Details Report

Updated 2006

Details Report for:
37-1012.00 - First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers

Plan, organize, direct, or coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities, such as planting and maintaining ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns, and applying fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals, according to contract specifications. May also coordinate activities of workers engaged in terracing hillsides, building retaining walls, constructing pathways, installing patios, and similar activities in following a landscape design plan. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and work force requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.

Sample of reported job titles: Grounds Supervisor, Golf Course Superintendent, Landscape Supervisor, Grounds Crew Supervisor, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, Groundskeeper Supervisor, Landscape Manager, Athletic Fields Superintendent, Grounds Foreman

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
82	Core	Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.
81	Core	Inspect completed work to ensure conformance to specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
81	Core	Direct activities of workers who perform duties such as landscaping, cultivating lawns, or pruning trees and shrubs.
80	Core	Schedule work for crews depending on work priorities, crew and equipment availability, and weather conditions.
79	Core	Plant and maintain vegetation through activities such as mulching, fertilizing, watering, mowing, and pruning.
77	Core	Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained.
74	Core	Train workers in tasks such as transplanting and pruning trees and shrubs, finishing cement, using equipment, and caring for turf.
74	Core	Provide workers with assistance in performing duties as necessary to meet deadlines.
74	Core	Inventory supplies of tools, equipment, and materials to ensure that sufficient supplies are available and items are in usable condition.
71	Core	Confer with other supervisors to coordinate work activities with those of other departments or units.
71	Core	Perform personnel-related activities such as hiring workers, evaluating staff performance, and taking disciplinary actions when performance problems occur.
70	Core	Direct or perform mixing and application of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
69	Core	Review contracts or work assignments to determine service, machine, and workforce requirements for jobs.
67	Core	Maintain required records such as personnel information and project records.
67	Core	Prepare and maintain required records such as work activity and personnel reports.
67	Core	Order the performance of corrective work when problems occur, and recommend procedural changes to avoid such problems.
66	Core	Identify diseases and pests affecting landscaping, and order appropriate treatments.
66	Core	Investigate work-related complaints in order to verify problems, and to determine responses.
65	Core	Direct and assist workers engaged in the maintenance and repair of equipment such as power tools and motorized equipment.
65	Core	Install and maintain landscaped areas, performing tasks such as removing snow, pouring cement curbs, and repairing sidewalks.
64	Core	Perform administrative duties such as authorizing leaves and processing time sheets.
59	Core	Recommend changes in working conditions or equipment use, in order to increase crew efficiency.
56	Core	Confer with managers and landscape architects to develop plans and schedules for landscaping maintenance and improvement.
77	Supplemental	Negotiate with customers regarding fees for landscaping, lawn service, or groundskeeping work.
75	Supplemental	Answer inquiries from current or prospective customers regarding methods, materials, and price ranges.
67	Supplemental	Prepare service estimates based on labor, material, and machine costs, and maintain budgets for individual projects.
65	Supplemental	Tour grounds such as parks, botanical gardens, cemeteries, or golf courses to inspect conditions of plants and soil.
63	Supplemental	Design and supervise the installation of sprinkler systems, calculating water pressure, and valve and pipe coverage needs.

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
76		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.
70		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.
67		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
66		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.
61		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.
57		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
56		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
54		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.
52		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
45		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
45		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
44		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.
42		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.
41		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
39		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
38		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
37		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.
33		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.
31		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.
30		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
24		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.
22		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.
22		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.
19		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
16		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.
15		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
14		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.
12		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.
12		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
8		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.
5		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.
4		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
0		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
86		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
85		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.
83		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
81		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
80		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
80		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
78		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
78		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
78		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
75		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
73		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
73		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
72		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
70		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
70		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
69		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
68		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
68		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
66		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
64		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
63		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
61		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
60		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
60		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
58		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
58		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
56		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
56		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
54		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
54		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
53		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.
50		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
47		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
36		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
23		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

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.
66		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		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.
63		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
60		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.
60		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
60		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
60		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
60		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
56		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
56		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
53		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		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.
53		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.
53		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
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		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
50		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
50		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).
47		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.
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		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).
44		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		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
41		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.
41		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
38		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
38		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
38		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
38		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
35		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
35		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.
35		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		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
31		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
31		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
28		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
25		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
22		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
22		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
22		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
22		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
22		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
19		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
19		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
13		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
10		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
3		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
83		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
81		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
81		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. use truck-mounted hydraulic lifts or other accessories
80		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. modify work procedures or processes to meet deadlines plan or organize work
79		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. make decisions resolve landscaping problems
77		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. judge soil conditions
75		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
74		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. conduct or attend staff meetings consult with managerial or supervisory personnel
74		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). operate agricultural equipment or machinery use chain saws use hand or power tools use power mower
74		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. demonstrate or explain assembly or use of equipment
70		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
70		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
70		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. fell or buck trees
69		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
68		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. finish concrete surfaces mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications use herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides or related products
68		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. schedule employee work hours schedule facility or property maintenance
67		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. assign work to staff or employees establish employee performance standards monitor worker performance orient new employees supervise grounds keeping or landscaping workers
66		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. maintain or repair construction machinery or equipment maintain or repair farm vehicles, machinery, or mechanical implements repair and maintain grounds keeping equipment and tools
65		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
65		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. answer customer or public inquiries
63		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. resolve or assist workers to resolve work problems
61		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. make presentations
61		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
61		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. recognize plant diseases understand second language
60		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. maintain production or work records
60		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
59		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. recommend improvements to work methods or procedures
56		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. explain work orders, specifications, or work techniques to workers
55		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. use oral or written communication techniques use plant or crop transplant techniques
54		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
54		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. investigate customer complaints
53		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. oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards perform safety inspections in agricultural, forestry, or fishing setting
53		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. prepare or maintain employee records
52		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. determine work priority, crew or equipment requirements estimate materials or labor requirements prepare cost estimates
50		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. analyze operational or management reports or records
49		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
48		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.
47		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
47		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
44		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. develop staffing plan hire, discharge, transfer, or promote workers interview job applicants publicize job openings
24		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.

Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
99		Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
97		Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
94		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
94		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
93		Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
92		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?
89		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?
86		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?
83		Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
83		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?
82		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
81		Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
80		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?
78		In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
78		Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
75		Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.
74		Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
73		Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
73		Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
69		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?
69		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?
68		In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
67		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
67		Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
65		Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?
63		Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?
61		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
61		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
57		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?
55		Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
54		Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
52		Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
52		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
52		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
51		Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?
47		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?
47		Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
45		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
45		Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
40		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?
39		Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
39		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
36		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
36		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
35		Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?
33		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.)
32		Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?
31		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
31		Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?
30		Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?
25		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
23		Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
22		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?
19		Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
17		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
14		Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
1		Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Component	Description
Title	Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Overall Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a teller might benefit from experience working directly with the public, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be a teller with little difficulty.

Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Job Zone Examples	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, pharmacy technicians, salespersons (retail), and tellers.

SVP Range	(4.0 to < 6.0)

Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
81		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.
81		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.
56		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		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
25		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.
25		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.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
89		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
85		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
83		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
83		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
82		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
80		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
79		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
76		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
76		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
70		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
69		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
67		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.
66		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
64		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
64		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
56		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
65		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
55		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.
54		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.
52		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.
46		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.
45		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.

Work Needs Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Need
81		Authority — Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others.
74		Autonomy — Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision.
70		Responsibility — Workers on this job make decisions on their own.
67		Moral Values — Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
56		Activity — Workers on this job are busy all the time.
55		Ability Utilization — Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities.
55		Co-workers — Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with.
55		Company Policies and Practices — Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company.
53		Achievement — Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment.
50		Creativity — Workers on this job try out their own ideas.
50		Security — Workers on this job have steady employment.

Details Report for: 37-1012.00 - First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers