Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 4.0 | 07/2014 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 4.0 | 07/2014 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.0 | 07/2014 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 07/2014 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.88 | 07/2014 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.88 | 07/2014 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.12 | 07/2014 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 4.0 | 07/2014 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 07/2014 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 07/2014 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.0 | 07/2014 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.88 | 07/2014 |
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 nuclear power reactors in accordance with policies and procedures to protect workers from radiation and to ensure environmental safety. | Core | 116 | 07/2014 |
| Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, or rate of power flow, following standard procedures. | Core | 116 | 07/2014 |
| Develop or implement actions such as lockouts, tagouts, or clearances to allow equipment to be safely repaired. | Core | 116 | 07/2014 |
| Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action. | Core | 116 | 07/2014 |
| Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or the effects of generator loading on other equipment. | Core | 116 | 07/2014 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 5.24 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.15 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.25 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.7 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 2.17 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |