Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | False (No) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 4.0 | 08/2020 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.88 | 08/2020 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.38 | 08/2020 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.12 | 08/2020 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.12 | 08/2020 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 3.0 | 08/2020 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 08/2020 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.75 | 08/2020 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.75 | 08/2020 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.38 | 08/2020 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.25 | 08/2020 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 3.25 | 08/2020 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or biomass fuel gasification system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions. | Core | 144 | 08/2020 |
| Perform tests of water chemistry in boilers. | Core | 144 | 08/2020 |
| Operate high-pressure steam boiler or water chiller equipment for electrical cogeneration operations. | Core | 143 | 08/2020 |
| Operate equipment to heat biomass, using knowledge of controls, combustion, and firing mechanisms. | Core | 144 | 08/2020 |
| Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems. | Core | 144 | 08/2020 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.97 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.82 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.12 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.75 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.22 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |