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Learn about the most important job activities for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Documenting/Recording Information84
2.Getting Information79
3.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events75
4.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships73
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates73
6.Interacting With Computers72
7.Making Decisions and Solving Problems69
Processing Information69
9.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization68
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment68
* Importance out of 100

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  Level of proficiency needed

Job Activity Scores

Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
84
60
Record the weights of trucks that use the highwaysDocument the results of a crime scene investigationMaintain information about the use of orbiting satellites for private industry communications
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
79
59
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
75
62
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
73
66
Exchange greetings with a coworkerMaintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clientsGain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
73
66
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
72
47
Enter employee information into a computer databaseWrite software for keeping track of parts in inventorySet up a new computer system for a large multinational company
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
69
62
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
69
67
Tabulate the costs of parcel deliveriesCalculate the adjustments for insurance claimsCompile data for a complex scientific report
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.
68
52
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
68
49
Drive a carDrive an 18-wheel tractor-trailerHover a helicopter in strong wind