Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Considerable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negotiation | 2.B.1.d | 4.0 | 08/2019 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.0 | 08/2019 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 08/2019 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.88 | 08/2019 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.88 | 08/2019 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 3.75 | 08/2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.12 | 08/2019 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2019 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.88 | 08/2019 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 3.88 | 08/2019 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.75 | 08/2019 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 3.75 | 08/2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations. | Core | 22 | 08/2019 |
| Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services. | Core | 23 | 08/2019 |
| Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives. | Core | 23 | 08/2019 |
| Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts. | Core | 23 | 08/2019 |
| Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices. | Core | 23 | 08/2019 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 5.69 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 4.99 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 3.39 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.93 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.91 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.12 | 11/2023 |