Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 5 – Extensive preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Extensive skill, knowledge, or experience is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 4.25 | 08/2023 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.25 | 08/2023 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 4.25 | 08/2023 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.25 | 08/2023 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 4.12 | 08/2023 |
| Science | 2.A.1.f | 4.12 | 08/2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.38 | 08/2023 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.38 | 08/2023 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.38 | 08/2023 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.25 | 08/2023 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.25 | 08/2023 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 4.25 | 08/2023 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communicate research findings on various types of diseases to health practitioners, policy makers, and the public. | Core | 19 | 08/2023 |
| Oversee public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement. | Core | 19 | 08/2023 |
| Investigate diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission. | Core | 19 | 08/2023 |
| Educate healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention. | Core | 19 | 08/2023 |
| Monitor and report incidents of infectious diseases to local and state health agencies. | Core | 19 | 08/2023 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 4.03 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.67 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 3.18 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.48 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.02 | 11/2023 |