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Learn about the most important job activities for Forensic Science Technicians. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.

Importance*More Info
1.Documenting/Recording Information95
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events95
3.Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge83
4.Getting Information81
5.Interacting With Computers80
Making Decisions and Solving Problems80
7.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization79
8.Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others73
9.Scheduling Work and Activities70
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards70
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
95
66
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
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
95
89
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
83
84
Keep up with price changes in a small retail storeKeep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports carsLearn information related to a complex and rapidly changing technology
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
81
78
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
80
50
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.
80
66
Determine the meal selection for a cafeteriaSelect the location for a major department storeMake the final decision about a company's 5-year plan
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.
79
75
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
73
67
Interpret a blood pressure readingInterpret how foreign tax laws apply to U.S. exportsInterpret a complex experiment in physics for general audiences
Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
70
60
Make appointments for patients using a predetermined schedulePrepare the work schedule for salesclerks in a large retail store"Schedule a complex conference program with multiple, parallel sessions"
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.
70
62
Review forms for completenessEvaluate a complicated insurance claim for compliance with policy termsMake a ruling in court on a complicated motion