Details Report

Updated 2006

Details Report for:
21-1015.00 - Rehabilitation Counselors

Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.

Sample of reported job titles: Human Services Care Specialist, Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VCR), Case Manager, Program Coordinator, Rehabilitation Specialist, Vocational Counselor, Vocational Services Specialist, Work Counselor, Employment Instructional Associate (EIA)

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
87	Core	Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.
82	Core	Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
79	Core	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.
78	Core	Arrange for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.
78	Core	Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.
76	Core	Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
76	Core	Maintain close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.
76	Core	Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, such as schools and community groups.
76	Core	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.
71	Core	Arrange for on-site job coaching or assistive devices, such as specially equipped wheelchairs, to help clients adapt to work or school environments.
71	Core	Confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.
69	Core	Develop diagnostic procedures to determine clients' needs.
67	Core	Participate in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs, and evaluating the success of placements.
64	Core	Collaborate with clients' families to implement rehabilitation plans such as behavioral, residential, social, and employment goals.
56	Core	Collaborate with community agencies to establish facilities and programs for persons with disabilities.
73	Supplemental	Direct case service allocations, authorizing expenditures and payments.

Tools & Technology Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Tools used in this occupation:

Desktop computers

Notebook computers

Personal computers

Technology used in this occupation:

Accounting software — Budgeting software

Analytical or scientific software — Test interpretation software

Calendar and scheduling software — Scheduling software

Data base user interface and query software — Data input software

Electronic mail software — Email software

Internet browser software — Microsoft Internet Explorer; Netscape Navigator; Web browser software

Medical software — Chart Links software; Client information database software; Client System

Office suite software — Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel

Word processing software — Microsoft Word

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Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
86		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
77		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
73		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
67		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
60		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
58		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
54		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
53		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
50		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
47		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
43		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
41		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
39		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
36		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
36		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
33		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
33		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
31		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
31		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
22		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
21		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
19		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
18		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
17		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
15		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
12		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
12		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
9		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
9		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
6		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
3		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
3		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
1		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
82		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
81		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
79		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
79		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
77		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
77		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
76		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
76		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
74		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
70		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
68		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
66		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
66		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
65		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
64		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
61		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
58		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
50		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
44		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
43		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
40		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
37		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
34		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
33		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
30		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
28		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
27		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
23		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
22		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
21		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
16		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
16		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
14		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
3		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
2		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
78		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
69		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
66		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
63		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
63		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
63		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
63		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
60		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
56		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
53		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
50		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
50		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
47		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
44		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
44		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
41		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
41		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
41		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
38		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
31		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
31		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
31		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
31		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
31		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
31		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
31		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
28		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
28		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
28		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
28		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
25		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
25		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
25		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
25		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
22		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
0		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
0		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
0		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
0		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
0		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
0		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
0		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
0		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
0		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
0		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
0		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
0		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
0		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
0		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
82		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. record client's personal data
78		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
75		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
72		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
71		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. advise clients or customers refer clients to community services or resources
66		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
66		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. relate to clients' socioeconomic conditions
65		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
64		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. maintain records, reports, or files manage detailed case records in a social work setting
64		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
62		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. understand government labor or employment regulations
60		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. empathize with others during counseling or related services work with persons with mental disabilities or illnesses
58		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
57		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. confer with client regarding type of arrangement desired
57		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
55		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. match clients to community resources
55		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. follow confidentiality procedures follow institutional care procedures use counseling techniques use current social research use interpersonal communication techniques use interviewing procedures use labor market information
49		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. compare clients' applications with eligibility requirements use agency mission as a guideline in social services delivery
49		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
47		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
47		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
45		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
43		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
40		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. coordinate patient activities with rehabilitation team coordinate social service activities with resource providers
39		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. monitor client progress
39		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
36		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
35		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. interpret psychological test results
34		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
32		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
31		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. analyze psychological testing data use psychological assessment tools
27		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. refer clients to job openings
26		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
25		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
17		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
13		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
12		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
7		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
1		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
1		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
1		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
99		Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
99		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
94		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
93		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
86		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
84		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
83		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
81		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
79		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
78		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
74		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
72		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
71		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
71		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
71		Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
70		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
67		Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
67		Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
66		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
65		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
62		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
58		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
58		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
56		Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
54		Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.
53		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
51		Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
49		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
43		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
38		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
35		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
34		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
34		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
32		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
32		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
32		Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
30		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
30		Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
29		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
28		Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
25		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
24		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
20		Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
17		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
10		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
8		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
7		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
6		Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
4		Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?
3		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
1		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
0		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
0		Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
0		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?
0		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
0		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
0		Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Component	Description
Title	Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Overall Experience	A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Job Training	Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Job Zone Examples	Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, human resource managers, computer programmers, teachers, chemists, and police detectives.

SVP Range	(7.0 to < 8.0)

Education	Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
50		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
45		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
39		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
39		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
0		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
93		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
88		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
85		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
85		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
84		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
82		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
81		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
81		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
78		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
77		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
76		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
75		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
73		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
72		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
72		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
66		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
83		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
78		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
61		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
50		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
50		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
50		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Attained
73	Bachelor's degree or higher
18	Some college
9	High school or less

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics survey of employees aged 25-44.

Wages & Employment Trends

National

Category	Occupation Information
Median wages (2007)	$14.25 hourly, $29,630 annual

Employment (2006)	141,000 employees

Projected growth (2006-2016)	Much faster than average (21% or higher)

Projected need (2006-2016)	60,000 additional employees

State & National

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2007 wage data and 2006-2016 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2006-2016). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.

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