate in recreational activities and outings, such as games and field trips.
Provide care for mentally disturbed, delinquent, or handicapped children.
Care for children in institutional setting, such as group homes, nursery schools, private businesses, or schools for the handicapped.
Operate in-house day-care centers within businesses.
Perform general personnel functions, such as supervision, training, and scheduling.
Assign employees to specific duties.
Enforce safety, health, and security rules.
Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised.
Plan budgets and authorize payments and merchandise returns.
Perform work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise.
Plan and prepare work schedules and keep records of employees' work schedules and time cards.
Review inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments.
Examine products purchased for resale or received for storage to assess the condition of each product or item.
Establish and implement policies, goals, objectives, and procedures for their department.
Confer with company officials to develop methods and procedures to increase sales, expand markets, and promote business.
Estimate consumer demand and determine the types and amounts of goods to be sold.
Formulate pricing policies for merchandise, according to profitability requirements.
Establish credit policies and operating procedures.
Keep records of purchases, sales, and requisitions.
Plan and coordinate advertising campaigns and sales promotions, and prepare merchandise displays and advertising copy.
Listen to and resolve customer complaints regarding services, products, or personnel.
Monitor sales staff performance to ensure that goals are met.
Hire, train, and evaluate personnel.
Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or performing specific services, such as pumping gasoline for customers.
Process merchandise returns and exchanges.
Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items.
Request information or assistance using paging systems.
Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales.
Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately.
Assist with duties in other areas of the store, such as monitoring fitting rooms or bagging and carrying out customers' items.
Sort, count, and wrap currency and coins.
Supervise others and provide on-the-job training.
Bag, box, wrap, or gift-wrap merchandise, and prepare packages for shipment.
Compute and record totals of transactions.
Compile and maintain non-monetary reports and records.
Post charges against guests' or patients' accounts.
Offer customers carry-out service at the completion of transactions.
Weigh items sold by weight to determine prices.
Issue trading stamps, and redeem food stamps and coupons.
Place new merchandise on display.
Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
Repair parts or equipment.
Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
Maintain records related to sales.
Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise.
Place special orders or call other stores to find desired items.
Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.
Watch for and recognize security risks and thefts, and know how to prevent or handle these situations.
Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales.
Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns.
Clean shelves, counters, and tables.
Help customers try on or fit merchandise.
Sell or arrange for delivery, insurance, financing, or service contracts for merchandise.
Estimate and quote trade-in allowances.
Wear character costumes and impersonate characters portrayed to amuse children and adults.
Stand, turn, and walk to demonstrate features of garments for observers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments.
Hand out samples or gifts, demonstrate products, and converse with children and adults while dressed in costume.
Inform prospective purchasers about models, numbers, and prices of garments, the garments' designers, and where garments can be purchased.
Sell, for a fee, real estate owned by others.
Obtain agreements from property owners to place properties for sale with real estate firms.
Monitor fulfillment of purchase contract terms to ensure that they are handled in a timely manner.
Compare a property with similar properties that have recently sold to determine its competitive market price.
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers over property prices and settlement details and during the closing of sales.
Generate lists of properties for sale, their locations, descriptions, and available financing options, using computers.
Maintain knowledge of real estate law, local economies, fair housing laws, types of available mortgages, financing options, and government programs.
Check work completed by loan officers, attorneys, or other professionals to ensure that it is performed properly.
Arrange for financing of property purchases.
Appraise property values, assessing income potential when relevant.
Maintain awareness of current income tax regulations, local zoning, building and tax laws, and growth possibilities of the area where a property is located.
Manage or operate real estate offices, handling associated business details.
Supervise agents who handle real estate transactions.
Rent properties or manage rental properties.
Arrange for title searches of properties being sold.
Give buyers virtual tours of properties in which they are interested, using computers.
Review property details to ensure that environmental regulations are met.
Develop, sell, or lease property used for industry or manufacturing.
Maintain working knowledge of various factors that determine a farm's capacity to produce, such as agricultural variables and proximity to market centers and transportation facilities.
Present purchase offers to sellers for consideration.
Act as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other.
Coordinate appointments to show homes to prospective buyers.
Answer clients' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals.
Advise sellers on how to make homes more appealing to potential buyers.
Investigate clients' financial and credit status to determine eligibility for financing.
Develop networks of attorneys, mortgage lenders, and contractors to whom clients may be referred.
Inspect condition of premises, and arrange for necessary maintenance or notify owners of maintenance needs.
Conduct seminars and training sessions for sales agents to improve sales techniques.
Evaluate mortgage options to help clients obtain financing at the best prevailing rates and terms.
Arrange meetings between buyers and sellers when details of transactions need to be negotiated.
Appraise properties to determine loan values.
Rent or lease properties on behalf of clients.
Secure construction or purchase financing with own firm or mortgage company.
Solicit and compile listings of available rental properties.
Review plans for new construction with clients, enumerating and recommending available options and features.
Visit properties to assess them before showing them to clients.
Locate and appraise undeveloped areas for building sites, based on evaluations of area market conditions.
Contact utility companies for service hookups to clients' property.
Plan and modify product configurations to meet customer needs.
Confer with customers and engineers to assess equipment needs and to determine system requirements.
Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements, to promote the sale of company products, and to provide sales support.
Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery.
Develop, present, or respond to proposals for specific customer requirements, including request for proposal responses and industry-specific solutions.
Sell products requiring extensive technical expertise and support for installation and use, such as material handling equipment, numerical-control machinery, and computer systems.
Diagnose problems with installed equipment.
Recommend improved materials or machinery to customers, documenting how such changes will lower costs or increase production.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations that explain products or services to customers and prospective customers.
Provide technical and non-technical support and services to clients or other staff members regarding the use, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
Research and identify potential customers for products or services.
Visit prospective buyers at commercial, industrial, or other establishments to show samples or catalogs, and to inform them about product pricing, availability, and advantages.
Create sales or service contracts for products or services.
Arrange for demonstrations or trial installations of equipment.
Keep informed on industry news and trends, products, services, competitors, relevant information about legacy, existing, and emerging technologies, and the latest product-line developments.
Attend company training seminars to become familiar with product lines.
Provide information needed for the development of custom-made machinery.
Write technical documentation for products.
Develop sales plans to introduce products in new markets.
Identify resale opportunities and support them to achieve sales plans.
Document account activities, generate reports, and keep records of business transactions with customers and suppliers.
Train team members in the customer applications of technologies.
Maintain sales forecasting reports.
Conduct client or market surveys in order to obtain information about potential customers.
Deliver merchandise and collect payment.
Write and record orders for merchandise or enter orders into computers.
Explain products or services and prices and demonstrate use of products.
Contact customers to persuade them to purchase merchandise or services.
Arrange buying parties and solicit sponsorship of such parties to sell merchandise.
Answer questions about product features and benefits.
Circulate among potential customers or travel by foot, truck, automobile, or bicycle to deliver or sell merchandise or services.
Develop prospect lists.
Distribute product samples or literature that details products or services.
Order or purchase supplies.
Set up and display sample merchandise at parties or stands.
Stock carts or stands.
Resolve customer complaints or answer customers' questions regarding policies and procedures.
Supervise the work of office, administrative, or customer service employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures, correcting errors or problems.
Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes.
Implement corporate or departmental policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with management.
Discuss job performance problems with employees to identify causes and issues and to work on resolving problems.
Train or instruct employees in job duties or company policies or arrange for training to be provided.
Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action.
Review records or reports pertaining to activities such as production, payroll, or shipping to verify details, monitor work activities, or evaluate performance.
Recruit, interview, and select employees.
Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff.
Prepare and issue work schedules, deadlines, and duty assignments for office or administrative staff.
Maintain records pertaining to inventory, personnel, orders, supplies, or machine maintenance.
Compute figures such as balances, totals, or commissions.
Research, compile, and prepare reports, manuals, correspondence, or other information required by management or governmental agencies.
Coordinate activities with other supervisory personnel or with other work units or departments.
Analyze financial activities of establishments or departments and provide input into budget planning and preparation processes.
Develop or update procedures, policies, or standards.
Make recommendations to management concerning such issues as staffing decisions or procedural changes.
Consult with managers or other personnel to resolve problems in areas such as equipment performance, output quality, or work schedules.
Participate in the work of subordinates to facilitate productivity or to overcome difficult aspects of work.
Design, implement, or evaluate staff training and development programs, customer service initiatives, or performance measurement criteria.
Develop work schedules according to budgets and workloads.
Monitor inventory levels and requisition or purchase supplies as needed.
Discuss work problems or grievances with union representatives.
Plan for or coordinate office services, such as equipment or supply acquisition or organization, disposal of assets, relocation, parking, maintenance, or security services.
Arrange for necessary maintenance or repair work.
Keep informed of provisions of labor-management agreements and their effects on departmental operations.
Coordinate or perform activities associated with shipping, receiving, distribution, or transportation.
Plan layouts of stockrooms, warehouses, or other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, or related factors pertaining to items stored.
Operate communication systems, such as telephone, switchboard, intercom, two-way radio, or public address.
Answer incoming calls, greeting callers, providing information, transferring calls or taking messages as necessary.
Route emergency calls appropriately.
Page individuals to inform them of telephone calls, using paging or interoffice communication equipment.
Relay or route written or verbal messages.
Place telephone calls or arrange conference calls as instructed.
Perform clerical duties, such as typing, proofreading, accepting orders, scheduling appointments, and sorting mail.
Monitor alarm systems to ensure that secure conditions are maintained.
Contact security staff members when necessary, using radio-telephones.
Keep records of calls placed and charges incurred.
Record messages, suggesting rewording for clarity or conciseness.
Stamp messages with time and date and file them appropriately.
Advise customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment.
Persuade customers to pay amounts due on credit accounts, damage claims, or nonpayable checks, or to return merchandise.
Confer with customers by telephone or in person to determine reasons for overdue payments and to review the terms of sales, service, or credit contracts.
Locate and monitor overdue accounts, using computers and a variety of automated systems.
Answer customer questions regarding problems with their accounts.
Record information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts.
Trace delinquent customers to new addresses by inquiring at post offices, telephone companies, credit bureaus, or through the questioning of neighbors.
Sort and file correspondence, and perform miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering correspondence and writing reports.
Perform various administrative functions for assigned accounts, such as recording address changes and purging the records of deceased customers.
Receive payments and post amounts paid to customer accounts.
Contact insurance companies to check on status of claims payments and write appeal letters for denial on claims.
Notify credit departments, order merchandise repossession or service disconnection, and turn over account records to attorneys when customers fail to respond to collection attempts.
Negotiate credit extensions when necessary.
Encode and cancel checks, using bank machines.
Take orders for imprinted checks.
Compare previously prepared bank statements with canceled checks and reconcile discrepancies.
Compile reports of cost factors, such as labor, production, storage, or equipment.
Consult sources such as rate books, manuals, or insurance company representatives to determine specific charges or information such as rules, regulations, or government tax and tariff information.
Update manuals when rates, rules, or regulations are amended.
Estimate market value of products or services.
Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
Operate -key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
Code documents according to company procedures.
Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
Match order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information.
Prepare reports to provide answers in response to specific problems.
Collect and analyze data, such as studying old records, tallying the number of outpatients entering each day or week, or participating in federal, state, or local population surveys as a Census Enumerator.
Supervise or train others, and maintain staff records.
Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audiovisual (AV) equipment.
Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
Answer routine inquiries, and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.
Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned, and file catalog cards according to system used.
Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.
Process new materials including books, audiovisual materials, and computer software.
Provide assistance to librarians in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and audiovisual and other materials.
Take action to deal with disruptive or problem patrons.
Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
Schedule, supervise, and train clerical workers, volunteers, student assistants, and other library employees.
Maintain library equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners, and computers, and instruct patrons in proper use of such equipment.
Operate small branch libraries, under the direction of off-site librarian supervisors.
Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-dated items.
Register new patrons and issue borrower identification cards that permit patrons to borrow books and other materials.
Lend, reserve, and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans.
Send out notices and accept fine payments for lost or overdue books.
Perform accounting and bookkeeping activities such as, invoicing, maintaining financial records, budgeting, and handling cash.
Prepare, store, and retrieve classification and catalog information, lecture notes, or other information related to stored documents, using computers.
Select substitute titles when requested materials are unavailable following criteria such as age, education, and interests.
Inspect returned books for condition and due-date status, and compute any applicable fines.
Repair books using mending tape, paste, and brushes, or prepare books to be sent to a bindery for repair.
Classify and catalog items according to content and purpose.
Place books in mailing containers, affix address labels, and secure containers with straps for mailing to blind library patrons.
Review records, such as microfilm and issue cards, to identify titles of overdue materials and delinquent borrowers.
Acquire books, pamphlets, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and other library supplies by checking prices, figuring costs, and preparing appropriate order forms and facilitating the ordering process by providing such information to others.
Deliver and retrieve items to and from departments by hand or using push carts.
Prepare library statistics reports.
Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
Assist in the preparation of book displays.
Design or maintain library web site and online catalogues.
Verify and examine information and accuracy of loan application and closing documents.
Interview loan applicants in order to obtain personal and financial data, and to assist in completing applications.
Assemble and compile documents for loan closings, such as title abstracts, insurance forms, loan forms, and tax receipts.
Answer questions and advise customers regarding loans and transactions.
Receive payment and record receipts for services.
Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
Analyze data to determine answers to questions from customers or members of the public.
Keep a current record of staff members' whereabouts and availability.
Take orders for merchandise or materials and send them to the proper departments to be filled.
Enroll individuals to participate in programs and notify them of their acceptance.
Calculate and quote rates for tours, stocks, insurance policies, or other products or services.
Schedule space or equipment for special programs and prepare lists of participants.
Perform duties, such as taking care of plants or straightening magazines to maintain lobby or reception area.
Conduct tours or deliver talks describing features of public facilities, such as a historic site or national park.
Plan routes, itineraries, and accommodation details, and compute fares and fees, using schedules, rate books, and computers.
Make and confirm reservations for transportation and accommodations, using telephones, faxes, mail, and computers.
Prepare customer invoices and accept payment.
Answer inquiries regarding information such as schedules, accommodations, procedures, and policies.
Assemble and issue required documentation, such as tickets, travel insurance policies, and itineraries.
Determine whether space is available on travel dates requested by customers, assigning requested spaces when available.
Inform clients of essential travel information, such as travel times, transportation connections, and medical and visa requirements.
Maintain computerized inventories of available passenger space and provide information on space reserved or available.
Confer with customers to determine their service requirements and travel preferences.
Examine passenger documentation to determine destinations and to assign boarding passes.
Provide boarding or disembarking assistance to passengers needing special assistance.
Check baggage and cargo and direct passengers to designated locations for loading.
Announce arrival and departure information, using public address systems.
Trace lost, delayed, or misdirected baggage for customers.
Promote particular destinations, tour packages, and other travel services.
Provide clients with assistance in preparing required travel documents and forms.
Open and close information facilities, and keep them clean during operation.
Provide customers with travel suggestions and information sources, such as guides, directories, brochures, and maps.
Contact customers or travel agents to advise them of travel conveyance changes or to confirm reservations.
Contact motel, hotel, resort, and travel operators to obtain current advertising literature.
Negotiate and arrange transport of goods with shipping or freight companies.
Notify consignees, passengers, or customers of the arrival of freight or baggage, and arrange for delivery.
Advise clients on transportation and payment methods.
Check with home offices after completed deliveries, in order to confirm deliveries and collections and to receive instructions for other deliveries.
Perform routine maintenance on delivery vehicles, such as monitoring fluid levels and replenishing fuel.
Call by telephone in order to deliver verbal messages.
Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail.
Perform general office or clerical work such as filing materials, operating duplicating machines, or running errands.
Collect, seal, and stamp outgoing mail, using postage meters and envelope sealers.
Unload goods from large trucks, and load them onto smaller delivery vehicles.
Question callers to determine their locations, and the nature of their problems to determine type of response needed.
Receive incoming telephone or alarm system calls regarding emergency and non-emergency police and fire service, emergency ambulance service, information and after hours calls for departments within a city.
Determine response requirements and relative priorities of situations, and dispatch units in accordance with established procedures.
Record details of calls, dispatches, and messages.
Enter, update, and retrieve information from teletype networks and computerized data systems regarding such things as wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, and stolen vehicles.
Maintain access to, and security of, highly sensitive materials.
Relay information and messages to and from emergency sites, to law enforcement agencies, and to all other individuals or groups requiring notification.
Scan status charts and computer screens, and contact emergency response field units to determine emergency units available for dispatch.
Observe alarm registers and scan maps to determine whether a specific emergency is in the dispatch service area.
Maintain files of information relating to emergency calls such as personnel rosters, and emergency call-out and pager files.
Monitor various radio frequencies such as those used by public works departments, school security, and civil defense to keep apprised of developing situations.
Learn material and pass required tests for certification.
Register, certify, and insure letters and parcels.
Sell and collect payment for products such as stamps, prepaid mail envelopes, and money orders.
Check mail in order to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes.
Complete forms regarding changes of address, or theft or loss of mail, or for special services such as registered or priority mail.
Provide assistance to the public in complying with federal regulations of Postal Service and other federal agencies.
Sort incoming and outgoing mail, according to type and destination, by hand or by operating electronic mail-sorting and scanning devices.
Cash money orders.
Rent post office boxes to customers.
Put undelivered parcels away, retrieve them when customers come to claim them, and complete any related documentation.
Provide customers with assistance in filing claims for mail theft, or lost or damaged mail.
Respond to complaints regarding mail theft, delivery problems, and lost or damaged mail, filling out forms and making appropriate referrals for investigation.
Receive letters and parcels, and place mail into bags.
Feed mail into postage canceling devices or hand stamp mail to cancel postage.
Transport mail from one work station to another.
Set postage meters, and calibrate them to ensure correct operation.
Post announcements or government information on public bulletin boards.
Obtain signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail; collect associated charges; and complete any necessary paperwork.
Sort mail for delivery, arranging it in delivery sequence.
Deliver mail to residences and business establishments along specified routes by walking andor driving, using a combination of satchels, carts, cars, and small trucks.
Return to the post office with mail collected from homes, businesses, and public mailboxes.
Turn in money and receipts collected along mail routes.
Sign for cash-on-delivery and registered mail before leaving the post office.
Record address changes and redirect mail for those addresses.
Hold mail for customers who are away from delivery locations.
Bundle mail in preparation for delivery or transportation to relay boxes.
Leave notices telling patrons where to collect mail that could not be delivered.
Meet schedules for the collection and return of mail.
Return incorrectly addressed mail to senders.
Maintain accurate records of deliveries.
Answer customers' questions about postal services and regulations.
Provide customers with change of address cards and other forms.
Report any unusual circumstances concerning mail delivery, including the condition of street letter boxes.
Register, certify, and insure parcels and letters.
Travel to post offices to pick up the mail for routes andor pick up mail from postal relay boxes.
Enter change of address orders into computers that process forwarding address stickers.
Complete forms that notify publishers of address changes.
Sell stamps and money orders.
Direct items according to established routing schemes, using computer controlled keyboards or voice recognition equipment.
Check preliminary and final proofs for errors and make necessary corrections.
Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out, and produce camera-ready copy.
Position text and art elements from a variety of databases in a visually appealing way to design print or web pages, using knowledge of type styles and size and layout patterns.
Convert various types of files for printing or for the Internet, using computer software.
Transmit, deliver or mail publication master to printer for production into film and plates.
Study layout or other design instructions to determine work to be done and sequence of operations.
Enter digitized data into electronic prepress system computer memory, using scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse.
View monitors for visual representation of work in progress and for instructions and feedback throughout process, making modifications as necessary.
Import text and art elements such as electronic clip-art or electronic files from photographs that have been scanned or produced with a digital camera, using computer software.
Collaborate with graphic artists, editors and writers to produce master copies according to design specifications.
Select number of colors and determine color separations.
Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports.
Compile statistics from source materials, such as production or sales records, quality-control or test records, time sheets, or survey sheets.
Compile reports, charts, or graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
Check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
Participate in the publication of data or information.
Discuss data presentation requirements with clients.
File data and related information and maintain and update databases.
Select statistical tests for analyzing data.
Organize paperwork, such as survey forms or reports, for distribution or analysis.
Code data prior to computer entry, using lists of codes.
Check survey responses for errors, such as the use of pens instead of pencils, and set aside response forms that cannot be used.
Interview people and keep track of their responses.
Send out surveys.
Develop or maintain applications that process biologically based data into searchable databases for purposes of analysis, calculation, or presentation.
Enter or retrieve information from structural databases, protein sequence motif databases, mutation databases, genomic databases or gene expression databases.
Monitor database performance and perform any necessary maintenance, upgrades, or repairs.
Analyze or manipulate bioinformatics data using software packages, statistical applications, or data mining techniques.
Inquire about pesticides or chemicals to which animals may have been exposed.
Set labeling standards and approve labels for meat or poultry products.
Examine, weigh, and measure commodities, such as poultry, eggs, meat, or seafood to certify qualities, grades, and weights.
Compare product recipes with government-approved formulas or recipes to determine acceptability.
Review and monitor foreign product inspection systems in countries of origin to ensure equivalence to the U.S. system.
Provide consultative services in areas such as equipment or product evaluation, plant construction or layout, or food safety systems.
Advise farmers or growers of development programs or new equipment or techniques to aid in quality production.
Testify in legal proceedings.
Feed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens, cages, yards, and hutches.
Examine animals in order to detect symptoms of illness or injury.
Place vaccines in drinking water, inject vaccines, or dust air with vaccine powder, in order to protect animals from diseases.
Select animals to be bred, and semen specimens to be used, according to knowledge of animals, genealogies, traits, and desired offspring characteristics.
Treat minor injuries and ailments, and contact veterinarians in order to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries.
Observe animals in heat in order to detect approach of estrus, and exercise animals to induce or hasten estrus, if necessary.
Record animal characteristics such as weights, growth patterns, and diets.
Exhibit animals at shows.
Build hutches, pens, and fenced yards.
Clip or shear hair on animals.
Attach rubber collecting sheaths to genitals of tethered bull, and stimulate animal's organ in order to induce ejaculation.
Package and label semen to be used for artificial insemination, recording information such as the date, source, quality, and concentration.
Prepare containers of semen for freezing and storage or shipment, placing them in dry ice or liquid nitrogen.
Maintain logs of semen specimens used and animals bred.
Arrange for sale of animals and eggs to hospitals, research centers, pet shops, and food processing plants.
Measure specified amounts of semen into calibrated syringes, and insert syringes into inseminating guns.
Inject prepared animal semen into female animals for breeding purposes, by inserting nozzle of syringe into vagina and depressing syringe plunger.
Adjust controls in order to maintain specific building temperatures required for animals' health and safety.
Examine semen microscopically in order to assess and record density and motility of gametes, and dilute semen with prescribed diluents according to formulas.
Brand, tattoo, or tag animals in order to allow animal identification.
Perform procedures such as animal dehorning or castration.
Grade and sort products according to factors such as color, species, length, width, appearance, feel, smell, and quality to ensure correct processing and usage.
Discard inferior or defective products andor foreign matter, and place acceptable products in containers for further processing.
Weigh products or estimate their weight, visually or by feel.
Place products in containers according to grade and mark grades on containers.
Record grade andor identification numbers on tags or on shipping, receiving, or sales sheets.
Separate fiber tufts between fingers to assess strength, uniformity, and cohesive quality of fibers.
Adjust, repair, and service farm machinery and notify supervisors when machinery malfunctions.
Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect equipment malfunctions.
Irrigate soil, using portable pipes or ditch systems, and maintain ditches or pipes and pumps.
Mix specified materials or chemicals, and dump solutions, powders, or seeds into planter or sprayer machinery.
Operate or tend equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, combines, and irrigation equipment.
Manipulate controls to set, activate, and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
Direct and monitor the activities of work crews engaged in planting, weeding, or harvesting activities.
Direct fishing operations, and supervise fishing crew members.
Signal other workers to move, hoist, and position loads.
Compute positions and plot courses on charts to navigate vessels, using instruments such as compasses, sextants, and charts.
Oversee the purchase of supplies, gear, and equipment such as fuel, netting, and cables.
Attach nets, slings, hooks, blades, andor lifting devices to cables, booms, hoists, andor dredges.
Transport fish to processing plants or to buyers.
Interpret weather and vessel conditions to determine appropriate responses.
Wash decks, conveyors, knives, and other equipment, using brushes, detergents, and water.
Connect accessories such as floats, weights, flags, lights, or markers to nets, lines, or traps.
Load and unload vessel equipment and supplies, by hand or using hoisting equipment.
Harvest marine life for human or animal consumption, using diving or dredging equipment, traps, barges, rods, reels, andor tackle.
Hire qualified crew members, and assign their duties.
Plan fishing operations, establishing the fish to be sought, the fishing location, the method of capture, and the duration of the trip.
Stand lookout for schools of fish, and for steering and engine-room watches.
Operate rowboats, dinghies, andor skiffs to transport fishers, divers, andor sponge hookers; or to tow and position fishing equipment.
Sell catches by contacting and negotiating with buyers or by sending catches to fish auctions.
Club or gaff large fish to enable hauling them into fishing vessel.
Wash and sort pelts according to species, color, and quality.
Mix baits for attracting animals.
Decide where to set traps, using grid maps and aerial maps of hunting areas.
Remove designated parts such as ears or tails from slain quarry as evidence for killing bounty, using knives.
Train dogs for hunting.
Release quarry from traps or nets and transfer to cages.
Publicize hunting activities by writing for outdoor magazines or by making videos of their hunts.
Cut walk tracks for better access to traps and bait stations.
Cure pelts with salt and boric acid.
Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.
Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws.
Order or requisition materials or supplies.
Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
Record information such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports.
Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or extraction activities, using hand tools or other equipment.
Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.
Arrange for repairs of equipment or machinery.
Suggest or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or hires.
Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.
Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Assess potential solar installation sites to determine feasibility and design requirements.
Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels.
Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.
Monitor work of contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects conform to plans, specifications, schedules, or budgets.
Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, and mechanical systems.
Visit customer sites to determine solar system needs, requirements, or specifications.
Develop and maintain system architecture, including all piping, instrumentation, or process flow diagrams.
Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.
Evaluate subcontractors or subcontractor bids for quality, cost, and reliability.
Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.
Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.
Purchase or rent equipment for solar energy system installation.
Examine boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, or vats to locate defects, such as leaks, weak spots, or defective sections, so that they can be repaired.
Bolt or arc weld pressure vessel structures and parts together, using wrenches or welding equipment.
Inspect assembled vessels or individual components, such as tubes, fittings, valves, controls, or auxiliary mechanisms, to locate any defects.
Repair or replace defective pressure vessel parts, such as safety valves or regulators, using torches, jacks, caulking hammers, power saws, threading dies, welding equipment, or metalworking machinery.
Attach rigging and signal crane or hoist operators to lift heavy frame and plate sections or other parts into place.
Bell, bead with power hammers, or weld pressure vessel tube ends to ensure leakproof joints.
Lay out plate, sheet steel, or other heavy metal and locate and mark bending and cutting lines, using protractors, compasses, and drawing instruments or templates.
Install manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges, or feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers, using hand tools.
Study blueprints to determine locations, relationships, or dimensions of parts.
Straighten or reshape bent pressure vessel plates or structure parts, using hammers, jacks, or torches.
Shape seams, joints, or irregular edges of pressure vessel sections or structural parts to attain specified fit of parts, using cutting torches, hammers, files, or metalworking machines.
Position, align, and secure structural parts or related assemblies to boiler frames, tanks, or vats of pressure vessels, following blueprints.
Locate and mark reference points for columns or plates on boiler foundations, following blueprints and using straightedges, squares, transits, or measuring instruments.
Shape or fabricate parts, such as stacks, uptakes, or chutes, to adapt pressure vessels, heat exchangers, or piping to premises, using heavy-metalworking machines such as brakes, rolls, or drill presses.
Clean pressure vessel equipment, using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
Install refractory bricks or other heat-resistant materials in fireboxes of pressure vessels.
Assemble large vessels in an on-site fabrication shop prior to installation to ensure proper fit.
Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance.
Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.
Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required.
Fasten or fuse brick or other building material to structure with wire clamps, anchor holes, torch, or cement.
Lay and align bricks, blocks, or tiles to build or repair structures or high temperature equipment, such as cupola, kilns, ovens, or furnaces.
Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, dirt, or mortar powder with water to form refractory mixtures.
Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
Clean working surface to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar, using broom, wire brush, or scraper.
Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
Examine brickwork or structure to determine need for repair.
Remove burned or damaged brick or mortar, using sledgehammer, crowbar, chipping gun, or chisel.
Spray or spread refractory material over brickwork to protect against deterioration.
Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.
Shape, trim, face and cut marble or stone preparatory to setting, using power saws, cutting equipment, and hand tools.
Measure and cut metal lath to size for walls and ceilings, using tin snips.
Build underbeds and install anchor bolts, wires and brackets.
Brush glue onto manila paper on which design has been drawn and position tiles finished side down onto paper.
Set the forms that hold concrete to the desired pitch and depth, and align them.
Check the forms that hold the concrete to see that they are properly constructed.
Spread, level, and smooth concrete, using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed, and float.
Monitor how the wind, heat, or cold affect the curing of the concrete throughout the entire process.
Direct the casting of the concrete and supervise laborers who use shovels or special tools to spread it.
Mold expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
Signal truck driver to position truck to facilitate pouring concrete, and move chute to direct concrete on forms.
Apply hardening and sealing compounds to cure surface of concrete, and waterproof or restore surface.
Operate power vibrator to compact concrete.
Chip, scrape, and grind high spots, ridges, and rough projections to finish concrete, using pneumatic chisels, power grinders, or hand tools.
Cut out damaged areas, drill holes for reinforcing rods, and position reinforcing rods to repair concrete, using power saw and drill.
Waterproof or restore concrete surfaces, using appropriate compounds.
Wet concrete surface, and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Wet surface to prepare for bonding, fill holes and cracks with grout or slurry, and smooth, using trowel.
Fabricate concrete beams, columns, and panels.
Install anchor bolts, steel plates, door sills and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete or pattern or stamp the surface to provide a decorative finish.
Build wooden molds, and clamp molds around area to be repaired, using hand tools.
Cut metal division strips, and press them into terrazzo base so that top edges form desired design or pattern.
Push roller over surface to embed chips in surface.
Wet concrete surface and rub with stone to smooth surface and obtain specified finish.
Remove frames when the foundation is dry.
Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities.
Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures.
Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts.
Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.
Operate jackhammers or drills to break up concrete or pavement.
Smooth or finish freshly poured cement or concrete, using floats, trowels, screeds, or powered cement finishing tools.
Operate or maintain air monitoring or other sampling devices in confined or hazardous environments.
Install sewer, water, or storm drain pipes, using pipe-laying machinery or laser guidance equipment.
Transport or set explosives for tunnel, shaft, or road construction.
Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, or masons.
Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt.
Mop, brush, or spread paints, cleaning solutions, or other compounds over surfaces to clean them or to provide protection.
Place, consolidate, or protect case-in-place concrete or masonry structures.
Identify, pack, or transport hazardous or radioactive materials.
Use computers or other input devices to control robotic pipe cutters or cleaners.
Mix, pour, or spread concrete, using portable cement mixers.
Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces such as concrete, marble, terrazzo, or wood flooring, using abrasive tools or machines.
Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster, or stucco through spray guns for application to ceilings or walls.
Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
Raze buildings or salvage useful materials.
Spray materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Direct or train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
Perform business management duties, such as maintaining records or files, preparing reports, or ordering supplies or equipment.
Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.
Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit or moving or lifting heavy objects.
Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights or generators, placing flares, or driving needed vehicles.
Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
Read and interpret blueprints or specifications to determine size, shape, color, type, or thickness of glass, location of framing, installation procedures, or staging or scaffolding materials required.
Determine plumb of walls or ceilings, using plumb lines and levels.
Fabricate or install metal sashes or moldings for glass installation, using aluminum or steel framing.
Measure mirrors and dimensions of areas to be covered to determine work procedures.
Fasten glass panes into wood sashes or frames with clips, points, or moldings, adding weather seals or putty around pane edges to seal joints.
Secure mirrors in position, using mastic cement, putty, bolts, or screws.
Cut, fit, install, repair, or replace glass or glass substitutes, such as plastic or aluminum, in building interiors or exteriors or in furniture or other products.
Cut and remove broken glass prior to installing replacement glass.
Set glass doors into frames and bolt metal hinges, handles, locks, or other hardware to attach doors to frames and walls.
S glass with cutters' wheels, breaking off excess glass by hand or with notched tools.
Cut, assemble, fit, or attach metal-framed glass enclosures for showers, bathtubs, display cases, skylights, solariums, or other structures.
Drive trucks to installation sites and unload mirrors, glass equipment, or tools.
Install pre-assembled metal or wood frameworks for windows or doors to be fitted with glass panels, using hand tools.
Cut and attach mounting strips, metal or wood moldings, rubber gaskets, or metal clips to surfaces in preparation for mirror installation.
Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
Select appropriate insulation such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
Read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements.
Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.
Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.
Remove or seal off old asbestos insulation, following safety procedures.
Distribute insulating materials evenly into small spaces within floors, ceilings, or walls, using blowers and hose attachments or cement mortar.
Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers, and to regulate flow of materials through nozzles.
Fill blower hoppers with insulating materials.
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using caulking guns or putty knives.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces, such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other structures, using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs, based on surface measurements or work orders.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requirements.
Erect scaffolding or swing gates, or set up ladders, to work above ground level.
Remove fixtures such as pictures, door knobs, lamps, or electric switch covers prior to painting.
Wash and treat surfaces with oil, turpentine, mildew remover, or other preparations, and sand rough spots to ensure that finishes will adhere properly.
Mix and match colors of paint, stain, or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water or abrasive blasting.
Select and purchase tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered, considering durability, ease of handling, methods of application, and customers' wishes.
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Polish final coats to specified finishes.
Use special finishing techniques such as sponging, ragging, layering, or faux finishing.
Waterproof buildings, using waterproofers or caulking.
Cut stencils and brush or spray lettering or decorations on surfaces.
Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers or water heaters, or fixtures such as sinks or toilets, using hand or power tools.
Direct helpers engaged in pipe cutting, preassembly, or installation of plumbing systems or components.
Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes or pipe fittings, using hand or power tools.
Review blueprints, building codes, or specifications to determine work details or procedures.
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect fixtures and plumbing.
Maintain or repair plumbing by replacing defective washers, replacing or mending broken pipes, or opening clogged drains.
Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports.
Anchor steel supports from ceiling joists to hold pipes in place.
Perform complex calculations and planning for special or very large jobs.
Clear away debris in a renovation.
Install oxygen and medical gas in hospitals.
Prepare written work cost estimates and negotiate contracts.
Weld small pipes or special piping, using specialized techniques, equipment, or materials, such as computer-assisted welding or microchip fabrication.
Calculate costs or savings for water- or energy-efficient appliances or systems.
Compile information on governmental incentive programs related to the installation of energy or water saving plumbing systems or devices.
Determine sizing requirements for solar hot water heating systems, taking into account factors such as site orientation, load calculations, or storage capacity requirements.
Install alternative water sources, such as rainwater harvesting systems or graywater reuse systems.
Install green plumbing equipment, such as faucet flow restrictors, dual-flush or pressure-assisted flush toilets, or tankless hot water heaters.
Install, test, or commission solar thermal or solar photovoltaic hot water heating systems.
Perform domestic plumbing audits to identify ways in which customers might reduce consumption of water or energy.
Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.
Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation, electrical configuration, or system maintenance.
Install module array interconnect wiring, implementing measures to disable arrays during installation.
Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.
Measure and analyze system performance and operating parameters to assess operating condition of systems or equipment.
Program, adjust, or configure inverters and controls for desired set points and operating modes.
Select mechanical designs, installation equipment, or installation plans that conform to environmental, architectural, structural, site, and code requirements.
Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers.
Visually inspect and test photovoltaic (PV) modules or systems.
Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance.
Demonstrate system functionality and performance, including start-up, shut-down, normal operation, and emergency or bypass operations.
Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
Cut timbers, lumber andor paneling to specified dimensions, and drill holes in timbers or lumber.
Smooth or sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, or caulking.
Perform tie spacing layout and measure, mark, drill or cut.
Secure stakes to grids for constructions of footings, nail scabs to footing forms, and vibrate and float concrete.
Construct forms and assist in raising them to the required elevation.
Install handrails under the direction of a carpenter.
Glue and clamp edges or joints of assembled parts.
Cut and install insulating or sound-absorbing material.
Cut tile or linoleum to fit and spread adhesives on flooring for installation.
Cover surfaces with laminated plastic covering material.
Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools.
Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches.
Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools.
Clean work area and wash parts.
Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order.
Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck.
Install copper-clad ground rods, using a manual post driver.
Install gas burners to convert furnaces from wood, coal, or oil.
Fill pipes with sand or resin to prevent distortion, and hold pipes during bending and installation.
Immerse pipe in chemical solution to remove dirt, oil, and scale.
Clean and renew steam traps.
Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
Clean work areas and equipment.
Maintain tools and equipment.
Cover roofs with layers of roofing felt or asphalt strips before installing tile, slate, or composition materials.
Remove old roofing materials.
Unload materials and tools from work trucks, and unroll roofing as directed.
Set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
Place tiles, nail them to roof boards, and cover nailheads with roofing cement.
Provide assistance to skilled roofers installing and repairing roofs, flashings, and surfaces.
Attach roofing paper and composition shingles, using nails.
Perform emergency leak repairs and general maintenance for a variety of roof types.
Attach sheets of metal to roof boards or building frameworks when installing metal roofs.
Hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders.
Apply shingles, gravel, or asphalt over the top layer of tar to protect the roofing material.
Chop tar into small pieces, and heat chopped tar in kettles.
Clear drains and downspouts; and clean gutters.
Issue violation notices and stop-work orders, conferring with owners, violators, and authorities to explain regulations and recommend rectifications.
Inspect bridges, dams, highways, buildings, wiring, plumbing, electrical circuits, sewers, heating systems, or foundations during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, or conformance to specifications and codes.
Approve and sign plans that meet required specifications.
Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
Monitor installation of plumbing, wiring, equipment, or appliances to ensure that installation is performed properly and is in compliance with applicable regulations.
Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, building codes, or specifications.
Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, or elevation of structures or fixtures to ensure compliance to building plans and codes.
Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
Use survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, and test equipment, such as concrete strength measurers, to perform inspections.
Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
Issue permits for construction, relocation, demolition, or occupancy.
Examine lifting and conveying devices, such as elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, lifts and hoists, inclined railways, ski lifts, and amusement rides to ensure safety and proper functioning.
Compute estimates of work completed or of needed renovations or upgrades, and approve payment for contractors.
Evaluate premises for cleanliness, including proper garbage disposal and lack of vermin infestation.
Conduct environmental hazard inspections to identify or quantify problems such as asbestos, poor air quality, water contamination, or other environmental hazards.
Evaluate project details to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
Inspect facilities or installations to determine their environmental impact.
Monitor construction activities to ensure that environmental regulations are not violated.
Sample and test air to identify gasses, such as bromine, ozone, or sulfur dioxide, or particulates, such as mold, dust, or allergens.
Assemble, install, repair, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, and dumbwaiters, using hand and power tools, and testing devices such as test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters.
Test newly installed equipment to ensure that it meets specifications, such as stopping at floors for set amounts of time.
Locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems, using test equipment.
Check that safety regulations and building codes are met, and complete service reports verifying conformance to standards.
Connect electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
Adjust safety controls, counterweights, door mechanisms, and components such as valves, ratchets, seals, and brake linings.
Read and interpret blueprints to determine the layout of system components, frameworks, and foundations, and to select installation equipment.
Inspect wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installations, and alignments and clearances of cars and hoistways to ensure that equipment will operate properly.
Disassemble defective units, and repair or replace parts such as locks, gears, cables, and electric wiring.
Maintain log books that detail all repairs and checks performed.
Participate in additional training to keep skills up-to-date.
Attach guide shoes and rollers to minimize the lateral motion of cars as they travel through shafts.
Connect car frames to counterweights, using steel cables.
Bolt or weld steel rails to the walls of shafts to guide elevators, working from scaffolding or platforms.
Assemble elevator cars, installing each car's platform, walls, and doors.
Install outer doors and door frames at elevator entrances on each floor of a structure.
Install electrical wires and controls by attaching conduit along shaft walls from floor to floor, then pulling plastic-covered wires through the conduit.
Cut prefabricated sections of framework, rails, and other components to specified dimensions.
Operate elevators to determine power demands, and test power consumption to detect overload factors.
Assemble electrically powered stairs, steel frameworks, and tracks, and install associated motors and electrical wiring.
Establish the location for a fence, and gather information needed to ensure that there are no electric cables or water lines in the area.
Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels.
Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications.
Dig postholes, using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers.
Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes.
Discuss fencing needs with customers, and estimate and quote prices.
Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts, or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts.
Make rails for fences, by sawing lumber or by cutting metal tubing to required lengths.
Comply with prescribed safety procedures or federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
Record numbers of containers stored at disposal sites, specifying amounts or types of equipment or waste disposed.
Drive trucks or other heavy equipment to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground locations.
Operate machines or equipment to remove, package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
Load or unload materials into containers or onto trucks, using hoists or forklifts.
Clean contaminated equipment or areas for re-use, using detergents or solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, or steam cleaners.
Construct scaffolding or build containment areas prior to beginning abatement or decontamination work.
Remove asbestos or lead from surfaces, using hand or power tools such as scrapers, vacuums, or high-pressure sprayers.
Upload baskets of irradiated elements onto machines that insert fuel elements into canisters and secure lids.
Apply chemical compounds to lead-based paint, allow compounds to dry, then scrape the hazardous material into containers for removal andor storage.
Identify asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials to be removed, using monitoring devices.
Pull tram cars along underwater tracks, and position cars to receive irradiated fuel elements; then pull loaded cars to mechanisms that automatically unload elements onto underwater tables.
Package, store, or move irradiated fuel elements in the underwater storage basins of nuclear reactor plants, using machines or equipment.
Organize or track the locations of hazardous items in landfills.
Operate cranes to move or load baskets, casks, or canisters.
Manipulate handgrips of mechanical arms to place irradiated fuel elements into baskets.
Mix or pour concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.
Apply bioremediation techniques to hazardous wastes to allow naturally occurring bacteria to break down toxic substances.
Clean mold-contaminated sites by removing damaged porous materials or thoroughly cleaning all contaminated nonporous materials.
Identify or separate waste products or materials for recycling or reuse.
Process e-waste, such as computer components containing lead or mercury.
Remove or limit contamination following emergencies involving hazardous substances.
Sort specialized hazardous waste at landfills or disposal centers, following proper disposal procedures.
Flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead.
Set out signs and cones around work areas to divert traffic.
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
Drive heavy equipment and vehicles with adjustable attachments to sweep debris from paved surfaces, mow grass and weeds, remove snow and ice, and spread salt and sand.
Drive trucks to transport crews and equipment to work sites.
Haul and spread sand, gravel, and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
Dump, spread, and tamp asphalt, using pneumatic tampers, to repair joints and patch broken pavement.
Clean and clear debris from culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, ditches, and other drain structures.
Remove litter and debris from roadways, including debris from rock and mud slides.
Erect, install, or repair guardrails, road shoulders, berms, highway markers, warning signals, and highway lighting, using hand tools and power tools.
Inspect, clean, and repair drainage systems, bridges, tunnels, and other structures.
Make minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall.
Prepare and apply weather-stripping, glazing, caulking, or door sweeps to reduce energy losses.
Prepare cost estimates or specifications for rehabilitation or weatherization services.
Wrap air ducts and water lines with insulating materials, such as duct wrap and pipe insulation.
Wrap water heaters with water heater blankets.
Apply spackling, compounding, or other materials to repair holes in walls.
Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
Contact residents or building owners to schedule appointments.
Explain recommendations, policies, procedures, requirements, or other related information to residents or building owners.
Maintain activity logs, financial transaction logs, or other records of weatherization work performed.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of bids, contracts, or written reports related to weatherization work.
Inspect derricks, or order their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered.
Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks in order to maintain proper working conditions.
Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid.
Repair pumps, mud tanks, and related equipment.
Set and bolt crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks.
Listen to mud pumps and check regularly for vibration and other problems, in order to ensure that rig pumps and drilling mud systems are working properly.
Start pumps that circulate mud through drill pipes and boreholes to cool drill bits and flush out drill-cuttings.
Position and align derrick elements, using harnesses and platform climbing devices.
Supervise crew members, and provide assistance in training them.
Guide lengths of pipe into and out of elevators.
Prepare mud reports, and instruct crews about the handling of any chemical additives.
Clamp holding fixtures on ends of hoisting cables.
Weigh clay, and mix with water and chemicals in order to make drilling mud, using portable mixers.
String cables through pulleys and blocks.
Steady pipes during connection to or disconnection from drill or casing strings.
Train crews, and introduce procedures to make drill work more safe and effective.
Observe pressure gauge and move throttles and levers in order to control the speed of rotary tables, and to regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
Count sections of drill rod in order to determine depths of boreholes.
Push levers and brake pedals in order to control gasoline, diesel, electric, or steam draw works that lower and raise drill pipes and casings in and out of wells.
Connect sections of drill pipe, using hand tools and powered wrenches and tongs.
Maintain records of footage drilled, location and nature of strata penetrated, materials and tools used, services rendered, and time required.
Maintain and adjust machinery in order to ensure proper performance.
Start and examine operation of slush pumps in order to ensure circulation and consistency of drilling fluid or mud in well.
Locate and recover lost or broken bits, casings, and drill pipes from wells, using special tools.
Weigh clay, and mix with water and chemicals to make drilling mud.
Direct rig crews in drilling and other activities, such as setting up rigs and completing or servicing wells.
Monitor progress of drilling operations, and select and change drill bits according to the nature of strata, using hand tools.
Repair or replace defective parts of machinery, such as rotary drill rigs, water trucks, air compressors, and pumps, using hand tools.
Clean and oil pulleys, blocks, and cables.
Bolt together pump and engine parts, and connect tanks and flow lines.
Remove  samples during drilling in order to determine the nature of the strata being drilled.
Cap wells with packers, or turn valves, in order to regulate outflow of oil from wells.
Line drilled holes with pipes, and install all necessary hardware, in order to prepare new wells.
Position and prepare truck-mounted derricks at drilling areas that are specified on field maps.
Plug observation wells, and restore sites.
Lower and explode charges in boreholes in order to start flow of oil from wells.
Dig holes, set forms, and mix and pour concrete, for foundations of steel or wooden derricks.
Observe load variations on strain gauges, mud pumps, and motor pressure indicators; and listen to engines, rotary chains, and other equipment in order to detect faulty operations or unusual well conditions.
Confer with others to gather information regarding pipe or tool sizes or borehole conditions in wells.
Drive truck-mounted units to well sites.
Install pressure-control devices onto wellheads.
Thread cables through derrick pulleys, using hand tools.
Operate pumps that circulate water, oil, or other fluids through wells to remove sand or other materials obstructing the free flow of oil.
Close and seal wells no longer in use.
Operate controls that raise derricks or level rigs.
Direct drilling crews performing activities such as assembling and connecting pipe, applying weights to drill pipes, or drilling around lodged obstacles.
Perforate well casings or sidewalls of boreholes with explosive charges.
Prepare reports of services rendered, tools used, or time required, for billing purposes.
Operate specialized equipment to remove obstructions by backing-off or severing pipes by chemical or explosive action.
Select fishing methods or tools for removing obstacles such as liners, broken casing, screens, or drill pipe.
Examine unserviceable wells to determine actions to be taken to improve well conditions.
Insert detection instruments into wells with obstructions.
Interpret instrument readings to ascertain the depth of obstruction.
Document geological formations encountered during work.
Withdraw drill rods from holes, and extract  samples.
Retract augers to force discharge dirt from holes.
Place and install screens, casings, pumps, and other well fixtures in order to develop wells.
Design well pumping systems.
Disinfect, reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems, and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use.
Review client requirements and proposed locations for drilling operations to determine feasibility, and to determine cost estimates.
Observe electronic graph recorders and flow meters that monitor the water used to flush debris from holes.
Signal crane operators to move equipment.
Inspect  samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis.
Fabricate well casings.
Operate hoists to lift power line poles into position.
Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws are observed.
Tie specified lengths of delaying fuses into patterns in order to time sequences of explosions.
Place safety cones around blast areas to alert other workers of danger zones, and signal workers as necessary to ensure that they clear blast sites prior to explosions.
Place explosive charges in holes or other spots; then detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials.
Insert, pack, and pour explosives, such as dynamite, ammonium nitrate, black powder, or slurries into blast holes; then shovel drill cuttings, admit water into boreholes, and tamp material to compact charges.
Mark patterns, locations, and depths of charge holes for drilling, and issue drilling instructions.
Compile and keep gun and explosives records in compliance with local and federal laws.
Obtain samples of earth from sidewalls of well boreholes, using electrically exploding devices.
Signal hoist operators to lower torpedoes or sample-taking guns into wells and to raise equipment for sampling from blast holes after detonation.
Observe odometers, weight indicators, and instrument panels in trucks in order to position guns at predetermined points in wells.
Repair electrical instruments, using electricians' hand tools.
Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
Drive machines into position at working faces.
Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.
Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.
Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
Move levers to raise and lower hydraulic safety bars supporting roofs above machines until other workers complete framing.
Install casings to prevent cave-ins.
Guide and assist crews laying track and resetting supports and blocking.
Apply new technologies developed to minimize the environmental impact of coal mining.
Scrape or wash conveyors, using belt scrapers or belt washers, to minimize dust production.
Position jacks, timbers, or roof supports, and install casings, in order to prevent cave-ins.
Reposition machines and move controls in order to make additional holes or cuts.
Cut entries between rooms and haulage-ways.
Observe indicator lights and gauges, and listen to machine operation in order to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment problems.
Replace worn or broken tools and machine bits and parts, using wrenches, pry bars, and other hand tools, and lubricate machines, using grease guns.
Press buttons to activate conveyor belts, and push or pull chain handles to regulate conveyor movement so that material can be moved or loaded into dinkey cars or dump trucks.
Move planer levers to control and adjust the movement of equipment, the speed, height, and depth of cuts, and to rotate swivel cutting booms.
Cut slots along working faces of coal, salt, or other non-metal deposits in order to facilitate blasting, by moving levers to start the machine and to control the vertical reciprocating drills.
Signal that machine plow blades are properly positioned, using electronic buzzers or two-way radios.
Cut and move shale from open pits.
Drive mobile, truck-mounted, or track-mounted drilling or cutting machine in mines and quarries or on construction sites.
Move controls to start and position drill cutters or torches, and to advance tools into mines or quarry faces in order to complete horizontal or vertical cuts.
Advance plow blades through coal strata by remote control, according to electronic or radio signals from the tailer.
Signal crewmembers to adjust the speed of equipment to the rate of installation of roof supports, and to adjust the speed of conveyors to the volume of coal.
Remove debris such as loose shale from channels and planer travel areas.
Charge and set off explosives in blasting holes.
Signal truck drivers to position their vehicles for receiving shale from planer hoppers.
Monitor movement of shale along conveyors from hoppers to trucks or railcars.
Guide and assist crews in laying track for machines and resetting planer rails, supports, and blocking, using jacks, shovels, sledges, picks, and pinch bars.
Free jams in planer hoppers, using metal pinch bars.
Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
Set charges of explosives to split rock.
Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.
Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes, then insert bolts into chucks.
Test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.
Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.
Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations.
Install truss bolts traversing entire ceiling spans.
Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, using turnbuckles.
Keep pipe deck and main deck areas clean and tidy.
Dismantle extracting and boring equipment used for excavation, using hand tools.
Unload materials, devices and machine parts, using hand tools.
Load materials into well holes or into equipment, using hand tools.
Signal workers to start geological material extraction or boring.
Clean and prepare sites for excavation or boring.
Set up and adjust equipment used to excavate geological materials.
Collect and examine geological matter, using hand tools and testing devices.
Dig trenches.
Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.
Investigate accidents or injuries and prepare reports of findings.
Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges, or disciplinary measures.
Compile operational or personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair or maintenance statistics, or test results.
Develop, implement, or evaluate maintenance policies and procedures.
Counsel employees about work-related issues and assist employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
Examine objects, systems, or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services, or repairs.
Conduct or arrange for worker training in safety, repair, or maintenance techniques, operational procedures, or equipment use.
Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.
Participate in budget preparation and administration, coordinating purchasing and documentation and monitoring departmental expenditures.
Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
Meet with vendors or suppliers to discuss products used in repair work.
Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, or outside contractors.
Review, evaluate, accept, and coordinate completion of work bid from contractors.
Confer with personnel, such as management, engineering, quality control, customer, or union workers' representatives, to coordinate work activities, resolve employee grievances, or identify and review resource needs.
Develop or implement electronic maintenance programs or computer information management systems.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
Design equipment configurations to meet personnel needs.
Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, or equipment, according to available specifications.
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance.
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or suggestions for product improvements.
Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment or develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
Maintain inventory of spare parts.
Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
Construct, test, maintain, and repair substation relay and control systems.
Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
Open and close switches to isolate defective relays; then perform adjustments or repairs.
Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation.
Test backup batteries, keypad programming, sirens, and all security features in order to ensure proper functioning, and to diagnose malfunctions.
Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras and attach electrical and telephone wiring to connect components.
Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
Feed cables through access holes, roof spaces, and cavity walls to reach fixture outlets; then position and terminate cables, wires and strapping.
Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
Adjust sensitivity of units, based on room structures and manufacturers' recommendations, using programming keypads.
Test and repair circuits and sensors, following wiring and system specifications.
Drill holes for wiring in wall studs, joists, ceilings, or floors.
Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
Consult with clients to assess risks and to determine security requirements.
Keep informed of new products and developments.
Mount raceways and conduits and fasten wires to wood framing, using staplers.
Provide customers with cost estimates for equipment installation.
Prepare documents, such as invoices or warranties.
Order replacement parts.
Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
Inspect completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
Maintain repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.
Conduct routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
Examine and inspect aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.
Inspect airframes for wear or other defects.
Maintain, repair, and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.
Measure the tension of control cables.
Replace or repair worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.
Assemble and install electrical, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components and accessories, using hand or power tools.
Test operation of engines and other systems, using test equipment such as ignition analyzers, compression checkers, distributor timers, and ammeters.
Obtain fuel and oil samples and check them for contamination.
Reassemble engines following repair or inspection and reinstall engines in aircraft.
Read and interpret pilots' descriptions of problems to diagnose causes.
Modify aircraft structures, space vehicles, systems, or components, following drawings, schematics, charts, engineering orders, and technical publications.
Install and align repaired or replacement parts for subsequent riveting or welding, using clamps and wrenches.
Locate and mark dimensions and reference lines on defective or replacement parts, using templates, scribes, compasses, and steel rules.
Clean, strip, prime, and sand structural surfaces and materials to prepare them for bonding.
Service and maintain aircraft and related apparatus by performing activities such as flushing crankcases, cleaning screens, and lubricating moving parts.
Examine engines through specially designed openings while working from ladders or scaffolds, or use hoists or lifts to remove the entire engine from an aircraft.
Remove or install aircraft engines, using hoists or forklift trucks.
Inventory and requisition or order supplies, parts, materials, and equipment.
Fabricate defective sections or parts, using metal fabricating machines, saws, brakes, shears, and grinders.
Remove or cut out defective parts or drill holes to gain access to internal defects or damage, using drills and punches.
Clean, refuel, and change oil in line service aircraft.
Communicate with other workers to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts, or to facilitate processing of repair parts.
Trim and shape replacement body sections to specified sizes and fits and secure sections in place, using adhesives, hand tools, and power tools.
Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems, and linkages.
Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
Repair manual and automatic transmissions.
Install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Maintain cleanliness of work area.
Repair or replace shock absorbers.
Replace and adjust headlights.
Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
Repair radiator leaks.
Align vehicles' front ends.
Rebuild parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks.
Repair damaged automobile bodies.
Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs.
Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment.
Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation.
Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning.
Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls.
Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles, using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
Convert vehicle fuel systems from gasoline to butane gas operations and repair and service operating butane fuel units.
Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems.
Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles.
Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions.
Inspect propane or natural gas high-pressure tanks, piping, or pressure regulators.
Repair and adjust seats, doors, and windows, and install and repair accessories.
Rebuild gas or diesel engines.
Align front ends and suspension systems.
Operate valve-grinding machines to grind and reset valves.
Adjust or repair computer controlled exhaust emissions devices.
Follow green operational practices involving conservation of water or energy or reduction of solid waste.
Maintain or repair vehicles with alternative fuel systems, including biodiesel, hybrid, or compressed natural gas vehicles.
Measure vehicle emissions to determine whether they are within acceptable limits.
Record details of repairs made and parts used.
Reassemble machines and equipment following repair; test operation; and make adjustments as necessary.
Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools.
Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.
Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.
Clean and lubricate parts.
Tune or overhaul engines.
Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.
Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools.
Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used.
Install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.
Repair bent or torn sheet metal.
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
Repair or replace defective or worn parts such as bearings, pistons, and gears, using hand tools, torque wrenches, power tools, and welding equipment.
Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.
Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches.
Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.
Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.
Repair or rework parts, using machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, or grinders.
Adjust generators and replace faulty wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
Repair or adjust motorcycle subassemblies, such as forks, transmissions, brakes, or drive chains, according to specifications.
Replace defective parts, using hand tools, arbor presses, flexible power presses, or power tools.
Connect test panels to engines and measure generator output, ignition timing, or other engine performance indicators.
Listen to engines, examine vehicle frames, or confer with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
Reassemble and test subassembly units.
Dismantle engines and repair or replace defective parts, such as magnetos, carburetors, or generators.
Remove cylinder heads and grind valves to scrape off carbon and replace defective valves, pistons, cylinders, or rings, using hand and power tools.
Repair or replace other parts, such as headlights, horns, handlebar controls, gasoline or oil tanks, starters, or mufflers.
Disassemble subassembly units and examine condition, movement, or alignment of parts, visually or using gauges.
Hammer out dents and bends in frames, weld tears and breaks; then reassemble frames and reinstall engines.
Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.
Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.
Sell parts and equipment.
Show customers how to maintain equipment.
Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
Replace motors.
Grind, ream, rebore, and retap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.
Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.
Install and adjust speed and gear mechanisms.
Assemble new bicycles.
Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs in order to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
Reassemble repaired equipment, and solder top, front, and back case panels in place, using soldering guns, power tools, and hand tools.
Calibrate thermostats for specified temperature or pressure settings.
Collect money due on delinquent accounts.
Recommend and write up specifications for changes in hardware, such as house wiring.
Dip valves and regulators in molten lead to prevent leakage, and paint valves, fittings, and other devices, using spray guns.
Splice and connect cables from meters or current transformers to pull boxes or switchboards, using hand tools.
Clean plant growth, scale, paint, soil, andor rust from meter housings, using wire brushes, scrapers, buffers, sandblasters, andor cleaning compounds.
Clamp regulator units into vises on stages above water tanks, and attach compressed air hoses to intake ports.
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution.
Join pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water, or refrigerant source, to form complete circuit.
Reassemble and test equipment following repairs.
Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.
Obtain and maintain required certifications.
Install, connect, and adjust thermostats, humidistats and timers, using hand tools.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
Adjust system controls to setting recommended by manufacturer to balance system, using hand tools.
Install auxiliary components to heating-cooling equipment, such as expansion and discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues and stokers, following blueprints.
Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.
Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks.
Lay underground cable directly in trenches, or string it through conduit running through the trenches.
Cut trenches for laying underground cables, using trenchers and cable plows.
Travel to customers' premises to install, maintain, or repair audio and visual electronic reception equipment or accessories.
Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
Splice cables, using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment.
Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment.
Set up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment.
Place insulation over conductors or seal splices with moisture-proof covering.
Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or appliances, using bucket trucks, or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or crawl spaces.
String cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pull lines to proper tension.
Install equipment such as amplifiers or repeaters to maintain the strength of communications transmissions.
Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduits running through trenches.
Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks; then pull lines through ducts by hand or with winches.
Clean or maintain tools or test equipment.
Remove material from bars of percussion instruments to obtain specified tones, using bandsaws, sanding machines, machine grinders, or hand files and scrapers.
Adjust lips, reeds, or toe holes of organ pipes to regulate airflow and loudness of sound, using hand tools.
File metal reeds until their pitches correspond with standard tuning bar pitches.
Oil moving parts of timepieces.
Repair or replace broken, damaged, or worn parts on timepieces, using lathes, drill presses, and hand tools.
Clean, rinse, and dry timepiece parts, using solutions and ultrasonic or mechanical watch-cleaning machines.
Disassemble timepieces and inspect them for defective, worn, misaligned, or rusty parts, using loupes.
Reassemble timepieces, replacing glass faces and batteries, before returning them to customers.
Test timepiece accuracy and performance, using meters and other electronic instruments.
Fabricate parts for watches and clocks, using small lathes and other machines.
Estimate repair costs and timepiece values.
Perform regular adjustment and maintenance on timepieces, watch cases, and watch bands.
Set and verify parts clearances.
Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals and plan assembly or building operations.
Maintain and lubricate parts or components.
Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.
Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.
Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling or grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
Tack-weld fitted parts together.
Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
Lift workpieces to machines manually or with hoists or cranes.
Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation and save modified programs.
Calculate machine speed and feed ratios and the size and position of cuts.
Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.
Check to ensure that workpieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.
Input initial part dimensions into machine control panels.
Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces.
Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production.
Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
Control coolant systems.
Maintain machines and remove and replace broken or worn machine tools, using hand tools.
Stack or load finished items or place items on conveyor systems.
Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags.
Enter commands or load control media, such as tapes, cards, or disks, into machine controllers to retrieve programmed instructions.
Transfer commands from servers to computer numerical control (CNC) modules, using computer network links.
Set up future jobs while machines are operating.
Inspect hydroelectric facilities, including switchyards, control houses, or relay houses, for normal operation or adherence to safety standards.
Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.
Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.
Negotiate power generation contracts with other public or private utilities.
Operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system substations, according to procedures and safety requirements.
Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.
Plan or coordinate hydroelectric production operations to meet customer requirements.
Plan or manage hydroelectric plant upgrades.
Respond to problems related to ratepayers, water users, power users, government agencies, educational institutions, or other private or public power resource interests.
Supervise hydropower plant equipment installations, upgrades, or maintenance.
Develop or implement projects to improve efficiency, economy, or effectiveness of hydroelectric plant operations.
Develop or implement policy evaluation procedures for hydroelectric generation activities.
Provide technical direction in the erection or commissioning of hydroelectric equipment or supporting electrical or mechanical systems.
Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
Identify environmental threats or opportunities associated with the development and launch of new technologies.
Conduct research to breed or develop energy crops with improved biomass yield, environmental adaptability, pest resistance, production efficiency, bioprocessing characteristics, or reduced environmental impacts.
Oversee biodieselbiofuels prototyping or development projects.
Propose new biofuels products, processes, technologies or applications based on findings from applied biofuels or biomass research projects.
Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction and recovery processes.
Conduct experiments on biomass or pretreatment technologies.
Conduct experiments to test new or alternate feedstock fermentation processes.
Design chemical conversion processes, such as etherification, esterification, interesterification, transesterification, distillation, hydrogenation, oxidation or reduction of fats and oils, and vegetable oil refining.
Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics such as transport, thermodynamics, mixing, filtration, distillation, fermentation, extraction, and separation.
Design or execute solvent or product recovery experiments in laboratory or field settings.
Develop methods to estimate the efficiency of biomass pretreatments.
Develop methods to recover ethanol or other fuels from complex bioreactor liquid and gas streams.
Develop separation processes to recover biofuels.
Perform protein functional analysis and engineering for processing of feedstock and creation of biofuels.
Prepare biofuels research and development reports for senior management or technical professionals.
Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.
Provide technical or scientific guidance to technical staff in the conduct of biofuels research or development.
Develop carbohydrates arrays and associated methods for screening enzymes involved in biomass conversion.
Develop computational tools or approaches to improve biofuels research and development activities.
Develop lab scale models of industrial scale processes, such as fermentation.
Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
Count money and make bank deposits.
Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of food and timely preparation.
Monitor study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional polices.
Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding the reporting of events to oversight agencies.
Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, and discussions with physicians and nurses.
Prepare for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
Identify protocol problems, inform investigators of problems, or assist in problem resolution efforts such as protocol revisions.
Prepare study-related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, and progress reports.
Track enrollment status of subjects and document dropout information such as dropout causes and subject contact efforts.
Review proposed study protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection processes, data management plans, and potential subject risks.
Code, evaluate, or interpret collected study data.
Participate in preparation and management of research budgets and monetary disbursements.
Participate in the development of study protocols including guidelines for administration or data collection procedures.
Instruct research staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, or documentation procedures.
Supervise claims adjusters to ensure that adjusters have followed proper methods.
Conduct detailed bill reviews to implement sound litigation management and expense control.
Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities.
Communicate with reinsurance brokers to obtain information necessary for processing claims.
Prepare reports to be submitted to company's data processing department.
Examine claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage.
Investigate and assess damage to property and create or review property damage estimates.
Interview or correspond with claimants, witnesses, police, physicians, or other relevant parties to determine claim settlement, denial, or review.
Review police reports, medical treatment records, medical bills, or physical property damage to determine the extent of liability.
Negotiate claim settlements and recommend litigation when settlement cannot be negotiated.
Analyze information gathered by investigation, and report findings and recommendations.
Interview or correspond with agents and claimants to correct errors or omissions and to investigate questionable claims.
Prepare report of findings of investigation.
Refer questionable claims to investigator or claims adjuster for investigation or settlement.
Collect evidence to support contested claims in court.
Obtain credit information from banks and other credit services.
Examine titles to property to determine validity and act as company agent in transactions with property owners.
Communicate with former associates to verify employment record and to obtain background information regarding persons or businesses applying for credit.
Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair.
Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.
Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.
Testify in court regarding investigation findings.
Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.
Coordinate investigative efforts with law enforcement officers and attorneys.
Advise businesses or agencies on ways to improve fraud detection.
Gather financial documents related to investigations.
Conduct in-depth investigations of suspicious financial activity, such as suspected money-laundering efforts.
Conduct periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals, or giving presentations.
Administer construction contracts.
Represent clients in obtaining bids or awarding construction contracts.
Prepare operating and maintenance manuals, studies, or reports.
Calculate potential energy savings by comparing estimated energy consumption of proposed design to baseline standards.
Design environmentally sound structural upgrades to existing buildings, such as natural lighting systems, green roofs, or rainwater collection systems.
Design or plan construction of green building projects to minimize adverse environmental impact or conserve energy.
Design structures that incorporate environmentally friendly building practices or concepts, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
Gather information related to projects' environmental sustainability.
Perform predesign services, such as feasibility or environmental impact studies.
Plan or design structures such as residences, office buildings, theatres, factories, or other structural properties in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations.
Confer with clients, engineering personnel, and architects on overall program.
Prepare site plans, specifications, and cost estimates for land development, coordinating arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures.
Seek new work opportunities through marketing, writing proposals or giving presentations.
Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications, approve quality of materials and work, and advise client and construction personnel.
Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs.
Compile and analyze data on conditions such as location, drainage, and location of structures for environmental reports and landscaping plans.
Collaborate with architects or related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency.
Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.
Design and integrate rainwater harvesting or gray and reclaimed water systems to conserve water into building or land designs.
Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs, such as using recycled wood or recycled concrete boards for structural elements or recycled tires for playground bedding.
Determine map content and layout, as well as production specifications such as scale, size, projection, and colors, and direct production to ensure that specifications are followed.
Plan or schedule engineering research or development projects involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.
Consider environmental issues when proposing product designs involving microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology.
Design or develop energy products using nanomaterials or nanoprocesses, such as micro-nano machining.
Design or develop industrial air quality microsystems, such as carbon dioxide fixing devices.
Design or develop sensors to reduce the energy or resource requirements to operate appliances, such as washing machines or dishwashing machines.
Design sensors or switches that require little or no power to operate for environmental monitoring or industrial metering applications.
Research or develop emerging microelectromechanical (MEMS) systems to convert nontraditional energy sources into power, such as ambient energy harvesters that convert environmental vibrations into usable energy.
Design, integrate, or test photonics systems or components.
Develop optical or imaging systems, such as optical imaging products, optical components, image processes, signal process technologies, or optical systems.
Analyze system performance or operational requirements.
Write reports or research proposals.
Assist in the transition of photonic prototypes to production.
Develop or test photonic prototypes or models.
Conduct testing to determine functionality or optimization or to establish limits of photonics systems or components.
Design electro-optical sensing or imaging systems.
Conduct research on new photonics technologies.
Determine applications of photonics appropriate to meet product objectives or features.
Document design processes including objectives, issues, and outcomes.
Oversee or provide expertise on manufacturing, assembly, or fabrication processes.
Train operators, engineers, or other personnel.
Determine commercial, industrial, scientific, or other uses for electro-optical applications or devices.
Design gas lasers, solid state lasers, infrared, or other light emitting or light sensitive devices.
Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance or making minor repairs or adjustments as needed.
Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.
Recommend tests or testing conditions in accordance with designs, customer requirements, or industry standards to ensure test validity.
Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.
Develop instrumentation and laboratory test equipment for special purposes.
Order new test equipment, supplies, or replacement parts.
Analyze performance of vehicles or components that have been redesigned to increase fuel efficiency, such as camless or dual-clutch engines or alternative types of air-conditioning systems.
Improve fuel efficiency by testing vehicles or components that use lighter materials, such as aluminum, magnesium alloy, or plastic.
Participate in research or testing of computerized automotive applications, such as telemetrics, intelligent transportation systems, artificial intelligence, or automatic control.
Test performance of vehicles that use alternative fuels, such as alcohol blends, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, biodiesel, nanodiesel, or alternative power methods, such as solar energy or hydrogen fuel cells.
Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT) such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing (NDT) of products or materials.
Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines using non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques.
Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
Identify defects in solid materials using ultrasonic testing techniques.
Prepare reports on non-destructive testing (NDT) results.
Select and use laboratory, operational, or diagnostic techniques or test equipment to assess electromechanical circuits, equipment, processes, systems, or subsystems.
Select electromechanical equipment, materials, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
Fabricate or assemble mechanical, electrical, or electronic components or assemblies.
Establish and maintain inventory, records, or documentation systems.
Specify, coordinate, or conduct quality-control or quality-assurance programs and procedures.
Modify, maintain, or repair electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, equipment, or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Determine whether selected electromechanical components comply with environmental standards and regulations.
Develop or implement programs related to the environmental impact of engineering activities.
Identify energy-conserving production or fabrication methods, such as by bending metal rather than cutting and welding or casting metal.
Test and analyze thermodynamic systems for renewable energy applications, such as solar or wind, to maximize energy production.
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
Modify, maintain, and repair electronics equipment and systems to ensure that they function properly.
Troubleshoot microprocessors or electronic instruments, equipment, or systems, using electronic test equipment such as logic analyzers.
Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
Inspect newly installed equipment to adjust or correct operating problems.
Prepare or maintain design, testing, or operational records and documentation.
Conduct or supervise the installation and operation of electronic equipment and systems.
Assemble circuitry for electronic systems according to engineering instructions, production specifications, or technical manuals.
Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
Care for children in client's home during client's appointments.
Inform tenants of facilities, such as laundries or playgrounds.
Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.
Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use.
Administer immunizations or other basic preventive treatments.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to diagnostic screenings, such as breast cancer screening, pap smears, glaucoma tests, or diabetes screenings.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to risk or prevention of conditions such as lead poisoning, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), prenatal substance abuse, or domestic violence.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to sanitation or hygiene, such as flossing or hand washing.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as diabetes management.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to social or intellectual development, such as education, childcare, or problem solving.
Advise clients or community groups to ensure parental understanding of the importance of childhood immunizations and how to access immunization services.
Advocate for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers.
Attend community meetings or health fairs to understand community issues or build relationships with community members.
Conduct home visits for pregnant women, newborn infants, or other high-risk individuals to monitor their progress or assess their needs.
Contact clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure they have completed required or recommended actions.
Distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
Identify or contact members of high-risk or otherwise targeted groups, such as members of minority populations, low-income populations, or pregnant women.
Identify the particular health care needs of individuals in a community or target area.
Interpret, translate, or provide cultural mediation related to health services or information for community members.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as crop production, plant genetics, and soil chemistry.
Supervise laboratory sessions and field work and coordinate laboratory operations.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.
Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Provide students course-related experiences, such as field trips, outside the classroom.
Review papers for publication in journals.
Remove impacted, damaged, and non-restorable teeth.
Evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth to determine whether problems exist currently or might occur in the future.
Collaborate with other professionals, such as restorative dentists and orthodontists, to plan treatment.
Perform surgery to prepare the mouth for dental implants, and to aid in the regeneration of deficient bone and gum tissues.
Remove tumors and other abnormal growths of the oral and facial regions, using surgical instruments.
Treat infections of the oral cavity, salivary glands, jaws, and neck.
Treat problems affecting the oral mucosa, such as mouth ulcers and infections.
Provide emergency treatment of facial injuries including facial lacerations, intra-oral lacerations, and fractured facial bones.
Perform surgery on the mouth and jaws to treat conditions such as cleft lip and palate and jaw growth problems.
Restore form and function by moving skin, bone, nerves, and other tissues from other parts of the body to reconstruct the jaws and face.
Perform minor cosmetic procedures such as chin and cheek-bone enhancements, and minor facial rejuvenation procedures including the use of Botox and laser technology.
Treat snoring problems, using laser surgery.
Fit dental appliances in patients' mouths to alter the position and relationship of teeth and jaws or to realign teeth.
Study diagnostic records, such as medical or dental histories, plaster models of the teeth, photos of a patient's face and teeth, and X-rays, to develop patient treatment plans.
Diagnose teeth and jaw or other dental-facial abnormalities.
Examine patients to assess abnormalities of jaw development, tooth position, and other dental-facial structures.
Prepare diagnostic and treatment records.
Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.
Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems.
Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.
Prepare and submit reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.
Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests.
Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities.
Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.
Confer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.
Encourage clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and gardening.
Analyze data to determine the effectiveness of treatments or therapy approaches.
Analyze or synthesize client data to draw conclusions or make recommendations for art therapy.
Assess client needs or disorders, using drawing, painting, sculpting, or other artistic processes.
Conduct art therapy sessions providing guided self-expression experiences to help clients recover from or cope with cognitive, emotional, or physical impairments.
Confer with other professionals on client's treatment team to develop, coordinate, or integrate treatment plans.
Customize art therapy programs for specific client populations, such as those in schools, nursing homes, wellness centers, prisons, shelters, or hospitals.
Design art therapy sessions or programs to meet client's goals or objectives.
Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate studio art therapy, counseling, or psychotherapy techniques.
Establish goals or objectives for art therapy sessions in consultation with clients or site administrators.
Instruct individuals or groups in the use of art media, such as paint, clay, or yarn.
Interpret the artistic creations of clients to assess their functioning, needs, or progress.
Observe and document client reactions, progress, or other outcomes related to art therapy.
Photograph or videotape client artwork for inclusion in client records or for promotional purposes.
Talk with clients during art or other therapy sessions to build rapport, acknowledge their progress, or reflect upon their reactions to the artistic process.
Review research or literature in music therapy or related disciplines.
Supervise staff, volunteers, practicum students, or interns engaged in music therapy activities.
Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians' orders.
Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.
Relay blood analysis results to a physician.
Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
Make emergency visits to resolve equipment problems.
Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment.
Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, or medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises.
Conduct tests, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), stress testing, or lung capacity tests, to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
Assign tasks or coordinate task assignments to ensure adequate performance of laboratory activities.
Prepare cell samples by applying special staining techniques, such as chromosomal staining, to differentiate cells or cell components.
Examine specimens to detect abnormal hormone conditions.
Mount tissue specimens on glass slides.
Cut sections of body tissues for microscopic examination using microtomes.
Stain tissue specimens with dyes or other chemicals to make cell details visible under microscopes.
Embed tissue specimens into paraffin wax blocks or infiltrate tissue specimens with wax.
Examine slides under microscopes to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
Maintain laboratory equipment such as microscopes, mass spectrometers, microtomes, immunostainers, tissue processors, embedding centers, and water baths.
Operate computerized laboratory equipment to dehydrate, decalcify, or microincinerate tissue samples.
Freeze tissue specimens.
Prepare or use prepared tissue specimens for teaching, research or diagnostic purposes.
Identify tissue structures or cell components to be used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.
Perform procedures associated with histochemistry to prepare specimens for immunofluorescence or microscopy.
Supervise histology laboratory activities.
Teach students or other staff.
Perform electron microscopy or mass spectrometry to analyze specimens.
Fabricate parts needed for assembly or installation, using shop machinery or equipment.
Set up or operate machines or systems to crimp, cut, bend, form, swage, flare, bead, burr, or straighten tubing, according to specifications.
Weld tubing and fittings or solder cable ends, using tack-welders, induction brazing chambers, or other equipment.
Install mechanical linkages and actuators, and verify tension of cables, using tensiometers.
Verify dimensions of cable assemblies or positions of fittings, using measuring instruments.
Mark identifying information on tubing or cable assemblies, using etching devices, labels, rubber stamps, or other methods.
Select and install accessories in swaging machines, using hand tools.
Form loops or splices in cables, using clamps and fittings, or reweave cable strands.
Cut cables and tubing, using master templates, measuring instruments, and cable cutters or saws.
Swage fittings onto cables, using swaging machines.
Assemble prototypes or integrated-technology demonstrators of new or emerging environmental technologies for aircraft.
Capture or segregate waste material, such as aluminum swarf, machine cutting fluid, or solvents, for recycling or environmentally responsible disposal.
Clean aircraft structures, parts, or components, using aqueous, semi-aqueous, aliphatic hydrocarbon, or organic solvent cleaning products or techniques to reduce carbon or other harmful emissions.
Monitor robotic assembly equipment, such as snake-arm robots, used to assemble, seal, or swage aircraft structures.
Operate or tend wire-coiling machines to wind wire coils used in electrical components such as resistors and transformers, and in electrical equipment and instruments such as bobbins and generators.
Review work orders and specifications to determine materials needed and types of parts to be processed.
Cut, strip, and bend wire leads at ends of coils, using pliers and wire scrapers.
Select and load materials such as workpieces, objects, and machine parts onto equipment used in coiling processes.
Assess abnormalities of color vision, such as amblyopia.
Assess refractive condition of eyes, using retinoscope.
Calculate corrections for refractive errors.
Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment.
Conduct tests, such as the Amsler Grid test, to measure central visual field used in the early diagnosis of macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diseases of the eye.
Create three-dimensional images of the eye, using computed tomography (CT).
Measure corneal thickness, using pachymeter or contact ultrasound methods.
Measure the thickness of the retinal nerve, using scanning laser polarimetry techniques to aid in diagnosis of glaucoma.
Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures, including electrophysiological, electrophysical, or microbial procedures.
Perform flourescein angiography of the eye.
Perform slit lamp biomicroscopy procedures to diagnose disorders of the eye, such as retinitis, presbyopia, cataracts, or retinal detachment.
Photograph patients' eye areas, using clinical photography techniques, to document retinal or corneal defects.
Supervise or instruct ophthalmic staff.
Conduct low vision blindness tests.
Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.
Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient.
Assure that sterile or non-sterile supplies such as contrast materials, catheters, films, chemicals, or other required equipment, are present and in working order or requisition materials.
Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
Collect and maintain records of patients examined, examinations performed, patient medical histories, views taken, or technical factors used.
Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.
Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.
Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.
Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.
Inspect playing fields to locate any items that could injure players.
Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment.
Develop training programs or routines designed to improve athletic performance.
Confer with coaches to select protective equipment.
Recommend special diets to improve athletes' health, increase their stamina, or alter their weight.
File athlete insurance claims and communicate with insurance providers.
Perform team support duties, such as running errands, maintaining equipment, or stocking supplies.
Perform post-partum health assessments of mothers and babies at regular intervals.
Provide information about the physical and emotional processes involved in the pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum periods.
Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.
Provide, or refer patients to other providers for, education or counseling on topics such as genetic testing, newborn care, contraception, and breastfeeding.
Refer patients to specialists for procedures such as ultrasounds and biophysical profiles.
Suture perineal lacerations.
Test patients' hemoglobin, hematocrit, and blood glucose levels.
Compile and evaluate clinical practice statistics.
Complete birth certificates.
Counsel women regarding the nutritional requirements of pregnancy.
Collaborate in research studies.
Incorporate research findings into practice as appropriate.
Provide information about community health and social resources.
Provide postpartum patients with contraceptive and family planning information.
Recommend the use of vitamin and mineral supplements to enhance the health of patients and children.
Treat patients' symptoms with alternative health care methods such as herbs and hydrotherapy.
Perform food preparation and serving duties, such as carving meat, preparing flambe dishes, or serving wine and liquor.
Record production, operational, and personnel data on specified forms.
Develop equipment maintenance schedules and arrange for repairs.
Evaluate new products for usefulness and suitability.
Greet and seat guests, and present menus and wine lists.
Schedule parties and take reservations.
Present bills and accept payments.
Conduct meetings and collaborate with other personnel to plan menus, serving arrangements, and related details.
Assess nutritional needs of patients, plan special menus, supervise the assembly of regular and special diet trays, and oversee the delivery of food trolleys to hospital patients.
Develop departmental objectives, budgets, policies, procedures, and strategies.
Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, and tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles.
Read food order slips or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
Take food and drink orders and receive payment from customers.
Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
Cook the exact number of items ordered by each customer, working on several different orders simultaneously.
Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
Serve orders to customers at windows, counters, or tables.
Prepare and serve beverages such as coffee and fountain drinks.
Pre-cook items such as bacon, to prepare them for later use.
Mix ingredients such as pancake or waffle batters.
Schedule activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times.
Prepare dough, following recipe.
Order and take delivery of supplies.
Create and explore new cuisines.
Direct the operation and organization of kitchens and all food-related activities, including the presentation and serving of food.
Plan and prepare food for parties, holiday meals, luncheons, special functions, and other social events.
Serve meals and snacks to employing families and their guests.
Travel with employers to vacation homes to provide meal preparation at those locations.
Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.
Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking.
Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
Carve and trim meats such as beef, veal, ham, pork, and lamb for hot or cold service, or for sandwiches.
Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs.
Balance cash receipts.
Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons.
Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws.
Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer.
Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons.
Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
Mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters, to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
Serve snacks or food items to customers seated at the bar.
Slice and pit fruit for garnishing drinks.
Ask customers who become loud and obnoxious to leave, or physically remove them.
Arrange bottles and glasses to make attractive displays.
Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar.
Order or requisition liquors and supplies.
Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders.
Plan bar menus.
Prepare appetizers such as pickles, cheese, and cold meats.
Create drink recipes.
Serve customers in eating places that specialize in fast service and inexpensive carry-out food.
Accept payment from customers, and make change as necessary.
Request and record customer orders, and compute bills using cash registers, multicounting machines, or pencil and paper.
Clean and organize eating, service, and kitchen areas.
Notify kitchen personnel of shortages or special orders.
Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints.
Prepare daily food items, and cook simple foods and beverages, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, pizza, or coffee using proper safety precautions and sanitary measures.
Select food items from serving or storage areas and place them in dishes, on serving trays, or in takeout bags.
Relay food orders to cooks.
Prepare and serve cold drinks, or frozen milk drinks or desserts, using drink-dispensing, milkshake, or frozen custard machines.
Collect and return dirty dishes to the kitchen for washing.
Perform personnel activities such as supervising and training employees.
Monitor and order supplies or food items and restock as necessary to maintain inventory.
Cook or re-heat food items such as french fries.
Wash dishes, glassware, and silverware after meals.
Pack food, dishes, utensils, tablecloths, and accessories for transportation from catering or food preparation establishments to locations designated by customers.
Distribute food to servers.
Plan, prepare, and deliver meals to individuals with special dietary needs.
Arrange tables and decorations according to instructions.
Provide caterers with assistance in food preparation or service.
Serve food and beverages to guests at banquets or other social functions.
Serve food, beverages, or desserts to customers in such settings as take-out counters of restaurants or lunchrooms, business or industrial establishments, hotel rooms, and cars.
Prepare bills for food, using cash registers, calculators, or adding machines, and accept payment or make change.
Cook food or prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and ice cream dishes, using standard formulas or following directions.
Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and washing dishes, to keep equipment and facilities sanitary.
Balance receipts and payments in cash registers.
Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, take them to kitchen for cleaning.
Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.
Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for customers.
Perform food preparation duties such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee.
Escort customers to their tables.
Garnish and decorate dishes in preparation for serving.
Fill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiment, and napkin containers.
Describe and recommend wines to customers.
Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions.
Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.
Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.
Load trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.
Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.
Stock service stations with items such as ice, napkins, or straws.
Remove trays and stack dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished.
Prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, or beverages.
Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
Carry food, silverware, or linen on trays or use carts to carry trays.
Determine where patients or patrons would like to eat their meals and help them get situated.
Record amounts and types of special food items served to customers.
Total checks, present them to customers, and accept payment for services.
Wipe tables or seats with dampened cloths or replace dirty tablecloths.
Set tables with clean linens, condiments, or other supplies.
Scrape and stack dirty dishes and carry dishes and other tableware to kitchens for cleaning.
Clean up spilled food or drink or broken dishes and remove empty bottles and trash.
Perform serving, cleaning, or stocking duties in establishments, such as cafeterias or dining rooms, to facilitate customer service.
Maintain adequate supplies of items such as clean linens, silverware, glassware, dishes, or trays.
Serve ice water, coffee, rolls, or butter to patrons.
Fill beverage or ice dispensers.
Stock cabinets or serving areas with condiments and refill condiment containers.
Locate items requested by customers.
Carry food, dishes, trays, or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.
Serve food to customers when waiters or waitresses need assistance.
Clean and polish counters, shelves, walls, furniture, or equipment in food service areas or other areas of restaurants and mop or vacuum floors.
Carry trays from food counters to tables for cafeteria patrons.
Replenish supplies of food or equipment at steam tables or service bars.
Run cash registers.
Wash glasses or other serving equipment at bars.
Garnish foods and position them on tables to make them visible and accessible.
Carry linens to or from laundry areas.
Stock refrigerating units with wines or bottled beer or replace empty beer kegs.
Mix and prepare flavors for mixed drinks.
Slice and pit fruit used to garnish drinks.
Stock vending machines with food.
Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
Sweep or scrub floors.
Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
Set up banquet tables.
Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.
Receive and store supplies.
Prepare and package individual place settings.
Load or unload trucks that deliver or pick up food or supplies.
Greet guests and seat them at tables or in waiting areas.
Provide guests with menus.
Assign patrons to tables suitable for their needs and according to rotation so that servers receive an appropriate number of seatings.
Speak with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service, to respond to complaints, or to make conversation.
Answer telephone calls and respond to inquiries or transfer calls.
Maintain contact with kitchen staff, management, serving staff, and customers to ensure that dining details are handled properly and customers' concerns are addressed.
Inspect dining and serving areas to ensure cleanliness and proper setup.
Inform patrons of establishment specialties and features.
Receive and record patrons' dining reservations.
Inspect restrooms for cleanliness and availability of supplies and clean restrooms when necessary.
Direct patrons to coatrooms and waiting areas such as lounges.
Take and prepare to-go orders.
Operate cash registers to accept payments for food and beverages.
Supervise and coordinate activities of dining room staff to ensure that patrons receive prompt and courteous service.
Order or requisition supplies and equipment for tables and serving stations.
Assist with preparing and serving food and beverages.
Hire, train, and supervise food and beverage service staff.
Prepare cash receipts after establishments close, and make bank deposits.
Prepare staff work schedules.
Confer with other staff to help plan establishments' menus.
Plan parties or other special events and services.
Perform marketing and advertising services.
Plan and prepare employee work schedules.
Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner.
Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards.
Perform or assist with cleaning duties as necessary.
Confer with staff to resolve performance and personnel problems, and to discuss company policies.
Establish and implement operational standards and procedures for the departments supervised.
Investigate complaints about service and equipment, and take corrective action.
Maintain required records of work hours, budgets, payrolls, and other information.
Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required.
Check and maintain equipment to ensure that it is in working order.
Instruct staff in work policies and procedures, and the use and maintenance of equipment.
Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts.
Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, or furnishings.
Prepare reports on activity, personnel, and information such as occupancy, hours worked, facility usage, work performed, and departmental expenses.
Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency.
Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and surfaces.
Screen job applicants, and hire new employees.
Issue supplies and equipment to workers.
Recommend or arrange for additional services, such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
Forecast necessary levels of staffing and stock at different times to facilitate effective scheduling and ordering.
Evaluate employee performance and recommend personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals.
Direct activities for stopping the spread of infections in facilities such as hospitals.
Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.
Supervise in-house services such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet services.
Perform financial tasks, such as estimating costs and preparing and managing budgets.
Perform grounds maintenance tasks, such as removing snow and mowing the lawn.
Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.
Inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
Direct activities of workers who perform duties such as landscaping, cultivating lawns, or pruning trees and shrubs.
Schedule work for crews, depending on work priorities, crew or equipment availability, or weather conditions.
Plant or maintain vegetation through activities such as mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, or pruning.
Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained.
Train workers in tasks such as transplanting or pruning trees or shrubs, finishing cement, using equipment, or caring for turf.
Provide workers with assistance in performing duties as necessary to meet deadlines.
Inventory supplies of tools, equipment, or materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition.
Confer with other supervisors to coordinate work activities with those of other departments or units.
Perform personnel-related activities, such as hiring workers, evaluating staff performance, or taking disciplinary actions when performance problems occur.
Direct or perform mixing or application of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, or fungicides.
Review contracts or work assignments to determine service, machine, or workforce requirements for jobs.
Maintain required records, such as personnel information or project records.
Prepare or maintain required records, such as work activity or personnel reports.
Order the performance of corrective work when problems occur and recommend procedural changes to avoid such problems.
Identify diseases or pests affecting landscaping and order appropriate treatments.
Investigate work-related complaints to verify problems and to determine responses.
Direct or assist workers engaged in the maintenance or repair of equipment, such as power tools or motorized equipment.
Install or maintain landscaped areas, performing tasks such as removing snow, pouring cement curbs, or repairing sidewalks.
Perform administrative duties, such as authorizing leaves or processing time sheets.
Recommend changes in working conditions or equipment use to increase crew efficiency.
Confer with managers or landscape architects to develop plans or schedules for landscaping maintenance or improvement.
Negotiate with customers regarding fees for landscaping, lawn service, or groundskeeping work.
Answer inquiries from current or prospective customers regarding methods, materials, or price ranges.
Make adjustments or minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, or electrical systems.
Drive vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
Mow and trim lawns and shrubbery, using mowers and hand and power trimmers, and clear debris from grounds.
Clean and restore building interiors damaged by fire, smoke, or water, using commercial cleaning equipment.
Clean chimneys, flues, and connecting pipes, using power or hand tools.
Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, locker rooms, and other work areas so that health standards are met.
Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
Replenish supplies, such as drinking glasses, linens, writing supplies, and bathroom items.
Keep storage areas and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
Sweep, scrub, wax, or polish floors, using brooms, mops, or powered scrubbing and waxing machines.
Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies, using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.
Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
Hang draperies and dust window blinds.
Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
Observe precautions required to protect hotel and guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
Care for children or elderly persons by overseeing their activities, providing companionship, and assisting them with dressing, bathing, eating, and other needs.
Wash dishes and clean kitchens, cooking utensils, and silverware.
Examine costume fit on cast members and sketch or write notes for alterations.
Review scripts or other production information to determine a story's locale or period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.
Recommend vendors and monitor their work.
Study books, pictures, or examples of period clothing to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.
Provide managers with budget recommendations and take responsibility for budgetary line items related to costumes, storage, or makeup needs.
Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, or supervision of alteration workers.
Care for non-clothing items, such as flags, table skirts, or draperies.
Provide towels and sheets to clients in public baths, steam rooms, and restrooms.
Assign dressing room facilities, locker space, or clothing containers to patrons of athletic or bathing establishments.
Check supplies to ensure adequate availability, and order new supplies when necessary.
Monitor patrons' facility use to ensure that rules and regulations are followed, and safety and order are maintained.
Clean facilities such as floors and locker rooms.
Answer customer inquiries or explain cost, availability, policies, and procedures of facilities.
Refer guest problems or complaints to supervisors.
Maintain a lost-and-found collection.
Clean and polish footwear, using brushes, sponges, cleaning fluid, polishes, waxes, liquid or sole dressing, and daubers.
Activate emergency action plans and administer first aid, as necessary.
Procure beverages, food, and other items as requested.
Collect soiled linen or clothing for laundering.
Store personal possessions for patrons, issue claim checks for articles stored, and return articles on receipt of checks.
Operate washing machines and dryers to clean soiled apparel and towels.
Maintain inventories of clothing or uniforms, accessories, equipment, or linens.
Attend to needs of athletic teams in clubhouses.
Provide assistance to patrons by performing duties such as opening doors and carrying bags.
Operate controls that regulate temperatures or room environments.
Issue gym clothes, uniforms, towels, athletic equipment, and special athletic apparel.
Provide or arrange for services such as clothes pressing, cleaning, and repair.
Report and document safety hazards, potentially hazardous conditions, and unsafe practices and procedures.
Stencil identifying information on equipment.
Set up various apparatus or athletic equipment.
Conform to laws of health and sanitation and ensure that legal requirements concerning embalming are met.
Apply cosmetics to impart lifelike appearance to the deceased.
Incise stomach and abdominal walls and probe internal organs, using trocar, to withdraw blood and waste matter from organs.
Close incisions, using needles and sutures.
Reshape or reconstruct disfigured or maimed bodies when necessary, using dermasurgery techniques and materials such as clay, cotton, plaster of Paris, and wax.
Make incisions in arms or thighs and drain blood from circulatory system and replace it with embalming fluid, using pump.
Dress bodies and place them in caskets.
Perform the duties of funeral directors, including coordinating funeral activities.
Join lips, using needles and thread or wire.
Conduct interviews to arrange for the preparation of obituary notices, to assist with the selection of caskets or urns, and to determine the location and time of burials or cremations.
Attach trocar to pump-tube, start pump, and repeat probing to force embalming fluid into organs.
Arrange for pallbearers or inform pallbearers or honorary groups of their duties.
Receive or usher people to their seats for services.
Participate in community activities for funeral home promotion or other purposes.
Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions andor current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
Clean work stations and sweep floors.
Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
Order supplies.
Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
Shampoo hair.
Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.
Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.
Apply lather; and shave beards, or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces.
Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.
Provide skin care and nail treatments.
Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis.
Set up conference rooms, display tables, racks, or shelves, and arrange merchandise displays for sales personnel.
Make dining and other reservations for patrons, and obtain tickets for events.
Provide information about local features, such as shopping, dining, nightlife, or recreational destinations.
Make travel arrangements for sightseeing or other tours.
Receive, store, or deliver luggage or mail.
Perform office duties on a temporary basis when needed.
Pick up and deliver items or run errands for guests.
Carry out unusual requests, such as searching for hard-to-find items or arranging for exotic services, such as hot-air balloon rides.
Arrange for the replacement of items lost by travelers.
Arrange for interpreters or translators when patrons require such services.
Plan special events, parties, and meetings, which may include booking musicians or celebrities to appear.
Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
Conduct educational activities for school children.
Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.
Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
Research various topics, including site history, environmental conditions, and clients' skills and abilities to plan appropriate expeditions, instruction, and commentary.
Select travel routes and sites to be visited based on knowledge of specific areas.
Drive motor vehicles to transport visitors to establishments and tour site locations.
Collect fees and tickets from group members.
Assemble and check the required supplies and equipment prior to departure.
Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid and directing emergency evacuations.
Train other guides and volunteers.
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, operating switchboards, and routing mail and messages.
Solicit tour patronage and sell souvenirs.
Speak foreign languages to communicate with foreign visitors.
Teach skills, such as proper climbing methods, and demonstrate and advise on the use of equipment.
Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.
Help children with homework and school work.
Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
Accompany children to and from school, on outings, and to medical appointments.
Place or hoist children into baths or pools.
Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.
Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
Help develop or monitor family schedule.
Supervise and assist with homework.
Enforce rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensure safety.
Manage the daily operations of recreational facilities.
Administer first aid according to prescribed procedures, and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, camping, and hobbies.
Greet new arrivals to activities, introducing them to other participants, explaining facility rules, and encouraging participation.
Supervise and coordinate the work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints.
Explain principles, techniques, and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities, and demonstrate use of materials and equipment.
Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.
Ascertain and interpret group interests, evaluate equipment and facilities, and adapt activities to meet participant needs.
Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties.
Plan and prepare work schedules, and assign employees to specific duties.
Attend company meetings to exchange product information and coordinate work activities with other departments.
Prepare sales and inventory reports for management and budget departments.
Formulate pricing policies on merchandise according to profitability requirements.
Examine merchandise to ensure correct pricing and display, and that it functions as advertised.
Analyze details of sales territories to assess their growth potential and to set quotas.
Visit retailers and sales representatives to promote products and gather information.
Keep records pertaining to purchases, sales, and requisitions.
Coordinate sales promotion activities, such as preparing merchandise displays and advertising copy.
Prepare rental or lease agreements, specifying charges and payment procedures for use of machinery, tools, or other items.
Inventory stock and reorder when inventories drop to specified levels.
Examine products purchased for resale or received for storage to determine product condition.
Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
Greet customers entering establishments.
Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
Sell tickets and other items to customers.
Provide information about rental items, such as availability, operation or description.
Rent items, arrange for provision of services to customers and accept returns.
Inspect and adjust rental items to meet needs of customer.
Explain rental fees, policies and procedures.
Prepare rental forms, obtaining customer signature and other information, such as required licenses.
Keep records of transactions, and of the number of customers entering an establishment.
Reserve items for requested times and keep records of items rented.
Recommend and provide advice on a wide variety of products and services.
Receive orders for services, such as rentals, repairs, dry cleaning, and storage.
Prepare merchandise for display, or for purchase or rental.
Advise customers on use and care of merchandise.
Receive, examine, and tag articles to be altered, cleaned, stored, or repaired.
Allocate equipment to participants in sporting events or recreational activities.
Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays in order to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
Fill customer orders from stock.
Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
Take inventory of stock.
Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
Mark and store parts in stockrooms according to prearranged systems.
Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment.
Develop prospects from current commercial customers, referral leads, or sales or trade meetings.
Review business trends to advise customers regarding expected fluctuations.
Make presentations on financial services to groups to attract new clients.
Evaluate costs and revenue of agreements to determine continued profitability.
Agree on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
Buy or sell stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities at stock exchanges on behalf of investment dealers.
Make bids or offers to buy or sell securities.
Analyze target companies or investment opportunities to inform investment decisions.
Develop or maintain supplier or customer relationships.
Devise trading, option, or hedge strategies.
Identify opportunities or develop channels for purchase or sale of securities or commodities.
Inform other traders, managers, or customers of market conditions, including volume, price, competition, or dynamics.
Monitor markets or positions.
Process paperwork for special orders, including margin or option purchases.
Receive sales order tickets and inspect forms to determine accuracy of information.
Report all positions or trading results.
Review securities transactions to ensure conformance to regulations.
Track and analyze factors that affect price movement, such as trade policies, weather conditions, political developments, or supply and demand changes.
Write or sign sales order confirmation forms to record or approve security transactions.
Audit accounts and correct errors.
Make transportation arrangements for sold or purchased commodities.
Prepare financial reports, such as reviews of portfolio positions.
Reconcile account-related statements, such as quarterly or annual statements or confirmations.
Report deficiencies in account payments, securities deliveries, or documentation requirements to avoid rule violations.
Supervise support staff and ensure proper execution of contracts.
Buy, sell, or trade carbon emissions permits.
Identify or pursue investment strategies related to the green economy, including green hedge funds, renewable energy markets, or clean technology investment opportunities.
Collect payment for transportation and accommodations from customer.
Converse with customer to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial considerations, and accommodations required.
Compute cost of travel and accommodations, using calculator, computer, carrier tariff books, and hotel rate books, or quote package tour's costs.
Provide product samples, coupons, informational brochures, or other incentives to persuade people to buy products.
Keep areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations.
Record and report demonstration-related information, such as the number of questions asked by the audience or the number of coupons distributed.
Sell products being promoted and keep records of sales.
Set up and arrange displays or demonstration areas to attract the attention of prospective customers.
Suggest specific product purchases to meet customers' needs.
Transport, assemble, and disassemble materials used in presentations.
Identify interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information.
Practice demonstrations to ensure that they will run smoothly.
Prepare or alter presentation contents to target specific audiences.
Learn about competitors' products or consumers' interests or concerns to answer questions or provide more complete information.
Work as part of a team of demonstrators to accommodate large crowds.
Visit trade shows, stores, community organizations, or other venues to demonstrate products or services or to answer questions from potential customers.
Train demonstrators to present a company's products or services.
Advise clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters.
Promote sales of properties through advertisements, open houses, and participation in multiple listing services.
Accompany buyers during visits to and inspections of property, advising them on the suitability and value of the homes they are visiting.
Prepare documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, deeds and leases.
Confer with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates.
Interview clients to determine what kinds of properties they are seeking.
Coordinate property closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursement of funds.
Generate lists of properties that are compatible with buyers' needs and financial resources.
Contact property owners and advertise services to solicit property sales listings.
Arrange for title searches to determine whether clients have clear property titles.
Display commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential properties to clients and explain their features.
Review property listings, trade journals, and relevant literature, and attend conventions, seminars, and staff and association meetings to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets.
Verify signatures and required information on checks.
Post stop-payment notices to prevent payment of protested checks.
Maintain files of canceled checks and customers' signatures.
Match statements with batches of canceled checks by account numbers.
Weigh envelopes containing statements to determine correct postage and affix postage, using stamps or metering equipment.
Load machines with statements, cancelled checks, or envelopes to prepare statements for distribution to customers or stuff envelopes by hand.
Retrieve checks returned to customers in error, adjusting customer accounts and answering inquiries about errors as necessary.
Route statements for mailing or over-the-counter delivery to customers.
Monitor equipment to ensure proper operation.
Fix minor problems, such as equipment jams, and notify repair personnel of major equipment problems.
Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
Operate typing, adding, calculating, or billing machines.
Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
Review documents such as purchase orders, sales tickets, charge slips, or hospital records to compute fees or charges due.
Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data or keeping other records concerning costs of goods or services or the shipment of goods.
Keep records of invoices and support documents.
Resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
Type billing documents, shipping labels, credit memorandums, or credit forms, using typewriters or computers.
Contact customers to obtain or relay account information.
Compute credit terms, discounts, shipment charges, or rates for goods or services to complete billing documents.
Answer mail or telephone inquiries regarding rates, routing, or procedures.
Track accumulated hours and dollar amounts charged to each client job to calculate client fees for professional services, such as legal or accounting services.
Review compiled data on operating costs and revenues to set rates.
Swear in jury members, interpreters, witnesses, or defendants.
Collect court fees or fines and record amounts collected.
Direct support staff in handling of paperwork processed by clerks' offices.
Prepare and mark applicable court exhibits or evidence.
Examine legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws or court procedures.
Record court proceedings, using recording equipment, or record minutes of court proceedings, using stenotype machines or shorthand.
Prepare courtrooms with paper, pens, water, easels, or electronic equipment and ensure that recording equipment is working.
Conduct roll calls and poll jurors.
Open courts, calling them to order, and announcing judges.
Meet with judges, lawyers, parole officers, police, or social agency officials to coordinate the functions of the court.
Participate in the administration of municipal elections, such as preparation or distribution of ballots, appointment or training of election officers, or tabulation or certification of results.
Record and edit the minutes of meetings and distribute to appropriate officials or staff members.
Plan and direct the maintenance, filing, safekeeping, and computerization of all municipal documents.
Issue public notification of all official activities or meetings.
Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
File sales slips in customers' ledgers for billing purposes.
Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.
Mail charge statements to customers.
Prepare credit cards or charge account plates.
Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation.
Obtain information about potential creditors from banks, credit bureaus, and other credit services, and provide reciprocal information if requested.
Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person in order to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report.
Prepare reports of findings and recommendations, using typewriters or computers.
Contact former employers and other acquaintances to verify applicants' references, employment, health history, and social behavior.
Examine city directories and public records in order to verify residence property ownership, bankruptcies, liens, arrest record, or unpaid taxes of applicants.
Obtain and examine all relevant information to assess validity of complaints and to determine possible causes, such as extreme weather conditions that could increase utility bills.
Complete contract forms, prepare change of address records, or issue service discontinuance orders, using computers.
Solicit sales of new or additional services or products.
Recommend improvements in products, packaging, shipping, service, or billing methods and procedures to prevent future problems.
Review claims adjustments with dealers, examining parts claimed to be defective, and approving or disapproving dealers' claims.
Order tests that could determine the causes of product malfunctions.
Coordinate communication between patients, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, or regulatory agencies.
Interview patients or their representatives to identify problems relating to care.
Maintain knowledge of community services and resources available to patients.
Refer patients to appropriate health care services or resources.
Investigate and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution.
Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients using medical or administrative knowledge.
Provide consultation or training to volunteers or staff on topics such as guest relations, patients' rights, and medical issues.
Collect and report data on topics such as patient encounters and inter-institutional problems, making recommendations for change when appropriate.
Inspect outgoing work for compliance with customers' specifications.
Notify departments when supplies of specific items are low, or when orders would deplete available supplies.
Recommend type of packing or labeling needed on order.
Calculate and compile order-related statistics, and prepare reports for management.
Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence.
Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
Record data for each employee, including such information as addresses, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on performance, and dates of and reasons for terminations.
Gather personnel records from other departments or employees.
Examine employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actions.
Answer questions regarding examinations, eligibility, salaries, benefits, and other pertinent information.
Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities.
Request information from law enforcement officials, previous employers, and other references to determine applicants' employment acceptability.
Process and review employment applications to evaluate qualifications or eligibility of applicants.
Arrange for advertising or posting of job vacancies, and notify eligible workers of position availability.
Provide assistance in administering employee benefit programs and worker's compensation plans.
Select applicants meeting specified job requirements and refer them to hiring personnel.
Interview job applicants to obtain and verify information used to screen and evaluate them.
Inform job applicants of their acceptance or rejection of employment.
Search employee files to obtain information for authorized persons and organizations, such as credit bureaus and finance companies.
Administer and s applicant and employee aptitude, personality, and interest assessment instruments.
Prepare badges, passes, and identification cards, and perform other security-related duties.
Arrange for in-house and external training activities.
Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
Transmit information or documents to customers, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine.
Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
Perform administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, or operating calculators or computers to work with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, or other documents.
File and maintain records.
Provide information about establishment, such as location of departments or offices, employees within the organization, or services provided.
Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries.
Process and prepare memos, correspondence, travel vouchers, or other documents.
Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.
Reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks.
Arrange delivery or storage of goods at destinations.
Arrange for special transport of sensitive cargoes, such as livestock, food, or medical supplies.
Assist clients in obtaining insurance reimbursements.
Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved.
Complete shipping documentation, such as including bills of lading, packing lists, dock receipts, and certificates of origin.
Consolidate loads with a common destination to reduce costs to individual shippers.
Inform clients of factors such as shipping options, timelines, transfers, or regulations affecting shipments.
Keep records of goods dispatched or received.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation, political situations, or other factors that could affect freight shipping.
Monitor or record locations of goods in transit.
Negotiate shipping rates with freight carriers.
Obtain or arrange cargo insurance.
Pay or arrange for payment of freight or insurance fees or other charges.
Prepare invoices or cost quotations for freight transportation.
Confer or correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, or nonconformance to specifications.
Requisition and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
Compute amounts, such as space available, shipping, storage, or demurrage charges, using computer or price list.
Compare shipping routes or methods to determine which have the least environmental impact.
Answer customers' questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.
Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.
Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
Pack customer purchases in bags or cartons.
Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise.
Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.
Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct.
Requisition merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.
Transport packages to customers' vehicles.
Stamp, attach, or change price tags on merchandise, referring to price list.
Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
Put price information on tickets, marking by hand or using ticket-printing machine.
Compare printed price tickets with entries on purchase orders to verify accuracy and notify supervisor of discrepancies.
Pin, paste, sew, tie, or staple tickets, tags, or labels to article.
Record number and types of articles marked and pack articles in boxes.
Mark selling price by hand on boxes containing merchandise.
Record price, buyer, and grade of product on tickets attached to products auctioned.
Keep records of production, returned goods, and related transactions.
Indicate item size, style, color, and inspection results on tags, tickets, and labels, using rubber stamp or writing instrument.
Change the price of books in a warehouse.
Receive and count stock items, and record data manually or using computer.
Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities.
Keep records on the use andor damage of stock or stock handling equipment.
Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
Provide assistance or direction to other stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard workers.
Dispose of damaged or defective items, or return them to vendors.
Drive trucks in order to pick up incoming stock or to deliver parts to designated locations.
Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued.
Sell materials, equipment, and other items from stock in retail settings.
Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
Advise retail customers or internal users on the appropriateness of parts, supplies, or materials requested.
Purchase new or additional stock, or prepare documents that provide for such purchases.
Maintain, monitor, and clean work areas, such as recycling collection sites, drop boxes, counters and windows, and areas around scale houses.
Inspect incoming loads of waste to identify contents and to screen for the presence of specific regulated or hazardous wastes.
Examine products or materials, parts, subassemblies, and packaging for damage, defects, or shortages, using specification sheets, gauges, and standards charts.
Transport materials, products, or samples to processing, shipping, or storage areas, manually or using conveyors, pumps, or hand trucks.
Prepare measurement tables and conversion charts, using standard formulas.
Inspect products and examination records to determine the number of defects per worker and the reasons for examiners' rejections.
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
Conduct research, compile data, and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees and boards of directors.
Attend meetings to record minutes.
Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals.
Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.
Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
File and retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.
Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
Make travel arrangements for executives.
Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
Prepare agendas and make arrangements, such as coordinating catering for luncheons, for committee, board, and other meetings.
Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.
Provide clerical support to other departments.
Manage and maintain executives' schedules.
Process payroll information.
Compile, transcribe, and distribute minutes of meetings.
Set up and oversee administrative policies and procedures for offices or organizations.
Supervise and train other clerical staff and arrange for employee training by scheduling training or organizing training material.
Interpret administrative and operating policies and procedures for employees.
Meet with individuals, special interest groups and others on behalf of executives, committees and boards of directors.
Review operating practices and procedures to determine whether improvements can be made in areas such as workflow, reporting procedures, or expenditures.
Prepare and process legal documents and papers, such as summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, and pretrial agreements.
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Receive and place telephone calls.
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
Schedule and make appointments.
Make photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matter.
Assist attorneys in collecting information such as employment, medical, and other records.
Draft and type office memos.
Complete various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients.
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
Review legal publications and perform database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
Compare data with source documents, or re-enter data in verification format to detect errors.
Store completed documents in appropriate locations.
Locate and correct data entry errors, or report them to supervisors.
Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
Load machines with required input or output media such as paper, cards, disks, tape or Braille media.
Resolve garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.
Check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
Perform other clerical duties such as answering telephone, sorting and distributing mail, running errands or sending faxes.
Gather, register, and arrange the material to be typed, following instructions.
Type correspondence, reports, text and other written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, voice recordings, dictation or previous versions, using a computer, word processor, or typewriter.
File and store completed documents on computer hard drive or disk, andor maintain a computer filing system to store, retrieve, update and delete documents.
Print and makes copies of work.
Keep records of work performed.
Compute and verify totals on report forms, requisitions, or bills, using adding machine or calculator.
Collate pages of reports and other documents prepared.
Electronically sort and compile text and numerical data, retrieving, updating, and merging documents as required.
Reformat documents, moving paragraphs andor columns.
Search for specific sets of stored, typed characters in order to make changes.
Adjust settings for format, page layout, line spacing, and other style requirements.
Address envelopes or prepare envelope labels, using typewriter or computer.
Operate and resupply printers and computers, changing print wheels or fluid cartridges, adding paper, and loading blank tapes, cards, or disks into equipment.
Transmit work electronically to other locations.
Work with technical material, preparing statistical reports, planning and typing statistical tables, and combining and rearranging material from different sources.
Use data entry devices, such as optical scanners, to input data into computers for revision or editing.
Transcribe stenotyped notes of court proceedings.
Interview clients and take their calls to provide customer service and obtain information on claims.
Process, prepare, and submit business or government forms, such as submitting applications for coverage to insurance carriers.
Process and record new insurance policies and claims.
Correspond with insured or agent to obtain information or inform them account status or changes.
Organize and work with detailed office or warehouse records, maintaining files for each policyholder, including policies that are to be reinstated or cancelled.
Review and verify data, such as age, name, address, and principal sum and value of property on insurance applications and policies.
Collect initial premiums and issue receipts.
Modify, update, and process existing policies and claims to reflect any change in beneficiary, amount of coverage, or type of insurance.
Transcribe data to worksheets and enter data into computer for use in preparing documents and adjusting accounts.
Notify insurance agent and accounting department of policy cancellation.
Calculate premiums, refunds, commissions, adjustments, and new reserve requirements, using insurance rate standards.
Examine letters from policyholders or agents, original insurance applications, and other company documents to determine if changes are needed and effects of changes.
Compose business correspondence for supervisors, managers and professionals.
Compare information from application to criteria for policy reinstatement and approve reinstatement when criteria are met.
Obtain computer printout of policy cancellations or retrieve cancellation cards from file.
Check computations of interest accrued, premiums due, and settlement surrender on loan values.
Seal or open envelopes, by hand or by using machines.
Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.
Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
Place incoming or outgoing letters or packages into sacks or bins based on destination or type, and place identifying tags on sacks or bins.
Clear jams in sortation equipment.
Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.
Weigh packages or letters to determine postage needed, using weighing scales and rate charts.
Determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and prepare it for delivery to mailing facilities.
Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.
Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
Open, sort, and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail.
Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.
Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.
Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents, from notes or dictating machines, using computers or typewriters.
Complete work schedules, manage calendars, and arrange appointments.
Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Deliver messages and run errands.
Inventory and order materials, supplies, and services.
Troubleshoot problems involving office equipment, such as computer hardware and software.
Collect, count, and disburse money, do basic bookkeeping, and complete banking transactions.
Complete and mail bills, contracts, policies, invoices, or checks.
Process and prepare documents, such as business or government forms and expense reports.
Monitor and direct the work of lower-level clerks.
Make travel arrangements for office personnel.
Train other staff members to perform work activities, such as using computer applications.
Prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, and record and transcribe minutes.
Schedule work crews, equipment, or transportation for several different work locations.
Coordinate dismantling, moving, and setting up equipment at new work sites.
Prepare production or personnel time records for management.
Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.
Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.
Assign to workers duties such as fertilizing and incubating spawn, feeding and transferring fish, and planting, cultivating, and harvesting shellfish beds.
Confer with managers to determine times and places of seed planting, and cultivating, feeding, or harvesting of fish or shellfish.
Direct and monitor worker activities such as treatment and rearing of fingerlings, maintenance of equipment, and harvesting of fish or shellfish.
Prepare or direct the preparation of fish food, and specify medications to be added to food and water to treat fish for diseases.
Engage in the same fishery work as workers supervised.
Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.
Direct workers to correct problems such as disease, quality of seed distribution, or adequacy of cultivation.
Plan work schedules according to personnel and equipment availability, tidal levels, feeding schedules, or transfer and harvest needs.
Interview and select new employees.
Maintain workers' time records.
Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
Drag cut trees from cutting areas and load trees onto trucks.
Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws.
Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.
Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers.
Erect signs or fences, using posthole diggers, shovels, or other hand tools.
Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape.
Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.
Provide assistance to forest survey crews by clearing site-lines, holding measuring tools, or setting stakes.
Explain or enforce regulations regarding camping, vehicle use, fires, use of buildings, or sanitation.
Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated.
Examine and grade trees according to standard charts and staple color-coded grade tags to limbs.
Sort and separate tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts and verbal instructions.
Maintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms.
Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.
Assemble, erect, or dismantle scaffolds, rigging, or hoisting equipment.
Load and arrange glass or mirrors onto delivery trucks, using suction cups or cranes to lift glass.
Measure and mark outlines or patterns on glass to indicate cutting lines.
Grind or polish glass, smoothing edges when necessary.
Prepare glass for cutting by resting it on rack edges or against cutting tables and brushing thin layer of oil along cutting lines or dipping cutting tools in oil.
Pack spaces between moldings and glass with glazing compounds and trim excess material with glazing knives.
Operate cranes or hoists with suction cups to lift large, heavy pieces of glass.
Confer with customers to determine project requirements or to provide cost estimates.
Select the type or color of glass or mirror according to specifications.
Move furniture to clear work sites and cover floors or furnishings with drop cloths.
Assemble and cement sections of stained glass together.
Measure, cut, fit, and press anti-glare adhesive film to glass or spray glass with tinting solution to prevent light glare.
Create patterns on glass by etching, sandblasting, or painting designs.
Read blueprints and select appropriate insulation, based on space characteristics and the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, power saws, knives, or scissors.
Cover and line structures with blown or rolled forms of materials to insulate against cold, heat, or moisture, using saws, knives, rasps, trowels, blowers, or other tools and implements.
Fit, wrap, staple, or glue insulating materials to structures or surfaces, using hand tools or wires.
Distribute insulating materials evenly into small spaces within floors, ceilings, or walls, using blowers and hose attachments, or cement mortars.
Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers and regulate flow of materials through nozzles.
Remove old insulation such as asbestos, following safety procedures.
Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.
Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use.
Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.
Spray or brush hot plastics or pitch onto surfaces.
Bake finishes on painted or enameled articles, using baking ovens.
Smooth strips or sections of paper with brushes or rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles and to smooth joints.
Trim rough edges from strips, using straightedges and trimming knives.
Trim excess material at ceilings or baseboards, using knives.
Check finished wallcoverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams.
Mark vertical guidelines on walls to align strips, using plumb bobs and chalk lines.
Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, using hand tools.
Apply adhesives to the backs of paper strips, using brushes, or dunk strips of prepasted wallcovering in water; wiping off any excess adhesive.
Measure and cut strips from rolls of wallpaper or fabric, using shears or razors.
Place strips or sections of paper on surfaces, aligning section edges and patterns.
Fill holes, cracks, and other surface imperfections preparatory to covering surfaces.
Measure surfaces andor review work orders to estimate the quantities of materials needed.
Apply sizing to seal surfaces and maximize adhesion of coverings to surfaces.
Smooth rough spots on walls and ceilings, using sandpaper.
Set up equipment such as pasteboards and scaffolds.
Remove old paper, using water, steam machines, or solvents and scrapers.
Apply thinned glue to waterproof porous surfaces, using brushes, rollers, or pasting machines.
Mix paste, using paste powder and water, and brush paste onto surfaces.
Staple or tack advertising posters onto fences, walls, billboards, or poles.
Remove paint, varnish, dirt, and grease from surfaces, using paint remover and water soda solutions.
Apply acetic acid to damp plaster to prevent lime from bleeding through paper.
Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
Cut pipes to required lengths.
Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.
Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.
Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.
Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes.
Train or supervise others in laying pipe.
Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.
Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.
Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair, according to specifications.
Inspect, examine, or test installed systems or pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods.
Select pipe sizes, types, or related materials, such as supports, hangers, or hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
Measure and mark pipes for cutting or threading.
Attach pipes to walls, structures, or fixtures, such as radiators or tanks, using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment.
Assemble or secure pipes, tubes, fittings, or related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints.
Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints.
Turn valves to shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
Cut, thread, or hammer pipes to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders.
Remove and replace worn components.
Install automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems.
Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools.
Cut or bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, or mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand or power tools.
Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness.
Operate motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, or facility floors.
Prepare cost estimates for clients.
Dip nonferrous piping materials in a mixture of molten tin and lead to obtain a coating that prevents erosion or galvanic or electrolytic action.
Install fixtures, appliances, or equipment designed to reduce water or energy consumption.
Install or test gray water systems, such as recycling, treatment, or irrigation systems.
Install pipe systems to support alternative energy-fueled systems, such as geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe to required angle, using hand or power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, or pipe-bending machines.
Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.
Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, or fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers or levels.
Recommend energy or water saving products, such as low-flow faucets or shower heads, water-saving toilets, or high-efficiency hot water heaters.
Apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings, using trowels, brushes, or spray guns.
Mix mortar and plaster to desired consistency or direct workers who perform mixing.
Create decorative textures in finish coat, using brushes or trowels, sand, pebbles, or stones.
Apply insulation to building exteriors by installing prefabricated insulation systems over existing walls or by covering the outer wall with insulation board, reinforcing mesh, and a base coat.
Cure freshly plastered surfaces.
Clean and prepare surfaces for applications of plaster, cement, stucco, or similar materials, such as by drywall taping.
Rough the undercoat surface with a scratcher so the finish coat will adhere.
Apply weatherproof, decorative coverings to exterior surfaces of buildings, such as by troweling or spraying on coats of stucco.
Install guide wires on exterior surfaces of buildings to indicate thickness of plaster or stucco and nail wire mesh, lath, or similar materials to the outside surface to hold stucco in place.
Spray acoustic materials or texture finish over walls or ceilings.
Mold or install ornamental plaster pieces, panels, or trim.
Position and secure steel bars, rods, cables, or mesh in concrete forms, using fasteners, rod-bending machines, blowtorches, or hand tools.
Space and fasten together rods in forms according to blueprints, using wire and pliers.
Determine quantities, sizes, shapes, and locations of reinforcing rods from blueprints, sketches, or oral instructions.
Place blocks under rebar to hold the bars off the deck when reinforcing floors.
Cut rods to required lengths, using metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters, or acetylene torches.
Cut and fit wire mesh or fabric, using hooked rods, and position fabric or mesh in concrete to reinforce concrete.
Bend steel rods with hand tools or rodbending machines and weld them with arc-welding equipment.
Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
Align roofing materials with edges of roofs.
Clean and maintain equipment.
Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.
Install, repair, or replace single-ply roofing systems, using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric, or other asphaltic compositions.
Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces.
Install vapor barriers or layers of insulation on flat roofs.
Cut roofing paper to size using knives; and nail or staple roofing paper to roofs in overlapping strips to form bases for other materials.
Cover exposed nailheads with roofing cement or caulking to prevent water leakage or rust.
Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles.
Cover roofs or exterior walls of structures with slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, gravel, gypsum, or related materials, using brushes, knives, punches, hammers, or other tools.
Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
Apply alternate layers of hot asphalt or tar and roofing paper to roofs.
Estimate roofing materials and labor required to complete jobs, and provide price quotes.
Spray roofs, sidings, or walls to bind, seal, insulate, or soundproof sections of structures, using spray guns, air compressors, or heaters.
Waterproof or damp-proof walls, floors, roofs, foundations, or basements by painting or spraying surfaces with waterproof coatings or by attaching waterproofing membranes to surfaces.
Mop or pour hot asphalt or tar onto roof bases.
Apply plastic coatings, membranes, fiberglass, or felt over sloped roofs before applying shingles.
Smooth rough spots to prepare surfaces for waterproofing, using hammers, chisels, or rubbing bricks.
Glaze top layers to make a smooth finish or embed gravel in the bitumen for rough surfaces.
Apply gravel or pebbles over top layers of roofs, using rakes or stiff-bristled brooms.
Punch holes in slate, tile, terra cotta, or wooden shingles, using punches and hammers.
Apply modular soil- and plant-containing grids over existing roof membranes to create green roofs.
Apply reflective roof coatings, such as special paints or single-ply roofing sheets, to existing roofs to reduce solar heat absorption.
Attach solar panels to existing roofs, according to specifications and without damaging roofing materials or the structural integrity of buildings.
Install attic ventilation systems, such as turbine vents, gable or ridge vents, or conventional or solar-powered exhaust fans.
Install layers of vegetation-based green roofs, including protective membranes, drainage, aeration, water retention and filter layers, soil substrates, irrigation materials, and plants.
Install skylights on roofs to increase natural light inside structures or to reduce energy costs.
Install solar roofing systems that have energy-collecting photovoltaic panels built into roofing membranes, shingles, or tiles.
Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and required methods and materials, according to blueprints, drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material, such as roofing panels, according to drawings or templates, using calculators, scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers.
Fasten seams or joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips, or bonds to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items.
Install assemblies, such as flashing, pipes, tubes, heating and air conditioning ducts, furnace casings, rain gutters, or downspouts in supportive frameworks.
Convert blueprints into shop drawings to be followed in the construction or assembly of sheet metal products.
Fabricate or alter parts at construction sites, using shears, hammers, punches, or drills.
Select gauges or types of sheet metal or nonmetallic material, according to product specifications.
Maneuver completed units into position for installation, and anchor the units.
Transport prefabricated parts to construction sites for assembly and installation.
Drill and punch holes in metal, for screws, bolts, and rivets.
Maintain equipment, making repairs or modifications when necessary.
Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, or smooth surfaces, seams, or joints of assembled parts, using hand tools or portable power tools.
Finish parts, using hacksaws or hand, rotary, or squaring shears.
Shape metal material over anvils, blocks, or other forms, using hand tools.
Develop and lay out patterns that use materials most efficiently, using computerized metalworking equipment to experiment with different layouts.
Inspect individual parts, assemblies, and installations for conformance to specifications and building codes, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers.
Hire, train, or supervise new employees or apprentices.
Fasten roof panel edges and machine-made molding to structures, nailing or welding pieces into place.
Secure metal roof panels in place, and interlock and fasten grooved panel edges.
Construct components for high-performance wind turbine systems.
Fabricate ducts for high efficiency heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to maximize efficiency of systems.
Install green architectural sheet metal components, such as cool roofs or hot or cold walls.
Perform building commissioning activities by completing mechanical inspections of a building's water, lighting, or heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Perform sheet metal work necessary for solar panel installations.
Verify that heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are designed, installed, and calibrated in accordance with green certification standards, such as those of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Read specifications or blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, or sizes of materials required.
Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
Hoist steel beams, girders, and columns into place, using cranes, or signal hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural-steel members.
Bolt aligned structural steel members in position for permanent riveting, bolting, or welding into place.
Ride on girders or other structural steel members to position them or use rope to guide them into position.
Fabricate metal parts, such as steel frames, columns, beams, or girders, according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
Pull, push, or pry structural steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
Cut, bend, or weld steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, or welding equipment.
Fasten structural steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
Assemble hoisting equipment or rigging, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks, to move heavy equipment or materials.
Force structural steel members into final positions, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks, or hand tools.
Erect metal or precast concrete components for structures, such as buildings, bridges, dams, towers, storage tanks, fences, or highway guard rails.
Unload and position prefabricated steel units for hoisting as needed.
Drive drift pins through rivet holes to align rivet holes in structural steel members with corresponding holes in previously placed members.
Dismantle structures or equipment.
Insert sealing strips, wiring, insulating material, ladders, flanges, gauges, or valves, depending on types of structures being assembled.
Catch hot rivets in buckets and insert rivets in holes, using tongs.
Place blocks under reinforcing bars used to reinforce floors.
Hold rivets while riveters use air hammers to form heads on rivets.
Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified.
Install active solar systems, including solar collectors, concentrators, pumps, or fans.
Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards using drawings, schematics, and instructions.
Perform routine photovoltaic (PV) system maintenance on modules, arrays, batteries, power conditioning equipment, safety systems, structural systems, weather sealing, or balance of systems equipment.
Activate photovoltaic (PV) systems to verify system functionality and conformity to performance expectations.
Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.
Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.
Determine appropriate sizes, ratings, and locations for all system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices, grounding equipment, and surge suppression equipment.
Determine connection interfaces for additional subpanels or for connecting photovoltaic (PV) systems with utility services or other power generation sources.
Determine photovoltaic (PV) system designs or configurations based on factors such as customer needs, expectations, and site conditions.
Diagram layouts and locations for photovoltaic (PV) arrays and equipment, including existing building or site features.
Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit.
Identify and resolve any deficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) system installation or materials.
Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
Locate and supply materials to masons for installation, following drawings or numbered sequences.
Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
Apply grout between joints of bricks or tiles, using grouting trowels.
Correct surface imperfections or fill chipped, cracked, or broken bricks or tiles, using fillers, adhesives, or grouting materials.
Modify material moving, mixing, grouting, grinding, polishing, or cleaning procedures, according to installation or material requirements.
Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
Clean installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites, or storage areas, using water, chemical solutions, oxygen lances, or polishing machines.
Transport materials, tools, or machines to installation sites, manually or using conveyance equipment.
Move or position materials such as marble slabs, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
Remove excess grout or residue from tile or brick joints, using sponges or trowels.
Remove damaged tile, brick, or mortar, and clean or prepare surfaces, using pliers, hammers, chisels, drills, wire brushes, or metal wire anchors.
Arrange or store materials, machines, tools, or equipment.
Apply caulk, sealants, or other agents to installed surfaces.
Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.
Erect scaffolding, shoring, or braces.
Select tools, equipment, aor materials from storage and transport items to work site.
Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.
Clean work areas, machines, or equipment, to maintain a clean and safe job site.
Hold plumb bobs, sighting rods, or other equipment to aid in establishing reference points and lines.
Align, straighten, plumb, or square forms for installation.
Thread conduit ends, connect couplings, and fabricate and secure conduit support brackets, using hand tools.
Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment, using hand tools.
Erect electrical system components and barricades, and rig scaffolds, hoists, and shoring.
Perform semi-skilled and unskilled laboring duties related to the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment.
Dig trenches or holes for installation of conduit or supports.
Raise, lower, or position equipment, tools, and materials, using hoist, hand line, or block and tackle.
Break up concrete, using airhammer, to facilitate installation, construction, or repair of equipment.
Requisition materials, using warehouse requisition or release forms.
String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground, through equipment, or to towers.
Solder electrical connections, using soldering iron.
Trim trees and clear undergrowth along right-of-way.
Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.
Operate cutting torches and welding equipment, while working with conduit and metal components to construct devices associated with electrical functions.
Paint a variety of objects related to electrical functions.
Perform support duties to assist painters, paperhangers, plasterers, or masons.
Apply protective coverings such as masking tape to articles or areas that could be damaged or stained by work processes.
Erect scaffolding.
Fill cracks or breaks in surfaces of plaster articles or areas with putty or epoxy compounds.
Supply or hold tools and materials.
Smooth surfaces of articles to be painted, using sanding and buffing tools and equipment.
Mix plaster, and carry plaster to plasterers.
Place articles to be stripped into stripping tanks.
Remove articles such as cabinets, metal furniture, and paint containers from stripping tanks after prescribed periods of time.
Pour specified amounts of chemical solutions into stripping tanks.
Measure, cut, thread and assemble new pipe, placing the assembled pipe in hangers or other supports.
Cut or drill holes in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes.
Perform rough-ins, repair and replace fixtures and water heaters, and locate, repair, or remove leaking or broken pipes.
Assist pipe fitters in the layout, assembly, and installation of piping for air, ammonia, gas, and water systems.
Cut pipe and lift up to fitters.
Fit or assist in fitting valves, couplings, or assemblies to tanks, pumps, or systems, using hand tools.
Requisition tools and equipment, select type and size of pipe, and collect and transport materials and equipment to work site.
Mount brackets and hangers on walls and ceilings to hold pipes, and set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
Excavate and grade ditches, and lay and join pipe for water and sewer service.
Disassemble and remove damaged or worn pipe.
Clean shop, work area, and machines, using solvent and rags.
Clean and disinfect domestic basements and other areas flooded by sewer stoppages.
Tap mainline sewers to install sewer saddles.
Update sewer maps and manhole charts.
Prepare base for installation by removing unstable or unsuitable materials, compacting and grading the soil, draining or stabilizing weak or saturated soils and taking measures to prevent water penetration and migration of bedding sand.
Supply and place base materials, edge restraints, bedding sand and jointing sand.
Discuss the design with the client.
Set pavers, aligning and spacing them correctly.
Sweep sand into the joints and compact pavement until the joints are full.
Screed sand level to an even thickness, and recheck sand exposed to elements, raking and rescreeding if necessary.
Cut paving stones to size and for edges, using a splitter and a masonry saw.
Compact bedding sand and pavers to finish the paved area, using a plate compactor.
Design paver installation layout pattern and create markings for directional references of joints and stringlines.
Sweep sand from the surface prior to opening to traffic.
Resurface an outside area with cobblestones, terracotta tiles, concrete or other materials.
Cement the edges of the paved area.
Design active direct or indirect, passive direct or indirect, or pool solar systems.
Perform routine maintenance or repairs to restore solar thermal systems to baseline operating conditions.
Apply operation or identification tags or labels to system components, as required.
Assess collector sites to ensure structural integrity of potential mounting surfaces or the best orientation and tilt for solar collectors.
Connect water heaters and storage tanks to power and water sources.
Determine locations for installing solar subsystem components, including piping, water heaters, valves, and ancillary equipment.
Fill water tanks and check tanks, pipes, and fittings for leaks.
Identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.
Install circulating pumps using pipe, fittings, soldering equipment, electrical supplies, and hand tools.
Install copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, pipe cutters, acetylene torches, solder, wire brushes, sand cloths, flux, plastic pipe cleaners, or plastic glue.
Install flat-plat, evacuated glass, or concentrating solar collectors on mounting devices, using brackets or struts.
Install heat exchangers and heat exchanger fluids according to installation manuals and schematics.
Install monitoring system components, such as flow meters, temperature gauges, and pressure gauges, according to system design and manufacturer specifications.
Install plumbing, such as dip tubes, port fittings, drain tank valves, pressure temperature relief valves, or tanks, according to manufacturer specifications and building codes.
Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.
Install solar thermal system controllers and sensors.
Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
Apply ultraviolet radiation protection to prevent degradation of plumbing.
Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
Cut, miter, and glue piping insulation to insulate plumbing pipes and fittings.
Demonstrate start-up, shut-down, maintenance, diagnostic, and safety procedures to thermal system owners.
Inspect buildings to identify required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement.
Recommend weatherization techniques to clients in accordance with needs and applicable energy regulations, codes, policies, or statutes.
Test and diagnose air flow systems, using furnace efficiency analysis equipment.
Apply insulation materials such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls.
Explain energy conservation measures, such as the use of low flow showerheads and energy efficient lighting.
Install and seal air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency.
Install storm windows or storm doors and verify proper fit.
Monitor sound wave generating or detecting mechanisms to determine well fluid levels.
Apply green technologies or techniques such as the use of coiled tubing, slim-hole drilling, horizontal drilling, hydraulic fracturing, or gas lift systems.
Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
Monitor drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.
Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.
Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.
Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.
Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.
Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites.
Record drilling progress and geological data.
Retrieve lost equipment from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment.
Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.
Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes.
Perform pumping tests to assess well performance.
Measure depths of drilled blast holes, using weighted tape measures.
Connect electrical wire to primers, and cover charges or fill blast holes with clay, drill chips, sand, or other material.
Lay primacord between rows of charged blast holes, and tie cord into main lines to form blast patterns.
Assemble and position equipment, explosives, and blasting caps in holes at specified depths, or load perforating guns or torpedoes with explosives.
Verify detonation of charges by observing control panels, or by listening for the sounds of blasts.
Move and store inventories of explosives, loaded perforating guns, and other materials, according to established safety procedures.
Light fuses, drop detonating devices into wells or boreholes, or activate firing devices with plungers, dials, or buttons, in order to set off single or multiple blasts.
Drive trucks to transport explosives and blasting equipment to blasting sites.
Cut specified lengths of primacord and attach primers to cord ends.
Maintain inventory levels, ordering new supplies as necessary.
Set up and operate equipment such as hoists, jackhammers, or drills, in order to bore charge holes.
Repair and service blasting, shooting, and automotive equipment, and electrical wiring and instruments, using hand tools.
Set up and operate short-wave radio or field telephone equipment to transmit and receive blast information.
Insert waterproof sealers, bullets, andor powder charges into guns, and screw gun ports back into place.
Clean, gauge, and lubricate gun ports.
Connect gun chambers to electric detonating devices, and operate controls at panelboards, in order to detonate charges in guns or to ignite chemical charges.
Lower perforating guns into wells, using hoists; then use measuring devices and instrument panels to position guns in correct positions for taking samples.
Insert powder charges into chambers of sidewall sample-taking cylinders, and assemble cylinders, using special wrenches.
Clean engines, sediment bulk and screens, and carburetors, adjusting carburetor float levels.
Prepare and paint aircraft surfaces.
Spread plastic film over areas to be repaired to prevent damage to surrounding areas.
Check for corrosion, distortion, and invisible cracks in the fuselage, wings, and tail, using x-ray and magnetic inspection equipment.
Disassemble engines and inspect parts, such as turbine blades and cylinders, for corrosion, wear, warping, cracks, and leaks, using precision measuring instruments, x-rays, and magnetic inspection equipment.
Determine repair limits for engine hot section parts.
Cure bonded structures, using portable or stationary curing equipment.
Listen to operating engines to detect and diagnose malfunctions such as sticking or burned valves.
Accompany aircraft on flights to make in-flight adjustments and corrections.
Remove, inspect, repair, and install in-flight refueling stores and external fuel tanks.
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles.
Measure and mark vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears.
Replace damaged glass on vehicles.
Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.
Cut openings in vehicle bodies for the installation of customized windows, using templates and power shears or chisels.
Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.
Install replacement glass in vehicles after old glass has been removed and all necessary preparations have been made.
Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.
Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow primed scratches to dry.
Obtain windshields or windows for specific automobile makes and models from stock and examine them for defects prior to installation.
Check for and remove moisture or contamination in damaged areas and keep areas dry until repairs are complete.
Apply a bead of urethane around the perimeter of each pinchweld and dress the remaining urethane on the pinchwelds so that it is of uniform level and thickness.
Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.
Remove broken or damaged glass windshields or window glass from motor vehicles, using hand tools to remove screws from frames holding glass.
Replace all moldings, clips, windshield wipers, or other parts that were removed prior to glass replacement or repair.
Remove moldings, clips, windshield wipers, screws, bolts, and inside A-pillar moldings and lower headliners in preparation for installation or repair work.
Install, repair, or replace safety glass and related materials, such as back glass heating elements, on vehicles or equipment.
Install rubber channeling strips around edges of glass or frames to weatherproof windows or to prevent rattling.
Hold cut or uneven edges of glass against automated abrasive belts to shape or smooth edges.
Cut flat safety glass according to specified patterns or perform precision pattern making and glass cutting to custom fit replacement windows.
Replace or adjust motorized or manual window-raising mechanisms.
Install new foam dams on pinchwelds, if required.
Cool or warm glass in the event of temperature extremes.
Test drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements.
Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune-ups.
Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling, and electrical systems.
Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
Test units for operability before and after repairs.
Record conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
Remove locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Inspect components such as bearings, seals, gaskets, wheels, and coupler assemblies to determine if repairs are needed.
Inspect the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards in order to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
Adjust repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
Perform scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
Repair, fabricate, and install steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
Disassemble units such as water pumps, control valves, and compressors so that repairs can be made.
Measure diameters of axle wheel seats, using micrometers, and mark dimensions on axles so that wheels can be bored to specified dimensions.
Align car sides for installation of car ends and crossties, using width gauges, turnbuckles, and wrenches.
Replace defective wiring and insulation, and tighten electrical connections, using hand tools.
Test electrical systems of cars by operating systems and using testing equipment such as ammeters.
Install and repair interior flooring, fixtures, walls, plumbing, steps, and platforms.
Examine car roofs for wear and damage, and repair defective sections, using roofing material, cement, nails, and waterproof paint.
Paint car exteriors, interiors, and fixtures.
Repair car upholstery.
Repair window sash frames, attach weather stripping and channels to frames, and replace window glass, using hand tools.
Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.
Mount motors to boats and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
Install, repair, and replace equipment or accessories, such as handlebars, stands, lights, and seats.
Align wheels.
Disassemble axles in order to repair, adjust, and replace defective parts, using hand tools.
Shape replacement parts, using bench grinders.
Repair holes in tire tubes, using scrapers and patches.
Contribute expertise to develop medical maintenance standard operating procedures.
Fabricate, dress down, or substitute parts or major new items to modify equipment to meet unique operational or research needs, working from job orders, sketches, modification orders, samples, or discussions with operating officials.
Repair shop equipment, metal furniture, or hospital equipment, including welding broken parts or replacing missing parts, or bring item into local shop for major repairs.
Compute power and space requirements for installing medical, dental, or related equipment and install units to manufacturers' specifications.
Make computations relating to load requirements of wiring or equipment, using algebraic expressions and standard formulas.
Supervise or advise subordinate personnel.
Play instruments to evaluate their sound quality and to locate any defects.
Adjust string tensions to tune instruments, using hand tools and electronic tuning devices.
Disassemble instruments and parts for repair and adjustment.
Inspect instruments to locate defects, and to determine their value or the level of restoration required.
Repair cracks in wood or metal instruments, using pinning wire, lathes, fillers, clamps, or soldering irons.
Reassemble instruments following repair, using hand tools and power tools and glue, hair, yarn, resin, or clamps, and lubricate instruments as necessary.
Compare instrument pitches with tuning tool pitches in order to tune instruments.
String instruments, and adjust trusses and bridges of instruments to obtain specified string tensions and heights.
Repair or replace musical instrument parts and components, such as strings, bridges, felts, and keys, using hand and power tools.
Polish instruments, using rags and polishing compounds, buffing wheels, or burnishing tools.
Shape old parts and replacement parts to improve tone or intonation, using hand tools, lathes, or soldering irons.
Make wood replacement parts, using woodworking machines and hand tools.
Mix and measure glue that will be used for instrument repair.
Align pads and keys on reed or wind instruments.
Adjust timing regulators, using truing calipers, watch-rate recorders, and tweezers.
Record quantities and types of timepieces repaired, serial and model numbers of items, work performed, and charges for repairs.
Gather information from customers about a timepiece's problems and its service history.
Test and replace batteries and other electronic components.
Demagnetize mechanisms, using demagnetizing machines.
Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms.
Maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery found in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories.
Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
Provide grounds keeping services, such as landscaping and snow removal.
Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties.
Test and treat water supply.
Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.
Align and balance new equipment after installation.
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.
Train and manage maintenance personnel and subcontractors.
Estimate repair costs.
Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings.
Grind and reseat valves, using valve-grinding machines.
Lay brick to repair or maintain buildings, walls, arches, or other structures.
Assemble boilers at installation sites, using tools such as levels, plumb bobs, hammers, torches, or other hand tools.
Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.
Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects.
Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades.
Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.
Test electrical components of wind systems with devices such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.
Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.
Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms.
Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.
Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.
Operate manufacturing equipment to fabricate wind turbines.
Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures.
Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.
Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.
Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.
Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.
Test machines to determine proper functioning.
Contact other repair personnel or make arrangements for the removal of machines in cases where major repairs are required.
Clean and oil machine parts.
Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.
Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats.
Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.
Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams.
Order parts needed for machine repairs.
Disassemble and assemble machines, according to specifications and using hand and power tools.
Install machines, making the necessary water and electrical connections in compliance with codes.
Refer to manuals and wiring diagrams to gather information needed to repair machines.
Transport machines to installation sites.
Prepare repair cost estimates.
Communicate with workers on the surface while underwater, using signal lines or telephones.
Take appropriate safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions begin.
Check and maintain diving equipment, such as helmets, masks, air tanks, harnesses, or gauges.
Descend into water with the aid of diver helpers, using scuba gear or diving suits.
Obtain information about diving tasks and environmental conditions.
Inspect and test docks, ships, buoyage systems, plant intakes or outflows, or underwater pipelines, cables, or sewers, using closed circuit television, still photography, and testing equipment.
Repair ships, bridge foundations, or other structures below the water line, using caulk, bolts, and hand tools.
Cut and weld steel, using underwater welding equipment, jigs, and supports.
Recover objects by placing rigging around sunken objects, hooking rigging to crane lines, and operating winches, derricks, or cranes to raise objects.
Install pilings or footings for piers or bridges.
Take test samples or photographs to assess the condition of vessels or structures.
Install, inspect, clean, or repair piping or valves.
Remove obstructions from strainers or marine railway or launching ways, using pneumatic or power hand tools.
Operate underwater video, sonar, recording, or related equipment to investigate underwater structures or marine life.
Perform offshore oil or gas exploration or extraction duties, such as conducting underwater surveys or repairing and maintaining drilling rigs or platforms.
Set or guide placement of pilings or sandbags to provide support for structures such as docks, bridges, cofferdams, or platforms.
Carry out non-destructive testing, such as tests for cracks on the legs of oil rigs at sea.
Remove rubbish or pollution from the sea.
Perform activities related to underwater search and rescue, salvage, recovery, or cleanup operations.
Supervise or train other divers, including hobby divers.
Drill holes in rock and rig explosives for underwater demolitions.
Set up dive sites for recreational instruction.
Cultivate or harvest marine species or perform routine work on fish farms.
Salvage wrecked ships or their cargo, using pneumatic power velocity and hydraulic tools and explosive charges, when necessary.
Measure and hem curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size, using tape measures.
Operate sewing machines to restitch defective seams, sew up holes, or replace components of fabric articles.
Spread out articles or materials and examine them for holes, tears, worn areas, and other defects.
Stamp grommets into canvas, using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
Trim edges of cut or torn fabric, using scissors or knives, and stitch trimmed edges together.
Patch holes, sew tears and ripped seams, or darn defects in items, using needles and thread or sewing machines.
Check repaired and repacked survival equipment to ensure that it meets specifications.
Sew labels and emblems onto articles for identification.
Repair holes by weaving thread over them, using needles.
Clean stains from fabric or garments, using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
Sew fringe, tassels, and ruffles onto drapes and curtains, and buttons and trimming onto garments.
Re-knit runs and replace broken threads, using latch needles.
Replace defective shrouds, and splice connections between shrouds and harnesses, using hand tools.
Pull knots to the wrong sides of garments, using hooks.
Cut new or duplicate keys, using keycutting machines.
Cut new or duplicate keys using impressions or code key machines.
Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
Keep records of company locks and keys.
Set up and maintain master key systems.
Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators.
Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.
Determine standards, budgets, production goals, and rates, based on company policies, equipment and labor availability, and workloads.
Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
Clean, trim, slice, and section carcasses for future processing.
Cut and trim meat to prepare for packing.
Remove parts, such as skin, feathers, scales or bones, from carcass.
Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat.
Produce hamburger meat and meat trimmings.
Process primal parts into cuts that are ready for retail use.
Obtain and distribute specified meat or carcass.
Separate meats and byproducts into specified containers and seal containers.
Weigh meats and tag containers for weight and contents.
Clean and salt hides.
Prepare sausages, luncheon meats, hot dogs, and other fabricated meat products, using meat trimmings and hamburger meat.
Prepare ready-to-heat foods by filleting meat or fish or cutting it into bite-sized pieces, preparing and adding vegetables or applying sauces or breading.
Remove bones, and cut meat into standard cuts in preparation for marketing.
Stun animals prior to slaughtering.
Wrap dressed carcasses andor meat cuts.
Observe, feel, taste, or otherwise examine products during and after processing, in order to ensure conformance to standards.
Observe temperature, humidity, pressure gauges, and product samples, and adjust controls, such as thermostats and valves, in order to maintain prescribed operating conditions for specific stages.
Operate or tend equipment that roasts, bakes, dries, or cures food items such as cocoa and coffee beans, grains, nuts, and bakery products.
Set temperature and time controls; light ovens, burners, driers, or roasters; and start equipment, such as conveyors, cylinders, blowers, driers, or pumps.
Observe flow of materials and listen for machine malfunctions, such as jamming or spillage, and notify supervisors if corrective actions fail.
Record production data, such as weight and amount of product processed, type of product, and time and temperature of processing.
Weigh or measure products, using scale hoppers or scale conveyors.
Read work orders in order to determine quantities and types of products to be baked, dried, or roasted.
Take product samples during andor after processing for laboratory analyses.
Fill or remove product from trays, carts, hoppers, or equipment, using scoops, peels, or shovels, or by hand.
Open valves, gates, or chutes, or use shovels in order to load or remove products from ovens or other equipment.
Clean equipment with steam, hot water, and hoses.
Clear or dislodge blockages in bins, screens, or other equipment, using poles, brushes, or mallets.
Push racks or carts in order to transfer products to storage, cooling stations, or the next stage of processing.
Start conveyors to move roasted grain to cooling pans and agitate grain with rakes as blowers force air through perforated bottoms of pans.
Smooth out products in bins, pans, trays, or conveyors, using rakes or shovels.
Install equipment, such as spray units, cutting blades, or screens, using hand tools.
Test products for moisture content, using moisture meters.
Signal coworkers in order to synchronize flow of materials.
Dump sugar dust from collectors into melting tanks and add water, in order to reclaim sugar lost during processing.
Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle.
Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color.
Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes ingredients in the manufacturing of food products, according to formulas or recipes.
Mix or blend ingredients, according to recipes, using a paddle or an agitator, or by controlling vats that heat and mix ingredients.
Clean and sterilize vats and factory processing areas.
Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.
Advise management on organizing, preparing, or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
Coordinate with outside staffing agencies to secure temporary employees, based on departmental needs.
Evaluate recruitment or selection criteria to ensure conformance to professional, statistical, or testing standards, recommending revisions, as needed.
Evaluate selection or testing techniques by conducting research or follow-up activities and conferring with management or supervisory personnel.
Review and evaluate applicant qualifications or eligibility for specified licensing, according to established guidelines and designated licensing codes.
Pay wages of contracted farm laborers.
Provide food, drinking water, and field sanitation facilities to contracted workers.
Recruit and hire agricultural workers.
Employ foremen to deal directly with workers when recruiting, hiring, instructing, assigning tasks, and enforcing work rules.
Supervise the work of contracted employees.
Furnish tools for employee use.
Direct and transport workers to appropriate work sites.
Provide check-cashing services to employees.
Advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures.
Prepare research results for publication in form of journals, books, manuals, and film.
Review occupational data on Alien Employment Certification Applications to determine the appropriate occupational title and code, and provide local offices with information about immigration and occupations.
Speak at conferences and events to promote apprenticeships and related training programs.
Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.
Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
Organize and develop, or obtain, training procedure manuals and guides and course materials such as handouts and visual materials.
Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.
Design, plan, organize and direct orientation and training for employees or customers of industrial or commercial establishment.
Monitor training costs to ensure budget is not exceeded, and prepare budget reports to justify expenditures.
Select and assign instructors to conduct training.
Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.
Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles.
Supervise instructors, evaluate instructor performance, and refer instructors to classes for skill development.
Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants.
Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.
Negotiate contracts with clients including desired training outcomes, fees, or expenses.
Devise programs to develop executive potential among employees in lower-level positions.
Screen, hire, and assign workers to positions based on qualifications.
Refer trainees to employer relations representatives, to locations offering job placement assistance, or to appropriate social services agencies if warranted.
Develop or implement training programs related to efficiency, recycling, or other issues with environmental impacts.
Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.
Seek and provide information to help companies determine their position in the marketplace.
Gather data on competitors and analyze their prices, sales, and method of marketing and distribution.
Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand.
Devise and evaluate methods and procedures for collecting data, such as surveys, opinion polls, or questionnaires, or arrange to obtain existing data.
Monitor industry statistics and follow trends in trade literature.
Measure and assess customer and employee satisfaction.
Measure the effectiveness of marketing, advertising, and communications programs and strategies.
Forecast and track marketing and sales trends, analyzing collected data.
Attend staff conferences to provide management with information and proposals concerning the promotion, distribution, design, and pricing of company products or services.
Conduct research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies, collaborating with marketing professionals, statisticians, pollsters, and other professionals.
Develop and implement procedures for identifying advertising needs.
Direct trained survey interviewers.
Identify and prioritize energy saving measures.
Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
Collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.
Inspect or evaluate building envelopes, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or process systems to determine the energy consumption of each system.
Perform tests such as blower-door tests to locate air leaks.
Educate customers on energy efficiency or answer questions on topics such as the costs of running household appliances or the selection of energy efficient appliances.
Calculate potential for energy savings.
Prepare job specification sheets for home energy improvements, such as attic insulation, window retrofits, or heating system upgrades.
Recommend energy efficient technologies or alternate energy sources.
Quantify energy consumption to establish baselines for energy use or need.
Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of building or process systems.
Analyze technical feasibility of energy saving measures using knowledge of engineering, energy production, energy use, construction, maintenance, system operation, or process systems.
Analyze energy bills including utility rates or tariffs to gather historical energy usage data.
Measure energy usage with devices such as data loggers, universal data recorders, light meters, sling psychrometers, psychrometric charts, flue gas analyzers, amp-probes, watt meters, volt meters, thermometers, or utility meters.
Determine patterns of building use to show annual or monthly needs for heating, cooling, lighting, or other energy needs.
Compare existing energy consumption levels to normative data.
Oversee installation of equipment such as water heater wraps, pipe insulation, weatherstripping, door sweeps, or low flow showerheads to improve energy efficiency.
Examine commercial sites to determine the feasibility of installing equipment that allows building management systems to reduce electricity consumption during peak demand periods.
Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.
Manage systems to ensure that pricing structures adequately reflect logistics costing.
Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, or trucking companies.
Reorganize shipping schedules to consolidate loads, maximize vehicle usage, or limit the movement of empty vehicles or containers.
Determine packaging requirements.
Contact potential vendors to determine material availability.
Route or reroute drivers in real time with remote route navigation software, satellite linkup systems, or global positioning systems (GPS) to improve operational efficiencies.
Arrange for sale or lease of excess storage or transport capacity to minimize losses or inefficiencies associated with empty space.
Contact carriers for rates or schedules.
Compare locations or environmental policies of carriers or suppliers to make transportation decisions with lower environmental impact.
Enter carbon-output or environmental-impact data into spreadsheets or environmental management or auditing software programs.
Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.
Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, and to identify problems and improvements.
Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.
Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.
Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.
Recommend purchase of storage equipment and design area layout to locate equipment in space available.
Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
Inspect event facilities to ensure that they conform to customer requirements.
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets, or to review administrative procedures and event progress.
Review event bills for accuracy, and approve payment.
Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.
Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
Plan and develop programs, agendas, budgets, and services according to customer requirements.
Negotiate contracts with such service providers and suppliers as hotels, convention centers, and speakers.
Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.
Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
Organize registration of event participants.
Hire, train, and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events.
Read trade publications, attend seminars, and consult with other meeting professionals to keep abreast of meeting management standards and trends.
Inspect newly installed energy-efficient equipment to ensure that it was installed properly and is performing according to specifications.
Verify income eligibility of participants in publicly financed weatherization programs.
Conduct security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety, or asset protection.
Design or implement security systems, video surveillance, motion detection, or closed-circuit television systems to ensure proper installation and operation.
Design security policies, programs, or practices to ensure adequate security relating to issues such as protection of assets, alarm response, and access card use.
Develop or review specifications for design or construction of security systems.
Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
Engineer, install, maintain, or repair security systems, programmable logic controls, or other security-related electronic systems.
Inspect fire, intruder detection, or other security systems.
Inspect security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
Monitor the work of contractors in the design, construction, and startup phases of security systems.
Prepare, maintain, or update security procedures, security system drawings, or related documentation.
Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
Train personnel in security procedures or use of security equipment.
Develop conceptual designs of security systems.
Budget and schedule security design work.
Interview witnesses or suspects to identify persons responsible for security breaches, establish losses, pursue prosecutions, or obtain restitution.
Monitor tapes or digital recordings to identify the source of losses.
Prepare documentation for case reports or court proceedings.
Review design drawings or technical documents for completeness, correctness, or appropriateness.
Classify goods according to tariff coding system.
Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or procedures.
Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
Sign documents on behalf of clients, using powers of attorney.
Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.
Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature, attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.
Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices, certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.
Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters.
Monitor or trace the location of goods.
Confer with officials in various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and quarantine.
Post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining bonds.
Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported, based on federal tariffs and excise taxes.
Obtain line releases for frequent shippers of low-risk commodities, high-volume entries, or multiple-container loads.
Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported products.
Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
Measure noise levels in workplaces and conduct hearing conservation programs in industry, military, schools, and communities.
Refer patients to additional medical or educational services if needed.
Perform administrative tasks, such as managing office functions and finances.
Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
Develop and supervise hearing screening programs.
Insert needles to provide acupuncture treatment.
Maintain and follow standard quality, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures.
Adhere to local, state and federal laws, regulations and statutes.
Identify correct anatomical and proportional point locations based on patients' anatomy and positions, contraindications, and precautions related to treatments such as intradermal needles, moxibution, electricity, guasha, and bleeding.
Maintain detailed and complete records of health care plans and prognoses.
Analyze physical findings and medical histories to make diagnoses according to Oriental medicine traditions.
Treat patients using tools such as needles, cups, ear balls, seeds, pellets, and nutritional supplements.
Develop individual treatment plans and strategies.
Evaluate treatment outcomes and recommend new or altered treatments as necessary to further promote, restore, or maintain health.
Collect medical histories and general health and life style information from patients.
Dispense herbal formulas and inform patients of dosages and frequencies, treatment duration, possible side effects and drug interactions.
Assess patients' general physical appearance to make diagnoses.
Educate patients on topics such as meditation, ergonomics, stretching, exercise, nutrition, the healing process, breathing, and relaxation techniques.
Formulate herbal preparations to treat conditions considering herbal properties such as taste, toxicity, effects of preparation, contraindications, and incompatibilities.
Consider Western medical procedures in health assessment, health care team communication, and care referrals.
Perform mobilizations and high-velocity adjustments to joints or soft tissues, using principles of massage, stretching, or resistance.
Report patterns of patients' health conditions, such as disease status and births, to public health agencies.
Perform minor surgical procedures, such as removing warts, moles, or cysts, sampling tissues for skin cancer or lipomas, and applying or removing sutures.
Treat minor cuts, abrasions, or contusions.
Butcher and clean fowl, fish, poultry, and shellfish to prepare for cooking or serving.
Keep records of the quantities of food used.
Load dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines.
Distribute food to waiters and waitresses to serve to customers.
Operate cash register, handle money, and give correct change.
Cut, slice or grind meat, poultry, and seafood to prepare for cooking.
Distribute menus to hospital patients, collect diet sheets, and deliver food trays and snacks to nursing units or directly to patients.
Stock cupboards and refrigerators, and tend salad bars and buffet meals.
Work on assembly lines adding cutlery, napkins, food, and other items to trays in hospitals, cafeterias, airline kitchens, and similar establishments.
Package take-out foods or serve food to customers.
Prepare and serve a variety of beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
Vacuum dining area and sweep and mop kitchen floor.
Scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers.
Collect money for drinks served.
Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
Maintain records of sales, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, or property availability.
Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, following government regulations.
Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
Direct and coordinate the activities of staff and contract personnel and evaluate their performance.
Maintain contact with insurance carriers, fire and police departments, and other agencies to ensure protection and compliance with codes and regulations.
Market vacant space to prospective tenants through leasing agents, advertising, or other methods.
Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.
Review rents to ensure that they are in line with rental markets.
Wrap menu item such as sandwiches, hot entrees, and desserts for serving or for takeout.
Scrub and polish counters, steam tables, and other equipment, and clean glasses, dishes, and fountain equipment.
Replenish foods at serving stations.
Brew coffee and tea, and fill containers with requested beverages.
Take customers' orders and write ordered items on tickets, giving ticket stubs to customers when needed to identify filled orders.
Order items needed to replenish supplies.
Serve salads, vegetables, meat, breads, and cocktails, ladle soups and sauces, portion desserts, and fill beverage cups and glasses.
Set up dining areas for meals and clear them following meals.
Carve meat.
Deliver orders to kitchens, and pick up and serve food when it is ready.
Add relishes and garnishes to food orders, according to instructions.
Arrange reservations for patrons of dining establishments.
Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
Clean service or seating areas.
Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Describe menu items to customers or suggest products that might appeal to them.
Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
Receive and process customer payments.
Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.
Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
Recruit, interview, or hire employees.
Respond to customer inquiries or complaints.
Schedule staff or supervise scheduling.
Verify staff credentials, such as educational and certification requirements.
Develop or implement marketing strategies.
Direct facility maintenance or repair.
Page individuals wanted at the box office.
Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.
Sell and serve refreshments to customers.
Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities.
Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.
Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.
Apply artificial fingernails.
Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.
Confer with stage or motion picture officials and performers in order to determine desired effects.
Duplicate work precisely in order to replicate characters' appearances on a daily basis.
Establish budgets, and work within budgetary limits.
Apply makeup to enhance, andor alter the appearance of people appearing in productions such as movies.
Alter or maintain makeup during productions as necessary to compensate for lighting changes or to achieve continuity of effect.
Select desired makeup shades from stock, or mix oil, grease, and coloring in order to achieve specific color effects.
Cleanse and tone the skin in order to prepare it for makeup application.
Assess performers' skin-type in order to ensure that make-up will not cause break-outs or skin irritations.
Analyze a script, noting events that affect each character's appearance, so that plans can be made for each scene.
Requisition or acquire needed materials for special effects, including wigs, beards, and special cosmetics.
Write makeup sheets and take photos in order to document specific looks and the products that were used to achieve the looks.
Examine sketches, photographs, and plaster models in order to obtain desired character image depiction.
Attach prostheses to performers and apply makeup in order to create special features or effects such as scars, aging, or illness.
Evaluate environmental characteristics such as venue size and lighting plans in order to determine makeup requirements.
Design rubber or plastic prostheses that can be used to change performers' appearances.
Create character drawings or models, based upon independent research, in order to augment period production files.
Advise hairdressers on the hairstyles required for character parts.
Observe students to detect and report unusual behavior.
Communicate with other staff to resolve problems with individual students.
Counsel students in the handling of issues such as family, financial, and educational problems.
Collaborate with counselors to develop counseling programs that address the needs of individual students.
Develop and coordinate educational programs for residents.
Develop program plans for individuals or assist in plan development.
Provide requested information on students' progress and the development of case plans.
Hold regular meetings with each assigned unit.
Supervise students' housekeeping work to ensure that it is done properly.
Administer, coordinate, or recommend disciplinary and corrective actions.
Confer with medical personnel to better understand the backgrounds and needs of individual residents.
Answer telephones, and route calls or deliver messages.
Determine the need for facility maintenance and repair, and notify appropriate personnel.
Supervise, train, and evaluate residence hall staff, including resident assistants, participants in work-study programs and other student workers.
Oversee departmental budget.
Supervise the activities of housekeeping personnel.
Compile information such as residents' daily activities and the quantities of supplies used to prepare required reports.
Chaperone group-sponsored trips and social functions.
Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies or marketing information.
Prepare sales presentations or proposals to explain product specifications or applications.
Demonstrate and explain the operation and use of products.
Provide customers with ongoing technical support.
Inform customers of estimated delivery schedules, service contracts, warranties, or other information pertaining to purchased products.
Attend sales and trade meetings, and read related publications in order to obtain information about market conditions, business trends, and industry developments.
Visit establishments to evaluate needs or to promote product or service sales.
Complete expense reports, sales reports, or other paperwork.
Initiate sales campaigns and follow marketing plan guidelines in order to meet sales and production expectations.
Recommend ways for customers to alter product usage in order to improve production.
Select solar energy products, systems, or services for customers based on electrical energy requirements, site conditions, price, or other factors.
Assess sites to determine suitability for solar equipment, using equipment such as tape measures, compasses, and computer software.
Calculate potential solar resources or solar array production for a particular site considering issues such as climate, shading, and roof orientation.
Create customized energy management packages to satisfy customer needs.
Develop marketing or strategic plans for sales territories.
Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs.
Prepare or review detailed design drawings, specifications, or lists related to solar installations.
Provide customers with information such as quotes, orders, sales, shipping, warranties, credit, funding options, incentives, or tax rebates.
Provide technical information about solar power, solar systems, equipment, and services to potential customers or dealers.
Bundle, label, and route sorted mail to designated areas depending on destinations and according to established procedures and deadlines.
Serve the public at counters or windows, such as by selling stamps and weighing parcels.
Supervise other mail sorters.
Train new workers.
Distribute incoming mail into the correct boxes or pigeonholes.
Operate various types of equipment, such as computer scanning equipment, addressographs, mimeographs, optical character readers, and bar-code sorters.
Search directories to find correct addresses for redirected mail.
Clear jams in sorting equipment.
Check items to ensure that addresses are legible and correct, that sufficient postage has been paid or the appropriate documentation is attached, and that items are in a suitable condition for processing.
Open and label mail containers.
Rewrap soiled or broken parcels.
Weigh articles to determine required postage.
Move containers of mail, using equipment such as forklifts and automated trains.
Sort odd-sized mail by hand, sort mail that other workers have been unable to sort, and segregate items requiring special handling.
Compile, review, and maintain data from contracts, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents in order to assess supply needs.
Confer with engineering and purchasing personnel and vendors regarding stock procurement and availability.
Determine sequence and release of back orders according to stock availability.
Prepare products, supplies, equipment, or other items for use by adjusting, repairing or assembling them as necessary.
Recommend disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock.
Read orders to ascertain catalog numbers, sizes, colors, and quantities of merchandise.
Obtain merchandise from bins or shelves.
Compute prices of items or groups of items.
Complete order receipts.
Keep records of out-going orders.
Place merchandise on conveyors leading to wrapping areas.
Requisition additional materials, supplies, and equipment.
Collect or prepare measurement, weight, or identification labels; and attach them to products.
Document quantity, quality, type, weight, test result data, and value of materials or products, in order to maintain shipping, receiving, and production records and files.
Clean machines, perform minor repairs, and report major repair needs.
Operate auxiliary machines such as collators, pad and tablet making machines, staplers, and paper punching, folding, cutting, and perforating machines.
Complete records of production, including work volumes and outputs, materials used, and any backlogs.
Deliver completed work.
Prepare and process papers for use in scanning, microfilming, and microfiche.
Cut copies apart and write identifying information, such as page numbers or titles, on copies.
Clean and file master copies or plates.
Move heat units and clamping frames over screen beds to form Braille impressions on pages; then raise frames to release individual copies.
Correct or record omissions, errors, or inconsistencies found.
Mark copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement, grammar, punctuation, or spelling, using standard printers' marks.
Read corrected copies or proofs in order to ensure that all corrections have been made.
Compare information or figures on one record against same data on other records, or with original copy, to detect errors.
Consult reference books or secure aid of readers to check references with rules of grammar and composition.
Route proofs with marked corrections to authors, editors, typists, or typesetters for correction andor reprinting.
Measure dimensions, spacing, and positioning of page elements (copy and illustrations) in order to verify conformance to specifications, using printer's ruler.
Read proof sheets aloud, calling out punctuation marks and spelling unusual words and proper names.
Compute and analyze data, using statistical formulas and computers or calculators.
Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
Travel to customers' stores or offices to service machines or to provide emergency repair service.
Reinstall software programs or adjust settings on existing software to fix machine malfunctions.
Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.
Test new systems to ensure that they are in working order.
Assemble machines according to specifications, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
Operate machines to test functioning of parts or mechanisms.
Maintain records of equipment maintenance work or repairs.
Install and configure new equipment, including operating software or peripheral equipment.
Maintain parts inventories and order any additional parts needed for repairs.
Update existing equipment, performing tasks such as installing updated circuit boards or additional memory.
Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
Test components or circuits of faulty equipment to locate defects, using oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters, voltmeters, or special diagnostic software programs.
Repair, adjust, or replace electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering or welding equipment.
Complete repair bills, shop records, time cards, or expense reports.
Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
Clean, oil, or adjust mechanical parts to maintain machines' operating efficiency and to prevent breakdowns.
Enter information into computers to copy programs from one electronic component to another or to draw, modify, or store schematics.
Read specifications, such as blueprints, charts, or schematics, to determine machine settings or adjustments.
Lay cable and hook up electrical connections between machines, power sources, and phone lines.
Analyze equipment performance records to assess equipment functioning.
Fill machines with toners, inks, or other duplicating fluids.
Train new repairers.
Calibrate testing instruments.
Assemble or erect communications towers, using construction or rigging equipment.
Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.
Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
Install or repair tower lighting components, including strobes, beacons, or lighting controllers.
Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.
Lift equipment into position, using cranes and rigging tools or equipment such as gin poles.
Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.
Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
Replace existing antennas with new antennas as directed.
Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses.
Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.
Remove and remake connections in order to change circuit layouts, following work orders or diagrams.
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or complaints.
Analyze test readings, computer printouts, and trouble reports to determine equipment repair needs and required repair methods.
Adjust or modify equipment to enhance equipment performance or to respond to customer requests.
Request support from technical service centers when on-site procedures fail to solve installation or maintenance problems.
Remove loose wires and other debris after work is completed.
Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
Communicate with bases, using telephones or two-way radios to receive instructions or technical advice, or to report equipment status.
Collaborate with other workers in order to locate and correct malfunctions.
Review manufacturer's instructions, manuals, technical specifications, building permits, and ordinances in order to determine communication equipment requirements and procedures.
Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.
Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults, in order to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.
Designate cables available for use.
Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
Remove and replace plug-in circuit equipment.
Route and connect cables and lines to switches, switchboard equipment, and distributing frames, using wire-wrap guns or soldering irons to connect wires to terminals.
Clean and maintain tools, test equipment, and motor vehicles.
Program computerized switches and switchboards to provide requested features.
Diagnose and correct problems from remote locations, using special switchboards to find the sources of problems.
Maintain computer and manual records pertaining to facilities and equipment.
Install updated software, and programs that maintain existing software andor provide requested features such as time-correlated call routing.
Enter codes needed to correct electronic switching system programming.
Perform database verifications, using computers.
Address special issues or situations, such as illegal or unauthorized use of equipment, or cases of electrical or acoustic shock.
Examine telephone transmission facilities to determine requirements for new or additional telephone services.
Determine viability of sites through observation, and discuss site locations and construction requirements with customers.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including adjusting and lubricating components, and painting worn or exposed areas.
Measure distances from landmarks to identify exact installation sites for equipment.
Clean switches and replace contact points, using vacuum hoses, solvents, and hand tools.
Dig holes or trenches as necessary for equipment installation and access.
Install telephone station equipment, such as intercommunication systems, transmitters, receivers, relays, and ringers, and related apparatus, such as coin collectors, telephone booths, and switching-key equipment.
Locate tower sites where work is to be performed, using mapping software.
Take site survey photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras.
Transport equipment to work sites, using utility trucks and equipment trailers.
Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.
Test equipment functions such as signal strength and quality, transmission capacity, interference, and signal delay, using equipment such as oscilloscopes, circuit analyzers, frequency meters, and wattmeters.
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.
Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
Insert plugs into receptacles, and bolt or screw leads to terminals in order to connect equipment to power sources, using hand tools.
Test batteries, using hydrometers and ammeters, and charge batteries as necessary.
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
Clean and lubricate motor generators.
Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
Inspect equipment on a regular basis in order to ensure proper functioning.
Repair or replace faulty equipment such as defective and damaged telephones, wires, switching system components, and associated equipment.
Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy.
Retrofit vehicle fuel systems with aftermarket products, such as vapor transfer devices, evaporation control devices, swirlers, lean burn devices, or friction reduction devices, to enhance combustion and fuel efficiency.
Service biodiesel fuel tanks for algae or sludge accumulation by cleaning, changing filters, or adding algaecides.
Service internal combustion engine systems for hybrid electric vehicles.
Use handtools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
Adjust and reline brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
Test drive trucks and buses to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
Attach test instruments to equipment, and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.
Diagnose and repair vehicle heating and cooling systems.
Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
Disassemble and overhaul internal combustion engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and differential units.
Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine, such as fuel injection systems.
Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, and promotions.
Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas.
Plan and develop new products and production processes.
Align and fit structural assemblies manually, or signal crane operators to position assemblies for joining.
Assemble prefabricated parts to form subassemblies.
Assemble, install, and connect parts, fittings, and assemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps.
Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
Cut, trim, file, bend, and smooth parts, and verify sizes and fitting tolerances in order to ensure proper fit and clearance of parts.
Read and interpret blueprints, illustrations, and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities and relationships of parts.
Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, or power tools.
Join structural assemblies, such as wings, tails, or fuselage.
Layout and mark reference points and locations for installation of parts or components, using jigs, templates, or measuring and marking instruments.
Adjust, repair, rework, or replace parts and assemblies to eliminate malfunctions and to ensure proper operation.
Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure or support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws, rivets, chemical bonding, or welding.
Inspect or test installed units, parts, systems, or assemblies for fit, alignment, performance, defects, or compliance with standards, using measuring instruments or test equipment.
Fit and fasten sheet metal coverings to surface areas or other sections of aircraft prior to welding or riveting.
Clean, oil, or coat system components as necessary before assembly or attachment.
Set, align, adjust, or synchronize aircraft armament or rigging or control system components to established tolerances or requirements using sighting devices and hand tools.
Install and connect control cables to electronically controlled units, using hand tools, ring locks, cotter keys, threaded connectors, turnbuckles, and related devices.
File, lap, and buff parts to fit, using hand and power tools.
Pack or fold insulation between panels.
Operate or tend automated assembling equipment, such as robotics and fixed automation equipment.
Operate small cranes to transport or position large parts.
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
Locate and mark workpiece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.
Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
Hammer, chip, and grind workpieces to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
Smooth workpiece edges and fix taps, tubes, and valves.
Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.
Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.
Mark reference points onto floors or face blocks and transpose them to workpieces, using measuring devices, squares, chalk, and soapstone.
Set up face blocks, jigs, and fixtures.
Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes.
Heat-treat parts, using acetylene torches.
Coordinate or participate in promotional activities or trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, or production managers, to market products or services.
Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in midwifery.
Plan, provide, or evaluate educational programs for nursing staff, health care teams, or the community.
Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patients' characteristics such as age and gender.
Develop, implement, administer and evaluate personnel and labor relations programs, including performance appraisal, affirmative action and employment equity programs.
Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
Develop and maintain media contact lists.
Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes.
Establish payment priorities according to credit terms and interest rates to reduce clients' overall costs.
Research new products or analytics to determine their usefulness.
Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.
Identify, scale, and orient geodetic points, elevations, and other planimetric or topographic features, applying standard mathematical formulas.
Select aerial photographic and remote sensing techniques and plotting equipment needed to meet required standards of accuracy.
Travel over photographed areas to observe, identify, record, and verify all relevant features.
Analyze user needs and recommend appropriate hardware.
Confer with engineering staff and consult specifications to evaluate interface between hardware and software and operational and performance requirements of overall system.
Specify power supply requirements and configuration, drawing on system performance expectations and design specifications.
Develop, implement, or manage plans or programs related to conservation or management of natural resources.
Assess, sort, characterize, or pack known or unknown materials.
Direct installation or operation of environmental monitoring devices or supervise related data collection programs.
Prepare or present public briefings on the status of environmental engineering projects.
Design water storage tanks or other water storage facilities.
Analyze the efficiency of water delivery structures, such as dams, tainter gates, canals, pipes, penstocks, or cofferdams.
Conduct water quality studies to identify and characterize water pollutant sources.
Design or select equipment for use in wastewater processing to ensure compliance with government standards.
Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.
Study and interpret religious laws, doctrines, or traditions.
Devise ways in which congregational membership can be expanded.
Provide interpretation and transcription of regular classroom materials through Braille and sign language.
Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.
Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electronic information storage technology.
Schedule events, and organize details including refreshment, entertainment, decorations, and the collection of any fees.
Install, arrange, assemble, and prepare artifacts for exhibition, ensuring the artifacts' safety, reporting their status and condition, and identifying and correcting any problems with the set-up.
Check books in and out of the library.
Collect and evaluate data in order to determine community program needs.
Organize, advise, and participate in community activities and organizations such as county and state fair events and -H Clubs.
Provide direct assistance to farmers by performing activities such as purchasing or selling products and supplies, supervising properties, and collecting soil and herbage samples for testing.
Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing.
Compose and edit scripts or provide screenwriters with story outlines from which scripts can be written.
Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers.
Cut and edit film or tape to integrate component parts into desired sequences.
Check translations of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions.
Read written materials, such as legal documents, scientific works, or news reports, and rewrite material into specified languages.
Refer to reference materials, such as dictionaries, lexicons, encyclopedias, and computerized terminology banks, as needed to ensure translation accuracy.
Compile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.
Adapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessary.
Adapt software and accompanying technical documents to another language and culture.
Install, adjust, and operate electronic equipment to record, edit, and transmit radio and television programs, motion pictures, video conferencing, or multimedia presentations.
Switch sources of video input from one camera or studio to another, from film to live programming, or from network to local programming.
Mix and regulate sound inputs and feeds, or coordinate audio feeds with television pictures.
Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video equipment.
Recommend product or service improvements to employers.
Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.
Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements, andor fashion shows.
Apply layers of plastic resin to mold surfaces prior to placement of fiberglass mats, repeating layers until products have the desired thicknesses and plastics have jelled.
Inspect, clean, and assemble molds before beginning work.
Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
Compound and dispense medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists, by calculating, weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, or oversee these activities.
Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
Assay radiopharmaceuticals, verify rates of disintegration, and calculate the volume required to produce the desired results, to ensure proper dosages.
Provide specialized services to help patients manage conditions such as diabetes, asthma, smoking cessation, or high blood pressure.
Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
Manage pharmacy operations, hiring or supervising staff, performing administrative duties, or buying or selling non-pharmaceutical merchandise.
Refer patients to other health professionals or agencies when appropriate.
Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, or registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.
Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
Work in hospitals or clinics or for Health Management Organizations (HMOs), dispensing prescriptions, serving as a medical team consultant, or specializing in specific drug therapy areas, such as oncology or nuclear pharmacotherapy.
Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications or characteristics.
Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.
Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly.
Advise customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment, or healthcare supplies.
Provide vision therapy and low vision rehabilitation.
Administer anesthetic or sedation during medical procedures, using local, intravenous, spinal, or caudal methods.
Teach pharmacy students serving as interns in preparation for their graduation or licensure.
Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.
Offer health promotion and prevention activities, for example, training people to use devices such as blood pressure or diabetes monitors.
Publish educational information for other pharmacists, doctors, or patients.
Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
Prepare sterile solutions or infusions for use in surgical procedures, emergency rooms, or patients' homes.
Monitor patient before, during, and after anesthesia and counteract adverse reactions or complications.
Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
Compute impedance of wires from poles to houses to determine additional resistance needed for reducing signals to desired levels.
Dig trenches for underground wires or cables.
Explain cable service to subscribers after installation and collect any installation fees that are due.
Use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, trenchers, or cable plows.
Participate in the construction or removal of telecommunication towers or associated support structures.
Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, or lens carriers, using timing instruments.
Fill and tamp holes, using cement, earth, and tamping devices.
Dig holes for power poles, using power augers or shovels, set poles in place with cranes, and hoist poles upright, using winches.
Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools.
Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.
Control operational budget and expenditures.
Stay abreast of advances in technology.
Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.
Purchase necessary equipment.
Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
Provide users with technical support for computer problems.
Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
Assign and review the work of systems s, programmers, and other computer-related workers.
Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.
Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.
Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.
Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.
Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.
Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.
Prepare and submit budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
Teach classes or courses, or provide direct care to children.
Develop or implement quality control programs.
Apply green building strategies to reduce energy costs or minimize carbon output or other sources of harm to the environment.
Set educational standards and goals, and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
Write articles, manuals, and other publications, and assist in the distribution of promotional literature about programs and facilities.
Review and interpret government codes, and develop procedures to meet codes and to ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance.
Procure Leadership in Energy Efficient Design (LEED) or other environmentally certified professionals to ensure responsible design and building activities or to achieve favorable LEED ratings for building projects.
Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans, using computers.
Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.
Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.
Develop construction budgets that compare green and non-green construction alternatives in terms of short-term costs, long-term costs, or environmental impacts.
Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
Perform or contract others to perform prebuilding assessments, such as conceptual cost estimating, rough order of magnitude estimating, feasibility, or energy efficiency, environmental, and sustainability assessments.
Collect and analyze survey data, regulatory information, and demographic and employment trends, to forecast enrollment patterns and the need for curriculum changes.
Direct and coordinate activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, or institutions.
Develop or implement environmental protection programs.
Prepare and maintain attendance, activity, planning, accounting, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies, or direct preparation and maintenance activities.
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
Plan, direct, and monitor instructional methods and content of educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and  staff, and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
Review and evaluate new and current programs to determine their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations, and recommend any necessary modifications.
Implement training programs on environmentally responsible building topics to update employee skills and knowledge.
Monitor students' progress, and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
Direct acquisition of land for construction projects.
Direct and supervise workers.
Determine the scope of educational program offerings, and prepare drafts of program schedules and descriptions, to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies, and students' behavioral or learning problems.
Select, contract, and oversee workers who complete specific pieces of the project, such as painting or plumbing.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.
Plan or direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, or repair of facilities or equipment.
Evaluate the environmental impacts of engineering, architecture, or research and development activities.
Direct the engineering of water control, treatment, or distribution projects.
Plan, direct, and coordinate survey work with other staff activities, certifying survey work, and writing land legal descriptions.
Evaluate environmental regulations or social pressures related to environmental issues to inform strategic or operational decision-making.
Direct, review, and approve product design and changes.
Confer with management, production, or marketing staff to discuss project specifications or procedures.
Track attendance, participation, or performance data related to wellness events.
Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
Administer highway planning, construction, or maintenance.
Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management.
Confer with and report to officials and the public to provide information and solicit support for projects.
Develop or implement programs to improve sustainability or reduce the environmental impacts of engineering or architecture activities or operations.
Provide individual support or counseling in general wellness or nutrition.
Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications.
Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm.
Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Present and explain proposals, reports, or findings to clients.
Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts.
Develop or manage budgets for geothermal operations.
Monitor development of new products to help identify possible problems for mass production.
Monitor geothermal operations, using programmable logic controllers.
Perform or direct the performance of preventative maintenance on geothermal plant equipment.
Instruct staff in quality control and analytical procedures.
Review and approve quality plans submitted by contractors.
Review statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in the field of quality control.
Coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment such as inspection gauges.
Generate and maintain quality control operating budgets.
Audit and inspect subcontractor facilities including external laboratories.
Evaluate new testing and sampling methodologies or technologies to determine usefulness.
Identify and evaluate equipment, procedural, or conditional inefficiencies involving geothermal plant systems.
Inspect geothermal plant or injection well fields to verify proper equipment operations.
Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.
Record, review or maintain daily logs, reports, maintenance, and other records associated with geothermal operations.
Oversee geothermal plant operations, maintenance, and repairs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
Instruct vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, or ways to eliminate deficiencies.
Collect and analyze production samples to evaluate quality.
Participate in the development of product specifications.
Stop production if serious product defects are present.
Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends.
Supervise employees in geothermal power plants or well fields.
Represent organizations in relations with governmental and media institutions.
Maintain and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans.
Act as consultants to agency staff and other community programs regarding the interpretation of program-related federal, state, and county regulations and policies.
Inventory and distribute nuclear, biological, and chemical detection and contamination equipment, providing instruction in its maintenance and use.
Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs.
Research and analyze member or community needs to determine program directions and goals.
Keep informed of federal, state, and local regulations affecting emergency plans and ensure that plans adhere to these regulations.
Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
Keep informed of activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
Attend meetings, conferences, and workshops related to emergency management to learn new information and to develop working relationships with other emergency management specialists.
Implement and evaluate staff, volunteer, or community training programs.
Review emergency plans of individual organizations, such as medical facilities, to ensure their adequacy.
Collaborate with other officials to prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters or emergencies.
Direct fundraising activities and the preparation of public relations materials.
Speak to community groups to explain and interpret agency purposes, programs, and policies.
Consult with officials of local and area governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions to determine their needs and capabilities in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency.
Monitor emerging trends regarding industry regulations to determine potential impacts on organizational processes.
Train staff in regulatory policies or procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulations, including proposed and final rules.
Establish procedures or systems for publishing document submissions either in hardcopy or electronic formats.
Evaluate regulatory affairs aspects that are specifically green, such as the use of toxic substances in packaging, carbon footprinting issues, or green policy implementation.
Contribute to the development or implementation of business unit strategic and operating plans.
Monitor regulatory affairs activities to ensure that they are aligned with corporate sustainability or green initiatives.
Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.
Evaluate new software publishing systems and confer with regulatory agencies concerning news or updates related to electronic publishing of submissions.
Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
Establish regulatory priorities or budgets and allocate resources and workloads.
Review materials such as marketing literature or user manuals to ensure that regulatory agency requirements are met.
Provide responses to regulatory agencies regarding product information or issues.
Provide regulatory guidance to departments or development project teams regarding design, development, evaluation, or marketing of products.
Formulate or implement regulatory affairs policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained or enhanced.
Coordinate internal discoveries and depositions with legal department staff.
Represent organizations before domestic or international regulatory agencies on major policy matters or decisions regarding company products.
Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
Participate in the development or implementation of clinical trial protocols.
Investigate product complaints and prepare documentation and submissions to appropriate regulatory agencies as necessary.
Communicate regulatory information to multiple departments and ensure that information is interpreted correctly.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures or local working practices.
Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, or compliance with regulatory standards.
Implement or monitor complaint processing systems to ensure effective and timely resolution of all complaint investigations.
Oversee documentation efforts to ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations and standards.
Direct loss prevention audit programs including target store audits, maintenance audits, safety audits, or electronic article surveillance (EAS) audits.
Provide recommendations and solutions in crisis situations such as workplace violence, protests, and demonstrations.
Verify correct use and maintenance of physical security systems, such as closed-circuit television, merchandise tags, and burglar alarms.
Prepare wind field operational budgets.
Advise retail establishments on development of loss-investigation procedures.
Maintain databases such as bad check logs, reports on multiple offenders, and alarm activation lists.
Direct installation of covert surveillance equipment, such as security cameras.
Oversee the maintenance of wind field equipment or structures, such as towers, transformers, electrical collector systems, roadways, or other site assets.
Perform or direct inventory investigations in response to shrink results outside of acceptable ranges.
Maintain documentation of all loss prevention activity.
Visit stores to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Review loss-prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Develop and maintain partnerships with federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies or members of the retail loss prevention community.
Supervise surveillance, detection, or criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases.
Monitor and review paperwork procedures and systems to prevent error-related shortages.
Investigate or interview individuals suspected of shoplifting or internal theft.
Train loss prevention staff, retail managers, or store employees on loss control and prevention measures.
Collaborate with law enforcement to investigate and solve external theft or fraud cases.
Hire or supervise loss-prevention staff.
Perform cash audits and deposit investigations to fully account for store cash.
Recommend improvements in loss prevention programs, staffing, scheduling, or training.
Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of corporate loss prevention policies.
Coordinate theft and fraud investigations involving career criminals or organized group activities.
Maintain operations records, such as work orders, site inspection forms, or other documentation.
Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usage, or substation events.
Review, negotiate, or approve wind farm contracts.
Provide technical support for the design, construction, or commissioning of wind farm projects.
Monitor and maintain records of daily facility operations.
Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensure that wind project needs and objectives are met.
Order parts, tools, or equipment needed to maintain, restore, or improve wind field operations.
Provide technical support to wind field customers, employees, or subcontractors.
Prepare wind project documentation, including diagrams or layouts.
Develop processes or procedures for wind operations, including transitioning from construction to commercial operations.
Estimate costs associated with operations, including repairs or preventive maintenance.
Create wind energy project plans, including project scope, goals, tasks, resources, schedules, costs, contingencies, or other project information.
Develop scope of work for wind project functions, such as design, site assessment, environmental studies, surveying, or field support services.
Develop relationships and communicate with customers, site managers, developers, land owners, authorities, utility representatives, or residents.
Manage warranty repair or replacement services.
Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations or policies.
Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
Recruit or select wind operations employees, contractors, or subcontractors.
Establish goals, objectives, or priorities for wind field operations.
Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or technical issues.
Prepare or assist in the preparation of applications for environmental, building, or other required permits.
Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Review adverse drug reactions and file all related reports in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines.
Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
Coordinate recall or market withdrawal activities as necessary.
Monitor national or international legislation on ozone-depleting substances or global warming.
Obtain clearances for the use of recycled plastics in product packaging.
Determine regulations or procedures related to the management, collection, reuse, recovery, or recycling of packaging waste.
Determine the effects of legal requirements related to the production, supply, or use of ozone-depleting substances or equipment containing such substances.
Prepare responses to customer requests for information, such as product data, written regulatory affairs statements, surveys, or questionnaires.
Develop or track quality metrics.
Specialize in regulatory issues related to agriculture, such as the cultivation of green biotechnology crops or the post-market regulation of genetically altered crops.
Direct the collection and preparation of laboratory samples as requested by regulatory agencies.
Determine requirements applying to treatment, storage, shipment, or disposal of potentially hazardous production-related waste.
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Maintain and update human resources documents, such as organizational charts, employee handbooks or directories, or performance evaluation forms.
Interview job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, or job skills.
Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
Schedule or administer skill, intelligence, psychological, or drug tests for current or prospective employees.
Prepare or maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
Provide management with information or training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques, or documentation of performance issues.
Schedule or conduct new employee orientations.
Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of services such as water and electricity.
Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed.
Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
Perform searches for qualified job candidates, using sources such as computer databases, networking, Internet recruiting resources, media advertisements, job fairs, recruiting firms, or employee referrals.
Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
Conduct reference or background checks on job applicants.
Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
Contact job applicants to inform them of the status of their applications.
Analyze employment-related data and prepare required reports.
Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
Develop or implement recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
Collect information about waste stream management or green building practices to inform decision-makers.
Monitor or track sustainability indicators, such as energy usage, natural resource usage, waste generation, and recycling.
Create marketing or outreach media, such as brochures or web sites, to communicate sustainability issues, procedures, or objectives.
Create or maintain plans or other documents related to sustainability projects.
Develop sustainability project goals, objectives, initiatives, or strategies in collaboration with other sustainability professionals.
Develop reports or presentations to communicate the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.
Create scenarios to re-establish operations from various types of business disruptions.
Assess or propose sustainability initiatives, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and acceptance.
Analyze corporate intelligence data to identify trends, patterns, or warnings indicating threats to security of people, assets, information, or infrastructure.
Attend professional meetings, read literature, and participate in training or other educational offerings to keep abreast of new developments and technologies related to disaster recovery and business continuity.
Design or implement products and services to mitigate risk or facilitate use of technology-based tools and methods.
Prepare reports summarizing operational results, financial performance, or accomplishments of specified objectives, goals, or plans.
Recommend or implement methods to monitor, evaluate, or enable resolution of safety, operations, or compliance interruptions.
Identify individual or transaction targets to direct intelligence collection.
Examine inventory to verify journal and ledger entries.
Audit payroll and personnel records to determine unemployment insurance premiums, workers' compensation coverage, liabilities, and compliance with tax laws.
Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required.
Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.
Examine records and interview workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.
Examine whether the organization's objectives are reflected in its management activities, and whether employees understand the objectives.
Review data about material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income, and expenditures.
Serve as bankruptcy trustees or business valuators.
Prepare, analyze, and verify annual reports, financial statements, and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.
Confer with company officials about financial and regulatory matters.
Direct activities of personnel engaged in filing, recording, compiling and transmitting financial records.
Appraise, evaluate, and inventory real property and equipment, recording information such as the description, value and location of property.
Review taxpayer accounts, and conduct audits on-site, by correspondence, or by summoning taxpayer to office.
Examine records, tax returns, and related documents pertaining to settlement of decedent's estate.
Conduct pre-implementation audits to determine if systems and programs under development will work as planned.
Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel, and direct their work activities.
Produce up-to-the-minute information, using internal computer systems, to allow management to base decisions on actual, not historical, data.
Inspect cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks to confirm records are accurate.
Determine taxability and value of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis.
Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
Evaluate taxpayer finances to determine tax liability, using knowledge of interest and discount rates, annuities, valuation of stocks and bonds, and amortization valuation of depletable assets.
Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
Provide sales analyses to be used for equalization of school aid.
Hire staff members.
Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates.
Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets.
Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
Supervise staff members.
Conduct regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in property due to construction or demolition.
Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property.
Approve applications for property tax exemptions or deductions.
Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments.
Issue notices of assessments and taxes.
Write and submit appraisal and tax reports for public record.
Complete and maintain assessment rolls that show the assessed values and status of all property in a municipality.
Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.
Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.
Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary.
Serve on assessment review boards.
Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.
Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.
Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.
Devise debt liquidation plans that include payoff priorities and timelines.
Open accounts for clients and disburse funds from accounts to creditors as agent for clients.
Review clients' accounts and plans regularly to determine whether life changes, economic changes, or financial performance indicate a need for plan reassessment.
Meet with clients' other advisors, such as attorneys, accountants, trust officers, or investment bankers, to fully understand clients' financial goals and circumstances.
Monitor financial market trends to ensure that plans are effective, and to identify any necessary updates.
Answer clients' questions about the purposes and details of financial plans and strategies.
Explain and document for clients the types of services that are to be provided, and the responsibilities to be taken by the personal financial advisor.
Guide clients in the gathering of information, such as bank account records, income tax returns, life and disability insurance records, pension plans, or wills.
Recommend strategies clients can use to achieve their financial goals and objectives, including specific recommendations in such areas as cash management, insurance coverage, and investment planning.
Prepare or interpret for clients information such as investment performance reports, financial document summaries, or income projections.
Research and investigate available investment opportunities to determine whether they fit into financial plans.
Analyze financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for meeting clients' financial objectives.
Build and maintain client bases, keeping current client plans up-to-date and recruiting new clients on an ongoing basis.
Interview clients to determine their current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance, or other information needed to develop a financial plan.
Contact clients periodically to determine any changes in their financial status.
Implement financial planning recommendations or refer clients to someone who can assist them with plan implementation.
Explain to customers the different types of loans and credit options that are available, as well as the terms of those services.
Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information.
Contact borrowers with delinquent accounts to obtain payment in full or to negotiate repayment plans.
Review accounts to determine write-offs for collection agencies.
Counsel clients on personal and family financial problems, such as excessive spending or borrowing of funds.
Compare data on student aid applications with eligibility requirements of assistance programs.
Approve loans within specified limits, and refer loan applications outside those limits to management for approval.
Open accounts for clients and disburse funds from clients' accounts to creditors.
Arrange for maintenance or liquidation of delinquent properties.
Contact creditors to explain clients' financial situations and to arrange for payment adjustments so that payments are feasible for clients and agreeable to creditors.
Stay abreast of new types of loans and other financial services and products to better meet customers' needs.
Meet with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process.
Review and update credit and loan files.
Locate debtors using post office directories, utility services account listings, or mailing lists.
Authorize or sign mail collection letters.
Review loan agreements to ensure that they are complete and accurate according to policy.
Handle customer complaints and take appropriate action to resolve them.
Match students' needs and eligibility with available financial aid programs to provide informed recommendations.
Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
Develop web site maps, application models, image templates, or page templates that meet project goals, user needs, or industry standards.
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
Develop data model describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template or computer software.
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information.
Register web sites with search engines to increase web site traffic.
Work as part of a project team to coordinate database development and determine project scope and limitations.
Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems such as the installation of new databases.
Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.
Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.
Incorporate technical considerations into web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, or legal issues including accessibility and privacy.
Recommend and implement performance improvements.
Identify or maintain links to and from other web sites and check links to ensure proper functioning.
Create searchable indices for web page content.
Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.
Enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors.
Estimate costs for system or component implementation and operation.
Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
Refer major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service.
Develop training materials and procedures, or train users in the proper use of hardware or software.
Conduct office automation feasibility studies, including workflow analysis, space design, or cost comparison analysis.
Maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities.
Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.
Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.
Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.
Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
Read trade magazines and technical manuals, or attend conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of hardware and software.
Configure and define parameters for installation or testing of local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), hubs, routers, switches, controllers, multiplexers, or related networking equipment.
Configure security settings or access permissions for groups or individuals.
Analyze network data to determine network usage, disk space availability, or server function.
Prepare evaluations of software or hardware, and recommend improvements or upgrades.
Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
Inspect equipment and read order sheets to prepare for delivery to users.
Hire, supervise, and direct workers engaged in special project work, problem solving, monitoring, and installing data communication equipment and software.
Modify and customize commercial programs for internal needs.
Collaborate with system architects, software architects, design s, and others to understand business or industry requirements.
Develop load-balancing processes to eliminate down time for backup processes.
Develop data models for applications, metadata tables, views or related database structures.
Transfer or rescale information from original photographs onto maps or other photographs.
Document and communicate database schemas, using accepted notations.
Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to determine the best locations for renewable energy sites, including solar or wind energy installations.
Identify and correct deviations from database development standards.
Design database applications, such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms, global temporary tables, data partitions, and function-based indexes to enable efficient access of the generic database structure.
Develop database architectural strategies at the modeling, design and implementation stages to address business or industry requirements.
Develop and document database architectures.
Confer with biologists or other researchers in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to define wildlife areas or corridors for land use planning.
Demonstrate database technical functionality, such as performance, security and reliability.
Apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data in transportation routing settings to determine the best routing to reduce pollution or energy consumption.
Recommend procedures or equipment or software upgrades to increase data accessibility or ease of use.
Develop or maintain archived procedures, procedural codes, or queries for applications.
Participate in projects that map changes in carbon emissions levels across different geographic locations, using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data.
Confer with users to analyze, configure, or troubleshoot applications.
Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for use in urban planning applications that promote better land use or reduce environmental impacts of development.
Design databases to support business applications, ensuring system scalability, security, performance and reliability.
Create and enforce database development standards.
Collect and analyze sales data, using web traffic metrics such as page visits, transaction size, link popularity, click-through rates, and cost-per clicks.
Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Communicate and collaborate with merchants, webmasters, bloggers, or online editors to place sales-oriented hyperlinks in high-traffic locations.
Optimize Web site exposure by analyzing search engine patterns to direct online placement of keywords or other content.
Perform risk assessments to develop response strategies.
Conduct online marketing initiatives, such as paid ad placement, affiliate programs, sponsorship programs, email promotions, or viral marketing campaigns on social media Web sites.
Schedule and facilitate meetings related to information technology projects.
Collaborate with web, multimedia, or art design staffs to create multimedia web sites that conform to brand and company visual format.
Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs.
Collaborate with other marketing staff to integrate and complement marketing strategies across multiple sales channels.
Assess current or future customer needs and priorities through communicating directly with customers, conducting surveys, or other methods.
Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
Monitor the performance of project team members, providing and documenting performance feedback.
Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
Initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans.
Negotiate with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
Create  game features including storylines, role-play mechanics, and character biographies for a new video game or game franchise.
Identify methods for interfacing Web application technologies with enterprise resource planning or other system software.
Conduct market research analysis to identify electronic commerce trends, market opportunities, or competitor performance.
Document all aspects of formal game design, using mock-up screenshots, sample menu layouts, gameplay flowcharts, and other graphical devices.
Propose online or multiple-sales-channel campaigns to marketing executives.
Implement online customer service processes to ensure positive and consistent user experiences.
Participate in the development of online marketing strategy.
Collaborate with artists to achieve appropriate visual style.
Coordinate sales or other promotional strategies with merchandising, operations, or inventory control staff to ensure product catalogs are current and accurate.
Conduct financial modeling for online marketing programs or Web site revenue forecasting.
Assist in the development of online transactional or security policies.
Develop transactional Web applications, using Web programming software and knowledge of programming languages, such as hypertext markup language (HTML) and extensible markup language (XML).
Resolve product availability problems in collaboration with customer service staff.
Identify and develop commercial or technical specifications to promote transactional web site functionality, including usability, pricing, checkout, or data security.
Define product requirements based on market research analysis in collaboration with design and engineering staff.
Assist in the evaluation or negotiation of contracts with vendors or online partners.
Keep abreast of government regulations and emerging Web technology to ensure regulatory compliance by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
Prepare electronic commerce designs or prototypes, such as storyboards, mock-ups, or other content, using graphics design software.
Identify, evaluate, or procure hardware or software for implementing online marketing campaigns.
Conduct surveys to determine exact positions, measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas, volumes, contours, or other features of land surfaces.
Determine orientation of tracts of land including position, boundaries, size, and shape using theodolites, electronic distance measuring equipment, satellite-based positioning equipment, land information systems or other geodetic survey equipment.
Compute, retrace, or adjust existing surveys of features such as highway alignments, property boundaries, utilities, control and other surveys to match the ground elevation dependent grids, geodetic grids, or property boundaries and to ensure accuracy and continuity of data used in engineering, surveying, or construction projects.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in technology, equipment, or systems.
Maintain databases of geodetic and related information including coordinate, descriptive, or quality assurance data.
Prepare progress or technical reports.
Develop criteria for the design and modification of survey instruments.
Determine specifications for photographic equipment to be used for aerial photography, as well as altitudes from which to photograph terrain.
Compute horizontal and vertical coordinates of control networks using direct leveling or other geodetic survey techniques such as triangulation, trilateration, and traversing to establish features of the earth's surface.
Calculate the exact horizontal and vertical position of points on the earth's surface.
Assess the quality of control data to determine the need for additional survey data for engineering, construction, or other projects.
Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures.
Locate and mark sites selected for geophysical prospecting activities such as efforts to locate petroleum or other mineral products.
Plan or direct the work of geodetic surveying staff, providing technical consultation as needed.
Analyze control or survey data to ensure adherence to project specifications or land survey standards.
Verify the mathematical correctness of newly collected survey data.
Distribute compiled geodetic data to government agencies or the general public.
Survey bodies of water to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures.
Direct aerial surveys of specified geographical areas.
Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods using knowledge of techniques of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data processing.
Request additional survey data when field collection errors occur or engineering surveying specifications are not maintained.
Plan or coordinate activities concerned with investigating and resolving customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles.
Direct research and development programs.
Design and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries.
Design agricultural machinery components and equipment using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.
Design new or modify existing aerospace systems to reduce polluting emissions, such as nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, or smoke emissions.
Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
Review aerospace engineering designs to determine how to reduce negative environmental impacts.
Review performance reports and documentation from customers and field engineers, and inspect malfunctioning or damaged products to determine problem.
Research new materials to determine quality or conformance to environmental standards.
Evaluate and approve selection of vendors by studying past performance or new advertisements.
Maintain records of performance reports for future reference.
Develop design criteria for aeronautical or aerospace products or systems, including testing methods, production costs, quality standards, and completion dates.
Provide training and interpretation in the use of methods or procedures for observing and checking controls for geodetic and plane coordinates.
Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requirements.
Evaluate product data and design from inspections and reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, and quality standards.
Review existing standards, controls, or equipment used, recommending changes or upgrades as needed.
Analyze project requests, proposals, or engineering data to determine feasibility, productibility, cost, or production time of aerospace or aeronautical products.
Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.
Evaluate biofuel performance specifications to determine feasibility for aerospace applications.
Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.
Design or engineer filtration systems that reduce harmful emissions.
Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
Direct or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products.
Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers.
Provide feedback to design engineers on customer problems or needs.
Establish or coordinate the maintenance or safety procedures, service schedule, or supply of materials required to maintain machines or equipment in the prescribed condition.
Design integrated mechanical or alternative systems, such as mechanical cooling systems with natural ventilation systems, to improve energy efficiency.
Recommend the use of utility or energy services that minimize carbon footprints.
Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
Calculate energy losses for buildings, using equipment such as computers, combustion analyzers, or pressure gauges.
Evaluate mechanical designs or prototypes for energy performance or environmental impact.
Perform personnel functions such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists and other engineers, or design of evaluation programs.
Calculate the efficiency or power output of a fuel cell system or process.
Solicit new business and provide technical customer service.
Design test control apparatus or equipment or develop procedures for testing products.
Study industrial processes to determine where and how application of equipment can be made.
Direct the installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of renewable energy equipment, such as heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or water systems.
Select or install combined heat units, power units, cogeneration equipment, or trigeneration equipment that reduces energy use or pollution.
Analyze fuel cell or related test data, using statistical software.
Characterize component or fuel cell performances by generating operating maps, defining operating conditions, identifying design refinements, or executing durability assessments.
Apply engineering principles or practices to emerging fields, such as robotics, waste management, or biomedical engineering.
Estimate costs and submit bids for engineering, construction, or extraction projects, and prepare contract documents.
Communicate with bioregulatory authorities regarding licensing or compliance responsibilities.
Lead studies to examine or recommend changes in process sequences or operation protocols.
Recommend biochemical process formulas, instrumentation, or equipment specifications, based on results of bench or pilot experimentation.
Develop alternative processes to produce crude oil, such as extraction from diatoms or thermochemical conversion of manure or other wastes.
Direct experimental or developmental activities at contracted laboratories.
Participate in equipment or process validation activities.
Prepare project plans for biochemical equipment or facility improvements, including time lines, budgetary estimates, or capital spending requests.
Design processes to manufacture synthetic molecules for applications such as pharmaceuticals or pesticides.
Consult with chemists or biologists to develop or evaluate novel technologies.
Confer with research and biomanufacturing personnel to ensure the compatibility of design and production.
Modify or control biological systems to replace, augment, or sustain chemical or mechanical processes.
Develop methodologies for transferring procedures or biological processes from laboratories to commercial-scale manufacturing production.
Develop recovery processes to separate or purify products from fermentation broths or slurries.
Advise manufacturing staff regarding problems with fermentation, filtration, or other bioproduction processes.
Develop bioremediation processes to reduce pollution, protect the environment, or treat waste products.
Develop toxicological or environmental testing processes to measure chemical toxicity or environmental impact.
Maintain databases of experiment characteristics or results.
Collaborate with manufacturing or quality assurance staff to prepare product specification or safety sheets, standard operating procedures, user manuals, or qualification and validation reports.
Design or direct bench or pilot production experiments to determine the scale of production methods that optimize product yield and minimize production costs.
Design or conduct follow-up experimentation, based on generated data, to meet established process objectives.
Communicate with suppliers regarding the design or specifications of bioproduction equipment, instrumentation, or materials.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as ancient history, postwar civilizations, and the history of third-world countries.
Organize and direct study abroad programs.
Provide professional consulting services to government, educational institutions, or industry.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
Teach community courses and speak to local groups and organizations.
Develop, maintain, and teach online courses.
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades.
Write articles and books.
Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
Prepare or proctor examinations.
Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations; meet with supervisors to receive feedback about teaching performance.
Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
Teach undergraduate level courses.
Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
Copy and distribute classroom materials.
Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.
Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
Develop teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.
Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.
Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
Perform administrative duties such as serving as department heads.
Prepare reports and maintain records such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
Determine training needs of students or workers.
Prepare students to act as sports coaches.
Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.
Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.
Meet with parents and guardians to provide guidance in using community resources and to teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.
Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.
Teach students personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.
Monitor teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to inclusive special education program requirements.
Request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures.
Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.
Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education.
Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.
Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.
Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.
Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.
Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.
Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements.
Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.
Write grants to obtain program funding.
Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.
Create sketches, profiles, or likenesses of posed subjects or photographs, using any combination of freehand drawing, mechanical assembly kits, and computer imaging.
Trace drawings onto clear acetate for painting or coloring, or trace them with ink to make final copies.
Study styles, techniques, colors, textures, and materials used in works undergoing restoration to ensure consistency during the restoration process.
Brush or spray protective or decorative finishes on completed background panels, informational legends, exhibit accessories, or finished paintings.
Create graphics, illustrations, and three-dimensional models to be used in research or in teaching, such as in demonstrating anatomy, pathology, or surgical procedures.
Examine and test paintings in need of restoration or cleaning to determine techniques and materials to be used.
Develop project budgets for approval, estimating time lines and material costs.
Render drawings, illustrations, and sketches of buildings, manufactured products, or models, working from sketches, blueprints, memory, models, or reference materials.
Create sculptures, statues, and other three-dimensional artwork by using abrasives and tools to shape, carve, and fabricate materials such as clay, stone, wood, or metal.
Create and prepare sketches and model drawings of cartoon characters, providing details from memory, live models, manufactured products, or reference materials.
Collaborate with engineers, mechanics, and other technical experts as necessary to build and install creations.
Apply solvents and cleaning agents to clean surfaces of paintings, and to remove accretions, discolorations, and deteriorated varnish.
Model substances such as clay or wax, using fingers and small hand tools to form objects.
Collaborate with writers who create ideas, stories, or captions that are combined with artists' work.
Shade and fill in sketch outlines and backgrounds, using a variety of media such as water colors, markers, and transparent washes, labeling designated colors when necessary.
Provide entertainment at special events by performing activities such as drawing cartoons.
Formulate environmental plan to be practical, esthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity or selling merchandise.
Take photographs of displays or signage.
Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, and purpose and function.
Plan and design interior environments for boats, planes, buses, trains, and other enclosed spaces.
Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.
Estimate material requirements and costs, and present design to client for approval.
Review and detail shop drawings for construction plans.
Coordinate with other professionals, such as contractors, architects, engineers, and plumbers, to ensure job success.
Subcontract fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint and wall coverings, art work, furniture, and related items.
Select or design, and purchase furnishings, art works, and accessories.
Plan commercial displays to entice and appeal to customers.
Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce construction documents.
Obtain plans from display designers or display managers and discuss their implementation with clients or supervisors.
Develop ideas or plans for merchandise displays or window decorations.
Consult with advertising or sales staff to determine type of merchandise to be featured and time and place for each display.
Change or rotate window displays, interior display areas, or signage to reflect changes in inventory or promotion.
Arrange properties, furniture, merchandise, backdrops, or other accessories, as shown in prepared sketches.
Render design ideas in form of paste-ups or drawings.
Place prices or descriptive signs on backdrops, fixtures, merchandise, or floor.
Design sets, lighting, costumes, and other artistic elements of productions, in collaboration with cast members.
Confer with clergy to select music for church services.
Record dance movements and their technical aspects, using a technical understanding of the patterns and formations of choreography.
Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances in order to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
Re-stage traditional dances and works in dance companies' repertoires, developing new interpretations.
Position members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects.
Study ss to learn the music in detail, and to develop interpretations.
Manage dance schools, or assist in their management.
Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of ss, and the need for musical variety, in order to select music to be performed.
Transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style.
Plan and schedule rehearsals and performances, and arrange details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists.
Choose the music, sound effects, or spoken narrative to accompany a dance.
Coordinate production music with music directors.
Direct and stage dance presentations for various forms of entertainment.
Advise dancers on how to stand and move properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent injuries.
Teach students, dancers, and other performers about rhythm and interpretive movement.
Seek influences from other art forms such as theatre, the visual arts, and architecture.
Assess students' dancing abilities to determine where improvement or change is needed.
Audition performers for one or more dance parts.
Experiment with different types of dancers, steps, dances, and placements, testing ideas informally to get feedback from dancers.
Develop ideas for creating dances, keeping notes and sketches to record influences.
Collect fluid or tissue samples, using appropriate collection procedures.
Dust, spray, or bathe animals to control insect pests.
Perform accounting duties, such as bookkeeping, billing customers for services, or maintaining inventories.
Groom, trim, or clip animals' coats.
Write reports, maintain research information, or perform clerical duties.
Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies.
Draw blood from capillaries by dermal puncture, such as heel or finger stick methods.
Explain fluid or tissue collection procedures to patients.
Draw blood from arteries, using arterial collection techniques.
Document route of specimens from collection to laboratory analysis and diagnosis.
Sell pet food or supplies to customers.
Dispose of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies.
Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.
Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet.
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
Take dictation in shorthand or by machine and transcribe information.
Arrange conference, meeting, or travel reservations for office personnel.
Establish work procedures or schedules and keep track of the daily work of clerical staff.
Collect and disburse funds from cash accounts, and keep records of collections and disbursements.
Prepare and mail checks.
Maintain scheduling and event calendars.
Mail newsletters, promotional material, or other information.
Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.
Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
Make copies of correspondence or other printed material.
Order and dispense supplies.
Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors.
Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions.
Open, read, route, and distribute incoming mail or other materials and answer routine letters.
Coordinate conferences and meetings.
Manage projects or contribute to committee or team work.
Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.
Provide services to customers, such as order placement or account information.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
Select, order, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Keep informed about trends in education and subject matter specialties.
Place students in jobs or make referrals to job placement services.
Plan and supervise work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.
Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety.
Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, or changing their diapers.
Train instructors and distance learning staff in the use or support of distance learning applications, such as course management software.
Conduct inventories of distance learning equipment, summarizing equipment usage data.
Communicate technical or marketing information about distance learning via podcasts, webinars, and other technologies.
Review distance learning content to ensure compliance with copyright, licensing, or other requirements.
Develop or coordinate fitness and wellness programs or services.
Recommend or approve new program or service offerings to promote wellness and fitness, produce revenues, or minimize costs.
Manage or oversee fitness or recreation facilities, ensuring safe and clean facilities and equipment.
Develop fitness or wellness classes, such as yoga, aerobics, weightlifting, and aquatics, ensuring a diversity of class offerings.
Conduct or facilitate training sessions or seminars for wellness and fitness staff.
Write and submit grant applications or proposals to secure funding for distance learning programs.
Select or supervise contractors, such as event hosts or health, fitness, and wellness practitioners.
Organize and oversee fitness or wellness events or programs, such as information presentations, blood drives, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or first aid training, or organized runs or walks.
Organize and oversee health screenings, such as flu, mammography, blood pressure, and cholesterol screenings.
Supervise fitness or wellness workers, such as fitness instructors, recreation workers, nutritionists, and health educators.
Operate, and instruct others in, proper operation of fitness equipment, such as weight machines, exercise bicycles, benches, hand weights, and fitness assessment devices.
Troubleshoot and resolve problems with distance learning equipment or applications.
Maintain wellness- and fitness-related schedules, records, or reports.
Respond to customer, public, or media requests for information about wellness programs or services.
Conduct surveys to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, wellness and fitness programs, events, or services.
Develop marketing campaigns to promote a healthy lifestyle or participation in fitness and wellness programs.
Prepare or implement budgets and strategic, operational, purchasing, or maintenance plans.
Teach fitness classes to improve strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, or general fitness of participants.
Maintain or arrange for maintenance of fitness equipment or facilities.
Recommend new or revised policies, procedures, or regulations to support water resource or conservation goals.
Provide technical expertise to assist communities in the development or implementation of storm water monitoring or other water programs.
Present water resource proposals to government, public interest groups, or community groups.
Develop strategies for watershed operations to meet water supply and conservation goals or to ensure regulatory compliance with clean water laws or regulations.
Conduct technical studies for water resources on topics such as pollutants and water treatment options.
Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
Conduct cost-benefit studies for watershed improvement projects or water management alternatives.
Develop plans to protect watershed health or rehabilitate watersheds.
Compile water resource data, using geographic information systems (GIS) or global position systems (GPS) software.
Identify methods for distributing purified wastewater into rivers, streams, or oceans.
Develop or implement standardized water monitoring and assessment methods.
Organize and supervise activities such as the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
Write proposals, project reports, informational brochures, or other documents on wastewater purification, water supply and demand, or other water resource subjects.
Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater discharge, pollutants, permits, or other compliance and regulatory issues.
Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
Supervise teams of workers who capture water from wells and rivers.
Monitor water use, demand, or quality in a particular geographic area.
Identify and characterize specific causes or sources of water pollution.
Negotiate for water rights with communities or water facilities to meet water supply demands.
Direct and coordinate operational, management, and supportive services of one or a number of postal facilities.
Compile and maintain documentation on the health of a body of water.
Review or evaluate designs for water detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, or other hydraulic structures.
Hire and train employees, and evaluate their performance.
Prepare and submit detailed and summary reports of post office activities to designated supervisors.
Prepare employee work schedules.
Resolve customer complaints.
Monitor compliance to operational, safety, or inventory control procedures, including physical security standards.
Coordinate security operations or activities with public law enforcement, fire and other agencies.
Attend meetings, professional seminars, or conferences to keep abreast of changes in executive legislative directives or new technologies impacting security operations.
Arrange for or perform executive protection activities.
Identify potential for loss and develop strategies to eliminate it.
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Order security-related supplies and equipment as needed.
Assist in emergency management and contingency planning.
Analyze retail data to identify current or emerging trends in theft or fraud.
Advise retail managers on compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, or standards.
Develop budgets for security operations.
Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.
Write or review security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives.
Train subordinate security professionals or other organization members in security rules and procedures.
Assess security needs across locations to ensure proper deployment of loss prevention resources, such as staff and technology.
Plan security for special and high-risk events.
Review financial reports to ensure efficiency and quality of security operations.
Train managers or supervisors on topics related to labor relations, such as working conditions, safety, or equal opportunity practices.
Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments, providing guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources.
Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify.
Explain proposed solutions to customers, management, or other interested parties through written proposals and oral presentations.
Provide expert testimony in legal proceedings related to labor relations or labor contracts.
Develop methods to monitor employee satisfaction with policies or working conditions, including grievance or complaint procedures.
Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings.
Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
Protect and control proprietary materials.
Develop an understanding of customers' needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
Report project plans, progress, and results.
Review logistics performance with customers against targets, benchmarks and service agreements.
Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements, to take advantage of sales opportunities or, in the case of shortages, to minimize negative impacts on a business.
Select mediators or arbitrators for labor disputes or contract negotiations.
Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in or directly relevant to a logistics activity.
Develop and implement technical project management tools such as plans, schedules, and responsibility and compliance matrices.
Direct and support the compilation and analysis of technical source data necessary for product development.
Develop emergency management plans for recovery decision making and communications, continuity of critical departmental processes, or temporary shut-down of non-critical departments to ensure continuity of operation and governance.
Maintain and update organization information technology applications and network systems blueprints.
Prepare papers for shippers to appeal duty charges.
Review existing disaster recovery, crisis management, or business continuity plans.
Suggest best methods of packaging or labeling products.
Conduct or oversee contingency plan integration and operation.
Develop disaster recovery plans for physical locations with critical assets such as data centers.
Identify opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and other risks caused by business, regulatory, or industry-specific change initiatives.
Provide advice on transportation options, types of carriers, or shipping routes.
Establish, maintain, or test call trees to ensure appropriate communication during disaster.
Write reports to summarize testing activities, including descriptions of goals, planning, scheduling, execution, results, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations.
Inform importers and exporters of steps to reduce duties and taxes.
Contract with freight forwarders for destination services.
Analyze impact on, and risk to, essential business functions or information systems to identify acceptable recovery time periods and resource requirements.
Insure cargo against loss, damage, or pilferage.
Interpret government regulations and applicable codes to ensure compliance.
Maintain relationships with customs brokers in other ports to expedite clearing of cargo.
Create or administer training and awareness presentations or materials.
Apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.
Create business continuity and disaster recovery budgets.
Conduct or oversee collection of corporate intelligence to avoid fraud, financial crime, cyber-attack, terrorism, and infrastructure failure.
Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.
Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.
Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments need to be made, and to determine where changes will need to be made in the future.
Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks, and to coordinate computer network access and use.
Establish and calculate optimum values for database parameters, using manuals and calculator.
Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production database.
Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.
Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.
Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.
Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system.
Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.
Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.
Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
Review workflow charts developed by programmer  to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.
Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.
Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary.
Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.
Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems.
Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs.
Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
Develop network-related documentation.
Coordinate installation of new equipment.
Train people in computer system use.
Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
Coordinate network or design activities with designers of associated networks.
Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.
Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.
Develop disaster recovery plans.
Communicate with system users to ensure accounts are set up properly or to diagnose and solve operational problems.
Design, organize, and deliver product awareness, skills transfer, or product education sessions for staff or suppliers.
Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases.
Develop or maintain project reporting systems.
