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 | True (Yes) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.25 | 08/2020 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 08/2020 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.0 | 08/2020 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 08/2020 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.0 | 08/2020 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.25 | 08/2020 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.25 | 08/2020 |
| Auditory Attention | 1.A.4.b.2 | 3.12 | 08/2020 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.12 | 08/2020 |
| Far Vision | 1.A.4.a.2 | 3.12 | 08/2020 |
| Selective Attention | 1.A.1.g.1 | 3.12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control machinery to open and close canal locks and dams, railroad or highway drawbridges, or horizontally or vertically adjustable bridges. | Core | 20 | 08/2020 |
| Direct movements of vessels in locks or bridge areas, using signals, telecommunication equipment, or loudspeakers. | Core | 20 | 08/2020 |
| Observe position and progress of vessels to ensure best use of lock spaces or bridge opening spaces. | Core | 20 | 08/2020 |
| Record names, types, and destinations of vessels passing through bridge openings or locks, and numbers of trains or vehicles crossing bridges. | Core | 20 | 08/2020 |
| Observe approaching vessels to determine size and speed, and listen for whistle signals indicating desire to pass. | Core | 20 | 08/2020 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.18 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.36 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.63 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.46 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.74 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |