Details Report

Partially updated 2005

Details Report for:
47-2142.00 - Paperhangers

Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, or attach advertising posters on surfaces, such as walls and billboards. Duties include removing old materials from surface to be papered.

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Apply adhesives to the backs of paper strips, using brushes, or dunk strips of prepasted wallcovering in water; wiping off any excess adhesive.
Apply sizing to seal surfaces and maximize adhesion of coverings to surfaces.
Apply thinned glue to waterproof porous surfaces, using brushes, rollers, or pasting machines.
Check finished wallcoverings for proper alignment, pattern matching, and neatness of seams.
Cover interior walls and ceilings of rooms with decorative wallpaper or fabric, using hand tools.
Fill holes, cracks, and other surface imperfections preparatory to covering surfaces.
Mark vertical guidelines on walls to align strips, using plumb bobs and chalk lines.
Measure and cut strips from rolls of wallpaper or fabric, using shears or razors.
Measure surfaces and/or review work orders to estimate the quantities of materials needed.
Mix paste, using paste powder and water, and brush paste onto surfaces.
Place strips or sections of paper on surfaces, aligning section edges and patterns.
Remove old paper, using water, steam machines, or solvents and scrapers.
Remove paint, varnish, dirt, and grease from surfaces, using paint remover and water soda solutions.
Set up equipment such as pasteboards and scaffolds.
Smooth strips or sections of paper with brushes or rollers to remove wrinkles and bubbles and to smooth joints.
Smooth rough spots on walls and ceilings, using sandpaper.
Trim excess material at ceilings or baseboards, using knives.
Trim rough edges from strips, using straightedges and trimming knives.
Apply acetic acid to damp plaster to prevent lime from bleeding through paper.
Staple or tack advertising posters onto fences, walls, billboards, or poles.

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
67		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.
42		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
38		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
33		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.
25		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
17		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.
13		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.
8		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.
8		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.
8		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
8		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.
4		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.
4		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
4		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
4		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
0		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
0		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.
0		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
0		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
0		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.
0		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
0		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
0		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.
0		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
0		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.
0		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.
0		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.
0		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
0		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.
0		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.
0		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.
0		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
0		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.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
54		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
46		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
33		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
29		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
25		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
25		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
25		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
25		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
25		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
21		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
21		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.
17		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
17		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
13		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.
13		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
13		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
13		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
13		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
8		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
8		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
8		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
8		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
8		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
4		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
4		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
4		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
4		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
4		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
4		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
4		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
4		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
4		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
4		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
0		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
0		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
65		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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		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.
55		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.
50		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
50		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
45		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).
45		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
45		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.
40		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
40		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
35		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
35		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.
35		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
30		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.
30		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
30		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
30		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
25		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
25		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
25		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
20		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
20		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
20		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).
20		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
20		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
15		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
15		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
15		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
15		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).
15		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
10		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.
10		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.
10		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
10		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.
10		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
10		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.
10		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
5		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
5		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
5		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
5		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
5		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
5		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.
5		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
5		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.
5		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
5		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
5		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
5		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
5		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
0		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
100		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. cover surfaces with masking tape or drop cloths fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
92		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. apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings apply cleaning solvents climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials erect scaffold install wallpaper, fabric, or billboard posters measure, cut, or paste wall covering material move or fit heavy objects paint walls or other structural surfaces prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives remove finish from walls or related structures repair cracks, defects, or damage in installed building materials
58		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. obtain information from clients, customers, or patients read tape measure read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
46		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. estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
38		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). use hand or power tools use measuring devices in construction or extraction work
38		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
38		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
29		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. distinguish colors
29		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
29		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. compute production, construction, or installation specifications verify levelness or verticality, using level or plumb bob
25		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. adhere to safety procedures perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting
21		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
21		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
17		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
17		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.
17		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
17		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
8		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
8		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
8		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
8		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. use oral or written communication techniques
4		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
4		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.
4		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
4		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
4		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
4		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
4		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
4		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.
4		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.
4		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
4		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
4		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
0		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
0		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
0		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
0		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
0		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.
0		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
0		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
0		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Context		Work Context
90		Spend Time Standing How much does this job require standing?
85		Indoors, Environmentally Controlled How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
65		Importance of Being Exact or Accurate How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
65		Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?
65		Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
65		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?
43		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?
40		Exposed to Contaminants How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
40		Exposed to High Places How often does this job require exposure to high places?
40		Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
40		Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?
35		Outdoors, Exposed to Weather How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
30		Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?
28		Consequence of Error How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
25		Spend Time Sitting How much does this job require sitting?
25		Spend Time Walking and Running How much does this job require walking and running?
20		Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
20		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?
20		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?
15		Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
15		Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
15		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?
12		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?
10		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?
10		Degree of Automation How automated is the job?
10		Exposed to Hazardous Conditions How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
10		Frequency of Conflict Situations How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
8		Deal With External Customers How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
5		Coordinate or Lead Others How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
5		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.)
3		Responsibility for Outcomes and Results How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
0		Deal With Physically Aggressive People How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?
0		Exposed to Disease or Infections How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
0		Exposed to Hazardous Equipment How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
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		Responsible for Others' Health and Safety How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
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 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.

There is 1 recognized apprenticeable specialty associated with this occupation:
Paperhanger

To learn about specific apprenticeship opportunities, please consult the U.S. Department of Labor State Apprenticeship Information website.

For general information about apprenticeships, training, and partnerships with business, visit the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship website.

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
94		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.
33		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.
28		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.
17		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.
11		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.
11		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
56		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.
48		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.
44		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.
44		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.
33		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
30		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.

Work Needs Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Need
88		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.
53		Independence — Workers on this job do their work alone.
50		Achievement — Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment.
50		Company Policies and Practices — Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company.
47		Co-workers — Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with.
47		Compensation — Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers.
47		Supervision, Human Relations — Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management.
47		Supervision, Technical — Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well.
44		Responsibility — Workers on this job make decisions on their own.
44		Security — Workers on this job have steady employment.
38		Ability Utilization — Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities.
38		Advancement — Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement.
34		Recognition — Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do.
34		Social Service — Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people.
34		Variety — Workers on this job have something different to do every day.
31		Autonomy — Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision.
31		Working Conditions — Workers on this job have good working conditions.
28		Social Status — Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community.
25		Creativity — Workers on this job try out their own ideas.
22		Authority — Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others.

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Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Attained
66	High school or less
32	Some college
0	Bachelor's degree or higher

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

Wages & Employment Trends

National

Category	Occupation Information
Median wages (2007)	$16.62 hourly, $34,580 annual

Employment (2006)	10,000 employees

Projected growth (2006-2016)	Decline rapidly (-10% or lower)

Projected need (2006-2016)	2,000 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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