Determine specific network hardware or software requirements, such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.
Develop and write procedures for installation, use, or troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.
Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
Develop conceptual, logical, or physical network designs.
Prepare detailed network specifications, including diagrams, charts, equipment configurations, or recommended technologies.
Visit vendors, attend conferences or training sessions, or study technical journals to keep up with changes in technology.
Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.
Monitor and analyze network performance and data inputoutput reports to detect problems, identify inefficient use of computer resources, or perform capacity planning.
Communicate with vendors to gather information about products, alert them to future needs, resolve problems, or address system maintenance issues.
Participate in network technology upgrade or expansion projects, including installation of hardware and software and integration testing.
Develop plans or budgets for network equipment replacement.
Research and test new or modified hardware or software products to determine performance and interoperability.
Supervise engineers or other staff in the design or implementation of network solutions.
Estimate time and materials needed to complete projects.
Prepare or monitor project schedules, budgets, or cost control systems.
Prepare design presentations and proposals for staff or customers.
Use network computer-aided design (CAD) software packages to optimize network designs.
Maintain networks by performing activities such as file addition, deletion, or backup.
Explain design specifications to integration or test engineers.
Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
Develop procedures to track, project, or report network availability, reliability, capacity, or utilization.
Install, or coordinate installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of telecommunications systems.
Evaluate network designs to determine whether customer requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
Maintain or coordinate the maintenance of network peripherals, such as printers.
Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, or compatibility with existing systems.
Prepare system activity and performance reports.
Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.
Supervise maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications.
Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare or evaluate network diagrams, floor plans, or site configurations for existing facilities, renovations, or new systems.
Inspect sites to determine physical configuration, such as device locations and conduit pathways.
Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
Work with personnel and facilities management staff to install, remove, or relocate user connectivity equipment and devices.
Implement controls to provide security for operating systems, software, and data.
Prepare purchase requisitions for computer hardware and software, networking and telecommunications equipment, test equipment, cabling, or tools.
Instruct in use of voice and data communications systems, such as voicemail and videoconferencing systems.
Document user support activity, such as system problems, corrective actions, resolution status, and completed equipment installations.
Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management and password administration.
Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
Provide user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical or procedural solutions.
Monitor and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity.
Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
Order or maintain inventory of telecommunications equipment, including telephone sets, headsets, cellular phones, switches, trunks, printed circuit boards, network routers, and cabling.
Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.
Consult with multiple stakeholders to define requirements and implement online features.
Provide feedback to production staff regarding technical game qualities or adherence to original design.
Write or supervise the writing of game text and dialogue.
Devise missions, challenges, or puzzles to be encountered in game play.
Balance and adjust gameplay experiences to ensure the critical and commercial success of the product.
Review or evaluate competitive products, film, music, television, and other art forms to generate new game design ideas.
Present new game design concepts to management and technical colleagues, including artists, animators, and programmers.
Determine supplementary virtual features, such as currency, item catalog, menu design, and audio direction.
Provide feedback to designers and other colleagues regarding game design features.
Oversee gameplay testing to ensure intended gaming experience and game adherence to original vision.
Solicit, obtain, and integrate feedback from design and technical staff into original game design.
Prepare two-dimensional concept layouts or three-dimensional mock-ups.
Create and manage documentation, production schedules, prototyping goals, and communication plans in collaboration with production staff.
Create gameplay prototypes for presentation to creative and technical staff and management.
Conduct regular design reviews throughout the game development process.
Prepare and revise initial game sketches using two- and three-dimensional graphical design software.
Create gameplay test plans for internal and external test groups.
Develop and maintain design level documentation, including mechanics, guidelines, and mission outlines.
Provide test specifications to quality assurance staff.
Develop or configure document management system features, such as user interfaces, access profiles, and document workflow procedures.
Guide design discussions between development teams.
Keep abreast of game design technology and techniques, industry trends, or audience interests, reactions, and needs by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
Search electronic sources, such as databases or repositories, or manual sources for information.
Keep abreast of developments in document management by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
Assist in determining document management policies to facilitate efficient, legal, and secure access to electronic content.
Develop, document, or maintain standards, best practices, or system usage procedures.
Operate data capture technology to import digitized documents into document management system.
Implement scanning or other automated data entry procedures, using imaging devices and document imaging software.
Design, review and help administer insurance, annuity and pension plans, determining financial soundness and calculating premiums.
Administer document and system access rights and revision control to ensure security of system and integrity of master documents.
Implement electronic document processing, retrieval, and distribution systems in collaboration with other information technology specialists.
Propose recommendations for improving content management system capabilities.
Determine or help determine company policy, and explain complex technical matters to company executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders, or the public.
Analyze statistical information to estimate mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates.
Conduct needs assessments to identify document management requirements of departments or end users.
Prepare and record changes to official documents and confirm changes with legal and compliance management staff.
Write, review, or execute plans for testing new or established document management systems.
Analyze, interpret, or disseminate system performance data.
Consult with end users regarding problems in accessing electronic content.
Assist in the development of document or content classification taxonomies to facilitate information capture, search, and retrieval.
Assist in the assessment, acquisition, or deployment of new electronic document management systems.
Identify and classify documents or other electronic content according to characteristics such as security level, function, and metadata.
Retrieve electronic assets from repository for distribution to users, collecting and returning to repository, if necessary.
Prepare support documentation and training materials for end users of document management systems.
Exercise security surveillance over document processing, reproduction, distribution, storage, or archiving.
Document technical functions and specifications for new or proposed content management systems.
Monitor regulatory activity to maintain compliance with records and document management laws.
Ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves and liabilities necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.
Evaluate fire department performance and the laws and regulations affecting fire prevention or fire safety.
Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.
Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
Report accident investigation findings.
Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
Investigate causes of accidents, injuries, or illnesses related to product usage in order to develop solutions to minimize or prevent recurrence.
Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
Conduct research on fire retardants and the fire safety of materials and devices.
Participate in preparation of product usage and precautionary label instructions.
Complete production reports, purchase orders, and material, tool, and equipment lists.
Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.
Coordinate and implement quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, or minimize costs.
Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities.
Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.
Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.
Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components.
Coordinate structural, electrical and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.
Write reports to document wind farm collector system test results.
Operate computer-aided drafting (CAD) equipment or conventional drafting station to produce designs, working drawings, charts, forms and records.
Perform thermal, stress, or cost reduction analyses for solar systems.
Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Create checklists for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects.
Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data.
Design or develop vacuum tube collector systems for solar applications.
Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of residential or commercial solar power systems.
Lay out and plan interior room arrangements for commercial buildings using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software.
Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.
Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work.
Test or evaluate photovoltaic (PV) cells or modules.
Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.
Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, including system components, for residential and commercial buildings.
Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.
Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Guide and counsel students with adjustments or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop and field studies.
Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.
Plan and supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, or demonstrations.
Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, television, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies.
Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
Serve meals or snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
Modify the general preschool curriculum for special-needs students.
Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.
Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students, parents, or guardians.
Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements.
Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, or potential.
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.
Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.
Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation.
Plan or conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, televisions, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies.
Prepare, administer, or grade tests or assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements.
Interpret the results of standardized tests to determine students' strengths and areas of need.
Modify the general kindergarten or elementary education curriculum for special-needs students.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall or cafeteria monitoring, or bus loading or unloading.
Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.
Plan or supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, demonstrations, or visits by guest speakers.
Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.
Interpret or transcribe classroom materials into Braille or sign language.
Guide or counsel students with adjustment problems, academic problems, or special academic interests.
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.
Provide additional instruction in vocational areas.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Teach personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.
Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.
Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise kindergarten or elementary school programs.
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise preschool programs.
Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to kindergarten or elementary students with special needs.
Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Assist with annual budget development.
Formulate plans to extend business with established accounts and to transact business as agent for advertising accounts.
Participate in faculty and college committee activities.
Develop curricula, and recommend curricula revisions and additions.
Interview and hire workers.
Prepare work schedules and station arrangements and keep attendance records.
Direct the distribution of complimentary hotel rooms, meals, or other discounts or free items given to players, based on their length of play and betting totals.
Examine income records and operating costs of income properties.
Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
Disburse funds from client accounts to creditors.
Explain general financial topics to clients, such as credit report ratings, bankruptcy laws, consumer protection laws, wage attachments, or collection actions.
Teach courses or seminars on topics such as budgeting, managing personal finances, or financial literacy.
Provide technical support for radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
Verify compliance of developed applications with architectural standards and established practices.
Simulate or model fuel cell, motor, or other system information, using simulation software programs.
Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
Create designs or prototypes for nanosystem applications, such as biomedical delivery systems or atomic force microscopes.
Design or engineer nanomaterials, nanodevices, nano-enabled products, or nanosystems, using three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Design or conduct tests of new nanotechnology products, processes, or systems.
Prepare reports, deliver presentations, or participate in program review activities to communicate engineering results or recommendations.
Generate high-resolution images or measure force-distance curves, using techniques such as atomic force microscopy.
Identify required data, data acquisition plans and test parameters, setting up equipment to conform to these specifications.
Exchange cooling system components in various vehicles.
Perform preventative maintenance or calibration of equipment or systems.
Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
Document robotics test procedures and results.
Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
Assist engineers in the design, configuration, or application of robotic systems.
Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Analyze operational, production, economic, or other data, using statistical procedures.
Compile operational data to develop cost or time estimates, schedules, or specifications.
Develop or conduct quality control tests to ensure consistent production quality.
Prepare reports regarding inventories of raw materials or finished products.
Request equipment upgrades or purchases.
Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.
Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.
Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.
Monitor raw data quality during collection and make equipment corrections as necessary.
Operate airborne remote sensing equipment, such as survey cameras, sensors, or scanners.
Collect verification data on the ground, using equipment such as global positioning receivers, digital cameras, or notebook computers.
Document methods used and write technical reports containing information collected.
Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.
Collect remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities involved in assessing the impact of environmental change.
Provide remote sensing data for use in addressing environmental issues, such as surface water modeling or dust cloud detection.
Participate in case conferences or staff meetings.
Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
Develop, implement, or evaluate public education, prevention, or health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions, or communities.
Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.
Supervise or direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
Instruct individuals in career development techniques such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
Assess needs for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops and serve on committees.
Identify and recruit potential volunteer workers.
Train and supervise religious education instructional staff.
Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for religious education programs or to develop ways to encourage program participation.
Organize and label materials and display children's work in a manner appropriate for their sizes and perceptual skills.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate children's progress.
Enforce policies and rules governing students.
Schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
Develop briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, technical manuals, literature, newsletters and slide shows.
Create pen-and-paper images to be scanned, edited, colored, textured or animated by computer.
Convert real objects to animated objects through modeling, using techniques such as optical scanning.
Direct and coordinate the fabrication of models or samples and the drafting of working drawings and specification sheets from sketches.
Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart.
Retrieve information from central databases for storage in a library's computer.
Check for damaged library materials such as books, or audiovisual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs.
Perform simple maintenance tasks such as cleaning monitors and lenses and changing batteries and light bulbs.
Organize production and design of curriculum materials.
Develop master course documentation or manuals according to applicable accreditation, certification, or other requirements.
Provide analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
Develop ideas for programs and features that a station could produce.
Conduct interviews for broadcasts.
Specialize in playing a specific family of instruments andor a particular type of music.
Play musical instruments as soloists, or as members or guest artists of musical groups such as orchestras, ensembles, or bands.
Interview and hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, and payments for authors or freelancers.
Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
Massage patients or apply preparations or treatments, such as liniment, alcohol rubs, or heat-lamp stimulation.
Carry messages or documents between departments.
Implement, or assist occupational therapists with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently.
Assemble, clean, or maintain equipment or materials for patient use.
Design, fabricate, or repair assistive devices or make adaptive changes to equipment or environments.
Perform routine laboratory tests or diagnostic tests, such as taking or developing x-rays.
Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
Instruct employees or provide on-the-job training.
Supervise activities such as searches, shakedowns, riot control, or institutional tours.
Supervise or provide security for offenders performing tasks, such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, or other industrial or agricultural operations.
Develop work or security procedures.
Monitor and evaluate the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers.
Inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances, testing and checking smoke alarms and fire suppression equipment as necessary.
Seal empty boxcars by twisting nails in door hasps, using nail twisters.
Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
Write reports or case summaries to document investigations.
Perform buying duties when necessary.
Quote unit exchange rates, following daily international rate sheets or computer displays.
Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines.
Collaborate with other staff to assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, or priorities.
Serve as a notary of the public.
Operate tie-adzing machines to cut ties and permit insertion of fishplates that hold rails.
Develop expertise in subject matters related to committee assignments.
Evaluate contractors or business partners for operational efficiency or safety or environmental performance records.
Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers.
Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios.
Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.
Create policies or procedures for logistics activities.
Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services.
Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery.
Recommend purchase of new or improved technology, such as automated systems.
Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees, by working with brokers and researching benefits issues.
Graft plants.
Evaluate marketing or sales alternatives for farm or ranch products.
Create debt management plans, spending plans, or budgets to assist clients to meet financial goals.
Estimate time for debt repayment given amount of debt, interest rates, and available funds.
Maintain or update records of client account activity, including financial transactions, counseling session notes, correspondence, document images, or client inquiries.
Recommend educational materials or resources to clients on matters such as financial planning, budgeting, or credit.
Advise clients on housing matters, such as housing rental, homeownership, mortgage delinquency, or foreclosure prevention.
Conduct research to help clients avoid repossessions or foreclosures or remove levies or wage garnishments.
Design, implement, or maintain fraud detection tools or procedures.
Review reports of suspected fraud to determine need for further investigation.
Recommend actions in fraud cases.
Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met.
Prepare statistical data for inclusion in reports to data monitoring committees, federal regulatory agencies, managers, or clients.
Assign work to biostatistical assistants or programmers.
Provide support and information to functional areas such as marketing, clinical monitoring, and medical affairs.
Prepare scale drawings.
Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
Check floors of plants to ensure that they are strong enough to support heavy machinery.
Study the relationships between ignition sources and materials to determine how fires start.
Review health, safety, accident, or worker compensation records to evaluate safety program effectiveness or to identify jobs with high incidents of injury.
Design self-monitoring mechanical systems, such as gear systems that monitor loading or condition of systems to detect and prevent failures.
Conduct or oversee the conduct of prototype development or microfabrication activities to ensure compliance to specifications and promote effective production processes.
Calculate heat loss and gain of buildings and structures to determine required equipment specifications, following standard procedures.
Calculate excavation tonnage and prepare graphs and fill-hauling diagrams for use in earth-moving operations.
Consult with engineers to discuss and interpret design concepts, and determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
Locate files relating to specified design project in database library, load program into computer, and record completed job data.
Examine electronic schematics and supporting documents to develop, compute, and verify specifications for drafting data, such as configuration of parts, dimensions, and tolerances.
Review blueprints to determine customer requirements and consult with assembler regarding schematics, wiring procedures, and conductor paths.
Select drill size to drill test head, according to test design and specifications, and submit guide layout to designated department.
Plot electrical test points on layout sheets and draw schematics for wiring test fixture heads to frames.
Use computer-aided drafting equipment or conventional drafting stations, technical handbooks, tables, calculators, and traditional drafting tools, such as boards, pencils, protractors, and T-squares.
Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to resolve problems.
Study work order requests to determine type of service, such as lighting or power, demanded by installation.
Visit proposed installation sites and draw rough sketches of location.
Interview people in order to gather information about historical events, and to record oral histories.
Identify issues for research and analysis.
Produce environmental documents, such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements.
Investigate or report questionable test results.
Write technical reports or documentation such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses.
Train other s to perform laboratory procedures and assays.
Document and maintain records of precision agriculture information.
Develop soil sampling grids or identify sampling sites, using geospatial technology, for soil testing on characteristics such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium content, pH, and micronutrients.
Install, calibrate, or maintain sensors, mechanical controls, GPS-based vehicle guidance systems, or computer settings.
Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.
Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
Incorporate experiential or site visit components into courses.
Perform spatial analysis and modeling using geographic information system techniques.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship.
Supervise laboratory sessions.
Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments or to consult with teachers regarding students' special needs.
Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology.
Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type.
Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and other artwork, using computer.
Develop negatives and prints to produce layout photographs, using negative and print developing equipment and tools.
Dress mannequins for displays.
Select themes, lighting, colors, or props to be used.
Examine objects to be included in exhibits in order to plan where and how to display them.
Acquire, or arrange for acquisition of, specimens or graphics required to complete exhibits.
Design and produce displays and materials that can be used to decorate windows, interior displays, or event locations such as streets and fairgrounds.
Assign staff to complete design ideas and prepare sketches, illustrations, and detailed drawings of sets, or graphics and animation.
Coordinate the transportation of sets that are built off-site, and coordinate their setup at the site of use.
Portray and interpret roles, using speech, gestures, and body movements in order to entertain, inform, or instruct radio, film, television, or live audiences.
Collaborate with promotions directors to produce on-air station promotions.
Exercise or practice under the direction of athletic trainers or professional coaches to develop skills, improve physical condition, or prepare for competitions.
Select, acquire, store, and issue equipment and other materials as necessary.
Negotiate with professional athletes or their representatives to obtain services and arrange contracts.
Inspect sporting equipment andor examine participants in order to ensure compliance with event and safety regulations.
Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.
Prepare reports outlining past and future programs, including content.
Make commercial dubs.
Develop employee work schedules.
Produce graphics for broadcasts.
Organize recording sessions, and prepare areas such as radio booths and television stations for recording.
Produce educational and training films and videotapes by performing activities such as selecting equipment and preparing scripts.
Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers.
Prepare government or organizational reports which include birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza and pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.
Provide consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems.
Serve on committees to promote or maintain community mental health services or delivery systems.
Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.
Prescribe medication such as antihistamines, antibiotics, and nasal, oral, topical, or inhaled glucocorticosteroids.
Provide allergy or immunology consultation or education to physicians or other health care providers.
Engage in self-directed learning and continuing education activities.
Diagnose and treat skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athlete's foot, moles, psoriasis, and skin cancer.
Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, and melanoma.
Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma.
Perform skin surgery to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or control diseases such as skin cancer.
Provide dermatologic consultation to other health professionals.
Write patient discharge summaries and send them to primary care physicians.
Direct, coordinate, or supervise the patient care activities of nursing or support staff.
Communicate with other health care professionals regarding patients' conditions and care.
Participate in neuroscience research activities.
Prescribe radionuclides and dosages to be administered to individual patients.
Check and approve the quality of diagnostic images before patients are discharged.
Consult with patients following radiation treatments to provide information and assess outcomes or to recommend further consultation or treatments as appropriate.
Review procedure requests and patients' medical histories to determine applicability of procedures and radioisotopes to be used.
Direct the safe management and disposal of radioactive substances.
Teach nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, or other specialties at graduate educational level.
Formulate plans and procedures for nuclear medicine departments.
Refer patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed the experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.
Analyze and interpret results from tests such as microbial or parasite tests, urine analyses, hormonal assays, fine needle aspirations (FNAs), and polymerase chain reactions (PCRs).
Communicate pathologic findings to surgeons or other physicians.
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in pathology.
Diagnose infections, such as Hepatitis B and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), by conducting tests to detect the antibodies that patients' immune systems make to fight such infections.
Administer radiopaque substances by injection, orally, or as enemas to render internal structures and organs visible on x-ray films or fluoroscopic screens.
Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients or personnel.
Develop treatment plans for radiology patients.
Schedule examinations and assign radiologic personnel.
Participate in research projects involving radiology.
Serve as an offsite teleradiologist for facilities that do not have on-site radiologists.
Examine, evaluate and treat athletes who have been injured or who have medical problems such as exercise-induced asthma.
Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
Inoculate fertilized eggs, broths, or other bacteriological media with organisms.
Obtain specimens, cultivating, isolating, and identifying microorganisms for analysis.
Test raw materials, processes, or finished products to determine quality or quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.
Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants.
Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
Provide clinical services or health education to improve and maintain the oral health of patients or the general public.
Chart conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist.
Mix pharmaceutical preparations, according to written prescriptions.
Operate cash registers to accept payment from customers.
Restock intravenous (IV) supplies and add measured drugs or nutrients to IV solutions under sterile conditions to prepare IV packs for various uses, such as chemotherapy medication.
Maintain and merchandise home healthcare products or services.
Conduct raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning.
Requisition and issue equipment and supplies.
Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize application of extinguishing agents.
Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emergencies.
Inspect and test new and existing fire protection systems, fire detection systems, and fire safety equipment to ensure that they are operating properly.
Perform maintenance and minor repairs on firefighting equipment, including vehicles, and write and submit proposals to modify, replace, and repair equipment.
Evaluate the performance of assigned firefighting personnel.
Present and interpret fire prevention and fire code information to citizens' groups, organizations, contractors, engineers, and developers.
Coordinate the distribution of fire prevention promotional materials.
Develop or review building fire exit plans.
Oversee review of new building plans to ensure compliance with laws, ordinances, and administrative rules for public fire safety.
Apprehend suspects and release them to law enforcement authorities or security personnel.
Patrol assigned areas to ensure that players are following rules and that machines are functioning correctly.
Explain hunting and fishing laws to groups in order to ensure compliance.
Pay company bills by cash, vouchers, or checks.
Keep accurate records of monetary exchanges, authorization forms, and transaction reconciliations.
Coordinate and supervise activities of workers engaged in packing and shipping merchandise.
Open cargo containers and unwrap contents, using steel cutters, crowbars, or other hand tools.
Contact vendors andor claims adjustment departments in order to resolve problems with shipments, or contact service depots to arrange for repairs.
Assemble containers and crates used to transport items such as machines or vehicles.
Count or estimate quantities of materials, parts, or products received or shipped.
Compute product totals and charges for shipments.
Unload or unpack incoming shipments.
Sort products or materials into predetermined sequences or groupings for display, packing, shipping, or storage.
Signal or instruct other workers to weigh, move, or check products.
Conserve, recover, and recycle refrigerants used in cooling systems.
Install gas pipes and water lines to connect appliances to existing gas lines or plumbing.
Respond to emergency calls for problems such as gas leaks.
Install appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and stoves.
Contact supervisors or offices to receive repair assignments.
Measure, cut, and thread pipe, and connect it to feeder lines and equipment or appliances, using rules and hand tools.
Install clay structures in melting tanks and drawing kilns to control the flow and temperature of molten glass, using hoists and hand tools.
Dig holes, using augers, and set poles, using cranes and power equipment.
Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.
Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.
Communicate geothermal plant conditions to employees.
Select and implement corrosion control or mitigation systems for geothermal plants.
Develop operating plans and schedules for geothermal operations.
Conduct well field site assessments.
Identify opportunities to improve plant electrical equipment, controls, or process control methodologies.
Prepare environmental permit applications or compliance reports.
Analyze proposed legislation, regulations, or rule changes to determine how agency services could be impacted.
Develop and implement training procedures and strategies for radiological protection, detection, and decontamination.
Train local groups in the preparation of long-term plans that are compatible with federal and state plans.
Propose alteration of emergency response procedures based on regulatory changes, technological changes, or knowledge gained from outcomes of previous emergency situations.
Apply for federal funding for emergency management related needs and administer and report on the progress of such grants.
Provide communities with assistance in applying for federal funding for emergency management facilities, radiological instrumentation, and other related items.
Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
Develop instructional materials for the public and make presentations to citizens' groups to provide information on emergency plans and their implementation process.
Design and administer emergency or disaster preparedness training courses that teach people how to effectively respond to major emergencies and disasters.
Conduct surveys to determine the types of emergency-related needs to be addressed in disaster planning or provide technical support to others conducting such surveys.
Inspect facilities and equipment, such as emergency management centers and communications equipment, to determine their operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
Develop and perform tests and evaluations of emergency management plans in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Prepare plans that outline operating procedures to be used in response to disasters or emergencies, such as hurricanes, nuclear accidents, and terrorist attacks, and in recovery from these events.
Study emergency plans used elsewhere to gather information for plan development.
Manage activities such as audits, regulatory agency inspections, or product recalls.
Develop relationships with state or federal environmental regulatory agencies to learn about and analyze the potential impacts of proposed environmental policy regulations.
Monitor regulatory affairs trends that are related to environmental issues.
Direct the development or implementation of compliance-related policies and procedures throughout an organization.
Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies.
Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
Estimate land production possibilities, surveying property and studying factors such as crop rotation history, soil fertility, or irrigation facilities.
Locate and document information regarding the next of kin, including their relationship to the deceased and the status of notification attempts.
Develop and document style guidelines for web site content.
Establish appropriate server directory trees.
Provide clear, detailed descriptions of web site specifications such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.
Create web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.
Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for web architecture or technologies.
Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.
Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems.
Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.
Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and s to make changes.
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
Train users and answer questions.
Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.
Review procedures in database management system manuals for making changes to database.
Develop methods for integrating different products so they work properly together such as customizing commercial databases to fit specific needs.
Map data between source systems, data warehouses, and data marts.
Analyze competitive market strategies through analysis of related product, market, or share trends.
Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.
Supervise food processing or manufacturing plant operations.
Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.
Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.
Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.
Meet with clients such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.
Design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment, and procedures, using the principles of engineering and biobehavioral sciences.
Conduct research, along with life scientists, chemists, and medical scientists, on the engineering aspects of the biological systems of humans and animals.
Advise and assist in the application of instrumentation in clinical environments.
Research new materials to be used for products, such as implanted artificial organs.
Teach biomedical engineering or disseminate knowledge about field through writing or consulting.
Advise hospital administrators on the planning, acquisition, and use of medical equipment.
Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.
Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan.
Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
Direct workers engaged in product measurement, inspection, and testing activities to ensure quality control and reliability.
Implement methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and defective or damaged parts, and assess cost and responsibility.
Analyze complex systems to determine potential for further development, production, interoperability, compatibility, or usefulness in a particular area, such as aviation.
Perform failure, variation, or root cause analyses.
Conduct pollution surveys, collecting and analyzing samples such as air and ground water.
Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
Participate in the development or testing of new green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage devices, or energy efficient televisions.
Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
Assemble or adjust parts or related electrical units of prototypes to prepare for testing.
Monitor mechanical factors, such as turbine load or strain information.
Measure or report toxicity of engineered nanoparticles.
Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data.
Perform manual labor, such as cutting brush for lines, carrying stakes, rebar, and other heavy items, and stacking rods.
Maintain equipment and vehicles used by surveying crews.
Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
Identify, research, and resolve anomalies in legal land descriptions, referring issues to title or survey experts as appropriate.
Trim, align, and join prints to form photographic mosaics, maintaining scaled distances between reference points.
Study methods to improve aspects of foods, such as chemical composition, flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, and convenience.
Communicate research or project results to other professionals or the public or teach related courses, seminars, or workshops.
Conduct experiments to develop new or improved varieties of field crops, focusing on characteristics such as yield, quality, disease resistance, nutritional value, or adaptation to specific soils or climates.
Develop new or improved methods or products for controlling or eliminating weeds, crop diseases, or insect pests.
Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
Program and use computers to store, process and analyze data.
Study spatial configurations of submicroscopic molecules such as proteins, using x-rays and electron microscopes.
Study the structure and function of human, animal and plant tissues, cells, pathogens and toxins.
Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
Perform administrative duties such as fundraising, public relations, budgeting, and supervision of zoo staff.
Analyze large molecular datasets such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, and proteomics data for clinical or basic research purposes.
Instruct undergraduate and graduate students within the areas of cellular or molecular biology.
Develop methods for protecting range from fire and rodent damage and for controlling poisonous plants.
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
Collaborate with other astronomers to carry out research projects.
Study celestial phenomena, using a variety of ground-based and space-borne telescopes and scientific instruments.
Direct forecasting services at weather stations or at radio or television broadcasting facilities.
Collect and analyze historical climate information such as precipitation and temperature records to help predict future weather and climate trends.
Consult with agencies, professionals, or researchers regarding the use and interpretation of climatological information.
Conduct wind assessment, integration, or validation studies.
Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, or chemical catalysts for quantitative or qualitative analysis.
Review industrial practices, such as the methods and materials used in construction or production, to identify potential liabilities and environmental hazards.
Advise construction firms or government agencies on dam or road construction, foundation design, land use, or resource management.
Identify deposits of construction materials, and assess the materials' characteristics and suitability for use as concrete aggregates, road fill, or in other applications.
Locate potential sources of geothermal energy.
Research ways to reduce the ecological footprint of increasingly prevalent megacities.
Review environmental cleanup work plans to determine the effectiveness of the remedial activities for mitigating soil or groundwater contamination.
Install, maintain, and calibrate instruments, such as those that monitor water levels, rainfall, and sediments.
Answer questions and provide technical assistance and information to contractors or the public regarding issues such as well drilling, code requirements, hydrology, and geology.
Compile and evaluate hydrologic information to prepare navigational charts and maps and to predict atmospheric conditions.
Develop or build databases for remote sensing or related geospatial project information.
Use remote sensing data for forest or carbon tracking activities involved in assessing the impact of environmental change.
Provide litigation support, such as writing reports for expert testimony or testifying as an expert witness.
Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.
Forecast production and consumption of renewable resources and supply, consumption and depletion of non-renewable resources.
Develop programs or policy recommendations to promote sustainability and sustainable development.
Participate in mediation and dispute resolution.
Analyze evidence and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, and precedents in order to reach conclusions.
Arrange and conduct hearings to obtain information and evidence relative to disposition of claims.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.
Confer with clients, editors, publishers, or producers to discuss changes or revisions to written material.
Conduct research to obtain factual information and authentic detail, using sources such as newspaper accounts, diaries, and interviews.
Write words to fit musical compositions, including lyrics for operas, musical plays, and choral works.
Adapt text to accommodate musical requirements of composers and singers.
Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.
Proofread, edit, and revise translated materials.
Prepare and administer budgets for food, equipment and supplies.
Attend games and competitions to provide evaluation and treatment of activity-related injuries or medical conditions.
Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
Conduct lessons or direct educational or therapeutic games to assist teachers dealing with speech problems.
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based upon patients' clinical status.
Maintain laboratory equipment such as photomicroscopes, inverted microscopes, and standard darkroom equipment.
Prepare and analyze samples, such as Papanicolaou (PAP) smear body fluids and fine needle aspirations (FNAs), to detect abnormal conditions.
Collaborate with other medical team members, such as physicians or nurses, to conduct angiography or special vascular procedures.
Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware.
Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contra-indications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
Keep records of patients' therapy, completing all necessary forms.
Educate the public about forest fire prevention by participating in activities such as exhibits or presentations or by distributing promotional materials.
Apply customerguest feedback to service improvement efforts.
Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.
Meet with staff to discuss rules, regulations, and work-related problems.
Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.
Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports.
Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts.
Establish and prepare product construction directions and locations and information on required tools, materials, equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections.
Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, or forms, such as intake or insurance forms.
Perform bookkeeping duties, such as credits or collections, preparing and sending financial statements or bills, and keeping financial records.
Transcribe recorded messages or practitioners' diagnoses or recommendations into patients' medical records.
Prepare correspondence or assist physicians or medical scientists with preparation of reports, speeches, articles, or conference proceedings.
Answer telephone calls to assist computer users encountering problems.
Operate spreadsheet programs and other types of software to load and manipulate data and to produce reports.
Clear equipment at end of operating run and review schedule to determine next assignment.
Count, weight, measure, or organize materials.
Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
Place original copies in feed trays, feed originals into feed rolls, or position originals on tables beneath camera lenses.
Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.
Sort, assemble, and proof completed work.
Monitor machine operation, and make adjustments as necessary to ensure proper operation.
Maintain stock of supplies, and requisition any needed items.
File and store completed documents.